Jocko Podcast 180 w/ John Stryker Meyer: Covert Lessons from "Across The Fence."
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0:00:00 - 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.
The craziest part is Tilt tells these stories like they were fun adventures, so it’s easy to forget that their missions would break most men, physically and mentally.
Truly a testament to his mental strength
Truly men apart, when you're young, you handle these things better, I think. More psychologically flexible.
@@Prometheus7272that’s probably true for a lot of people yeah. But some people are just born different on top of having a flexible young brain
A guy I know who served in Vietnam, "The easiest decision I ever made was to quit smoking." I said, Why? "Well, I lit a cigarette at night and a bullet whizzed past on the wrong side." I said, What do you mean..wrong side? He said, "He thought I was on the other side of the lighter."
Sean Berberich this was crazy
@@orionsq3278 cringy.
Cammo Masso Enjoy that lung cancer, fella.
@Anthony Swiss hahahahaha
@Ben Warner Correct.
Thanks for your service gentleman. God Bless
Thank you mr John . From Canada I’d like to thank all of u fir your service and sacrifices
To think, Joe Rogans suggestion to jocko created one of the greatest podcast ever
Just thinking the same thing
It is the greatest, brings light into the sheer will, determination and mindset which few of us will ever understand. So many hero's, thank you Jocko for bringing us their stories in such an intriguing fashion. SOG warriors are my fav, read all of Tilt's books and am just blown away, the latest episodes with Dick Thompson reiterate the facts that these are some of the hardest men to ever walk the face of the earth, situations that are beyond comprehension.
CalgaryDynastar i agree 100%. These sog stories are absolutely insane and are easily my favorite podcast episodes to listen too. Jocko at one point says this could turn into a podcast of only sog guests and stories and he would be just fine with it. Well i second that notion. I cannot get enough of these stories. So much so im back listening to them fir a second time because i have heard all of the ones he has put out already. Well these three. The one with the frenchman. And the three with dick thompson. If ive missed any feel free to let me know!!
This is the best podcast ever!
Rogan and Tim Ferris. He did Tim Ferris' podcast first and Tim suggested the same thing. Tim actually recommended him to Joe. I remember when Jocko just started the podcast, for the first few episodes, every time he'd twit about releasing another episode he'd thank Joe and Tim in the twit.
Tilt is an old friend of mine. I have read two of his books. He is a great American Hero and one of the bravest men on the planet. Today he lives a quite life and deserves all the accolades possible. A true American Hero !
Dittos
You are a Lucky man, to have such a great friend! I absolutely love his interviews, he never braggs or boast. Just tells his story. im on my 3 rd watching every interview i can find on ole Tilt!!
I am English but I understand when u speak of an American hero. This story is amazing and u r right to call him a hero. The United States military is truly a breeding ground for heroes who defend freedom for the whole world. 👏 👏👏👏👏👏
Thank you tilt and others like u who keep us free to live as we choose.❤
@@alancooper5147 you have some of the best men as well, You have the SAS right? I've read and watch things on the SAS and they are the best of the best! I could sit and listen to these SOG guy's forever as well
Send him all the best and
Respect from Romania 🇷🇴
That guy is the nicest guy he comes to our veterans group meeting every month real cool guy
Are you talking about john Meyer
Listening to him talk and interact I could never guess that tilt was among some of the highest trained and deadliest warriors of his era.
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@@angelotomasi9413 mx
I had a Vietnam vet tell me a story about how he had to take a dump while on patrol during the day. He leaned his 16 up against a tree and had his pants down while all of a sudden a NVA soldier stumbled upon on him but the NVA soldiers riffle was slung on his shoulder. They stared at each other .. notice how they both wasnt ready to engage because their weapons weren't at the ready. Benard said all of a sudden the NVA soldier gave him a nod and Benard gave him a nod back. The NVA soldier slowly backed up and disappeared in to the jungle. Said it seemed like an eternity. The soldiers name was Benard Biteing from Columbus ohio. Haven't seen him since 1999.
