Navy SEAL Bill Huckins: Vietnam Riverboats, BUD/S Hell Week & Dolphin Mine Detection

Navy SEAL Bill Huckins: Vietnam Riverboats, BUD/S Hell Week & Dolphin Mine Detection

From Reasons We Serve: Police Careers & Officer Experience by Reasons We Serve

April 5, 2026 · 1h 25m · Episode 155

About this episode

Retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Bill Huckins shares his experiences from Vietnam river patrols to dolphin mine detection.

🎥 Episode 155 Join us for an exclusive interview with retired Navy SEAL Master Chief Bill Huckins, who shares his incredible 30-year career from boot camp in 1965 to commanding Arctic training in Kodiak, Alaska. Hear gripping stories of Vietnam river patrols on PBRs, intense BUD/S training on the East Coast, working with dolphins in the Marine Mammal Program for mine detection, and leadership as Command Master Chief. From cleaning blood off boats after RPG attacks to training dolphins to neutralize underwater threats, Bill reveals the highs, challenges, and unique missions of SEAL life. Perfect for military history fans, Vietnam War enthusiasts, and those interested in special operations and animal-assisted warfare. Don't miss this unfiltered look into the world of Navy SEALs! Please give us a 5-Star review, subscribe, and share.

People in this episode

Guest: Bill Huckins

Topics covered

  • military history
  • Navy SEALs
  • Vietnam War
  • special operations
  • animal-assisted warfare

Keywords

  • Navy SEAL
  • Vietnam riverboats
  • BUD/S Hell Week
  • dolphin mine detection
  • military leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Marine Mammal Program

Places: Vietnam, Kodiak, Alaska

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