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- čas přidán 13. 09. 2024
- Get to know one of the most decorated Marines in Force Reconnaissance history, retired Major James “Jim” Capers Jr. who was honored as a hometown hero. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Aaron Patterson)
MAJOR JAMES CAPERS, JR
Capers was born on August 25, 1937 in South Carolina to a family of sharecroppers during the Jim Crow era. He later moved to Baltimore where he would meet the love of his life and future wife Dottie and decide to enlist in the Marines. This would be the start of a legendary career that overcame obstacles and broke barriers on and off the battlefield as one of the greatest Marines to ever serve.
While serving, he would be selected to join the elite Force Recon Marine unit where he excelled, breaking training records, participating in 64 long range reconnaissance patrols and five major campaigns in Vietnam. He was a natural leader and father figure to Team Broadminded, a specialized group of Force Recon Marines. Capers & Team Broadminded were routinely selected to go on the most dangerous and clandestine missions in Vietnam.
Missions included a POW rescue ordered by President Johnson, amphibious assaults in the DMZ, recovery of a B-57 rumored to have a nuclear bomb, and search and destroy patrols in Phu Loc.
A soft-spoken man, his commendations offer an inspiring view of his heroism and self-sacrifice. Nominated for the Medal of Honor, he has been awarded the Silver Star, two Bronze Stars and Combat V, three Purple Hearts, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry, a Joint Service Commendation Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, three Good Conduct Ribbons, Battle Stars, Navy Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, CG Certificate of Merit, multiple letters of Merit, Appreciation, and Commendation.
As an African American his achievements included being the first African American to command a Marine Recon company and the first enlisted African American Marine Officer to receive a battlefield commission.
In the fall of 1967, still recovering from combat injuries, Major James Capers was selected to represent the U.S. Marines in a national recruiting campaign. With full integration completed only in 1960, Capers’ image became the Marine Corps most popular recruitment campaign.
Following Vietnam, Capers participated in many Cold War covert operations as a field agent in Eastern Europe and Africa. Details of these operations remain classified today.
His wife Dottie and son Gary passed away in 2003 and were buried in Arlington National Cemetery. Capers celebrated his 50th anniversary with Dottie one week before her passing.
In 2010, Major James Capers Jr. was one of only 14 members inducted into the inaugural class of U.S. Special Operations Command's Commando Hall of Honor at a ceremony in front of USSOCOM headquarters at MacDill Air Force Base. Major Capers Jr. is recognized as a pioneer in Recon training tactics which are still used by Special Operations forces around the world.
He and the surviving members of Team Broadminded meet annually to celebrate and honor those who have passed. Capers currently resides in North Caroline and continues to be part of the special operations community.
www.capersthedoc.com/biography
Good for you for providing some context. USMC dropped the ball on this posting.
@@dwhip49 no problem. You're exactly right. Semper Fi.
I salute you sir, with loc n pop /
Major Capers. Deserved the Medal of Honor for his actions in Phu Loc Vietnam 1967.
Hear- Here! Semper-Fi.
It's a real legend.
The picture of him with the cigar is hard core.
Belated Happy Birthday, Maj Capers. You are a true hero - Men like you are rare. Thanks for inspiring future generations of Marines. Semper Fi!
Living Legend. Respect..Semper Fidelis
we respect you Sir.
Thank you for your service.
Total respect. Thank you for your service. My dad, grandfather and father in law served. I wanted to it was my dream. But I was born deaf in one ear. Nerve deafness and no branch would take me. Broke my heart when I found out in high school. You ALL ARE MY HEROES!!!
Utmost Respect! Semper Fidelis Sir 🇺🇸
Semperfi Brother.... thanks for your service...be blessed and safe
Hollywood Needs to Do a Movie About This Marine.
Damn right they do.
His documentary is Outstanding! Living Hero and Legend💯video bout him coming soon on my channel 😜
Dark Green Marines oorah. ✊🏾
HAIL!! Marines! Forever... SEMPER FIDELIS.
God bless, Major Capers.
It would be amazing if Jocko could interview him on the podcast.
Legend and Black Super Hero.
Just hero. I bet he doesn’t see race as a part of what he did.
One great Marine... just lost my dad...90.. did a total of 42yrs.. with reserve... CWO4 WALTER OLDHAM... ORDANCE OFFICER OF VMA322
God bless all the men who lost there lives I. Ww1 ww2 Vietnam war Cold War.🙏
SALUTE Sir... WHOA.... God Bless and Bravo Sierra. !!
A legend today and a legend tomorrow. A legend forever. A legend stays a legend even in death. Thank you for your service ❤️
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🇺🇸🇺🇸 This MARINE is an AMERICAN HERO 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Many of our greatest American Heroes are Marines. Marines are never former Marines. Those proud, brave men and women will always be Marines. Your selfless sacrifice and devotion to a cause greater than yourself, our wonderful nation, deserves the never ending gratitude of a grateful nation. Semper Fi !!
Major Capers, Semper Fidelis. Mustang Marine. "My men were the most prized possession I had" I would March thru hell with you any day.
Grand respect à ce monsieur
I Thank God everyday that I am and will always b U.S. Marine great vid - Semper Fi !
SEMPER FI‼️🍻
BRAVE. PROUD.
I want to be a hero that's why I'm joing MARSOC for 20 years
Out freaking standing
Motivator
Semper Fi
A true hero
Semper Fi Sir
Even his face looked strong as fook!
The VERY UTMOST RESPECT….
Legend
Semper fi
Number 1 USA.🇺🇸
Good video!
SEMPER FI Sir RAHHHH
Semper Fi Marine
That's a fine specimen let me tell you.
hurrah.. 1st LAAM, Alpha btry, Hai Van Pass 1969
Black servicemen and women don't get enough credit