That's some crazy shit
Men just know not to fuck with another man while he’s taking a shit lol but that NVA definitely went back and told his squad he just cut the throat of a Gi taking a shit
Wow.
Caught by the enemy at precisely the moment which you are vulnerable. _That would scare the crap out of me..._
@@spookythecat3055 HAHAHA! Gud' un'!
Rules of engagement, lol
I just played this podcast for my goldfish. He's now a shark!
This is classic
Lol
Lmao
So classic!
My favorite comment
John Meyer's laugh sounds so sweet and lighthearted you would never imagine that man stacked more bodies for his country than most young men across generations
There needs to be an SOG movie... This man is a goddamn legend.
They could just keep making movies of single event like every single one of these guys stories dude everything about that war should be a movie in real life here in 2021
@Mike Smythe He was, you're right.
i want an HBO special like Band of Brothers but for SOG soldiers
@@Spiffy35 FUCKING FACT. I would watch the SHITE out of that show.
@@krishm16 only if Mel Gibson makes it or possibly Clint Eastwood
Two years later and I still like listening to this.
4 years late and still listening to
Those MACV guys are literally walking, talking grim reapers. 🤙🏼🇺🇸
nothing to be proud about
I’m proud
@@baldwincalvincb what are you doing on this channel then?
@@baldwincalvincb they're speaking of probably the most admired special operations group in American history. You really should leave the country. You and your people are a disgrace
@@baldwincalvincb Unfortunately, we live in a world where men have to do violence on other men on the behalf of other's who are incapable themselves of said violence.
It's so strange to think that this pleasant gentleman , in his prime, was the most dangerous man in almost any room. Awesome stories of true badassery.
Hell most likely he still is.
I look at going to the supermarket as being amongst killers, rapists and thieves. I’m as prepared as humanly possible. Everyone should be prepared. It’s kinda fun preparing to be ready too!
calm soothing demeanor.to think of his age ..dude so damn pleasant
That's the case way more often that people know
@@MrChristoffer5700 nah his body is fucked
John Stryker Meyer - and all U.S. Special Forces Men - are a national treasure. Fullstop.
I broke my back in service of this country 🇺🇸 literally. Infantryman, saw gunner and 9/11 b day. After I was injured, I got put in the “broke dick” platoon and was put on perpetual funeral detail. Class “A’s” M4’s and deep inter personal reflection was my reality. The emotions from the families is still visceral to this day. Thank you for these videos. They really help sort out the chaos in my head and bring peace to the warrior soul. 🙏
wake up man
Jocko has created the best Podcast. His voice and energy and his guest list is all A+!! Jocko Podcast and The Shawn Ryan Show are my 2 favorite.
I think that Jocko should start reading audiobooks, I would buy an audible version of this book read by Jocko
I mean I was a bit stoned listening to this podcast, but when he read excerpts from the book it had me on the edge of my seat. Much better then most movies lol
I bought the audio book and it’s read by John Meyer himself , it’s actually not that good and a bit monotone , your right jocko would be fantastic
The adventures of Winnie the Pooh will never be the same again 😉
Tbh him reading this book would be awesome
Absolutely!
John Strykemeyer is an American treasure...
Wow. Amazing men. Thank you all for securing freedom for us and others. God bless you all. 🇺🇸🙏🏽
MACV-SOG - 158:1 kill ratio in Vietnam...
Tall about stacking 'em up! An incomprehensible level of kicking ass... 🤯🤯
You're the MAN, 'TILT'! 🇺🇸
"He made a tactical decision to live"...... That part blew my freaking mind!
This is the 4th time I’ve listened to this series from Tilt…. Never gets old ….. on to 181 and beyond let’s go! Really makes the work day fly by …. Much respect
When I was a kid my dad would only hire Vietnam Vets to work on our ranch and I got to work with and know LRRP, a tunnel rat and MARSOC. They gave me a lot of lessons that became of real value to me when I ended up in SO. Our whole command sits directly on the shoulders of these giants, the current backbiting and corruption that's being seen in SO today has to be nipped in the bud before it spreads like a yeast infection.
