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SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG057: Hair-Raising SOG Tales. With Dale HansonMore hair-raising SOG tales of extreme valor in Dale Hanson’s new book.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2025-07-292h 02
Man of War: Forging Men into WarriorsYou Wouldn’t Last 5 Minutes in His World | Ep 230. w/ John Stryker MeyerMost men today would fold under pressure.
John Stryker Meyer walked into it — again and again.
Dropped behind enemy lines in Vietnam with no backup and no recognition, he led covert missions for MACV-SOG, the most elite and dangerous unit of its time. These weren’t just operations, they were death sentences that demanded total discipline and unshakable resolve.
In this conversation, Rafa J Conde sits down with a true warrior to uncover what it really means to lead with strength, stay calm under fire, and embrace the code of the few who still believe in honor.
This isn’t a war st...2025-06-0355 min
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG056: Just Another Day in SOG. With Robert "Bru" Taylor.Robert “Bru” Taylor ran SOG Recon missions from CCN, “just another day in SOG."Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2025-05-082h 19
Shawn Ryan Show#193 John Stryker Meyer - MACV-SOG: The Secret War in VietnamJohn Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group(MACV-SOG). Enlisting in 1966, he earned his Special Forces tab in 1967 and joined Spike Team Idaho, later leading Recon Team Idaho at Command and Control North (CCN) in Da Nang. Meyer’s missions took him across borders into denied areas, facing intense combat—including surviving multiple gunshot wounds and leading his team through impossible odds. After Vietnam, he served with the 10th Special Forces Group, then transitioned to civilian life as a journalist and au...2025-04-214h 04
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG055 (Updated): Being Invisible While Being Hunted by NVA. With Reinald Pope.>Join Jocko Underground< >Reinald Pope survived SOG missions by trying to be “invisible” when NVA hunted for his team.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2025-03-242h 42
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG054: Council Jordan “Pete” Armstrong Jr. Went on Unique Assignments After Running SOG Missions.Council Jordan “Pete” Armstrong Jr. went on unique assignments after a tour of duty with ST Idaho running SOG missions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2025-02-172h 09
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG053: Air Force Covey Pilot Gary Green. Flying Over Teams Under Enemy Fire.Air Force Covey Pilot Gary Green gives SOG mission perspective from flying over teams under enemy fire.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2025-01-241h 33
1001 History's Best Storytellers- Author InterviewsACROSS THE FENCE: THE SECRET WAR IN VIETNAM W/GREEN BERET JOHN STRYKER MEYER The explosive true story of the Green Berets heroic role fighting the top-secret war in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam in the late sixties as told by one of the few who survived it- John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer, author of Across The Fence-The Secret War in Vietnam. HONORING OUR NATIONS HEROES: This is the first of two Veteran's day interviews we did. Our guest here is Green Beret John Stryker Meyer, author of Across The Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam, which tells the story of the special forces operators who volunteered to be dropped into Laos, Cambodia, and...2024-12-201h 01
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG052: Alfonso “RT” Rivero, Crew Chief w/ Storied Air Force 20th Special Operations Squadron, Supporting SOG Missions.Alfonso “RT” Rivero served three years as Crew Chief with storied Air Force 20th Special Operations Squadron supporting SOG missions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-12-091h 03
Veteran Success StoryJohn Stryker Meyer - Unveiling the Secrets of SOG : Untold Stories of the Vietnam WarIn this conversation, we talked with John Stryker Meyer, a Vietnam War combat veteran and author. He is most known for his book 'Across the Fence' about his experiences in the clandestine Studies and Observations Group (SOG) during the 'secret war' within Laos and Cambodia.
We discuss the challenges faced by veterans, the importance of preserving their stories, and the ongoing issues surrounding the POW/MIA situation.
