SOGCast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG
John Stryker Meyer, call sign Tilt, hosts untold stories of the operations of MAC-V SOG during the Vietnam War. The podcast delves into the secret missions and experiences of the elite special operations unit. Each episode features firsthand accounts and historical insights from those who served.
Episodes
060: Hawaiian SOG Warrior, Jim "Kimo" Wheeler. From SOG to the CIA
Shop >SOGLegacy.com< Hawaiian born and raised in a warrior tradition, Jim “Kimo” Wheeler volunteered for Vietnam and joined the ranks of MACV-SOG during the Secret War. From brutal recon missions in the DMZ and Laos to surviving grenades, firefights, and near-death extractions, he lived the reality of unconventional warfare.After SOG, his service continued for decades in Special Forces and l
059: Jim Day. Too Young for SF.. Went anyway. Ran SOG Missions in Cambodia at the Tip of The Spear.
>Shop SOG Legacy Store< A raw, firsthand account of being selected for recon in MACV-SOG and sent straight into Cambodia at the height of the Secret War. Jim Dey details crossing the fence, brutal first missions, lost teammates, and what it meant to operate at the absolute edge of U.S. special operations during Vietnam.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: htt
058: RT Florida – Robert Sinton, Seven Days on the Run
Robert Sinton - Ran Missions with RT Florida based at CCN.Inserted into an area no team could stay in, out of water, tracked by NVA, and still pushing the mission. Bob Sinton breaks down a full seven-day recon, how his Montagnard team kept him alive, and what it took to outthink the enemy in their backyard.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/
057: Hair-Raising SOG Tales. With Dale Hanson
More hair-raising SOG tales of extreme valor in Dale Hanson’s new book.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
056: Just Another Day in SOG. With Robert "Bru" Taylor.
Robert “Bru” Taylor ran SOG Recon missions from CCN, “just another day in SOG."Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
055 (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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
054: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
053: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
052: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
051: 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 LaosAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
050: Randy Harrison, SOG Recon Officer Survived Epic MOH Mission in Cambodia.
Randy Harrison, CCS SOG Recon Officer Survived Epic MOH Mission in Cambodia.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
049: Did God Speak to a Bloodied “Dynamite” in a Firefight?
Did God speak to a bloodied “Dynamite” in firefight?Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
048: SOG Codename "Dynamite" Digs Into Explosive, Mind-Bending SOG Missions.
“Dynamite” Dick Thompson. digs into explosive, mind-bending SOG missionsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
047: Jason Hardy - SOG Demystified
Jason Hardy - SOG DemystifiedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
046: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
045: Close Support for SOG. Don Engebretsen, The Skyraider.
Don Engebretsen - A-1 Skyraider pilot details close support to SOG recon teams including MOH recipientAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
044: Gene Pugh Ran SOG Recon and Survived Sapper Attack
Gene Pugh - Ran SOG Recon and survived Sapper Attack Aug. 23, 1968 that killed 16 Green Berets Check out Roundhouse Provisions: roundhouseprovisions.com/SOGAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
043: 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/SOGAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
042: Tony Bandiera Jr. SOG Green Beret’s Stories from Across The Fence
A SOG Green Beret’s Stories of running missions across the fenceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
041: Dương Ngọc Như - After War Spends Years Escaping Communism in Vietnam
Dương Ngọc Như - After the Vietnam War, he spends years escaping communism in Vietnam.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
040: Dương Ngọc Như - Heroic Kingbee pilot Saved SOG teams in Laos, Cambodia.
