Jack jacobs, vice chairman of the congressional medal of honor foundation december 14, 2012 he would serve eighteen years in the forces before retiring as a colonel and recipient of three bronze stars, two silver stars and the medal of honor. Duty and sacrifice in americas time of need hardcover october 7, 2008. Colonel jacobs is a congressional medal of honor recipient for action during the vietnam war. Jack jacobs embodies what it means to be an american patriot in every sense of the word. Colonel jack jacobs visits glen rock jewish center fair.
But while the medal of honor recipient readily agreed that mcchrystal was out of line, and. Army in 1966 as a second lieutenant through the rotc program. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Colonel jack jacobs brilliantly explains the isis quandary. He retired as a colonel in 1987 after twenty years on active duty. Oct 04, 2011 although seriously wounded, first lieutenant jack jacobs dragged fellow soldiers to safety after an ambush in kien phong province, south vietnam, on march 9, 1968. Lomenareid born 1968, known professionally as joy reid, is an american cable television host and a national correspondent at msnbc. Dec 14, 2007 jack jacobs was born in brooklyn, new york. Medal of honor recipient colonel john jacobs retired interview. Jack jacobs, a medal of honor recipient, was in town to give a talk and autograph his latest book, if not now, when. If not now, when duty and sacrifice in americas time of.
Jacobs received the nations highest military award, the medal of honor. Surviving boot camp and basic training, cowritten with david fisher. Jack howard jacobs born august 2, 1945 is a retired colonel in the united states army and a. Duty and sacrifice in americas time of need colonel jack jacobs, douglas century, stefan rudnicki, brian williams on. Jack jacobs, a medal of honor recipient, clearly does not like to be interrupted while hes talking. Trumps warnings to john mccain after the arizona republican gave a speech blasting halfbaked nationalism. Nov 11, 2003 nprs alex chadwick talks to retired col. John baca vernon baker robert bush jon cavaiani drew dix roger donlon john finn wesley fox gary gordon thomas hudner jack jacobs james livingston lewis millett raymond g. If not now, when duty and sacrifice in americas time of need by. As the 2nd battalion deployed into attack formation, devastating fire halted its advance.
First lieutenant jack jacobs was an advisor to a vietnamese infantry battalion when it came under devastating fire that disabled the commander. In addition to his medal of honor, colonel jack jacobs ret. Join facebook to connect with jack jacobs and others you may know. Jacobs, colonel, united states army retired about his life and experiences.
From his days as a medal of honor recipient in vietnam to his success on wall street to his outspoken commentary on msnbc and his wise counsel to west point graduates, jack is the complete citizen. His speech made those in the audience laugh, cry and feel uplifted and motivated all at once. Jack jacobs and david fisher tell the funny, sad, dramatic, poignant, and sometimes crazy history of how america has trained its military, told through the indelible memories of those who remember the experiences as if they happened yesterday. Msnbc guest repeatedly breaks hosts hearts by insisting va scandal not about funding. In 2016, the hollywood reporter described her as one of the political pundits who have been at the forefront of the cablenews conversations this election season. Jack jacobs has an overwhelming command over people. Jack jacobs msnbc meet the faces of msnbc nbc news. At the time, my father, was serving in the army in the south pacific. Never selfindulgent or preachy, jacobs takes an honestand often brutally funnylook back at his own life and forward to the future of the military and the nation.
Jack jacobs is the bravestand funniestsoldier i met in thirtytwo years of military service. That he is courageous beyond all measure is a givenhe was awarded the medal of honor for valor in action in vietnam when he was 22 years old. Jacobs explains that its because the nations in question are at each others throats like saudi arabia, iran and turkey. Jack jacobs talk with andrea mitchell about the new book written by robert gates. Jun 22, 2010 contessa brewer got a lot more than she was likely looking for when she interviewed col.
Colonel jack jacobs, who entered military service through rutgers rotc, earned the medal of honor for exceptional heroism on the battlefields of vietnam. Mar 03, 2004 medal of honor recipient colonel john jacobs retired interview jack jacobs received the medal of honor in 1969 for exceptional heroism on the battlefield in vietnam. Colonel jack jacobs is a recipient of the congressional medal of honor for actions in vietnam. Jack jacobs a friend and an honor to recommend this remarkable life story. The msnbc host wanted to focus on the impropriety of mcchrystal publicly airing his criticisms of pres. Its an understandable reaction given his storied military career.
He currently serves as a military analyst for nbc news and msnbc and previously worked as an investment manager. Medal of honor recipient scolds guest when he interrupts him. Jack jacobs, medal of honor recipient and nbcmsnbc military analyst. In may 2012, thomas dunne books published jacobs basic. Jack jacobs was on msnbc morning joe talking about his new book basic which was published on 08 may 2012.
If not now, when duty and sacrifice in americas time of need. Mercilessly, he shared with viewers an inconvenient truth. Jack jacobss phone number, email, address, public records. I was born in brooklyn in 1945, a few days before the second world war ended. Oct 07, 2008 jack jacobs was acting as an advisor to the south vietnamese when he and his men came under devastating attack.
I will never view my friend jack in the same way again. Jack jacobs talk with andrea mitchell about the new book written by robert gates that critiques parts of the obama administration. Colonel jacobs is currently an msnbc military and political correspondent. He holds bachelors and masters degrees from rutgers university and entered the u. Colonel jack jacobs, who entered military service through rutgers rotc, earned the medal of honor for exceptional heroism on the battlefields of. The book you are about to read, at its core, is a story about selflessness, sacrifice, and service. Jack jacobs tells the story of a short, smartalecky kid from brooklyn who becomes a courageous soldier and outspoken. He graduated from rutgers with bachelors and masters degrees in international relations. Duty and sacrifice in americas time of need jacobs, colonel jack, century, douglas. Medal of honor recipient jack jacobs answered your questions. Msnbc guest repeatedly breaks hosts hearts by insisting va.
He had fought in new guinea, and then when the war ended, he was in the philippines, in manila, i think, and then he came home. Colonel retired jack jacobs thayer development group. Colonel jacobs was assigned to the 505th infantry regiment, 82 airborne division and served two tours in vietnam. His new book looks at the history of military basic training. Jack jacobs, a medal of honor recipient, about the one day in vietnam that will live with him forever. Oct 17, 2017 former heavilydecorated vietnam veteran col. Jack howard jacobs born august 2, 1945 is a retired colonel in the united states army and a medal of honor recipient for his actions during the vietnam war. Jack jacobs tells his stirring story of heroism, honor, and the personal code by which he has lived his life, and expounds with blunt honesty and insight his views on our contemporary world, and the nature and. Ive heard no one do a better job breaking it down than colonel jack jacobs did on the late show with stephen colbert. Jacobs says the title of his book relates to his experience in vietnam. Jack jacobs tells the story of a short, smartalecky kid from brooklyn. Cnbc anchor michelle carusocabrera asks retired col.
Duty and sacrifice in americas time of need jacobs, colonel jack, century, douglas on. General petraeus gives a war briefing an interview with the commander of the united states central command, general david h. Find jack jacobss phone, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory. Jacobs, now a retired colonel, was also wounded on that march morning in 1968. Jack jacobs is a living reminder that dynamite comes in small packages. An associated press biography features a new foreword by medal of honor recipient, retired col.