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With a heavy heart Grey Team informs you that CSM Patrick Gavin Tadina, the longest continuously serving Ranger in Vietnam & 1 of the war’s most decorated enlisted soldiers, has died a few days ago in N C at 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.

Rest easy CSM, you will not be forgotten

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In New York, wounded veteran Staff Sergeant Arthur Moore watches ticker-tape raining down from the surrounding buildings as the end of war in Europe is announced at 17.01 hrs, Eastern Standard Time. 8 May 1945.

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RIP The Prince of Darkness

1948 - 2025

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Norway and the beauty of its stunning nature🇧🇻♥️

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