10 episodes

In the late 1980's at Fort Ord, California, young men who grew up without computers, cell phones and social media will help end the Cold War and change the trajectory of World History. This in not based on a true story, this IS a true story.

LightFighters - The Last Foot Soldiers of the Cold War Jason Dias (Dye-us)

    • Society & Culture

In the late 1980's at Fort Ord, California, young men who grew up without computers, cell phones and social media will help end the Cold War and change the trajectory of World History. This in not based on a true story, this IS a true story.

    Episode 11 - National Training Center and Farewell

    Episode 11 - National Training Center and Farewell

    The National Training Center was the toughest soldiering I ever did. We wrap up this series with this episode. Gentleman, it has been an honor. LightFighter OUT!  Stay in touch: jdias@eloquentonline.net - 830-708-4609

    • 44 min
    Episode 10: Australia

    Episode 10: Australia

    Her Majesty's Australia and 120 Light Fighters go down under to rock the Southern Hemisphere! 

    • 41 min
    Episode 9: Panama

    Episode 9: Panama

    Welcome to the jungle. JOTC Ft. Sherman, Panama. This is the ultimate test of soldiering. 

    • 31 min
    Episode 7 - LightFighters: The Last Foot Soldiers of the Cold War

    Episode 7 - LightFighters: The Last Foot Soldiers of the Cold War

    Col (R) Gerald Robert "Bob" Harkins joins us to talk about Light Infantry tactics. Must hear show! 

    • 24 min
    Episode 6 - Light Fighters: The Last Foot Soldiers of the Cold War: The Guys and the Gear

    Episode 6 - Light Fighters: The Last Foot Soldiers of the Cold War: The Guys and the Gear

    The new battalion arrives. The guys and the gear. Finally we are all together at Ft. Ord, California. Now we will help write the final chapter of the Cold War. 

    • 22 min
    Episode 5 - LightFighters, The Last Foot Soldiers of the Cold War

    Episode 5 - LightFighters, The Last Foot Soldiers of the Cold War

    Fall - Dec of 1986. Ft. Ord, California, Hawaii deployment and Light Leaders Course at Ft. Benning. I am no longer the civilian who graduated from High School or the soldier who graduated from Basic Training. I am something else. I am a grunt. The toughest thing on Earth. 

    • 19 min

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