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-CHAPTERS-
00:00 Introduction to Philip Tuttle's Military Journey
02:39 The Cold War Era and Special Forces in Berlin
08:33 Personal Motivations and Family Influence on Military Career
11:49 Transitioning to Special Forces Selection
21:45 The Global Military Landscape in the Late 1970s
25:00 Tensions and Military Readiness During the Cold War
29:37 Crisis in Berlin: The Art Nicholson Incident
32:17 Iranian Hostage Crisis: Standby and Alert
35:40 The 1980s: Tensions Rise with Reaganomics
38:47 Terrorism and Counter-Terrorism Operations
48:51 The Soviet Union's Invasion of Afghanistan
58:01 The Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Turning Point
01:03:56 Post-Cold War Vacuum: New Challenges Ahead
01:06:08 The Challenges of Special Operations Missions
01:14:36 Family Dynamics in a Military Career
01:26:47 Reflections on Life After Service
-SUMMARY-
In this episode, DJ interviews Philip Tuttle, a former Green Beret with a unique story that spans several decades of military history, including the Cold War, the Iranian Hostage Crisis, and the events leading up to and following 9/11. Philip shares insights into his career, the evolution of Special Forces, and the importance of family and legacy. He reflects on the challenges of balancing military life with being a present father and husband, and discusses the impact of significant historical events on his life and career.
INTRO and OUTRO music written,performed, and provided by the band Rattle Root. Check them out below.
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BIO for Philip I Tuttle
Born in 1951 to Robert and Marilynn Tuttle. Born and raised in Amarillo, Texas. Attended school, church, Boy Scouts (Eagle Scout) and participated in sports, graduating from Tascosa High School in 1970. One younger sibling, brother Cliff.
Attended Texas A&M University on an Army ROTC scholarship, graduating in 1974 with a BS degree and commissioned as a 2d Lieutenant of Infantry, US Army (RA) and assigned to the 82d Airborne Division. While at Texas A&M, graduated from US Army Airborne School (1972) and US Army Ranger School (1973).
Reported to the 82d Airborne Division immediately after A&M graduation in May 1974. Initially assigned to the 1-504 PIR as a platoon leader. Attended IOBC in Aug 1974, graduating in November and returned to the 82d. Served as rifle platoon leader in 1/504 PIR and 2/504 PIR. Went on to serve as company XO and 81 mortar platoon leader. Promoted to 1st LT in May, 1976 and selected to attend the TOW Trainer Crs, graduating in July 1976 and assigned as the battalion anti-tank platoon leader. While signing over the AT platoon in Aug 1976, was informed I have been selected to attend US Army Special Forces selection in September 1976.
Completed SF Selection in September 1976 and continued on to Special Forces Officer Qualification Course, graduating in November 1976 with orders to report to 1st BN, 10th Special Forces Group in Bad Toelz, Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) aka West Germany in January, 1977.
Spent three years in 1st BN, 10th SFG as XO and Commander of Special Forces Operational…
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