John shares insights into his writing journey, the impact of his work, the significance of reconnecting with fellow veterans, and what led...2024-12-031h 05
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG051: RT Idaho's John Trantanella on 2nd SOG Combat HALO Jump Into Laos.RT Idaho member John Trantanella on 2nd SOG Combat HALO jump into LaosSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-11-081h 45
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG050: Randy Harrison, SOG Recon Officer Survived Epic MOH Mission in Cambodia.Randy Harrison, CCS SOG Recon Officer Survived Epic MOH Mission in Cambodia.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-10-012h 49
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG049: Did God Speak to a Bloodied “Dynamite” in a Firefight?Did God speak to a bloodied “Dynamite” in firefight?Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-09-0558 min
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG048: SOG Codename "Dynamite" Digs Into Explosive, Mind-Bending SOG Missions.“Dynamite” Dick Thompson. digs into explosive, mind-bending SOG missionsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-07-232h 11
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG047: Jason Hardy - SOG DemystifiedJason Hardy - SOG DemystifiedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-07-082h 55
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG046: Top Secret Tom Reveals Role in Helping Allies Flee the Taliban After Afghanistan Collapses.SOGCast’s Top Secret Tom reveals role in helping allies flee Taliban after Afghanistan collapses.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-06-101h 53
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG045: Close Support for SOG. Don Engebretsen, The Skyraider.Don Engebretsen - A-1 Skyraider pilot details close support to SOG recon teams including MOH recipientSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-05-272h 41
CLARYficationCLARYfication 04.06.24 – The Secret War in Vietnam with John Stryker MeyerGooood Saturday morning! Here's what James Clary covers:John Stryker Meyer joins James this morning.John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of service in covert reconnaissance with the Studies and Observations Group, also known as MACV-SOG.John talks about the secret war that took place during the Vietnam war.You can follow John on his website.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.2024-04-2243 min
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG044: Gene Pugh Ran SOG Recon and Survived Sapper AttackGene Pugh - Ran SOG Recon and survived Sapper Attack Aug. 23, 1968 that killed 16 Green Berets Check out Roundhouse Provisions: roundhouseprovisions.com/SOGSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-04-221h 17
Second MissionCOMING HOME WITH JOHN STRYKER MEYER: A Personal Account of Vietnam's Covert MACVSOGJoin us for 'Coming Home with John Stryker Meyer,' where we explore the personal account of Vietnam's covert Military Assistance Command, Vietnam (MACV-SOG). In this episode, delve into John's gripping experiences from wartime heroism to modern entrepreneurship, hosted by fellow Green Beret and entrepreneur, Benjamin Bunn. Discover the untold stories of sacrifice, survival, and success as we uncover the indomitable spirit of our nation's heroes and their remarkable transition from combat to commerce. Follow us on Instagram: @wearewarriorrising For more information visit: www.warriorrising.org2024-04-161h 08
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG043: Rick Freeman - Cobras Supporting SOG, to Fighter Jets.RIck Freeman - Went from flying Cobra gunships supporting SOG missions to flying fighter jets.Check out Roundhouse Provisions: roundhouseprovisions.com/SOGSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-04-011h 27
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG042: Tony Bandiera Jr. SOG Green Beret’s Stories from Across The FenceA SOG Green Beret’s Stories of running missions across the fenceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-02-221h 08
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG041: Dương Ngọc Như - After War Spends Years Escaping Communism in VietnamDương Ngọc Như - After the Vietnam War, he spends years escaping communism in Vietnam.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2024-01-111h 59
The Jack Carr ChannelJohn Stryker Meyer and the Secret War in VietnamToday’s guest is John Stryker “Tilt” Meyer.
He is an author, reporter, and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran.
John enlisted into the U.S. Army in 1966 and became a Green Beret in 1967. He specialized in covert reconnaissance and served two tours of duty with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam-Studies and Observation Group (MACV-SOG).
He received several awards and decorations for his service, including a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars with “V” devices for valor.
Today, the former Green Beret is known for his books about his experiences in the Viet...2024-01-102h 55
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG040: Dương Ngọc Như - Heroic Kingbee pilot Saved SOG teams in Laos, Cambodia.Dương Ngọc Như - Heroic Kingbee pilot Saved SOG teams in Laos, Cambodia.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-12-162h 07
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG039: H.L. Serra - Knew SOG was Compromised in CambodiaHL Serra - Naval intelligence officer in Cambodia knew SOG was compromisedSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-11-1458 min
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG038: From SOG Recon Mission to Duty in Afghanistan With Special ForcesRick Estes - From SOG Recon mission to duty in Afghanistan with Special ForcesSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-09-221h 01
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG037: Jim Suber - Brother of SOG MIA Recon Green Beret’s Decades of PainJim Suber - Brother of SOG MIA Recon Green Beret’s Decades of PainSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-08-281h 13
