
ERIC GERESSY
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Isaiah 6:8 says: “Then I heard the voice of the Lord saying, ‘Whom shall I send, and who will go for us?’ And I said, ‘Here am I. Send me!’” This verse captures the essence of voluntary service, courage, and answering a call despite the danger ahead. The Son Tay Raiders embodied this spirit. On 21 November 1970, a group of extraordinary American servicemen launched one of the most daring special operations in our history—the Son Tay Raid. Deep in North Vietnam, they flew into heavy defenses under the cover of night with one purpose: to bring our prisoners of war home. They all knew the risks but they went anyway. Precision, courage, and absolute commitment carried them through a mission that demanded everything they had. The POWs had been moved before the raiders arrived, but the bravery and skill shown that night set a standard that still resonates across our military today. Though the POWs had been moved before the team arrived, the raid stands as one of the most skillfully executed special operations in U.S. military history. Every man involved accepted immense risk to bring fellow Americans home. Their courage, precision, and absolute commitment to leaving no one behind continue to inspire generations of service members and special operators. To the raiders of Operation Ivory Coast—thank you for your dedication, your sacrifice, and your unshakable brotherhood. Your legacy will always live on. We will always remember, We honor, and We will never forget.
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