In this episode of Oscar Mike Radio, I spoke with Chas Henry,Marine Corps veteran and author of Fuji Fire. We revisited the 1979 Camp Fuji fire in Japan. This was a devastating peacetime disaster triggered by a typhoon that claimed the lives of several Marines.
Chas shares his powerful investigative journey uncoveringthe systemic failures behind the tragedy and reflects on the resilience, leadership, and brotherhood that define the Marine Corps. This conversation honors the fallen, amplifies survivor stories, and underscores the importanceof remembering lessons from history.
Learn more about this remarkable chapter of Marine Corpshistory at chashenry.com/fujifire
Thank you for joining me, Chas. Semper Fidelis.
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