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Leadership Expert | Keynote Speaker | Trusted Advisor | Executive Coach | Author | CEO | Captain, US Marine Corps

Today we are facing unprecedented challenges, and it seems like the right time to post this video. One dark night in Vietnam, I was monitoring the radio. I realized there was a recon unit near my position. Ten Marines (call sign DUCKBILL) were surrounded, low on ammunition, and about to be overrun. It was at night, visibility was low, and they were in imminent danger. I wanted to do something, but they were too far away for us to reach them. Fortunately, a helicopter piloted by my friend, John Arick (call sign KLONDIKE), was coordinating an attempt to land and extract the surrounded recon unit. When the mission ended I realized that I had captured the radio transmissions on a small tape recorder. One day I decided to make a video by combining the radio transmissions with photos of the types of aircraft involved in the mission. I believe that the challenges we face today call for us all to follow John Arick's example. We need to -- Maintain a cool, calming presence -- Be polite when things go wrong -- Add humor when facing danger -- Be tenacious in the face of adversity Thanks, John. Your courage lives on. Semper Fi. #leadership #teamwork #adversity #politeness #presence #semperfi

Dennis, would like to share this with our group, many of whom not on LinkedIn. Please advise. SemperFi

Daniel Martin

General Manager at Puppet Heap LLC

4y

This is amazing and inspiring, thank you! Hope you are doing well!

Peggy Holtman

Margaret Holtman, MBTI Master Practitioner, Executive Coach, Leadership and Team Development Consultant

4y

This was terrific! Thanks ,Dennis

Sean Georges

Servant Leader. Author. Keynote Speaker. Marine Corps Veteran. TEDx Speaker. Coach. Mentor.

4y

Wow. Wow. That was incredible. Thank you so much for sharing those harrowing moments with us. Semper Fi.

Anita Lettink

Keynote Speaker | Future of Work | Payroll & HR Tech | Author | Linkedin Top Voice

4y

Thanks for sharing Dennis and stay safe!

Shaun O'Dea

Senior Army Instructor at Lakewood Ranch High School JROTC

4y

Dennis Perkins, an amazing story to share, thank you.

Mark Bishop

Partner-Managing Director at ACP Capital Markets; Emerging Markets/Real Asset Focused Advisory Firm

4y

Mike thank you for forwarding, tremendous professionalism

Michael J. DeSa

Co-Founder & Managing Director - AgSensor Solutions | Vets In Ag Podcast Host | AGD Consulting Founder

4y

I'm so glad you posted this Dennis Perkins! You've mentioned it a number of times during our conversations; I'm greatly for the opportunity to listen. Mark Bishop & Constantine Potamianos - you gents will appreciate this!

Diane Ripstein, M.Ed.

Keynote Speaker | Executive Coach | Communications Expert | Helping you sound as smart as you are.

4y

Wow, Dennis Perkins, that was remarkable in every way. My heart was racing. Hope you are safe, healthy and well.

Gordon (Gordy) Curphy, PhD

Managing Partner at Curphy Leadership Solutions

4y

This is an awesome story of perseverance and teamwork!

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