Delta Force Plank Owner SGM Mike Vining, Ep. 40
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- Опубліковано 30 кві 2020
- Sergeant Major Mike Vining is one of the original members of Delta Force. In 1980, he was a participant in Operation Eagle Claw, a failed attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. Forty years later, Vining reflects on the mission, its legacy, and the impact it had on today's Special Operations Forces.
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This bonus segment with SGM Mike Vining will blow your mind. For the first time, a member of Operation Pocket Planner speaks out publicly. When several prisons were over run by rioting Cubans, FBI HRT and FBI SWAT were overwhelmed so Delta Force was activated. This was a big deal as posse comitatus had to be lifted. SGM Vining was sent as a breacher, as were sniper/observer teams. Link: www.patreon.com/posts/sgm-vining-bonus-36800380
I am Cuban-American and u are right!
This happened in the UK. Thatcher sent in the SAS with baseball bats to put down a prison riot and rescue a captured prison guard
Andrew Meinswift I think you need to take your medication
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Plank Owner? Wasn't he in the Army? I thought a Plank Owner was only in the Navy? I.e. walking the plank...?!?!?!
The fact this individual mike vining looks like my 9th grade science teacher but will break you off 8 ways of Sunday just shows you that you can't judge a book by its cover. Much respect to you tier 1 guys and all military personnel. Thank you for your service
Right!, this Mr Rogers (Rambo)
"You dont even operate, do ya son?" The man behind the meme. Not too mention THE MAN!
correct I do not operate.
The epitome of a quiet professional. The most unassuming down to earth guy. No chest beating nonsense. Great interview!
It reminds me of Dame Margaret Thatcher's quote to the effect that, "Having power is like a woman vs. a lady. If you have to tell someone you are a lady, you aren't one. When it comes to badasses the same is true. If you have to tell people that you are a badass, you aren't one. 🤣
doesn't have to be a chest thumper. this is what confidence looks like.
No roids and tats faux macho bullshit
SGM Mike Vining I finally get to see what you look like , You were instrumental on getting my fathers name placed on the EOD memorial at Eglin AFB, After 50 years , Again I would like to thank you . Some day before I cross over I would like to meet you in person ... I thank you as well as my Brother and Sister thank again . Very interesting show ...
Buzz, nice to hear from you. I am glad that we were able to have your father's name placed on the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Memorial, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.
Mike Vining just wanted to see if we can get a VTC with our EOD guys. I grew up in the EOD community hearing stories about you and would love to have a conversation with you and some of our guys from our EOD company.
SGM Vining, Larry Vickers has an excellent picture of you in his review of Sicario. He also shows one of the actors in Sicario who he thinks was patterned after you. Good stuff!
0:09 we got the smile almost immediately!
no sir I do not operate
I know SGM Mike V., he is the prime example of a quiet professional. He is aGreat American. Listen to him: nothing derogatory about anybody, just solid facts, no BS. A former Tunnel Rat and Master Breacher. God Bless you Mike.
Bill, thanks for your kind words.
Mike Vining As a former Navy EOD tech, I had never heard of your service with this storied unit. Thank you for your incredible service and leading the way for generations to come. What a treat to hear this sort of history from the people who lived it.
@@mark1mod08 B.D. thanks for your service in Navy EOD. I do historical EOD research for the EOD Warrior Foundation (EODWF) and the EOD Memorial. I am the historian for the Vietnam EOD Veterans Chapter of the National EOD Association (NATEODA) and the assistant historian for the NATEODA. I can be reached through the EODWF or the NATEODA. We are looking for a Navy and Marine Corps EOD Historian for our group.
@@mark1mod08 B.D., thanks for your service in Navy EOD. I do historical research for the EOD Warrior Foundation (EODWF) and the EOD Memorial. I am the assistant historian for the Vietnam EOD Veterans Chapter of the National EOD Association (NATEODA) and the assistant historian for NATEODA. I can be reached through both organization. We are looking for a Navy and Marine Corps EOD Historian to add to our group.