Tom Nunya
Maybe Recon, but MARSOC disbanded after WWII. Only recommissioned in 2006
@@Homelessgrunt You're correct, they were Recon, for some reason, probably too many blows to the head, I mix the two up in my head. Thanks!
@@Homelessgrunt they werent marsoc in ww2. They were raiders. There was no soc
Right now america is at the breaking point of being a yeast infection if it not already the left has made sure of that
Yeah Force Recon back then.
MARSOC is a modern Unit. However they recently adapted the old WW2 "Raiders" moniker.
I've watched this podcast several Iserved in the British army for 32 years .John Stryker Meyer typifies what Vietnam vets are all about .I've read his books and my god these guys are true warriors John is a legend and a man I could sit and talk to for hours ..
It's completely mind blowing to me that there are men in this world who can stand these situations.
@The fastest milkman in the West This. Absolutely this. Additionally, many people have indeed been tested, but they view their experiences as no big deal, and they dismiss their own trials and feelings. All our experiences are our own and our feelings are valid. I have never seen combat, but I have had brain surgery at 14, a tumor (benign, thank god) removed at age 15, my first pulmonary embolism at 19 and my second at 21. I have talked to combat veterans who have given me props for handling that kind of stuff, but to me, it really seems like "well, what else would I have done other than handled it?" Inversely, for them, I could never imagine combat. Your experiences mean something. Most of you are stronger than you think, and chances are that others will recognize it, even if you don't. That's my point. Have a good day, ya'll
you could do it if you had too man a lot of us have that warrior in us
@@Rambo2point0 The least suspecting can be the most courageous.
@@cobralife0417 exactly!
Read Charlie Rangers. It’ll blow your mind what those dudes did.
In one of these podcasts with Stryker he mentions that his unit had the only ice machine in the region. I’m now neighbors with the man who traded a Thompson to get that ice machines from the SeaBees. That makes the second veteran I heard about online before meeting them (the first was an Army veteran of Baghdad and Kandahar who had a truly embarrassing day). Small world!
Jocko, you should try to set up an agreement with John Stryker Meyer for recording audiobooks for all of his books. I have always found audiobooks best read by the author, however, if he won't the next best would be Jocko! These stories are too good to not be recorded and read by the author, it adds so much credibility and insight into this important part of history. These podcasts are the perfect companion to the books!
yeah I do home chores listening to him, shoot, might even do a cigar and a drink ha ha.
chuimon slp I might even break out some cocaine
The story of the pilot floating in pure calmness under heavy heavy fire is amazing
I'm a veteran and I listened to the John Stryker Meyer podcasts 3 times, but only listened to Dakota Meyer's twice and I can say without hesitation that both deserve the MoH.
Just a completely different breed of man.
Conservative men
Amen
John must be around 70 at time of shooting this. It is really inspiring to see how fit he is in body, mind and spirit.
John Stryker Meyer what a legend ....
finally an alumni from the legendary MACV SOG
He has moh winner Mike Thornton on before
David Pierce Mike was a SEAL, but I didn’t know he was part of SOG. I’ve seen him in a couple interviews. I’ll have to watch this one to see what his SOG experiences were.
The story when he bought a round of drinks for the helicopter captain guy and asked him about how he stays so cool under so much pressure. And he explains how he only focuses on flying and that if it's his day to die then it's his day to die. That just gives you goosebumps everywhere, that guy sounds like a real hero. Holy shit dude just wow, that leaves me absolutely speechless.
You know Jocko had Tilt & Cowboy (the cool headed pilot) together on the podcast. Not sure the # but I’m sure you can find it. Man! That guy’s story first hand is a must hear 🇺🇸👍🏽
The old man has still got his marbles and is surprisingly good story teller
John - "We stacked the bodies so high we couldnt keep count, you know how that is"
Jocko - "no we actually never did stack bodies so high that we couldnt keep count"
Lmao
Echo does though.
