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Fantastic interview thank you..... People have been making money selling artifacts from Egyptian graves for a hundrend years...

Delta became a concept and did missions as project delta during Vietnam

love the guest, cant stand this interviewer. Such bizarre arrogance. Never again.

Ya might wanna read 1 or more of his books. Interviews may be excellent, but his books are well-structured, clearly presented, and properly edited. Hard books to put down. Next, I'll get "DYNAMITE book#2". Book #1 even lends further insights, from cover to cover.... literally! A soldier 5'7" at 130 lbs humping 145 lbs of gear, is staggering to just imagine. Am delighted Col. Thompson came forward, to share the richness of his experience; both in Viet Nam, back in 'the world', academia, and corporate applications. Col. Ed Wolcoff also composed a book, which has become a Green Beret textbook for strategic tradecraft. Col. Thompson's book is a series of actual AO sensations that help me satisfy adrenaline addiction. Another SOG survivor deserves my respect, for coming forward as another, very team-oriented asset---- PFC John Stryker-Meyer. I was the same rank on discharge; (Proud F^#¿€n Civilian!) God bless these great men for seeing-through all their missions AND make it back home! Am grateful for such interviews.... Thanks!👍

Rifle is definitely coming together! Hope to do a similar project myself.

Congratulations!!

Great show brother ! Hope you are doing well

I’ll echo the comment illustrating there is some great things covered here I haven’t heard from Mr. Meyer before. I am humbled by his humility. Reminds me I haven’t done anything special in life that a million others haven’t as well.

Boring presentation. The book good.

I almost lost hope for continuation. :S Is that DIY plywood blank finished? I posted a comment under last vid asking about repro stock you bought : What was wrong with it? Did the action fit inside, and the outside dimensions were fked up, or everything in general is crap? Good work! :)

Thanks!

Super interesting, great interview!

John Striker "Tilt" Meyer..... My Hero!... Thank you for your Service!

Thank you for your Service Sir

My favourite sog hero to watch.. Dr.Sir (Thompson) can u please read tilts audio books please…

Thank you, sir!

Neutralizing Haiphong Harbor was off limits. HMMM. That is where the supplies were coming in. A designed no win. Another UN war same-same Korea to weaken the States. McCarthy was right.

My great grandfather served with E company 2nd Battalion 509th PIR in North Africa in WWII. He made either 5 or 6 combat jumps in the war: Tafaroui Airfield, Youks-les-Bains, the El Djem Bridge Raid (possibly) with the 509. He later jumped with the first wave into Sicily with the 505th PIR. He also jumped into Normandy and Holland with the 101st and fought in Belgium in the Battle of the Bulge. He passed in 2006 just before I was born.

Found this while researching how to repair my duffle cut type 38 carbine, I’ll keep what you did in mind. Thanks dude

I believe any real mensch can suffer PTS... even not having Honorably served.... as me concede to Dynamite Dick..... PTS can happen on any normal day shopping (por ex.), if caught crossing street while a motor vehicle racing at a pedestrian crossing it. PTSDeath happens when pedestrian "freezes" as if to watch (or exercise supposed kinesthetic mind control of rogue vehicle😮). Between this & Jocko, I'd pay for the quality-viewing presented here. Have seen our 'boys' in action. Once (or twice) type-specific blood was required for a wounded infantryman. The fellow soldiers from his unit were collected almost instantaneously, at "drop of hat".... n proceeded to help him survive surgery. The more I know.... da more I love my people.

Agreed, Dick Thompson has always kept the company of "Legends".... notwithstanding Dick Meadows..... Only confirms the adage, "Dime con quien andas... y te dire quien eres!" Thank you for this superb interview..... this has the feel of being in company of "Legends".

Great show brother, was happy to carry on the family legacy formed by my Grandfather in MACV-SOG.

You hear alot bullshit about grunt's throwing away their gear when it got heavy,for a start there checked by their Sergeant to what they have and actually need,and yes they did throw extra grenades away along the trails, special ones with instant explosive fuse's fitted,the VC NVA could get inventive so could the US troops,glad that was said,ppl probably did f*ck kit away but that would be during the takeing the troops home phase,not much need for extra ammo grenades etc when you don't need them,mostly the new troops or cherries as they was called would try get a mbt if he could going out on first combat patrol,they learned fast,thank you for your story and trying to make the world safer for mankind.☘️🇮🇪🇺🇸

Good work.

"What a Country" is a good site.

Any progress? This vids are awesome! I was about to buy that repro stock - they have many positive opinions, but now im gonna need to rethink that. What was wrong with it? Did the action fit inside, and the outside dimensions were fked up, or everything in general is crap?

It was extremely difficult to enjoy this interview because of the constant interruption, lengthy interviewer commentary and need to let us know how these stories make you feel. It’s not about you.

The wild carrot!

Well this is awesome, my LRRP team leader. I had been in C/2Bn and extended. Went to the teams in Jan 66 and left in Sep 66. Was point man. He was the best team leader, period.

