Originally Posted by LoboGunLeather

For proper perspective, Anthony Herbert is a retired US Army Lieutenant Colonel, entered the Army as a private during Korea, rose to Master Sergeant, and was publicly acknowledged as America's most decorated soldier of the time. Left the Army, graduated college, received a reserve commission and later a Regular Army commission. One of the earliest Special Forces officers. Commanded a battalion of the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Vietnam. Author of "Soldier", his autobiography, which includes some incidents dealing with the "institutional army" mentality and practices.

Very interesting man, and probably one of the best sources for insight into the US Army during the 1950's to late 1970's.