57:10
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Was fortunate to have met a man in Illinois whom was SF on a bow hunt and has a book called Bait. How the were basically inserted in to pick a fight or recon depending on orders. Another good read. Your guest tonight was awesome very few men can walk that walk and come home and function and raise a family. Great show keep it up.
I just ordered Across The Fence. I can't wait tho read it. Thank you Jocko for interviewing amazing people.
When is Onnit going to make us a kettlebell shaped like Jocko's head?
Brilliant!
Hah
I heard they couldn't decide between Jocko's head and Echo's right bicep!
id suggest the brass balls but theyd be too heavy
THIS. This needs to happen ASAP.
My uncle, Peter X. Pike was a pilot who was shot down in Laos. Never forget.
Daniel Reyman rip
Same here my uncle Capt. John C. Clark Jr was shot down and killed flying over Laos. Rip to both they made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.
My dad's cousin, wo Albert J. Barthelme Jr. was a helicopter pilot who flew SOG missions for 170th attack helicopter co. He was killed when his huey was shot down inserting troops during the battle of Dak Seang special forces camp April '70. An SOG bright light team tried to rescue him unfortunately they were shot out and most members KIA in rescue bird(they had been shot down in between 3 reinforced nva machine gun bunkers. Sad stuff all around. Brave men all. RIP
My grandpa still to this day has to sign confidentiality paperwork about his missions in Vietnam and wants to come on the podcast Jocko
Email them or get ahold of echo charles on instagram
Get him on here bro. We want to hear his story.
Did you manage to get him connected with Jocko? These tales needs to be told. Americans have become too disconnected from reality and these accounts help show the brutality that the Armed Forces protect the ignorant masses from.
I call Bullshit on that !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@ckoritko this
If you guys ever get a chance to some Viet vets on here, my mom and I can help translate. Their stories need to be told
Dude that needs to happen
dtegg91 Concur.
That would be amazing. I sincerely want to hear some of these stories told from the eyes of some 16 year old at the time badass. Their bravery and loyalty for their American counterparts is second to none. Wonderful people they were/are and it would be an honor to meet or hear some of the accounts retold by some of those super heros.
I saw a VC INTERVIEW s they said the US soldiers moved slow but had unbearable fire power until you were able to get close
I know a guy who was a Marine fighting for south Vietnam. I have also actually met some Viet Cong veterans as well. A friend of mine also knows a man who was a Colonel in the NVA. I think it's interesting to hear from people that were on the other side, as well. Simply because I was a history major. I want to get all the perspectives.
This man is a marvel and a reminder of American strength.
"Thank God everyone at home was praying."
Absolutely astounding that a man and his family can endure such
unimaginable suffering and move on to lead a productive life.
Thank God for you, Tilt.
That is crazy. I wonder if there are any Vietnamese veterans that you could have as a guest speaker. Many of them seem to have been pretty badass.
Sid Blubaugh I meet one in Laos “Viet Cong” a few years ago.... His units job was protecting Ho Chi Minh trail.... He was Laotian.... He hates the communist Vietnamese (NVA) join or piece of hot lead that was the choice he had.... My Girl Dad...
@@chipcook5346 I think it is Thinh
Dude that's an awesome idea. I'd love to hear that.
Most of them didn't survive the aftermath of America's involvement in Vietnam. Most of the Montagnards and others that helped the Americans were killed after North Vietnam took over the South.
@Anthony Swiss America didn't take any foreign nationals back with them. Who told you that? Much like with the Kurds in current times, they just left the Montagnards and Hmong standing there with their dicks in their hands. It was bloody shameful. The Vietnamese/Hmong who ended up in America came over of their own accord. They were not given an easy ride, and most of them weren't even accepted into the country.
This guy is like the jocko of Vietnam. Very articulate, honest and ready to get some. One of the best veteran interviews
John is a straight up legend and hero. Real humble guy to, I conversed with him briefly online to get a signed copy of his book and he was real cool.
Thats awesome.
Tilt is an amazing man. I have signed copies of all his three books. I reached out to him about ten years ago. Very honored to call him friend.
