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.