When he left Vietnam as a staff sergeant, he was commissioned as a reserve officer.
He also took advantage of the G.I.
Bill and earned his degree in Journalism from the University of Minnesota.
The “SOG: A Photo History of the Secret Wars” book is an unflinching look at the history of these conflicts through photos that have rarely been seen outside of very small circles.
Thank you, gentlemen, for your dedication, courage and sacrifice.
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SOG: A Photo History of the Secret Wars
The lightweight M16 rifle played an important role in many SOG operations. Image: NARA
Sionics suppressors fitted to various U.S. firearms in Vietnam. Plaster details how these were used by SOG teams. Image: Author’s collection
Airborne covering fire: The M60 machine gun mounted inUH-1 helicoptersprovided an air mobile platform of support fire. Image: NARA
SOG played a deadly game of hide and seek against the communists in Southeast Asia. Image: NARA
A serviceman prepares to feed the 40mm guns aboard an AC-130 “Spectre” over Southeast Asia during 1972. Image: NARA