"Put your heads down, I'm gonna make you sweat".... Those pilots were beasts 😅
There was a Vietnam navy seal on the podcast that recalled the Sea Wolf helicopter pilots saying on their loud speakers once " WE ARE THE GODS OF HELL FIRE, AND WE BRING YOU FIRE!" before they fired at the VC positions. Those are some bad motherfuckers lol
@@17daidai wasnt that a song in the 60s as well? or am I just old AND senile now?
@@im1sickpup269 nah you're right I looked it up and it is a song from the 60s !!! a good one too :)
His humility and kind laugh is so heartwarming and at the same time his bravery and badassery is so evident. What an amazing guest in this podcast .
I remember reading SOG by John Plaster, thinking that there was no way all the stories were real. ST Idaho is amply metioned in that book as well, I cannot for the life of me imagine the size of all SOG guy's balls. I do not think I have ever apart from some WWI and WWII horror stories heard such terrifying comabt accounts.
Knowing that your brothers are getting completely wiped and having the courage to go out regardless inspires me more than a thousand Marvel phony superheroes. I do not understand how people can look at superheroes when real flesh and bone men like them walk among us.
I can only wish to have a fraction of the courage they had when staring at death in the face.
That is an amazing book and I 100% endorse everything you just wrote. Cheers!
@Víctor Solsona because reality is always stranger than fiction.
I've read this book so many times. It's great to see someone from the SOG world tell their story on here.
The SOG bible
Plasters book is incredible
Along with the intense fighting against incredible odds hearing how some of the tactics were developed was very interesting.
Víctor Solsona phony Marvel superheroes? That's just fiction chief.. no need to compare the two and bad mouth Marvel.
Thank God for John Stryker and men like him.
John sounds so young yet filled to the brim deadly knowledge.
I've never seen Jocko so giddy in my all my years watching him. This alone shows me Stryker deserves nothing but respect.
Now I finally understand what Covey means from Rambo - First Blood. “Covey leader to Raven, talk to me Johnny”
Echo's biceps are gonna need their own spot at the table soon... >.>
Anthony Fights 💊💊💊💉💉💉💉
Started this podcast last night audio only and came back today to finish and see what this man looked like. His voice and vocabulary made him sound like a young badass fresh off deployment. I'll tell you this is a man that hasn't lost his step or his warrior mentality.
Idk if this is weird but John's laugh warms my heart.
Not weird at all.
We live among Giants. So much respect for MACVSOG and our Vietnam Vets. Thank you for sharing your experiences.
88 NVA vets listened to this podcast.
Tilt and Jocko thanks for the interview.
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Chu Lai to the DMZ
Thank you for giving 1 of my hero's his due . These brave men of SOG LRRPS and SEALS where my hero's growing up reading there books . The country owes the world to these men !!!!!
These podcasts make my 3-5 mile hike each day seem like a 2 min walk. 66 years old and Jocko and all the heroes on these podcasts make me stand up prouder and prouder each minute I listen! I have never been a patient podcast listener. I look forward to every single second of every single podcast! Thank you Jocko Willink!🙏💪⚔️🇺🇸You are one of my true heroes!! God bless you !
I met John and his wife a couple weeks ago. They were so nice to me. It was a true honor Great guy and true american hero.
I’m so glad I found this episode. I’ve been on a “tilt” binge ever since!
Still haven't listened to each of the "Tilt" podcasts, he's a fascinating hero and crazy sharp for his age. One of my favorite moments from this one that had me laughing out loud was at 1:55:43, describing Lin Black who was self-testing the amount of C4 it would take to just knock someone out.
I love Tilts laugh. What a badass lol
America needs more TRUE BLUE RED WHITE AND BLUE HEROS just like TILT!
What a great American HERO, salute,
Thank you for your brave service, God bless
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William Waugh
(born December 1, 1929) is a former United States Army Special Forces soldier and Central Intelligence Agency paramilitary operations officer who served more than 50 years between the U.S. Army's Green Berets and the CIA's Special Activities Division (renamed Special Activities Center in 2016
Waugh enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1948, completing basic training at Fort Ord, California, in August of that year. He was accepted into the United States Army Airborne School and became airborne qualified in December 1948. In April 1951, Waugh was assigned to the 187th Airborne Regimental Combat Team (RCT) in Korea.