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG036: Barry Pencek “Scarface” .Marine Aviator’s Story on Historic SOG Operation Tailwind Mission.Barry Pencek “Scarface” .Marine Aviator’s Story on Historic SOG Operation Tailwind Mission.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-08-072h 06
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG035: Bill Werther - Led Mission for Ricardo’s Revenge. NVA Pay Severe PriceBill Werther - Led mission for Ricardo’s Revenge, NVA pay severe priceSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-06-261h 23
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG034: Dale Hanson Pt2. | Dale Loses A Finger. Flies Secret MissionSOGCast 034 - Dale Hanson 2 - Returns to SOG after losing finger, flies secret missionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-06-011h 59
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG033: A Finger Shot Off. With Dale Hanson.Dale Hanson - Finger shot off, continues to fight in historic SOG missionSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-05-022h 37
Savage ActualEpisode 12. John Stryker Meyer MACV-SOG Pt 2.John Stryker Meyer is a former Green Beret, reporter and author of Across the Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam. Born Jan. 19, 1946, John Stryker Meyer entered the Army Dec. 1, 1966. He completed basic training at Ft. Dix, N.J., advanced infantry training at Ft. Gordon, Ga., jump school at Ft. Benning, Ga., and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in Dec. 1967. He arrived at FOB 1 Phu Bai in May 1968, where he joined Spike Team Idaho to run secret missions across the border of Vietnam and Laos. John Talks with Patrick and Jason about his life then and now. Make...2023-04-2443 min
DTD PODCASTEpisode 140: John “Stryker” Meyer/Greg Walker “The Secret War to The Global War on Terror”I spent last weekend with some incredible men of MAC V SOG including John “Stryker” Meyer who fought the Secret War. I also spent time with Former Green Beret of the GWOT era and now Owner/Operator of Hatchet Brewery Greg Walker. In this show we discuss the similarities and differences between the SECRET WAR and the GWOT. Make sure you listen or watch this one. You do not want to miss it. Only on the DTD Podcast and only at DTDPODCAST.net Make sure to check out our sponsors and their awesome products at mackbelts.com and policecoffee.com2023-04-241h 08
Savage ActualEpisode 11. John Stryker Meyer MACV-SOG Pt 1.John Stryker Meyer is a former Green Beret, reporter and author of Across the Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam. Born Jan. 19, 1946, John Stryker Meyer entered the Army Dec. 1, 1966. He completed basic training at Ft. Dix, N.J., advanced infantry training at Ft. Gordon, Ga., jump school at Ft. Benning, Ga., and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in Dec. 1967. He arrived at FOB 1 Phu Bai in May 1968, where he joined Spike Team Idaho to run secret missions across the border of Vietnam and Laos. John Talks with Patrick and Jason about his life then and now. Make...2023-04-1744 min
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG032: Cliff Newman: Survived first SOG HALO Combat Jump Into Laos in the Rain.Cliff Newman: Survived first SOG HALO combat jump into Laos in the rain.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-03-282h 05
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG031: Tim Schaaf: In-Country Training Mission Turned Deadly Serious In-Country Training Mission Turned Deadly SeriousSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-02-213h 27
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG030: SOF Magazine Founder and Former Publisher, Green Beret Robert K. BrownSoldier of Fortune Magazine founder/publisher fighter of communism anywhere in the world: Green Beret Robert K. BrownSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2023-01-302h 07
1001 Heroes, Legends, Histories & Mysteries PodcastACROSS THE FENCE- THE SECRET WAR IN VIETNAM W/ GREEN BERET JOHN STRYKER MEYERThe explosive true story of the Green Berets heroic role fighting the top-secret war in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam in the late sixties as told by one of the few who survived it- John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer, author of Across The Fence-The Secret War in Vietnam. HONORING OUR NATIONS HEROES: This is the first of two Veteran's day interviews we did. Our guest here is Green Beret John Stryker Meyer, author of Across The Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam, which tells the story of the special forces operators who volunteered to be dropped into Laos, Cambodia, and...2022-11-201h 04
1001 Stories NetworkACROSS THE FENCE- THE SECRET WAR IN VIETNAM W/ GREEN BERET JOHN STRYKER MEYERThe explosive true story of the Green Berets heroic role fighting the top-secret war in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam in the late sixties as told by one of the few who survived it- John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer, author of Across The Fence-The Secret War in Vietnam. HONORING OUR NATIONS HEROES: This is the first of two Veteran's day interviews we did. Our guest here is Green Beret John Stryker Meyer, author of Across The Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam, which tells the story of the special forces operators who volunteered to be dropped into Laos, Cambodia, and...2022-11-201h 06
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG029: Tom Waskovich Shut Down The Ho Chi Minh Trail in SLAM OperationSOG Team Leader shut down the Ho Chi Minh Trail in SLAM OperationSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-10-241h 45
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG028: Lynne M. Black Jr. - Perfected C-4 POW Knockout Explosive Ambush - On Himself First!Lynne M. Black Jr. - Perfected C-4 POW knockout explosive ambush - On himself first!!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-10-171h 59
Start This Game-Changing Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.SOG Chronicles: Volume One by John Stryker MeyerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/4728to listen full audiobooks.