Mike Vining Outstanding SGM. I am a member of the EODWF and somewhat familiar with those efforts. Would love to learn more so I will reach out through those channels. When I was a young EOD guy and later an instructor at Eglin, I was always wanting to see more of our EOD history, especially Vietnam era. There wasn’t a lot to go on, at least while I was on AD. Thank you for the heads up.
I'm always blown away at the humbleness of SGM Vining. His soft manor of speech and supreme confidence makes his life story incredible to listen to. Hearing him talk about the aircraft fire during Desert One was nuts. Fantastic podcast gentleman, thank you for having this Hall of Fame American on. As a civilian, hearing SMG Vining's experience (and you guys, Mr. Murphy and Mr. Parke) always reinforces my appreciation of our great nation and the freedoms' you men fought for. Thanks again.
Lauri Torni was no different
Could we have a part 2 with Mike Vining? He’s the most interesting man in the world.
@KANE R - why not now?
@KANE R 😂😂😂
I can’t believe it! Mr. Vining had been so low-key despite becoming a famous meme. It’s great that you got him to do this interview.
Mike Vining is the greatest guest you’ve ever had by far. There’s just something about him that’s magnetizing. The two hours went by in 5 minutes because he’s so much fun and illuminating. Took my mind off this quarantine and made me feel good for the first time.
Nothing in fiction is as fantastic as the lives of men like Mike Vining.
I always thought that guy in Sicario was based on a real person and to hear him in person is the best...very humble yet dangerous at the same time.
vickers does a breakdown of sicario on youtube, and suggests that "glasses" may have been based on vining
Yep, guaranteed Mike lit up many enemies throughout his career like Forsing did in the border scene.
@@Mawgai that guys in sicario wasn’t delta tho right
That guys in sicario was delta
I roomed with Mike Vining in Riyadh in 1982 on a survey team that included Eldon Bargewell, another amazing warrior. Scott Burner
Thanks Scott. Also LTC Dick Malvesti was on that trip from the Unit. We evaluated the security for his Royal Highness Abdullah bin Abdul Aziz al-Saud, at the time he was the Crown Prince, Regent, First Deputy Minister and Commander of Saudi Arabia's National Guard (SANG).
Thanks for your service IS NOT ENOUGH! You epitomize a special operations soldier with your skill, humility and dedication to country and service! God Bless SGM Vining!
If you didn't know who Mike is, you'd never guess the things this man has achieved, seen and done. Such a quiet, humble professional. One of my all time favorites to read about.
Thank you SGM Vining for doing this interview! God bless!
He’s the greatest. What a storyteller, what a career. Unbelievable. 👏👏👍👍
see the difference between Seal blowhards and a modest Army commando.
Chris "the liar" Kyle's name comes to mind .
I hear some butthurt folks here.
@@zabercrombie24 fuck you!
@@zabercrombie24 zach....if he was still with us then fine, all's fair n carry on............. but don't ever talk shit about a fallen sailor!!
NO one gives 3 fucks about your opinion of him, he's gone, so he's forgiven.
You, on the other hand..... you now owe a debt to a dead man, and the dead don't forgive
Bro
Seals are great, problem is that buds is glorified that’s it.
I have always like listening to Delta force and Green berets because they are humble about their accomplishment.
I did research on Mike Vinning a few months ago. It's so surprising to have now such content available. This is amazing
It's like all my childhood movies have come alive, these people are amazing
I actually remember Dick Thompson SOG, talking about them training for this mission on Jockos podcast. How they would practice it everyday using the tape model of the embassy. He also said he was asked to be one of the first guys to stand up the unit but he was busy in grad school at the time. He would be another interesting guy to have on.
Charlie Beckwith made it a requirement that all Operators (Officer + Enlisted) pass Selection(a lot of Vietnam vets who felt they had already proven themselves - didn't like that).
So even with his SOG pedigree - Dick would still have had to pass Selection to Operate.
Mikes a great guy, friends of my dad, I grew up hearing Eagle Claw stories of him & my dad
Joel, good to hear from you. Not only did I serve with your father in Delta, but served with your uncle Jim Ferris in Vietnam. Sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was a great lady.
@@donnaikenberry8582 thanks Mike; I’m blessed to be surrounded by men of valor; great to see you online sharing the stories! That’s what keeps them alive.