Shortly after the end of the Korean War, Waugh met two Special Forces members on a train in Germany, they informed him of openings for Platoon sergeants, shortly after he requested a transfer. He began training for the Special Forces. He earned the Green Beret in 1954, joining the 10th Special Forces Group (SFG) in Bad Tölz, West Germany.
As U.S. involvement in the Vietnam War increased, the United States began deploying Special Forces "A-teams" (Operational Detachment Alpha, or ODA, teams) to Southeast Asia in support of counterinsurgency operations against the Viet Cong, North Vietnamese and other Communist forces. Waugh arrived in South Vietnam with his ODA in 1961, and began working alongside Civilian Irregular Defense Groups (CIDGs) there, as well as in Laos.
In 1965, while participating in a commando raid with his CIDG unit on a North Vietnamese Army encampment near Bong Son, Binh Dinh province, Waugh's unit found itself engaged with much larger enemy force than anticipated. Expecting only a few hundred NVA, it was discovered that a force of Chinese regulars had joined the NVA Elite; combining for almost 4,000 soldiers. While he and his men attempted to retreat from the battle, Waugh received numerous severe wounds to his head and legs. Unconscious, he was taken for dead by NVA soldiers and left alone. Despite his injuries, with the assistance of his teammates Waugh was safely evacuated from the combat zone. He spent much of 1965 and 1966 recuperating at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C., eventually returning to duty with 5th Special Forces Group in 1966. He received a Silver Star and a Purple Heart (His 6th) for the battle of Bong Son.
At this time Waugh joined the Military Assistance Command-Vietnam Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG). While working for SOG, Waugh helped train Vietnamese and Cambodian forces in unconventional warfare tactics primarily directed against the North Vietnamese Army operating along the Ho Chi Minh Trail.
Prior to retirement from U.S. Army Special Forces service, Waugh was senior NCO (non-commissioned officer) of MACV-SOG's Command & Control North (CCN) based at Marble Mountain on the South China Sea shore a few miles south of Da Nang, Vietnam. Waugh held this Command Sergeant Major role during the covert unit's transition and name change to Task Force One Advisory Element (TF1AE). SGM Waugh conducted the first combat High Altitude, Low Opening (HALO) jump, a parachuting maneuver designed for rapid, undetected insertion into hostile territory. In October 1970, his team made a practice Combat Infiltration into the NVA owned War Zone D, in South Vietnam, for reassembly training, etc. Waugh also led the last combat Special reconnaissance parachute insertion by American Army Special Forces HALO parachutists into denied territory which was occupied by communist North Vietnamese Army (NVA) troops on June 22, 1971.
Waugh retired from active military duty at the rank of Sergeant Major (E-9) on February 1, 1972.
Prior to retirement, Waugh worked for the CIA's elite Special Activities Division, starting in 1961. After Waugh retired from the military, he worked for the United States Postal Service until he accepted an offer in 1977 from ex-CIA officer Edwin P. Wilson to work in Libya on a contract to train that country's special forces. This was not an Agency-endorsed assignment and Waugh might have found himself in trouble with U.S. authorities if it weren't for the fact that he was also approached by the CIA to work for the Agency while in Libya. The CIA tasked him with surveilling Libyan military installations and capabilities - this was of great interest to U.S. intelligence as Libya was receiving substantial military assistance from the Soviet Union at the time. This additional assignment quite possibly protected Waugh from prosecution after Wilson was later indicted and convicted in 1979 for illegally selling weapons to Libya.
In the 1980s he was assigned to the Kwajalein Missile Range in the Marshall Islands to track Soviet small boat teams (Naval Spetsnaz: Dolfin) operating in the area and prevent them from stealing U.S. missile technology. Some of his more critical assignments took place in Khartoum, Sudan during the early 1990s, where he performed surveillance and intelligence gathering on terrorist leaders Carlos the Jackal and Osama bin Laden with Cofer Black.
