This Special Forces legend was saved by his beard

Jim · Post by **Jim** » May 29th, 2017, 7:22 am

This Special Forces legend was saved by his beard -- Nick Rowe.

http://www.wearethemighty.com/articles/ ... nion-army

Jim · Post by **Jim** » June 7th, 2017, 5:46 pm

When he was assigned to the JFK CENTER and School, I was assigned to the 82d ABN. We ate lunch at the JFK lunch room. It was interesting hearing his perspective.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » June 14th, 2017, 6:59 am

Lunch, Thanks for reminding me that I am getting old. RLTW!

Grunt · Post by **Grunt** » June 17th, 2017, 9:37 am

His book is excellent, and should be required reading for anyone in Combat Arms MOS's.

Web Article wrote: Rowe later deployed to the Philippines as the ground forces director for the Joint U.S. Military Advisory group for the Philippines where he provided counterinsurgency training for Philippine forces. On Apr. 21, 1989, he was on his way to the advisory group headquarters when his vehicle came under fire and he was killed.

FWIW, a portrait of Col. Rowe hangs in the U.S. Embassy in Manila.

Grunt

rangerjd · Post by **rangerjd** » June 29th, 2017, 8:26 am

One of the best books I've ever read, maybe I need to wipe the dust off of it and read it again.

Jim · Post by **Jim** » July 5th, 2017, 9:00 am

Wikipedia entry for Nick Rowe:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_N._Rowe

ArmyRanger.com

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