John Stryker Meyer and the Secret War in Vietnam
<p>Today’s guest is John Stryker “Tilt” Meyer.</p> <p>He is an author, reporter, and U.S. Army Special Forces combat veteran.</p> <p>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).</p> <p>He received several awards and decorations for his service, including a Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars with “V” devices for valor. </p> <p>Today, the former Green Beret is known for his books about his experiences in the Vietnam War, including <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004XMOISG/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i0"><em>Across the Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam</em></a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0062BEYI0/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i1"><em>On the Ground</em></a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B076B749PF/ref=dbs_a_def_rwt_hsch_vapi_tkin_p1_i2"><em>SOG Chronicles</em></a>. He is also a speaker, consultant, and host of the <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sogcast-untold-stories-of-mac-v-sog/id1572904295"><em>SOGcast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG</em></a> podcast. </p> <p>To learn more about John, follow him on Instagram <a href="https://www.instagram.com/jstrykermeyer/">@jstrykermeyer</a> and visit <a href="https://sogchronicles.com/">sogchronicles.com</a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>SPONSORS:</strong></p> <p><strong>Bravo Company Manufacturing</strong>: Visit us on the web @ <a href="https://bravocompanymfg.com/">BravoCompanyMFG.com</a> and @<a href="https://bravocompanyusa.com/">BravoCompanyUSA.com</a></p> <p><strong>1st Phorm</strong>: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75. </p> <p><strong>Danger Close Apparel: </strong>Check out the <a href="https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/">new Danger Close apparel</a>. </p> <p><br /></p> <p><strong>Featured Gear</strong></p> <p><a href="https://www.ebay.com/itm/196068013278?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=196068013278&targetid=1530439038371&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9008543&poi=&campaignid=19851828444&mkgroupid=145880009174&rlsatarget=pla-1530439038371&abcId=9307249&merchantid=110229622&gclid=CjwKCAiA-vOsBhAAEiwAIWR0TQFlMCZowP9eANqCB3XX45fgskzGI1GYsV8_y740SgSjjXCW6S-rHhoC9xgQAvD_BwE">MAC v SOG</a></p> <p><a href="https://jockofuel.com/products/pre-workout?variant=46962395906343">Jocko Pre-Workout </a></p> <p><a href="https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/collections/tumblers">Jack Carr Bottle</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/SOG-Chronicles-John-Stryker-Meyer/dp/0983256780">SOG Chronicles</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.dcvintagewatches.com/">DC Vintage Watches</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.sigsauer.com/firearms/pistols/p365.html">SIG P365</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.juniorsbulletpens.com/">Jr’s Bullet Pens</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Sog-Secret-Americas-Commandos-Vietnam/dp/045123118X/ref=asc_df_045123118X/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=312154640153&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=11011801002938092361&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008543&hvtargid=pla-568837054722&psc=1&mcid=2f80e5ad4ee3369b9624763af35faedd&gclid=CjwKCAiA-vOsBhAAEiwAIWR0TV05QEGqgvFEhtie1xjBvjbwOL-ucDoyZVnFGXqIAdQW9eDgrQKFqBoCsIMQAvD_BwE">The Secret Wars of America’s Commandos in Vietnam</a></p> <p><a href="https://us.gozney.com/products/roccbox?variant=39404256460937">Gozney Roccbox Portable Pizza Oven</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.tacticalories.com/">Tacticalories</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/collections/coffee">Black Rifle Coffee </a></p> <p><br /></p>
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Summary
Today’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 Vietnam War, including Across the Fence: The Secret War in Vietnam, On the Ground, and SOG Chronicles. He is also a speaker, consultant, and host of the SOGcast: Untold Stories of MAC V SOG podcast.
To learn more about John, follow him on Instagram @jstrykermeyer and visit sogchronicles.com.
SPONSORS:
Bravo Company Manufacturing: Visit us on the web @ BravoCompanyMFG.com and @BravoCompanyUSA.com
1st Phorm: Go to https://www.1stphorm.com/JACKCARR to receive free shipping on any orders over $75.
Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.
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MAC v SOG
Jocko Pre-Workout
Jack Carr Bottle
SOG Chronicles
DC Vintage Watches
SIG P365
Jr’s Bullet Pens
The Secret Wars of America’s Commandos in Vietnam
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Tacticalories
Black Rifle Coffee
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