Great interview. Thank you SGM (Ret) Vining.
This interview is nothing short of amazing! Thank you SO much for arranging this and conducting it with class and integrity. My hats off to SGM Mike Vining; a legend within a legendary group of men.
It bothers me terribly when I see so many sources refer to Operation Eagle Claw as a "failed attempt to rescue the hostages." I don't see it that way. According to Beckwith's book, Eagle Claw was aborted before the mission ever launched; Delta never left their staging ground and it was only during their exit that the proverbial sh*t hit the fan. Aborting a mission because the prerequisites for launching it weren't met it a helluva lot different than "failing" it. Mogadishu was the same way; every Delta objective was met that day, or, at least, that's my understanding, BEFORE things went south due to the downed Blackhawk. Terrible incidents, to be sure, but NOT Delta failures.
If I were President, I'd call on Delta for everything and leave ST6 home to write books.
Again, great interview. With Memorial Day being tomorrow, it's time to not only reflect on those we've lost, but also to take time appreciating men like SMG Mike Vining. Cheers!
Yes Sir
Awesome podcast. Its great to listen to one of the original operators talk about it. And yes, that part about rank privileges on board ships...Its so true! Been there done that. Personally as far as the Desert One goes, I have no doubt that had Delta been able to get to Desert Two and on the ground in Tehran, they would have succeeded in their mission. And having lived in Fayetteville for the past 15 years, I'm honored and proud that such true professionals are close by, doing what they do best. You guys rock.
SGM Mike Vining is the real deal what a perfect disposition the man displays
No matter how many times I see the man I never tire of listening to Vining talk. Don't know why but it always forces me to mentally engage what he's talking about, maybe it's just because we commands so much respect from me. Either way thanks for having him on boys
Thanks again guys, I really appreciate how you handle these discussions.
I've never met a delta guy who talks loud, is loud like Jocko(seal) and other seals. All of the former delta I've seen are soft spoken, soft demeanor bur very assertive. Shrek, Vining, Pat Mac etc. Seals are rough and tough, not talking bad about them in any way but I see maybe why Delta chose these kind of people and not the loud tough ones. I cannot describe it the way its in my mind.
Great to hear from a guy on the ground and a Plank Owner.
Great interview! Thanks!
My grandpa Sgt Maj Ken Foster served with Mike in the 70s as eod specialist from Ft Leonard Wood MO. Would like to hear Mike's perspective on what happened in Quincy In 1976 and why the bombs were planted ect...
SGM Vining could bring world peace with his nonchalant approach.
Excellent podcast, excellent guest. Thank you all for serving & protecting our great nation. Stay healthy🇺🇸
Just found this podcast. Long time listener to Sofrep radio. Was sorry to see it fall apart as Jack was doing a fantastic job. Don't know what the hell happened there. Immediately subscribed to the Team House once I spotted it. Great to have ya back on the mic Jack. Keep em up.
One of a kind history right here. Thank you.
"Ski trip...or um..."winter training!" Lol!
It is truly humbling to know that such men like SGM Vining exist.
Great podcast guys , really enjoyed this discussion..very informative ...cheers
THIS IS ABSOULTELY GOLD! LOVE IT!!!
It's wonderful to hear these recounts from Vining.
I was a SP4 at Bragg when our people were takin hostage in iran , 7th SFG was directly accross gruber rd. From my barracks . I was a FNG at the reception center in early 1978 .
Mike Vining has the warmest smile ever. God bless this man.
You too late to the show for that like hungry comment...
Most have already watched it, u look like someone who needs validation
What an awesome guy and interview! THE humble silent professional.
I had the pleasure to work with a couple of Eagle Claw participants. Over the years, I worked with other members of Delta Force, most of whom were real characters...including the one who - at about 0300 - showed up at my hotel room door in nothing but his skivvies, and when I opened the door, he said: "I can't find my room!."
The funny thing was...he didn't know what room *I* was in either...so, I wondered how many other doors he had knocked on, woke the guest, determined that wasn't me, and went on to the next door looking for me.
This guy right here is highly regarded by many of us un the Army.
