Originally published: 18 February 2024 on an associated podcast, Manager Memo, Season 6, Episode 18. 

In this episode, Jim Colligan shares vivid stories from his service in Vietnam, 1969.

As a young officer, 1LT Colligan led an Infantry Platoon before becoming a 23-year-old Company Commander with the 4th Infantry Division, responsible for operations in the Central Highlands sector of the war.

Episode Highlights:

• The joys of being a Winter Ranger (5:50)

• “Every Day’s a Tuesday” (12:35)

• The perfect Spit Shine (24:00)

• Race Cars (28:20)

• Business insights and lessons (29:20)

Sponsorship: This episode is sponsored by the New England Chapter of the U.S. Army Ranger Association (USARA). In partnership with LukeLeaders1248.com, NEC-USARA is raising funds to provide educational scholarships for the children of Army Rangers. Donations can be made directly through the website or via Venmo @LukeLeaders1248.

Music Credit: Intro and outro music by the incomparable Kenny Kilgore – Lowriders and Beautiful Rainy Day.