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Special Forces legend Billy Waugh passes away at 93
https://taskandpurpose.com/news/billy-waugh-korea-vietnam-afghanistan-special-forces-cia/
Trapper John
04-05-2023, 10:06
It's my guess that he is working directly on behalf of Archangel Michael......:lifter
RIP Billy
Vaya con Dios
Over 50 years at the tip of the spear :lifter
Rest in peace brother, truly one of a kind...
sfshooter
04-05-2023, 14:22
A legend passes. RIP SGM.
bblhead672
04-05-2023, 14:43
RIP. America needs more men like Billy Waugh.
Roguish Lawyer
04-05-2023, 16:32
RIP, what a great man. Check out his book if you haven't already.
To see a fully lived life, look no further. Blue Skies, rolling seas, and soft winds, RIP SMG Waugh.
The Reaper
04-05-2023, 18:57
RIP, SGM. I hope you are enjoying another "good deal".
Thank you for your service and your sacrifice.
Obliged for introducing America's enemies to the deity of their choice for many decades. Appreciate you answering your country's call when it was not popular.
Prayers out. You will not be forgotten.
TR
Badger52
04-05-2023, 19:30
RIP Sergeant Major. So much inspiration scattered among the shelves in my library. Thanks MR2, and JJ for the photos.
Glad to have read and learned some of his story. Seems like one hell of a man. May he rest in well earned peace.
Rest in Peace Billy. You are sorely missed.
It was an honor to have known you.
2018commo
04-06-2023, 03:03
Rest easy SGM.
Rest In Peace SGM. Prayers and condolences to family and friends.
DOL
mojaveman
04-07-2023, 00:42
He was well talked about around Group back in the day but didn't get to meet him.
Rest in peace to a legend...
Take a couple of minutes and read this OBIT/BIO of Billy.
This rag sheet did a fantastic job :lifter
From Korea to Afghanistan: Special Forces Legend Billy Waugh's Amazing Career Spanned Five Decades
https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/04/06/korea-afghanistan-special-forces-legend-billy-waughs-amazing-career-spanned-five-decades.html?ESRC=eb_230407.nl
Badger52
04-07-2023, 12:45
Thanks! That was good to see them do that.
Billy was a giant of a man, not in physical statute but in deeds. He was extreamly good at what he did, IMO because he was so normal, if you did not know of his deeds you would think him as just another regular guy.
I am glad our paths crossed over the years.
Rest in Peace my Brother. DOL
doctom54
04-08-2023, 20:48
requiescat in pace
Memorial Ceremony in Honor of retired Sgt. Maj. William Dawson "Billy" Waugh (https://youtu.be/EpJokdBsUN0)
U.S. Special Operations Command hosted a memorial ceremony in honor of retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. William Dawson “Billy” Waugh on June 27 at the MacDill Air Force Base theater.
Sgt. Maj. Waugh enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948 and was assigned to the 187th Regimental Combat Team (Airborne) during the Korean War. Following the war, he earned his Green Beret and served in multiple Special Forces units, spending 7 ˝ years in Southeast Asia. He served honorably for 24 years before retiring in 1972.
In 1977, Sgt. Maj. Waugh began working for the Central Intelligence Agency, participating in numerous clandestine missions with the Special Activities Division for more than 25 years. Notable missions included surveillance of Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden. He also was one of the first Americans in Afghanistan after Sept. 11, 2001, working with a CIA team to topple the Taliban.
The ceremony honors the life and contributions of Sgt. Maj. Waugh to Special Forces and the intelligence community. Speakers include: Army Gen. Bryan Fenton, commander, USSOCOM; Enrique Prado, retired CIA; Maj. Gen. Patrick Roberson, deputy commanding general, U.S. Army Special Operations Command; and retired Army Lt. Gen. John Mulholland, former commanding general, USASOC.
Billy, what a man he was. And really cool to talk with. Never traded war stories with him, just shot the bull.
He is missed, but hope he has a well deserved rest. DOL