Title: SOG Chronicles: Volume One
Series: SOG Chronicles, Book 1
Author: John Stryker Meyer
Narrator: John Stryker Meyer
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
Release date: 10-13-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 59 ratings
Genres: Military & War
Publisher's Summary:
From 1964 to 1972, far beyond the battlefields of Vietnam and the glare of media distortions, American Green Berets and their indigenous troops fought a deadly secret war in Laos, Cambodia and North Vietnam under the aegis of the top secret Military Assistance Command Vietnam—Studies and Observations Group, or simply SOG.2022-10-134h 39Begin A Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook On Your Commute.SOG Chronicles: Volume One by John Stryker MeyerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/4728to listen full audiobooks.
Title: SOG Chronicles: Volume One
Series: SOG Chronicles, Book 1
Author: John Stryker Meyer
Narrator: John Stryker Meyer
Format: mp3
Length: 4 hrs and 39 mins
Release date: 10-13-22
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 59 ratings
Genres: Military & War
Publisher's Summary:
From 1964 to 1972, far beyond the battlefields of Vietnam and the glare of media distortions, American Green Berets and their indigenous troops fought a deadly secret war in Laos, Cambodia and North Vietnam under the aegis of the top secret Military Assistance Command Vietnam—Studies and Observations Group, or simply SOG.2022-10-134h 39
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG027: Lynne M. Black Jr., 10,000 NVA Soldiers Tried to Kill His 9-Man SOG Recon TeamLynne M. Black Jr., 10,000 NVA soldiers tried to kill his 9-man SOG recon teamSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-09-222h 19
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG026: Roger Lockshier, “Saved SOG Souls” as 101st Gunship Crew ChiefRoger Lockshier, “Saved SOG Souls” as 101st Gunship Crew ChiefSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-08-152h 14
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG025: Travis Mills, Shot Five Times.Travis Mills, Shot 5 times, then ordered to pull guard duty!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-08-013h 00DTD PODCASTEpisode 111: John “Stryker” Meyer “MAC-V-SOG”This week in the studio a man who was a three time volunteer in his service to his country. In 1967 he volunteered for service in the US Army, then at a briefing for jobs in the military and after just viewing the John Wayne classic The Green Berets, my guest volunteered for Special Forces, but that still wasn’t enough. My guest finished in country training and was asked to volunteer for a Top Secret Group and Operation that was happening at that time. After attending a briefing and signing a 20 year Non Disclosure Agreement my guest joined the Secret Wa...2022-08-012h 24
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG024: Pat Watkins, Part 2: Earns DSC during Sapper AttackPat Watkins, Part 2: Earns DSC during Sapper attack that kills 16 Green Berets, 8/23/68.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-07-211h 55
Fieldcraft SurvivalEpisode 300: Kevin Estela is Joined by John Stryker Meyer for Coffee & QuestionsJohn Stryker Meyer responds to Fieldcraft Survival fan questions in a special edition of Kevin Estela’s Coffee and Questions. The two sit down with Black Rifle Coffee and go back and forth with a wide variety of questions including some never-before-responded to.
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SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG023: Pat Watkins. Oscar 8 Target.Pat Watkins: Three SOG Recon tours of duty - in Oscar 8 target, NVA tells team to pull guard duty for NVA at night.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-07-072h 31
The Mysteria PodcastS3 | Ep.17 | John Stryker Meyer #2Today we welcome back John Stryker Meyer. John is a veteran of the 'Secret War' in Vietnam, having served as the One-Zero (team leader) for the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) team, ST Idaho. His job was running reconnaissance missions 'across the fence’ of South Vietnam into the North Vietnamese Army’s sanctuaries in Laos, Cambodia, and North Vietnam. The members of MACV-SOG wore sterile fatigues, with no dog tags, no form of identification, no photos of loved ones or any detailed information that would indicate they were American. The reason? Since this was a Se...2022-06-241h 41
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG022: John F. Mullins. A Controversial Program.John F. Mullins, ran SOG Recon, Phoenix Program operator in PRU, action branch of successful, controversial program.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-06-032h 23
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG021: David Gordon. A Back-Breaking SOG Mission.David Gordon, Breaks back on SOG mission, recovers to serve career in Army and as San Fran firefighters.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-05-022h 01
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG020: Rob Graham. POW Snatch with a Bow and Arrow.Rob Graham, CCS SOG Recon man who used bow and arrow on top secret Cambodian mission and POW snatch.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-04-111h 26
