EP-202 | MACV-SOG Chronicles with John Stryker Meyer

Published: Oct. 2, 2019, 2:51 p.m.

b'The 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.\\n\\nJohn 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 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 Phu Bai in May 1968, where he joined Spike Team Idaho.\\n\\nRobert is a retired US Army Armor and Recruiter/Retention MSG turned Fortune 50 executive.\\n\\nThis podcast is being brought to you by UnCanna. Visit UnCanna.com and use the code Mentors4mil. Read our disclaimer below.\\n\\nJoin our new closed Facebook Team Room at https://www.facebook.com/groups/mentors4mil\\n\\nVisit https://www.patreon.com/join/Mentors4mil? to become a patron of our podcast. \\n\\nFollow Mentors for Military:\\niTunes: https://apple.co/1WaEvbB\\nSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl\\nPodBean: https://mentorsformilitary.podbean.com/\\nSoundCloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/mentors4mil\\nInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil\\nTwitter: http://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil\\nFacebook: http://www.facebook.com/mentors4mil\\nHomepage: http://www.mentorsformilitary.com\\nUse Code Mentors4mil at www.SkeletonOptics.com to receive your discount.\\n\\nDISCLAIMER:\\nThe goods advertised and/or the opinions shared are no substitute for professional care by a doctor or other qualified medical professional. This information is provided on the understanding that it does not constitute medical or other professional advice or services. Instead, we encourage you to discuss your options with a health care provider. Opinions expressed are based upon the speaker\\u2019s experience and conclusions, and neither Mentors for Military nor any company providing financial support endorses or opposes any particular treatment option or prevention option discussed in this podcast. \\nThe information contained herein is further provided for general information on matters of interest only. The application and impact of laws can vary widely based on the specific facts involved and the particular location. Given the changing nature of laws, rules and regulations, the information provided herein is provided with the understanding that Mentors for Military are not herein engaged in rendering legal, accounting, tax, or other professional advice and services. As such, this information should not be used as a substitute for consultation with professional tax, legal, or other competent advisors. Mentors for Military is not responsible for any errors or omissions, or for the results obtained from the use of this information. All information in this site is provided \\u201cas is,\\u201d with no guarantee of completeness, accuracy, timeliness or of the results obtained from the sue of this information, and without warranty or any kind, express or implied, including but not limited to warranties of performance, merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose. In no events will Mentors for Military, or any of its partners, agents, or employees be liable to you or anyone else for any decision made or action taken in reliance on the information provided or for any consequential, special or similar damages.'