Capt. William "Hawk" Albracht Speaking - Video and TV
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The talented Freedom Sings USA creative team puts the story told in the bestseller "Abandoned in Hell" together with an interview with Hawk in current time for a powerful look at how Hawk and his badly outnumbered troops became extraordinary heroes of the Vietnam War. New video premiering on YouTube 1300 hrs on June 13, 2026.
Hats off to Hawk and his troops including the local Montagnards who joined them to form the still tiny numbers who got through thousands of enemies trying to slaughter them. And to the Freedom Sings USA team: Steve Hunziger, Wayne Rich, Bobbie Allison-Standefer. https://youtu.be/dlncgRRHIts?si=5zp5obmZ0layE3S3 |
Hawk appears on Jocko Willink podcast #529
"Abandoned in Hell: The Fight for Vietnam's Firebase Kate: When Firebase Kate was surrounded by a determined enemy force, there were no guarantees of relief and no easy way out. Cut off, outnumbered, and under constant attack, the men on the hill had one mission: hold the line and survive. This is the story of fear, faith, leadership under fire, and the breakout that got them off the hill alive."
See the whole podcast on YouTube https://youtu.be/CRDv-yWRKy8?si=zO77S_wKGXFR7SdF. Also available on other platforms including Jocko's substack at https://jockounderground.com, Spotify, Audible and more.
A few of the viewers' comments:
See the whole podcast on YouTube https://youtu.be/CRDv-yWRKy8?si=zO77S_wKGXFR7SdF. Also available on other platforms including Jocko's substack at https://jockounderground.com, Spotify, Audible and more.
A few of the viewers' comments:
- Highest respect to Captain Hawk- great storyteller. Outstanding episode. Thank you, gentlemen. Many inspiring situations and experiences to learn from. Priceless!
- This was a great episode. Captain Hawk was such an engaging guest and he shares the story of him and his men so well.
Been lucky enough to have Bill as a mentor and friend...true hero - Amazing episode, what a man! Jocko, you are creating such a beautiful library of history, that would ordinarily be lost. A treasure chest. Thank you. ️️️
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Hawk Gives Keynote Speech, Rock Island ArsenalApr 20, 2018 - Bill Albracht gives the keynote address during the dedication of "The Wall that Heals" display at the Rock Island Arsenal's Memorial Field. Video shows excerpts of Hawk's speech, edited and with screen titles created by Jon Micheal Connor, ASC Public Affairs, Rock Island Arsenal Army Sustainment Command. Length: 2:15 min. |
Abandoned In Hell, The Fight For Firebase Kate
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Official Book Trailer for Capt. Hawk's book, Abandoned in Hell, The Fight For Fire Base Kate, written by Hawk with Capt. Marvin J. Wolf. Read more. Reviews: 190, avg 4.7 stars on Amazon.com Buy the book. |
Hawk speaks at Ronald Reagan Library, Eureka College
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Above, left, Capt. Albracht he speaks about his book Abandoned In Hell. at Eureka College's Ronald Reagan Library April 7, 2015. Above right, he speaks at Eureka College about Leadership. Left, audience members connect with Hawk at book signing. |
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Documentary based on Capt. William Albracht's story, "Escape From Firebase Kate." Actual audio recordings of the communications between ground forces and supporting Air Force gunships transport the viewer back to 1969 to listen to conversations during nightly air strikes. Full documentary is available for streaming and on DVD. Amazon.com 64 Reviews, avg 4.5 stars on Amazon.com. |
Discovery Channel Documentary
Stars former Secret Service agents Hawk, Marc Ambinder and Dan Bongino, discussing the inner workings of the Secret Service.
Stars former Secret Service agents Hawk, Marc Ambinder and Dan Bongino, discussing the inner workings of the Secret Service.
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Secret Service Secrets
Three-part Discovery Channel documentary stars former agents Hawk, Marc Ambinder and Dan Bongino, discussing the inner workings of the Secret Service. Ep. 1 The Home Front Ep. 2 Campaign Nightmares Features Former VP Joe Biden Ep. 3 On Foreign Soil Available in full version DVD. |
Hawk Awarded Rare Third Silver Star
For conspicuous valor in combat
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2.6 million views and counting!
Hawk on Mike Ritland's Mic Drop podcast
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Legendary Vietnam Special Forces Captain Bill 'Hawk' Albracht
The clip from the full interview here starts with Hawk asking host Mike Ritland, "Did they ever issue you the 'Stay Awake' pills?" This YouTube clip earned 2.6 million views on Instagram as of this posting, March 18, 2025. Host Mike Ritland: 5th Special Forces Army Captain Bill 'Hawk' Albracht knows a thing or two about fighting in the jungle. Having served as the youngest Special Forces Captain in Vietnam, he displayed exceptional leadership and courage during the war, most notably at Firebase Kate, where he led a small fighting force to freedom in a fierce battle against overwhelming odds... See the clip! And the full interview with Hawk and host Mike Ritland, former Navy Seal and bestselling author. Also find more of Mike Drop wide ranging interviews: |