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG019: Doug Godshall Kicked Out, then Runs SOG Recon.Doug Godshall, booted out of SF training, lands in Nam, runs SOG Recon including time with Eldon BargewellSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-03-281h 08The Mysteria PodcastS3 | Ep.13 | John Stryker Meyer #1Born 19 January 1946, John Stryker Meyer entered the Army on 1 December 1966, completed basic training, advanced infantry training, jump school and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in December 1967. After a 12-week training session in Ft. Gordon, on radio teletype, Meyer landed in South Vietnam in April 1968, and arrived at FOB 1 in Pho Bai in May 1968, where he joined Spike Team Idaho to fight in the Secret War. John remained on ST Idaho through the end of his tour of duty in late April. In October 1969 he rejoined ST Idaho at CCN. That tour of duty ended suddenly in April 1970...2022-03-161h 32
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG018: Surviving the I Drang Valley. Clete “Babysan” SinyardHe survived the I Drang Valley, then ran SOG Recon at CCNSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-03-161h 45
The Protectors® Podcast#309 | John Stryker Meyer | Plausible Deniability - MACV-SOG in VietnamSend us a textTwo words to describe the heroes behind the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) are PLAUSIBLE DENIABILITY. Such an eye-opening interview with John Stryker Meyer. John talked about his recruitment into the famed MACV-SOG, his wartime service, and his career after the Army, including writing for main stream newpapers AND Soldier of Fortune magazine. We were joined by Ted Andre as co-host. This episode was brought to you by Ranger Point Precision. Support the showMake sure to check out Jason on IG...2022-03-1050 min
The Jack Carr ChannelJohn Stryker ‘Tilt’ Meyer: Across the FenceJohn Stryker Meyer is a highly decorated Special Operations combat veteran, reporter, and author. During his time in the U.S. Army, he specialized in covert reconnaissance as part of the secretive group known as MACV-SOG. Today, the former Green Beret is also known for his books about his experiences in the Vietnam War including Across the Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam, On the Ground, and SOG Chronicles.
He also hosts the podcast, SOGcast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG. You can find out more about John and his work at sogchronicles.com.
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The Andy Rowe ShowSecret War in Vietnam - John Stryker MeyerWe got a tweet recently from a guy on twitter with the handle @NorfolkNNChance. It read, “you really need to get this guy on your podcast. He's a Green Beret and served in Vietnam. What he did is absolutely jaw-dropping and makes Rambo look like a girl guide.” A great suggestion. John Stryker Meyer was part of a Special Forces outfit called SOG, they operated behind enemy lines and were so secret, the White House would take 30 years to acknowledge publically that they existed. John is going to explain who they are, what they did, and give us some inti...2022-02-2158 min
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG017: Frank Pully, One-Zero For The Last Years of SOG’s 8-year Secret War.Frank Pulley: Was SOG One-Zero for RT Idaho and RT Louisiana during last years of SOG’s 8-year secret war.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-02-071h 21
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG016: Tough Times with Michael O'Byrne, SOG Recon/Military Intel Officer.Michael O’Byrne: SOG Recon/Military Intel officer served country through injuries/tough times.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-01-241h 26
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG015: Seldom in Plain Sight. Ron Owens, SOG OperatorRon Owens: SOG operator had 50 plus years of service to our country, seldom in plain sight.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2022-01-101h 59
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG014: Mitch Utterback: Retired Green Beret links SOG’s History to WW II OSS LegendsMitch Utterback: Retired Green Beret links SOG’s History to WW II OSS LegendsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-12-271h 04
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG013: Joe Parnar. Author/SOG Medic. Air. Ground.Joe Parnar: Author/SOG Medic, fought the secret war from the air and on the ground.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-12-131h 43
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG012: Robert J. “Spider” Parks: Comanche SOG Legend Rebuilt ST IdahoRobert J. “Spider” Parks: Comanche SOG Legend Rebuilt ST Idaho/Served county 33 yearsSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-12-021h 26
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG011: Tom Cunningham. One Week in SOGOne week in SOG: As NVA Overrun team, he has Out-Of-Body moment.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-11-171h 52
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG010: John L. Plaster: SOG/Sniper/Author LegendAfter running top-secret SOG missions for three years, John L. Plaster went on to become an expert in Sniper skills/training and authored distinctive books non-fiction books about each profession.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-11-012h 48
Tell Me PodcastEpisode 02- John Stryker Meyer (MAC-V SOG): Welcome to the Secret WarI have a conversation with John Stryker Meyer.
John began his military career by going through the "baby SF" pipeline. After becoming a Green Beret he volunteered for the highly secretive Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group more commonly referred to as MAC-V SOG.
During his years at SOG he took part in various clandestine operations and several decades later (after the NDA expired), John detailed these incredible stories in his first book- Across the Fence: The Secret War.
