Made in Taiwan: A Naïve American’s Chaotic Journey to Manhood in an Exotic Culture During Radical Times – Formosa Files chats with Vietnam vet and author TC Brown – S5-E28
Bargirls, bar fights, beer, and bong hits – yes, those topics are covered, but this interview features much more than salacious tales. TC Brown, who first came here at the age of 18, served in the U.S. Air Force as a police officer – or “Sky Cop” – at the famous CCK Air Base in Taichung during the Vietnam War era. Brown’s recent book, Made in Taiwan, is a wonderfully honest memoir; an important first-hand account of his five-year deployment and a glimpse into a radically different Taiwan, and he’s a great storyteller… as you will hear.
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Cover right: T.C. Brown, far right, in his days as a CCK military policeman with his partner Ulysses Bryant. Left: T.C. Brown in a recent Facebook picture with extended family members. All photos courtesy of TC Brown.
Below: A row of bars on Taichung’s Wuquan Rd. (五權路) became known as the "Dirty Dozen." These entertainment venues were often frequented by US servicemen during the Vietnam War era.
Below: The cover of Brown’s recent book, Made in Taiwan: A Naïve American's Chaotic Journey to Manhood in an Exotic Culture During Radical Times. Formosa Files strongly encourages those interested in history to buy and read it!
Below: TC Brown enjoys time with family - used with permission from Facebook/TC Brown.
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