I have read Col. Beckwith’s book and also Sgt.Maj Haney’s. Both amazing reads. Sgt. Maj. Vining seems like a real gentleman and a damn fine American. Just awesome how humble and kind he seems and his resume is beyond impressive.
I have the upmost respect for Sgt. Maj. Vining. A real role model for people of all ages.
BIM= Blade integrity monitor It is nitrogen gas pressure inside the blade spar. If there is a hole in the spar, the gas leaks out which makes the gauge show red. Not radioactive. Awesome interview!
I believe the the downed US Navy Pilot you guys mentioned was Lt. Commander Michael Scott Speicher. He was an F/A-18C Pilot with VFA-81 who was shot down on Jan 17th, 90. Great and very informative interview, think you so much!
You are correct. We rehearse the plan to go into the crash site to investigate if there was a chance that he could have been taken as a hostage or that he died in the crash. We never got permission to launch. Marines found his remains at the crash site on 2 August 2009.
Sir , thank you for your service.
Professional-that is only word that comes to mind
Not me. The only word I can come up with is what a god damn sexual tyrannosaurus this man is
As a fellow EOD Tech, Mike has been a long-time hero of mine...someone I've looked up to for decades. I've always missed meeting him when we were ever at the same places at the same time.
Eric, thanks for the comment. My wife and I are the host for the 32nd National EOD Association (NATEODA) from 21 to 24 September 2021, at the Radisson Hotel Colorado Springs Airport, Colorado Springs, Colorado, if the COVID virus is under control by then. Visit the our new website at nateoda.com/
Jesus guys like this do actually exist I was truly amazed by this gentleman's life story amazing the man does inspire the younger generations I remember operation eagle claw when I was just a kid I know the guys died out there and a lot was learnt from that mission couple years later British SAS storm the Iranian embassy and that was the first the world heard about special forces amazing he was also on the missions in Granada the Gulf war and of the coast in Sudan in the Black Hawk operation truly inspiring gentleman thank you everybody for doing this podcast
So amazing to see this man. You'd think he's any suburban dad who grills on weekends. Even during his service days he looks like he wears a pocket protector. You'd never assume he's a major league dirt nap proprietor.
Thank you for sharing this. I appreciate hearing these stories.
I was a marine at Camp Pendleton (1st Mar. Regt.) in 1980 minding my own business one morning when a marine with a jeep looking for Cpl Ness showed up at our wire shop. Told me to report to the CP. They told me to pack my bags and be quick about it. Packed my gear, jumped in the jeep and headed South towards "Main-side". Ended up behind Camp Margarita (5th Marines) near the airstrip. Nearly 4 years at Pendleton and I had never been in that area. Big large open field. I was the only marine from the 1st mar. reg there. Didn't recognize anyone. Lots of marines in combat gear, including myself. It was hot that day. I had to piss so I asked a Major if I could piss and he said "hurry up and don't run off!" I said "what's going on" after I finished pissing and he says "your going to war, Boy!" I had about 40 days left in the Corps and I said "the Hell I am, I'm short!" "I've only got a few months left" and the major told me "that I had been involuntary extended". I wasn't even a "Grunt" (0311). I was a 2512 (field wireman). We hung around sitting in the sun for a few hours in that field and then finally they put me back in a jeep and returned me North to Camp Horno (1st Mar reg) without telling me anything. What the hell, know body in my unit had any idea (Brass ?) why I had been sent down there? I finally figured it out more than 10 years later. I had been sent down there to be with some type of Marine "reaction" force for this "SHIT" that happened in the desert in Iran, Operation Eagle Claw. This was before the Marines started having Marine units on ship throughout the World ready to be deployed where needed. I was considered to be one of the "Best" wireman in the 1st Marine Division at that time so they chose me to be part of this Marine force. Who would have known?
Fantastic interview!
Thank-you for your service
Awesome interview. One of the most unassuming badasses I've seen. Just a calm, no nonsense professional.
Thank you for this interview and doing what you do on this channel. And as always, thank you SGM for your service to this country. This was amazing to watch, I try and tell my soldiers to make SGM V. one of their heroes that they keep in mind when they feel like "quitting" or "going soft". Go Ordnance!