John is in the process of writing his next book, he is involved in various charities and runs his own...2021-10-311h 21
SoCal Military News and ViewsStories of the Secret War with Retired Green Beret, John Stryker MeyerRecently, military hero, author, and podcast host, John Stryker Meyer joined Mike Walsh on VANC’s SoCal Military News and Views podcast. In this episode, he shares the story of his time in Vietnam and how he is using his platform to encourage fellow Green Berets, share their stories, and inspire listeners across the country. John Stryker Meyer enlisted in the Army, became a Green Beret, and was part of the Secret War in Vietnam. He is a huge supporter of VANC, as well as a good friend of Chuck Atkinson and Mike Walsh. Although he is no...2021-10-1944 min
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG009: Mike Taylor. Three and a Half Years in SOG. Ground and Air.Taylor ran SOG recon missions out of CCS and CCN, and flew as a Covey Rider in Air Force FACs for more than 18 months.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-10-111h 54
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG008: Saving More Than 50 Wounded Soldiers Lives. Medal of Honor Recipient, Gary Mike Rose.Gary Mike Rose - SOG Medal of Honor Recipient from life saving heroics during Operation Tailwind, as the only medic treating more than 50 wounded soldiers. Asked what he remembered about Operation Tailwind, Rose responded, “Not much, my field of vision focused on the wounded.” More than 50 percent of the 136 assigned to Operation Tailwind were wounded or killed. Rose received the MOH Aug. 23, 2017 at the White House from President Trump.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-09-212h 08
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG007: Don Haase - Crew Chief Brings Rotorhead View of SOG Missions into Laos and CambodiaDon was a crew chief with the 195th Assault Helicopter Company that supported SOG Recon teams on missions across the fence. He brings a different perspective to the deadly secret war fought during the Vietnam War.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-08-241h 53
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG006: One Day in SOG, He Faced Death Three Times Without a Shot Fired. John E. PetersJohn E. Peters - Co-Author of On The Ground. Peters ran SOG recon on ST Rhode Island and as a strap-hanger, joining another team for one mission. On one day he could have died three times.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-08-061h 43
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG005: Larry Trimble. Alone on Marble Mountain Observing Sapper AttacksOn Aug. 23, 1968, a sapper attack at FOB 4 killed 16 Green Berets in one night Larry with RT Rattler took out enemy mortar teams which prevented the body count from going higher. At one point, Larry was along on the mountain...Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-07-251h 33
Zero Limits PodcastEp. 21 John Stryker Meyer - US Special Forces MACV SOG Vietnam VeteranSend us a text however note we cannot reply through these means. Please message the instagram or email if you are wanting a response. Born Jan. 19, 1946, John Stryker Meyer entered the Army Dec. 1, 1966, completed basic training at Ft. Dix, N.J., advanced infantry training at Ft. Gordon, Ga., jump school at Ft. Benning, Ga., and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification Course in Dec. 1967.John Stryker Meyer served two tours of duty (a total of 19 months) in Vietnam as a member of the US Army Special Forces (Green Berets) under the aegis of the top...2021-07-221h 11
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG005: Larry Trimble. Alone on Marble Mountain Observing Sapper AttacksOn Aug. 23, 1968, a communist sapper attack at FOB 4 killed 16 Green Berets in one night Larry with RT Rattler took out enemy mortar teams which prevented the body count from going higher. At one point, Larry was along on the mountain.2021-07-131h 33
Cleared HotEpisode 188 - John Stryker Meyer and Mike GloverJohn Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of service in covert reconnaissance with the Studies and Observations Group, also known as MACV-SOG. Meyer has published two works of nonfiction related to his experiences in the Vietnam War. Meyer's first book was a nonfiction memoir, first published in 2003, titled Across the Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam. Mike Glover spent 18 years in the US Army and as a government contractor for OGA (Other Government Agency). He served as a SGM (Sergeant Major) in Special Forces in various positions and...2021-07-053h 00
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG004: Untold Stories. SOG Recon at CCS. With Marcus Whitt Marcus served a year in SOG, went across the fence into Cambodia, went on to serve 30 years in the Army and today helps reservists obtain VA benefits.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-06-141h 36
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG003: We Few, and Whispers In The Tall Grass. With Nick BrokhausenWe Few and Whispers in The Tall Grass - Two SOG books detailing missions across the fence in Laos. Headline: Three million plus Americans served in Vietnam, only 500-700 ran SOG missions across the fence. Nick was one of them.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-06-141h 37
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG002: Jim "Wild Carrot" Jones's SOG Recon Mission to Recover Downed PilotsSOG Recon team leader haunted by failed mission returns to crash site on his own money Twenty-five years later, he spent $35,000 of his money to personally return to the crash site, then things got uglySupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-06-142h 03
SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG001: Blown Off Jungle Boots: Search For SOG Recon Team Ends In Mortal Combat. w/ George "The Troll" SternbergThe Troll and his team are tasked to recover and pull out SOG Recon team Idaho.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/sogcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy2021-06-141h 54
Veteran State Of Mind NetworkVeteran State Of Mind Episode 140: Touched by the NVA, with John Stryker MeyerSend us a textJohn Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of service in covert reconnaissance with the Studies and Observations Group, also known as MACV-SOG. Today we go in depth into one of his missions 'across the fence.'Tilt's spotify playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6160bs1mKLHq7MV5xb7FOxYou can find John's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Stryker-Meyer/e/B002A510S4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1600457309&sr=8-1John is on I...2021-06-111h 53
