Bill 'Hawk' Albracht
Former U.S. Army Special Forces captain and author of Abandoned in Hell, known for leading the defense and breakout from Firebase Kate in Vietnam and later serving 25 years in the Secret Service.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 3h 54min
529: Firebase Kate Was Under Siege, Surrounded, Outgunned. With Capt. Bill "Hawk" Albracht
Capt. Bill "Hawk" Albracht, a former U.S. Army Special Forces captain and author known for leading the defense and breakout from Firebase Kate, shares raw combat memories. He recounts siege tactics, desperate resupply and airstrike decisions, the breakout under fire, and his later Secret Service career. Short, tense chapters cover leadership, survival, and coming home.
Mar 10, 2025 • 3h 38min
Vietnam Special Forces to Secret Service | Mike Drop Episode 230
Bill 'Hawk' Albracht, the youngest Special Forces Captain in Vietnam and a 25-year U.S. Secret Service agent, shares his harrowing tale of survival from Firebase Kate. His incredible escape under siege highlights leadership in the chaos of combat. Bill discusses the intense psychological impact of war, his transition to protecting U.S. Presidents, and the stark realities of jungle warfare. Personal anecdotes from both the battlefield and Secret Service vividly illustrate the complexities of sacrifice, camaraderie, and the lasting effects of military life.
