2 hr 55 min
EP7 LT Col Alvarado. Gilbert “Alv” Alvarado. Huey Helicopter crew chief and door gunner in Vietnam. Film Room
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Episode 7 features Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert Alavarado, "Alv". Film Room sets up to analyze the career from earning a chance at collegiate basketball then leaving school to join the US Infantry. Alvarado would go on to become a door gunner and crew chief during his time at war. He became well versed in military strategy and logistics. 🎥🎬Episode 7 Release!
Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert Alvarado
Born and raised in El Paso, where he and his family broke countless barriers with hard work, sports and their fists when necessary.
23 years of active duty in the United States Army where he rose through the ranks from Private to Lt. Colonel. Including 1 tour in Vietnam where he earned the Bronze Star and 3 Air Medals for valor in combat.
16 years as a college professor in Criminal Justice, served also as department chair. Leadership at New Mexico Military Institute.
Married to his lovely wife Donna for 49 years and raised two children that are now involved in education and leadership themselves.
“Pride,determination and effort will take you a long way, but it all starts with discipline”
- LT Col. Gil Alvarado
#veteran #workhard #usarmy #vietnam #podcast #military #specialforces #inspiration #leadership #utep #enmu #infantry #huey #helicopter #NMMI #comanchero252 #laos #LAMSON719 #crapburneraward #humble #teamplayer
SPONSORED BY : Maverick International, Calvary Valve and The Transformative Leadership Academy.
https://anchor.fm/keith-balderaz/episodes/EP7-LT-COL--Gil-Alvarado--Vietnam-Veteran-door-gunner--over-54-special-forces-missions-alone--A-career-in-the-military-that-lead-to-higher-education-at-NMMI
Episode 7 features Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert Alavarado, "Alv". Film Room sets up to analyze the career from earning a chance at collegiate basketball then leaving school to join the US Infantry. Alvarado would go on to become a door gunner and crew chief during his time at war. He became well versed in military strategy and logistics. 🎥🎬Episode 7 Release!
Lieutenant Colonel Gilbert Alvarado
Born and raised in El Paso, where he and his family broke countless barriers with hard work, sports and their fists when necessary.
23 years of active duty in the United States Army where he rose through the ranks from Private to Lt. Colonel. Including 1 tour in Vietnam where he earned the Bronze Star and 3 Air Medals for valor in combat.
16 years as a college professor in Criminal Justice, served also as department chair. Leadership at New Mexico Military Institute.
Married to his lovely wife Donna for 49 years and raised two children that are now involved in education and leadership themselves.
“Pride,determination and effort will take you a long way, but it all starts with discipline”
- LT Col. Gil Alvarado
#veteran #workhard #usarmy #vietnam #podcast #military #specialforces #inspiration #leadership #utep #enmu #infantry #huey #helicopter #NMMI #comanchero252 #laos #LAMSON719 #crapburneraward #humble #teamplayer
SPONSORED BY : Maverick International, Calvary Valve and The Transformative Leadership Academy.
https://anchor.fm/keith-balderaz/episodes/EP7-LT-COL--Gil-Alvarado--Vietnam-Veteran-door-gunner--over-54-special-forces-missions-alone--A-career-in-the-military-that-lead-to-higher-education-at-NMMI
2 hr 55 min