Modern Military HistoryMMH Podcast #10: The History of SOG with John Stryker MeyerFor Podcast #10, MMH welcomes a very special guest: John Stryker Meyer. John is a Vietnam War combat veteran who served in the 5th Special Forces Group, assigned to the "Special Operations Group" or "SOG". SOG conducted covert operations during the Vietnam War that have been classified until very recently. During the war, John served as a recon team leader with Spike Team Idaho. Who better to tell the story of the "Secret War" in Vietnam than one of it's most distinguished veterans. Buy John Stryker Meyer's books here: https://www.amazon.com/John-Stryker-M... SOG Chronicles Pu...2021-05-123h 03
Combat StoryCombat Story (Ep 19): John Stryker Meyer MACV-SOG Operator | Green Beret | AuthorJohn Stryker Meyer was a pioneer in the special operations community who served two tours as a MACV-SOG operator and team leader in Vietnam. John led small covert Spike Teams “across the fence” on clandestine operations into Laos and Cambodia in what many now refer to as the secret war in the Vietnam conflict. John shares what it was like signing up for this covert world, signing a 20 year secrecy agreement, and how the aircraft that brought him to his first FOB then loaded a small special ops team that was never heard from again. It w...2021-03-181h 53
Combat StoryCombat Story (Ep 19): John Stryker Meyer | SOG Operator & Team Leader | Green Beret | AuthorJoin our weekly Combat Check-In Newsletter (www.combatstory.com/newsletter) to get a short email from Ryan for people who love and support our veterans, service members, and their families. It has info on a significant event in military and/or intel history, a funny military joke, an update on a current event I'm following, something I'm doing that week in my life, a book I'm reading, a look at an upcoming interview, a reflection on a past episode and more! John "Tilt" Stryker Meyer was a pioneer in the special operations community who served two tours a...2021-03-061h 53
Global ReconGRP 154:Across The Fence: MACV-SOG Team Leader John Stryker MeyerEpisode Summary
Joining me for this week's podcast is author and Army Special Forces combat veteran, John Stryker Meyer. Meyer, served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a Green Beret and member of the highly secretive unit MACV-SOG. SOG fought the secret war in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam. SOG operations often ended with a ten-man team going up against hundreds or thousands of North Vietnamese troops.
Main Episode Takeaways
Running Recon Across the Fence
10,000 vs 10
Recon Team Idaho
Green Berets Missing In Action
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Don’t Miss: This Breakthrough Full Audiobook For Busy Professionals.On the Ground by John Stryker Meyer, John E. PetersPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/216563to listen full audiobooks.
Title: On the Ground
Author: John Stryker Meyer, John E. Peters
Narrator: John Stryker Meyer
Format: mp3
Length: 11 hrs and 47 mins
Release date: 12-30-20
Ratings: 5 out of 5 stars, 454 ratings
Genres: Vietnam War
Publisher's Summary:2020-12-3011h 47Veteran State Of Mind NetworkVeteran State of Mind Episode 089: Across The Fence Part 2, with John Stryker MeyerSend us a textJohn Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of service in covert reconnaissance with the Studies and Observations Group, also known as MACV-SOG. Meyer resides in California, since 1985, and has published three works of nonfiction related to his experiences in the Vietnam War.You can find John's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Stryker-Meyer/e/B002A510S4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1600457309&sr=8-1John is on Instagram: @jstrykermeyerMerch and clothing to support...2020-10-191h 52
Jocko Podcast248: If You Think You're Hot Sh*t, You Don't Know Sh*t. SOG Chronicles with TILT, John Stryker Meyer0:00:00 - Opening 0:07:10 - John Stryker Meyer. SOG Chronicles. 2:18:57 - Final Thoughts and take-aways. 2:34:59 - How to Stay on THE PATH 2:54:51 - Closing Gratitude.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content2020-09-232h 56Veteran State Of Mind NetworkVeteran State of Mind Episode 083: Across The Fence Part 1, with John Stryker MeyerSend us a textJohn Stryker "Tilt" Meyer is an American author and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran of service in covert reconnaissance with the Studies and Observations Group, also known as MACV-SOG. Meyer resides in California, since 1985, and has published three works of nonfiction related to his experiences in the Vietnam War.You can find John's books here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/John-Stryker-Meyer/e/B002A510S4?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1600457309&sr=8-1John is on Instagram: @jstrykermeyerMerch and clothing to support...2020-09-211h 54
Immerse Yourself In A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Vivid.Across the Fence: Expanded Edition by John Stryker MeyerPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/87493to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Across the Fence: Expanded Edition
Author: John Stryker Meyer
Narrator: John Stryker Meyer
Format: mp3
Length: 10 hrs and 34 mins
Release date: 12-27-19
Ratings: 4.5 out of 5 stars, 1,669 ratings
Genres: Vietnam War
Publisher's Summary:
For eight years, far beyond the battlefields of Vietnam and the glare of media distortions, American Green Berets fought a deadly secret war in Laos and Cambodia under the aegis of the top secret Military Assistance Command Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group, or SOG. Go deep into the jungle with five SOG warriors surrounded by 10,000...2019-12-2710h 34
Mentors for Military PodcastEP-202 | MACV-SOG Chronicles with John Stryker MeyerThe Military Assistance Command Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group, also known as SOG, and the heroics of these men during Vietnam are nothing short of incredible. A secret 8-year war in Vietnam was fought outside of the conventional war by SOG and their indigenous troops in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam from 1964 to 1972. These missions would later be described as suicide missions.