At the age of 71, Waugh participated in Operation Enduring Freedom as a member of the CIA team led by Gary Schroen that went into Afghanistan to work with the Northern Alliance to topple the Taliban regime and Al Qaeda at the Battle of Tora Bora. Waugh was in-country from October to December 2001. Waugh spent many years being both a "Blue Badger" (employee) and a "Green Badger" (contractor). He continues to work as a "Green Badger". It is unknown how many missions Waugh was involved in during his career.
In 1985, Waugh was again requested by the CIA for clandestine work. Before he took the offer, he decided to further his education, earning bachelor's degrees in Business and Police Science from Wayland Baptist University in 1987. He also earned a master's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with a specialization in criminal justice administration (MSCJA) in 1988 from Texas State University (formerly Southwest Texas State), in San Marcos, TX.
Awards and decorations (partial list)
Combat Infantryman Badge (two awards)
Master Parachutist badge (United States)
Master Parachutist Badge
US Military Master Freefall Parachutist Badge with gold Combat Jump Device
Military Freefall Jumpmaster Badge with gold combat jump star (5 or more combat jumps).
Silver Star x 8
Legion of Merit
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze Star with three oak leaf clusters
Silver oak leaf cluster Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Purple Heart with seven oak leaf clusters
Air Medal
Bronze oak leaf cluster Bronze oak leaf cluster
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Army Commendation Medal with valor device and three oak leaf clusters
Bronze oak leaf cluster
Presidential Unit Citation (United States) with olc (one award in 2001, Studies and Observations Group)
Good Conduct Medal (7 awards)
Army of Occupation Medal
Bronze star
National Defense Service Medal with one bronze service star
Bronze Bronze star
Korean Service Medal with three campaign stars
Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal
Arrowhead Silver star Bronze star
Vietnam Service Medal with Arrowhead device and six service stars
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation
Civil Action Unit Citation
Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Medal Unit Citation
United Nations Service Medal (Korea)
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
7 Service stripes.
Crazy that Arma 3 just released Creator DLC “S.O.G Prairie Fire” with a story mode based on the events of MACV-SOG. Such legendary guys...
I think Jock and John were like consultants on that DLC
@@sgtchickenman9591 They were from what I understand
I grew up reading books about Vietnam MACV
Jocko is the greatest interviewer on earth. I bought all of “Tilt’s” books. What an incredible time in history for our US special forces. I can’t even imagine doing this shit!
When the guys name is "Stryker" you know he's badass!
Lynne Black is my hero. God damned genius.
A most respectful salute to these warriors and the So Vietnamese they served with. Truly awesome stories that help us remember who exactly paved the way for the rest of us. It's one thing to go across the fence and operative covertly. It's a completely other thing to know that many of your brothers-in-arms disappeared forever after going into Laos, Cambodia, or North Vietnam. Amazing to hear about MACV-SOG. Hooyah, Team Jocko.
Thank you, Tilt for your courage, commitment, and duty you displayed and performed!
You are an American Hero Par excel-lance
This guy is cooler than his name....... AND THATS COOL! Great story teller.
My God! This guy is a beast! 1st thing I listened to right out of the rack! This day is gonna be great no matter what happens, after listening to what this guy went through! Major respect for this guy! Wow! I am so proud to be an American! I was 1 year old in 68' when this took place.
I wasnt even a thought in my daddy's nutsack waaaaay back then
The real life RAMBO!
Thank you for making this video Jacoko. These SOG warriors are unsung hero’s that deserve the recognition. Don
Dude the coronavirus fears go limp thinking about these badass stories! Who here is sayin the same!!!
I salute you Stryker and Jocko it is and honor to have listen to this awesome podcast.
John and I were in the same SFA chapter for several years. We've spoken on numerous occasions in passing at events and gatherings prior to his book. Some things you don't discuss or ask about. It' wonderful to get to hear his tale and insights. We have so many legendary great American heroes in the chapter of this era. It's humbling, stunning and intriguing to hear this story. Thank you Sir for bringing him to your Podcast. This story is just stunning and had me 100% focused on the edge of my seat, well done!