Great interview and insight into that fatal mission.
Funny thing if I interacted with him in any normal capacity I would never know what an amazing life he's lived
I was a Marine (designated) marksman and we trained at Camp Dawson in 1988. I always have wondered if those guys (in 1988) were Delta. I was offered a slot a sniper school and pussed-out when I heard you had to be jump qualified. I was 2nd highest shooter in 1986 off PI but didn’t want to do jump qual. I was terrified of jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft. Anyway, this was 1988, and I have always wondered if these A-Teams were part of Delta. Amazing a bunch of dudes. Total respect. Semper Fi.
I'm a former member of Blue Light, and I don't think SGM Vining's take on the situation at the time is 100% accurate. At the point he and Jack discussed the "competition" between Blue Light and Delta, we had all undergone training exercises and scenarios where Blue Light outperformed Delta more often than not. We were ultimately invited to the stockade to be addressed by Col. Beckwith, where he told us we'd "have to live up to Delta standards", which pissed off about everyone there. It was never about feeling as though we wouldn't (or shouldn't have to) go through the selection process; Beckwith simply came across as extremely condescending to most of us. There is a distinction to be drawn here that was missed.
Want to do an interview with us? It would be great to hear from a former member of Blue Light and get the history of it all.
You are correct that COL Beckwith talked to the Blue Light folks about coming over to the Unit. I don't recall that we were in competition with Blue Light. Blue Light was a temporary stop-gap force until Delta became operational.
I thought I read at one point that Blue Light was proposed before Delta was proposed and was another SF Generals “baby” (for lack of a better term)
And COL Beckwith was trying to form Delta based off the SAS and his time training with them. COL Beckwith had more persuasive Generals in his court and played politics better than the other General and essentially that is how Delta won out.
I know it’s over simplified and was years ago that I’d heard of that, but is there any truth to that? (I know it’s a more complex story) or was that just a bunch of keyboard warrior stuff?
SGM Mike Vining, United States Army Delta Force, is the True Plank Owner of " The Unit", alongside COL Charles A. " Chargin' Charlie" Beckwith, and Jack Murphy and Dave Parke, did a great job interviewing Sergeant Major Vining. HOOAH!!
GOLD. Thank you
Great man. Fascinating interview.
Just found you guys. This was good! I finished reading Relentless Strike recently. This gives some good context to the beginning of the book.
@@marshalmichael129 Yes great book!
Another great epsode!
He doesn't look like a hardcore badass dude, but then again that how most tier one operatives should look. Mild mannered, calm, friendly, Canadian in demeanor, but totally ready to annihilate people
I am lucky to have met a few ex 22 Special Air Service troopers in the UK from a lot of the endurance events I do in and around the Welsh mountains(which is also where they do their selection). A lot as these men look more like science teachers than special forces (or what you would presume to be special forces). They are however complete endurance beasts though and it soon becomes apparent how much fortitude they have developed. Seems its the same for Delta. There is no hard fast rule, but quite a few units like the seals have guys who are quite jacked and heavily built, yet the tradition in 22 SAS and Delta force seems to suit light, lean and endurance over brute strength - maybe its a case of the selection methods that mold this trend into being.
Ranger sees pad eye..."Look, a spittoon!" This is such a great interview.
3 thumbs down? Let’s see, 1 is probably the guy who was driving that fuel truck....
Five thumbs down = five people who hate America.
I didnt know the Soviets took Iran's side, it could of meant open season on embassies in general including theres
@@V.B.Squire NO ..... Budbadgers! First line in Budbadger TOE .... word processor
@@garyrobertson5629 ?
The Team House C'mon... Just suck it up and say it... ALL "Thumbs Down" votes = THE MAINSTREAM MEDIA! lol
Hey -- Thank you for exposing this American Treasure and Hero to us during this Chinese Virus Pandemic Exercise.
I've had zero trouble convincing our daughter to sit and "binge-watch" your library of real people with their real stories.
She had heard nonsense stories of the Eagle Claw mission in her schooling.
