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LONGEST SERVING US ARMY RANGER IN VIETNAM PASSES.

REST IN PEACE Command Sergeant Major....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

CSM Patrick Gavin Tadina, the longest continuously serving Ranger in Vietnam has Passed​

Oct 05, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that Grey Team informs you that CSM Patrick Gavin Tadina, the longest continuously serving Ranger in Vietnam and one of the war’s most decorated enlisted soldiers, has died a few days ago in North Carolina. He was 77.
CSM Tadina served in Vietnam with the 173rd AB, LRRP, 74th Infantry Detachment Long Range Patrol, and Company N (Ranger), 75th Infantry. For over 5 years, between 1965 and 1970, he led long-range reconnaissance patrols deep into enemy territory — often dressed in black pajamas and sandals, and carrying an AK-47. His small stature and dark complexion helped him pass for a Viet Cong soldier on patrols in the Central Highlands.
Even though he was a leader, Tadina always took point position in his team. Because of his appearance, he would brazenly walk up to within a few feet of the enemy, open fire, then hastily retreat, leading the surviving enemy pursuers directly into an ambush, previously set up by his team.
A native of Hawaii, Tadina also served in the Dominican Republic, Grenada, and Iraq.
During his 30-year US Army career, Tadina earned two Silver Stars, 10 Bronze Stars — seven with valor — three Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry, four Army Commendation Medals, including two for valor, and three Purple Hearts.
 
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LONGEST SERVING US ARMY RANGER IN VIETNAM PASSES.

REST IN PEACE Command Sergeant Major....PRAYERS FOR THE COMFORT OF THE FAMILIES.

CSM Patrick Gavin Tadina, the longest continuously serving Ranger in Vietnam has Passed​

Oct 05, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that Grey Team informs you that CSM Patrick Gavin Tadina, the longest continuously serving Ranger in Vietnam and one of the war’s most decorated enlisted soldiers, has died a few days ago in North Carolina. He was 77.
CSM Tadina served in Vietnam with the 173rd AB, LRRP, 74th Infantry Detachment Long Range Patrol, and Company N (Ranger), 75th Infantry. For over 5 years, between 1965 and 1970, he led long-range reconnaissance patrols deep into enemy territory — often dressed in black pajamas and sandals, and carrying an AK-47. His small stature and dark complexion helped him pass for a Viet Cong soldier on patrols in the Central Highlands.
Even though he was a leader, Tadina always took point position in his team. Because of his appearance, he would brazenly walk up to within a few feet of the enemy, open fire, then hastily retreat, leading the surviving enemy pursuers directly into an ambush, previously set up by his team.
A native of Hawaii, Tadina also served in the Dominican Republic, Grenada, and Iraq.
During his 30-year US Army career, Tadina earned two Silver Stars, 10 Bronze Stars — seven with valor — three Vietnamese Crosses of Gallantry, four Army Commendation Medals, including two for valor, and three Purple Hearts.
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The definition of a Combat Soldier. Thank you Command Sergeant Major Tadina.
 
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