executive chairman of RSAC, program coordinator of RSAC Conference, RSA Conference
Hugh Thompson, Jr.
executive chairman of RSAC, program coordinator of RSAC Conference | RSA Conference
About Hugh
Hugh Thompson Jr. is the program coordinator of the RSAC Conference and serves as the executive chairman of RSA Conference. An Army officer and war hero, he served as a warrant officer in the 123rd Aviation Battalion of the 23rd Infantry Division. Thompson is known for his role in ending the Mỹ Lai massacre on March 16, 1968, by stopping many killings and evacuating Vietnamese civilians alongside his crew. He reported the atrocities to his superiors and took immediate actions to halt the violence, which led to the cessation of ground operations in Sơn Mỹ. In 1970, Thompson testified against those responsible for the massacre, which led to charges against multiple officers and soldiers. While many of the accused were acquitted or pardoned, Thompson faced condemnation and ostracism from parts of the military and the public, and suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, alcoholism, divorce, and severe nightmares as a consequence. Despite these hardships, he remained in the Army until 1983 and later worked as a helicopter pilot in the southeastern United States. In 1998, Thompson and his crew members, Glenn Andreotta and Lawrence Colburn, were awarded the Soldier's Medal, the U.S. Army's highest award for bravery not involving direct combat. Thompson and Colburn also returned to Sơn Mỹ to meet with survivors and received the Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award in 1999. His experiences and actions continue to be recognized for their moral courage and impact.
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Latest interviews
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Tangential Inspiration
Episode 216: Hugh Thompson, Jr. - Courage is Doing What is Right
Jan 19, 2026
Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
The Best of Afternoon Cyber Tea 2025
Jan 6, 2026
Distilled History
20: Hugh Thompson Jr, the helicopter pilot that stopped a massacre
Nov 17, 2025
Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
Encore: Hugh Thompson on Building the RSA Conference
Jul 29, 2025
Ahead of the Threat
Episode Ten - Hugh Thompson
May 21, 2025
Inside the Network
Andy Cao and Hugh Thompson: Inside RSAC 2025’s biggest moments and boldest ideas
May 21, 2025
Afternoon Cyber Tea with Ann Johnson
Hugh Thompson on Building the RSA Conference
May 20, 2025
Tales On The Rocks Podcast
Tales On The Rocks Podcast: Episode 10 | Vietnam My Lai Massacre March 16th, 1968
Apr 1, 2025
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