Dương Ngọc Như - Heroic Kingbee pilot Saved SOG teams in Laos, Cambodia.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
039: H.L. Serra - Knew SOG was Compromised in Cambodia
HL Serra - Naval intelligence officer in Cambodia knew SOG was compromisedAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
038: From SOG Recon Mission to Duty in Afghanistan With Special Forces
Rick Estes - From SOG Recon mission to duty in Afghanistan with Special ForcesAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
037: Jim Suber - Brother of SOG MIA Recon Green Beret’s Decades of Pain
Jim Suber - Brother of SOG MIA Recon Green Beret’s Decades of PainAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
036: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
035: Bill Werther - Led Mission for Ricardo’s Revenge. NVA Pay Severe Price
Bill Werther - Led mission for Ricardo’s Revenge, NVA pay severe priceAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
034: Dale Hanson Pt2. | Dale Loses A Finger. Flies Secret Mission
SOGCast 034 - Dale Hanson 2 - Returns to SOG after losing finger, flies secret missionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
033: A Finger Shot Off. With Dale Hanson.
Dale Hanson - Finger shot off, continues to fight in historic SOG missionAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
032: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
031: Tim Schaaf: In-Country Training Mission Turned Deadly Serious
In-Country Training Mission Turned Deadly SeriousAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
030: SOF Magazine Founder and Former Publisher, Green Beret Robert K. Brown
Soldier of Fortune Magazine founder/publisher fighter of communism anywhere in the world: Green Beret Robert K. BrownAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
029: Tom Waskovich Shut Down The Ho Chi Minh Trail in SLAM Operation
SOG Team Leader shut down the Ho Chi Minh Trail in SLAM OperationAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
028: 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!!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
027: Lynne M. Black Jr., 10,000 NVA Soldiers Tried to Kill His 9-Man SOG Recon Team
Lynne M. Black Jr., 10,000 NVA soldiers tried to kill his 9-man SOG recon teamAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
026: Roger Lockshier, “Saved SOG Souls” as 101st Gunship Crew Chief
Roger Lockshier, “Saved SOG Souls” as 101st Gunship Crew ChiefAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
025: Travis Mills, Shot Five Times.
Travis Mills, Shot 5 times, then ordered to pull guard duty!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
024: Pat Watkins, Part 2: Earns DSC during Sapper Attack
Pat Watkins, Part 2: Earns DSC during Sapper attack that kills 16 Green Berets, 8/23/68.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
023: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
022: John F. Mullins. A Controversial Program.
John F. Mullins, ran SOG Recon, Phoenix Program operator in PRU, action branch of successful, controversial program.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
021: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
020: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
019: 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 BargewellAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
018: Surviving the I Drang Valley. Clete “Babysan” Sinyard
He survived the I Drang Valley, then ran SOG Recon at CCNAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
017: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
016: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
015: Seldom in Plain Sight. Ron Owens, SOG Operator
Ron Owens: SOG operator had 50 plus years of service to our country, seldom in plain sight.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
014: Mitch Utterback: Retired Green Beret links SOG’s History to WW II OSS Legends
Mitch Utterback: Retired Green Beret links SOG’s History to WW II OSS LegendsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
013: Joe Parnar. Author/SOG Medic. Air. Ground.
Joe Parnar: Author/SOG Medic, fought the secret war from the air and on the ground.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
012: Robert J. “Spider” Parks: Comanche SOG Legend Rebuilt ST Idaho
Robert J. “Spider” Parks: Comanche SOG Legend Rebuilt ST Idaho/Served county 33 yearsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
011: Tom Cunningham. One Week in SOG
One week in SOG: As NVA Overrun team, he has Out-Of-Body moment.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
010: John L. Plaster: SOG/Sniper/Author Legend
After 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
009: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
008: 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
007: Don Haase - Crew Chief Brings Rotorhead View of SOG Missions into Laos and Cambodia
Don 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
006: One Day in SOG, He Faced Death Three Times Without a Shot Fired. John E. Peters
John 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
005: Larry Trimble. Alone on Marble Mountain Observing Sapper Attacks
On 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...Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
004: 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
003: We Few, and Whispers In The Tall Grass. With Nick Brokhausen
We 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.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
002: Jim "Wild Carrot" Jones's SOG Recon Mission to Recover Downed Pilots
SOG 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 uglyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
001: Blown Off Jungle Boots: Search For SOG Recon Team Ends In Mortal Combat. w/ George "The Troll" Sternberg
The Troll and his team are tasked to recover and pull out SOG Recon team Idaho.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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