John Stryker Meyer entered the Army on 1 December 1966. He completed basic training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, advanced infantry training at Ft. Gordon, Georgia, jump school at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and graduated from the...2019-10-021h 37
Mentors for Military PodcastEP-202 | MACV-SOG Chronicles with John Stryker MeyerThe Military Assistance Command Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group, also known as SOG, and the heroics of these men during Vietnam are nothing short of incredible. A secret 8-year war in Vietnam was fought outside of the conventional war by SOG and their indigenous troops in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam from 1964 to 1972. These missions would later be described as suicide missions.
John Stryker Meyer entered the Army on 1 December 1966. He completed basic training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, advanced infantry training at Ft. Gordon, Georgia, jump school at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification...2019-10-021h 37Mentors for Military PodcastEP-202 | MACV-SOG Chronicles with John Stryker MeyerThe Military Assistance Command Vietnam - Studies and Observations Group, also known as SOG, and the heroics of these men during Vietnam are nothing short of incredible. A secret 8-year war in Vietnam was fought outside of the conventional war by SOG and their indigenous troops in Cambodia, Laos, and North Vietnam from 1964 to 1972. These missions would later be described as suicide missions.
John Stryker Meyer entered the Army on 1 December 1966. He completed basic training at Ft. Dix, New Jersey, advanced infantry training at Ft. Gordon, Georgia, jump school at Ft. Benning, Georgia, and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification...2019-10-021h 37
Hazard GroundEp. 136 – John Stryker Meyer (Vietnam/Green Beret/SOG)John Stryker Meyer earned his Green Beret in December of 1967. About five months later, he was based in Vietnam, fighting a very deadly and secret war in Laos and Cambodia. For John and his fellow Green Berets, the war in Vietnam was fought in the shadows. And they arguably gained considerable ground in the fight, despite virtually zero public recognition for their contributions at the time. Their efforts were audacious and struck at the heart of an enemy fighting an unconventional war - tricky ground for the larger conventional U.S. force so often associated with the war. John takes...2019-10-011h 00
Jocko Podcast181: "WE CAME TO DIE". Mayhem, Bravery, and Leadership "On The Ground" in Vietnam w/ John Stryker Meyer.0:00:00 - Opening. 0:05:05 - John "Tilt" Stryker Meyer: "On the Ground" 2:37:57 - Aftermath and Lessons learned. 2:50:47 - Final thoughts and take-aways. 2:53:07 - Support: How to stay on THE PATH. 3:31:17 - Closing Gratitude.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content2019-06-123h 33
Jocko Podcast180: Covert Lessons Learned From "Across The Fence" in Vietnam, with John Stryker Meyer0:00:00 – Opening 0:05:05 – Green Beret, John Stryker Meyer: Life, Lessons, and Vietnam 2:11:28 – Final thoughts and take-aways. 2:16:42 – Support: How to stay on THE PATH. 2:43:48 – Closing Gratitude.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content2019-06-052h 45
SOFREP RadioEp. 349 - John Stryker MeyerJohn Stryker Meyer was most recently on with us back in July of last year, and he has since put out another new book titled "SOG Chronicles: Volume One." The book details the story of him and the Special Forces teammates of his who served as MACV-SOG in Vietnam. As John says, he hopes to keep writing more of these books, and this first one in the series is getting a tremendous response. John also continues to fight for the often times forgotten issue of POWs from his era, and the lack of action on this matter in recent decades...2018-05-051h 16