Her perception of the events that took place that fateful day were so damn skewed... to hear from the actual people involved = TRUE Education!
Thank you all for your service to our country and for bringing this phenomenal content right to our desktops.
Once the story got under way....I listened so intently. I’ve read so many books about Eagle Claw. But never actually heard first hand account in video. He tells it very detailed about the aircraft mishap.
My nephew recently retired after 22 years. Two trips thru training to get Ranger tabbed. Airborne, > 18 years as SF.
TOWER OF POWER !
He is in a PTSD hell.
Never once has he complained . No Bragging , NO QUIT .
I am so humbled by these guys. Jocko and his guest operators allways seem to me to be of the same cloth. They earned the right to decompress and retell thier stories.
These special men may become more animated and tend to "RELIVE " thier experiences. It aint easy....
God bless the men and women who commit acts of aggression in defense of others🇺🇸🙏🇺🇸
What a cluster...my word! Testament to the aircrew just for getting there. Even if they aircraft wouldn’t have crashed, the mission was filled with errors, bad luck, etc.
These Delta interviews are awesome. Maybe Kevin Holland or Tmacs next?
A perfect example of "Looks can be Deceiving!"! "Horror and Humor!"
SGM Vining's face when they start talking about their sponsor, High Speed Daddy, cracks me up.
Another great guy and humble warrior.
Wow. Just incredible. Wow.
I did a 3 week training evolution with the 2nd SF Battalion, 19th SF Group out of Camp Dawson, WVa in 1988. I was a marine ground-pounder (M-60 Gunner) in a weapon’s platoon attached to an infantry company. I always wondered if any of these guys were associated with Delta. They were locked and loaded to be sure. Great interview. 👍
Thanks Mr. Vining, for your service to humanity.
I was fall class 81. Jesus we've gotten old. My mind thinks it can do anything but my body is quick to point out everything hurts so slow down. Hang in there Mike.
Legend for sure. Salute to SgtMajor Vining !
One of the most interesting interviews I have heard 👍👍
I love seeing guys like this
You'd NEVER think he could kill you 300 different ways...
Good to hear from you Mike. “Thanks for trying.” Iain T Air Troop D Sqn 22 SAS.
Too bad I missed this live! I was on the America and I'm listening pissing my pants and reliving that time ROFL. He was a class act then and now.
Another one I'd love to see? Army Ranger and Delta Force member CSM Purdy.
I did work with Don Purdy and I have his contact information.
Mike Vining I met CSM Purdy in Ranger School as a student. He was in my stick on my Huey for the jump into Benning, served with his son at Regiment for a brief while.
@@VictoryOrValhalla14 I knew Don Purdy during his time at 1st SFOD-D. He was an E-7 and in OTC-1. He was with us on Operation EAGLE CLAW. We were assigned to the same squadron (B Squadron). I have reached out to Don about doing a interview with The Team House. So, we will see. Thanks.
Mike Vining thanks brother, would be great to see him here.
Cool interview and well prepared hosts. The Raid by Benjamin Schemmer is best book on Son Tay Raid
Wow was this cool. Thanks for this!
Mike Vinning knows what the numbers mean
Interesting point on the blade indicator that detects leaking nitrogen in the blade spar. The uh60 series has a similar system but there is no indication in the cockpit. You just check the indicator on pre and post flight. But after years of service it was determined anytime a leak was detected it was never the blade leaking it was the indicator. So newer models don't have these indicators. The h53 also being a Sikorsky product i'd be interested to learn if they have similar history of false indications. And as to the likelihood that the helicopter that sat down didn't need to.
Wow! What an amazing interview! Truly a living legend! I can't believe no one asked him about being a meme lol!
Much respect.
Would love to see you get time with Billy Waugh.
Hell yes. Two of the most badass operators on the same show. Now that would be awesome.
Would also like to see Billy Waugh on Jocko's podcast. Jocko does a really good job with the older guys.
@@panchovilla7580 can you tell me who billy Waugh is
This man is a legit warrior.
Need to interview John Shrek McPhee
Yeah someone needs to open up that book of knowledge. I can only imagine the exp he had.
The link is an interview with him on another podcast , it’s great.