MIAMI (CBSMiami) – Every Friday, in partnership with the Florida Panthers, we put the spotlight on a hero among us men or women who have gone beyond the call of duty for our country.
Today, we’re meeting U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran Staff Sgt. George Thompson.
George served in the U.S. Army from 1968 to 1970 where he rose to the rank of Staff Sgt. quickly.
While serving he says he knew Vietnam was coming. He was drafted and had many tasks from the base camp to maintenance and patrol where many nights he was sent out on a 6 man ambush team with the bravest group of men he’s ever meet.