Major James Capers Jr. - Vietnam Commando Silver Star Recipient | Shawn Ryan Show | Episode #180

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In this powerful episode of The Shawn Ryan Show, we sit down with Major James Capers Jr., a legendary Marine Commando and Force Reconnaissance officer whose heroic service in the Vietnam War set the standard for Special Operations. As a pioneer in Marine special operations, Major Capers led daring missions behind enemy lines, overcame unthinkable adversity, and redefined what it means to be a warrior.

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00:00 Introduction and Honoring Major James Capers
02:52 Early Life and Childhood Struggles
06:15 Transition to Baltimore and Schooling
13:49 Joining the Military and Early Service
17:43 First Combat Experience in Lebanon
22:17 Love and Marriage with Dottie Capers
32:36 Joining Force Recon and Facing Racism
39:38 Volunteering for Vietnam
57:16 From Staff Sergeant to Second Lieutenant
58:46 First Mission in Vietnam
58:58 Diving Missions and Shark Encounters
01:02:12 Ground Missions and War Dogs
01:08:10 POW Rescue Mission
01:15:48 Knife Skills and Close Combat
01:27:59 B-57 Crash Recovery
01:38:30 Battlefield Commission and Racism
01:48:31 Final Mission at Phu Loc
01:56:22 The Loss of War Dog King
01:57:31 Firefights and Sacrifices
01:58:52 A Personal Visit to a Fallen Comrade's Family
02:00:56 The Hong Kong Incident
02:03:26 The Python Snake Story
02:17:06 The Hand of God
02:25:52 Reflections on Loss and Faith
02:51:40 The Gary and Dottie Capers Foundation
02:57:43 Closing Remarks and Gratitude

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Major James Capers Jr.
Documentary - https://capersthedoc.com
Book - https://amazon.com/Faith-Through-Storm-Memoirs-Capers/dp/1642986399

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