Absolutely intense & incredible stories...ordered his book. War is completely ugly. Vietnam was so jacked up. TYFYS.
I admire the financial independence of people, But you can live better if you work a little more. After watching this I think there are people out there, on the extreme, who plan to die early just to be able to retire early. To each their own but to me, retirement isn't just about not having to work, it's about having the freedom to do whatever you might reasonably want, such as travel, buying things, enjoying life, etc. I don't think I could retire with less than $3m in income-generating investments, maybe $2m at the very minimum. I plan to work until I'm at least 45
Nobody knows anything, you need to create your own process, manage risk and stick to the plan, through thick or thin while also continuously learning from mistakes and improving
@@MarcelPhilips Having an investment adviser is the best way to go about the market right now, especially for near-retirees, I've been in touch with a coach for a while now mostly cause I lack the depth knowledge and mental fortitude to deal with these recurring market conditions, I netted over $220K during this dip, that made it clear there's more to the market that we avg joes don't know
@@BrunoLuke Who’s the person guiding you
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You should talk to Chief Charlie Trucks. He did several tours in Vietnam. Retired from the 20th special forces group in Birmingham. Retired from the Birmingham police dept as a capt and retired as chief of Homewood police dept. Tough tough man. He can be found on Facebook.
Charlie and I were at CCN at the same time. We have a reunion every year in Las Vegas (doesn't look good this year). You drink and tell the same stories (lies) every year and every year they get a little longer and better.
I just finished listening to all 3 episodes of this series. I really enjoyed hearing “Tilt”’s laugh. Brought a smile to my face every time I heard it. Such a great American.
It’s nothing short of a miracle that these men lived. Dispite their experience and extensive training so many things could have gone wrong. I love these story’s, makes me realise how lucky we are.
A guy just walked past my computer at work while this video was playing and said " Damn...Matt Damon got on the roids ! " Bwahahahaha Gonna buy this book this week!
Rumor has it that Hollywood wants to hire Jocko to play Matt Damon. Jocko said to fuck off.
Thank God there's good people out there like you all, great podcast!
Third time I have listened to this podcast, glad Tilt is still here to tell the story of SOG, indigenous and even those support troops. God bless America
The exploits of the heroes from MACV SOG is my favorite subject of military history to read, research, and learn about.
Thank you for capturing this oral history!
Captain Tin, remarkable, absolutely want to hear,see him!
THANK YOU! I read all his books and what they did is hard to fathom. You hit the highlights, but there's alot more so everyone NEEDS to read the 3 books he's got out. The story about Lynn Black stopping a platoon size ambush by himself, finding out he shot the colonel 10x that day 30 years later, and almost getting taken prisoner...mindblowing. Can't wait for next one. These Vietnam era dudes must've had different cammies to fit their humongous balls.
I’ve been down a worm hole over the past month on MACV SOG then this podcast shows up! What timing. Astounding soldiers. To bad you couldn’t have Billy Waugh on. Possibly John Plaster?
I would give anything for Dick Meadows to still be around to do a interview like this
Man. The amount of times Jacko walks backs up his statements. You can tell he moves from shotting the shit with one of his guys to being so honest in the presence of this man. He walked back his statement on indirect fire. About carrying claymores. And there were others. Two great men right here. Amazing story by Mr. Meyer. Thank you.
Explain in non military terms
I think what I love the most about this is watching how much respect and admiration Jocko has for the warriors that paved the way for his generation. These guys are the truth! Amazing podcast 🤘🏽
This man is damn crazy in the best way and it's absolutely amazing.
John Meyer is a true bad ass, such an amazing dude with equally amazing stories. Listening to him with that laugh though just makes me smile
Thank you Mr Meyer.
GR8 SHoW !!
So Glad RUclips algorithm
Popped you’re show up on my page !!
Tilt and the Frenchman, now that is a hardcore duo.