Mike R. Vining (born August 12, 1950) is a retired sergeant major in the United States Army, who was one of the first members of Delta Force. He joined the Army in 1968, and served until 1999.

Feb 21, 2024 · Mike Vining may be one of the most popular military memes of our time. But he's also a complete badass in real life. The year was 1968 when Mike Vining was a senior in high school.

Sep 12, 2022 · SGM Mike Vining was one of the first Delta Force operators. Explore his incredible career and see how this real-life soldier became one of the internet's most famous memes.

Aug 10, 2024 · Mike Vining is a name that commands respect and admiration within military and special operations communities. A retired U.S. Army Sergeant Major, Vining’s legacy is cemented by his role as one of the founding members of Delta Force, one of the most elite and secretive military units in the world.

Jan 17, 2023 · The Army EOD technician behind those memes is retired U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Mike R. Vining, one of the founding members of the U.S. Army's premier Special Mission Unit and one of the unit’s first...

Feb 2, 2025 · Mike Vining is a retired sergeant major of the United States Army. He was born on August 12, 1950, in Greenville, Michigan, U.S. He served in the United States Army from 1968 to 1999. He received multiple awards, including the Legion of Merit and the Bronze Star.

Mike Vining was onboard one of the Lockheed EC-130E aircraft, nicknamed Bladder Bird #4, when a Sikorsky RH-53D Sea Stallion crashed into it. He was lucky to survive, later admitting he barely made it out alive.

SGM Mike Vining is a military legend. From his time as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician in Vietnam, to the founding of the United States Army's premiere counter terrorism force,...

In 1980, he was a participant in Operation Eagle Claw, a failed attempt to rescue 52 American hostages held in Iran. Forty years later, Vining reflects on the mission, its...

Sergeant Major Mike R. Vining (Retired), U.S. Army, was born in Greenville, Michigan on 12 August 1950 to Roger and Arlene Vining. He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1968 and...