Richard Pittman was legally blind in his right eye—a condition that should have kept him away from the front lines of the Vietnam War. But Pittman wasn't a man who took "no" for an answer. After sneaking his way into the U.S. Marines, he found himself on a trail in the jungle, single-handedly trying to save his brothers in arms.

From a "medical disqualification" to a legendary stand with a machine gun, Richard Pittman’s story proves that true courage starts with the belief that you belong in the fight.

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Episode resources:

US Marines in Vietnam: An Expanding War, 1966 by Jack Shulimson (Department of the Navy, 1982) 

Operation Hastings website

Richard Pittman was legally blind in his right eye&mdash;a condition that should have kept him away from the front lines of the Vietnam War. But Pittman wasn't a man who took "no" for an answer. After sneaking his way into the U.S. Marines, he found himself on a trail in the jungle, single-handedly trying to save his brothers in arms.
From a "medical disqualification" to a legendary stand with a machine gun, Richard Pittman&rsquo;s story proves that true courage starts with the belief that you belong in the fight.
Binge the full season of Medal of Honor, ad-free, with a Pushkin+ subscription. Sign up and save on the Medal of Honor show page on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/medal-of-honor-stories-of-courage/id1751303783">Apple Podcasts</a> or at <a href="http://pushkin.fm/plus">pushkin.fm/plus</a>. Use the code MOH25 for 25% off an annual subscription.&nbsp;
Connect with the team!&nbsp;
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<li>Follow Pushkin on social <a href="https://www.instagram.com/pushkinpods/">@pushkinpods</a>&nbsp;</li>
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<li>Email the team: <a href="mailto:medalofhonor@pushkin.fm">medalofhonor@pushkin.fm</a>&nbsp;</li>
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Episode resources:
<a href="https://www.usmcu.edu/Portals/218/US%20Marines%20in%20Vietnam%20An%20Expanding%20War%201966%20%20PCN%2019000308600.pdf">US Marines in Vietnam: An Expanding War, 1966 by Jack Shulimson (Department of the Navy, 1982)</a>&nbsp;
Operation Hastings <a href="https://www.operationhastings.com/thecreek.htm">website</a>

Awarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States’ highest military decoration. On the Medal of Honor podcast, we uncover the stories behind the medal. What those heroes did. What it meant. And what their actions reveal about courage and sacrifice.

In our third season, you’ll hear about people like the French-born immigrant who tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, the Marine who overcame his disability to save his fellow troops during the Vietnam War, and the legendary Lawrence Chamberlain, who left his post as a university professor to fight in the Battle of Gettysburg.

New episodes drop every Wednesday. Beginning May 20th, you can binge the full season ad-free with a Pushkin+ subscription. Sign up on the Medal of Honor show page in Apple or at Pushkin.fm/plus and use the code MOH25 for 25% off an annual subscription.

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Awarded for bravery that goes above and beyond the call of duty, the Medal of Honor is the United States&rsquo; highest military decoration. On the Medal of Honor podcast, we uncover the stories behind the medal. What those heroes did. What it meant. And what their actions reveal about courage and sacrifice. In our third season, you&rsquo;ll hear about people like the French-born immigrant who tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, the Marine who overcame his disability to save his fellow troops during the Vietnam War, and the legendary Lawrence Chamberlain, who left his post as a university professor to fight in the Battle of Gettysburg. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Beginning May 20th, you can binge the full season ad-free with a Pushkin+ subscription. Sign up on the Medal of Honor show page in Apple or at <a href="http://Pushkin.fm/plus">Pushkin.fm/plus</a> and use the code MOH25 for 25% off an annual subscription.
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Medal of Honor: Stories of Courage

Sneaking into the Corps: Richard Pittman, The One-Eyed Marine

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