That last story I can listen to over and over... always is insane to hear...❤

My uncle, Bill Price, was a charter member of 509th PIB who was with them through Anzio, after which time he was rotated home. He had already been a sergeant for a few years in the regular army when he volunteered for the paratroopers in 1941. He eventually made sergeant again in the 509th, but was busted back down to corporal for "fighting" with an officer. He died in 2010 at the age of 90, and while he would discuss his service, he would not talk about combat. He was in E company (later B company), which, as you're familiar with the unit, know that was the company that was decimated at Carano (Anzio) on Feb. 29, 1944. My uncle was one of the handful of survivors -- and was also one of the survivors of Venafro. He told me that the flight from England to North Africa was so long that by the time they got there, they couldn't wait to get out of the plane. In his case, they didn't jump, as the plane he was in had been shot down and crashed. He also told me that he was alone, behind enemy lines for three days after the night jump at Avelino. I asked him what he did, and he told me he went up on the mountain, as the Germans were down in the valley, until he and others from his unit were linked up, at which time they started cutting lines of communication, blowing up bridges, sniping patrols, etc. He said Italian civilians gave him some American rations which had been air dropped and they collected. He also had a rifle shot out of his hand twice during that time by the Germans, once while up a pole cutting a line. That story was recounted in our local newspaper at the time. I have a photo of him with his company in North Africa (probably 1943). When I look at the photo I realize that before the end of the year, three quarters of the men in that photo would be dead -- then three months later, three quarters of restructured company also dead.

Grateful for the RICHNESS of this interview's content. Just ordered one of Dick Thompson's books. Thank you!!!!!

Read, "Those Devils in Baggy Pants" Ross Carter.

If this interviewer says “oh wow” once more I’m out.

My dad wison simons was one of the first 500 when i was a kid he told me about meeting the qween and rosavelt and little ceser doc allden some i didnt believe till i started hearing and reading about the 509th pib how they gave them gold bars to bribe your way back he said he killrd an arab for three eggs after he wouldnt tske the gold an a hundted outher storys got a sliver medel at faid pass tunisha

And two years later.... IRT 'Covid Stress' - we see people who have not 'mentally' recovered... they are 'walking wounded'...

What's whith Gewehr-41(W) now? Your videos is really interesting!

Thank you for your service to Col. Thompson. Ive rather enjoyed anytime ive been lucky enough to hear his stories. As well any commentors, if youve served, thank you. I do want to raise a question. How was thermite fused molecules in all of the trade tower rubble? Why would they hurry an load all the steel from the towers and ship it to china, why not a local scrapyard. If the enemy had a pilot captured and televised how they lit him on fire to die, why wouldnt they admit to the towers? Afraid? Think that burnt pilot speaks otherwise. Paul Bremer who was one the top dogs on financial place on 80th floor. Right where the computer hard drives hoding the acct history of he financial place was targeted to hit with the plane. paul bremer had no previous exp in middle east as a liason. Yet he was appointed us liason to the middle east. Somebody better have some answers

Ive seen many of Mr Thompsons interviews. I dont know how he survived. THANK YOU for your service Sir. 🇺🇸 SALUTE 🇺🇸

Mr Thompson. God bless you. America needs more smart hardasses like yourself

Absolutely great questions. Ive seen 5 of of mr thompsons interviews and your asking the right questions

Dick Meadows The Silver-Back Of Monkey Mountain!

Let's be clear, 'Silently Proud' is the mantra all Tier 1 should live and majority do live. Unfortunately, in recent years, a number of individuals have broken cover, not for historical perspective reasonings, but for self-gratification. The words, Special, Secret, simply means to remain Special, it has to remain Secretive. The more that break cover, the less Secretive and less Special that Unit is viewed. If an individual wants recognition while serving or post service, then please don't try to become part of Tier 1, as its a contradiction (Recognition vs Tier 1). Without Equal (Sine Pari) - Who Dares Wins

Here are some facts, that might help... The first 'ever' 2x Americans post WW2 that did an exchange trip with the British SAS were an Officer, Bud Sydnor & NCO Dick Meadows in 1960. Dick Meadows married the British SAS, RSM's daughter, Pamela (Read the 2 books written about Dick Meadows, the best and most accurate being by the author Alan Hoe, 'The Quiet Professional'). Point being, Beckwith, as stated on this Podcast wrongly, was not the first American on exchange with 22SAS. It was alluded in this podcast about Beckwith firing & hiring within days. The unfortunate reality is that Beckwith was an Alcoholic (Known by all, overlooked by many, often missed-out in conversations when talking about Beckwith) and is the main reasoning why he couldn't remember firing guys, as alluded to in this podcast. It is one of the key reasons arguably Dick Meadows and Beckwith never got-on, because of Beckwith often being drunk. Beckwith & Meadows managed a professional acceptance when forced to work together, as directed by the higher ranking US Military Officers/Command when formal permission was granted, for the creation of 'Delta'. Dick Meadows, was assigned the task to set-up & run the first ever selection(s) of individuals & subsequent training. In Meadows own words, 'Delta comes from two distinct foundations, 22SAS and the Son Tay Raid. It just happened Dick Meadows was involved with both. Maybe, it is why there is a 8ft statue to Dick Meadows on Fort Bragg, yet no such memorisation of Beckwith? That in itself maybe tells a tale and unfortunately all of Beckwith's good and legacy of founding father of Delta, was blighted by alcoholism at the time and later-on in life.

You talk way to much

I scour the Internet for all the SOG interviews. I really appreciate this interview because you got a lot of information that hasn't been covered as much. Seems a lot of people ask the same questions about the same events but there's so much to tell. Great job.

Wow, im really sorry... this is off topic. Hearing Jake make me wanna hear more about his family story about ww2 and his journey joining the US army... 😅

The ultimate soldier really. The lack of tech compared to today aswell as risk factors beyond what would be expected today.

I feel the same way. I know it would suck being a soldier in Vietnam but it's like mu cousin said about Afghanistan its a million dollar experience that he wouldn't pay a dollar to see again.. I know I died there in my previous life.

Phoenix fox, that’s funny as shit, and true!