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2001, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW), Post 8121, Seigfried-Leyte Post (Member) (South Fork, Colorado) [Verified] 1
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2006, United States Naval Institute
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2008, National EOD Association (NATEODA). , Vietnam EOD Veteran Chapter1
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2008, Vietnam EOD Veterans Association
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2008, National EOD Association (NATEODA).
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2013, ATWS Unit Historian [Verified]
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2015, EOD Warrior Foundation
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What are you doing now:
Fully retired. Keeping busy by writing, hiking, backpacking, rock and mountain climbing, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and alpine and backcountry skiing.
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Other Comments:
Recipient of The Order of 1st SFOD-D - Delta Colors, Serial Number 123, on 19 October 1995, for singularly exemplary contributions to 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta (Airborne). Graduate of Operator Training Course -1 (OTC-1). In Delta served as an Operator, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician, Master Breacher, Climbing Instructor, and Mountain Guide. Historian for the Vietnam Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Veterans Chapter of the National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Association (NATEODA). Assistant historian for the NATEODA. Recieved the 2013 Art Macksey Citizenship Award presented by the Vietnam EOD Veterans Association. Inducted into the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps Hall of Fame, Class of 2018.
U.S. Army Ordnance Corps Hall of Fame weblink - See Year 2018:
https://goordnance.army.mil/hof/hall_of_fame_inductees_year.html
Married to Donna L. Ikenberry, a freelance photojournalist. We have two daughters and six grandchildren. The oldest two grandchildren served in the U.S. Navy. On 1 June 2018, Donna was awarded the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps "Keeper of the Flame" award.
BBC radio interview link that I did on the Iran Hostage Rescue Mission - Operation EAGLE CLAW, 24 - 25 April 1980:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b05vf74p
SOFREP Radio Interview #1, Episode 322:
https://sofrep.com/sofrep-radio/episode-322-sgm-mike-vining-shares-stories-origins-delta-force/
SOFREP Radio Interview #2, Episode 342:
https://sofrep.com/sofrep-radio/episode-342-mike-vining-returns-to-discuss-post-vietnam-service/
Hazard Ground Podcast Interview #1, Episode #57:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-vining-1st-sfod-d-eagle-claw-grenada/id1194875626?i=1000426532229
Hazard Ground Podcast Interview #2, Episode #73:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mike-vining-returns-1st-sfod-d-eod/id1194875626?i=1000426532190
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1968-1968, 55C, US Army Materiel Command (AMC)
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1969-1969, 55D, Phase One Explosive Ordnance Disposal Course (EOD)
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1969-1969, 55D, Phase Two Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD)
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1969-1970, 55D, Technical Escort Unit, US Army Materiel Command (AMC)
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1970-1970, 55D, 99th Ordnance Detachment (EOD), 533rd Ordnance Detachment (EOD) Control
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1971-1971, 55D, 99th Ordnance Detachment (EOD), 533rd Ordnance Detachment (EOD) Control
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1973-1978, 55D, 63rd Ordnance Detachment (EOD), 543rd Ordnance Detachment (EOD) Control
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1978-1983, 55D, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D)
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1983-1985, 55D, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D)
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1985-1985, 55D, 176th Ordnance Detachment (EOD) Alaska
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1986-1986, 55D, 176th Ordnance Detachment (EOD) Alaska
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1986-1999, 11Z50, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D)
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1992-1999, 11Z50, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM)
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Please describe who or what influenced your decision to join the Army. |
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Whether you were in the service for several years or as a career, please describe the direction or path you took. What was your reason for leaving? |
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If you participated in any military operations, including combat, humanitarian and peacekeeping operations, please describe those which made a lasting impact on you and, if life-changing, in what way? |
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Of all your duty stations or assignments, which one do you have fondest memories of and why? Which was your least favorite? |
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From your entire military service, describe any memories you still reflect back on to this day. |
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What professional achievements are you most proud of from your military career? |
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Of all the medals, awards, formal presentations and qualification badges you received, or other memorabilia, which one is the most meaningful to you and why? |
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Which individual(s) from your time in the military stand out as having the most positive impact on you and why? |
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List the names of old friends you served with, at which locations, and what you remember most about them. Indicate those you are already in touch with and those you would like to make contact with. |
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Can you recount a particular incident from your service, which may or may not have been funny at the time, but still makes you laugh? |
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What profession did you follow after your military service and what are you doing now? If you are currently serving, what is your present occupational specialty? |
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What military associations are you a member of, if any? What specific benefits do you derive from your memberships? |
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In what ways has serving in the military influenced the way you have approached your life and your career? What do you miss most about your time in the service? |
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Based on your own experiences, what advice would you give to those who have recently joined the Army? |
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In what ways has TogetherWeServed.com helped you remember your military service and the friends you served with. |
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