Sergeant major vines biography
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Sergeant major vines biography
Mike Vining
American soldier (born 1950)
Not to be confused with Mike Vining (coach).
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.
Early life
Mike Vining was born on August 12, 1950 in Greenville, Michigan to Roger Earl (1927–2020) and Dolores Arlene Vining (née Croff, originally Rector; 1930–2003).[1] When he was in high school, he saw news of the Tet Offensive, which inspired him to join the military.[1] He graduated from Tri-County High School in 1968 and enlisted in the United States Army the same year.[1]
Military career
Vining completed the Army's explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) program before being sent to Vietnam in 1970.
He served in the 99th Ordnance Detachment for a year before being honorably discharged.[1] While in Vietnam, he was awarded the Bronze Star for "meritori