Pucker Factor Stories of MACV SOG Vol.1 Issue 1: SOG stories from the veterans in their own words in Bloomington, MN

These are the first hand stories of the men of MACV SOG. A clandestine Special Forces group that specialized in reconnaissance, most of which was behind enemy lines, during the Vietnam War. Many of the stories have remained private to these Veterans of SOG. Even their own families not knowing the full extent of some of their activities. Author Jason B. Collins after hearing many of these stories encouraged his SOG contacts and friends to share their stories - In this first book these are the stories - Lynne Black Jr Takes RT Idaho on a Bright Light Mission - Behind enemy lines, the clock is ticking to save another Recon Team in the Laotian jungle. Close call for RT Minnesota - W.H.Bill Smith recalls a very volatile situation on a mission over the fence. Pucker Factor at 9000 feet over Laos - Ret LTC David Carr recollects an alarming situation at 9000 Feet above Laos. A Tiger's tail the story of Bubba - Warren Castanseira shares and amazing story of raising a Tiger cub during the Vietnam war. Foreign Nationals in MACV SOG - We explore the introduction of foreign nationals into the ranks of MACV SOG and the Lodge Philbin Act. Temperature 107 Tom Waskovich RT South Carolina - Recalls the time he almost died, and not from combat. Sgt Maj Raymond Echevarria - A moving heart felt story from the children of their M.I.A SOG father. LT.Fuzz - When FNG Captain Ash goes out with hardened recon men initiations, can be a stressful situation. Recon Team Asp's Static line Jump - Retired SGM Bob Ramsey describes a mission never before attempted, a static line jump over Laos. Operation Ford Drum - We are told the story of one mission of a SPAF pilot as he supports SOG .