Went through jungle training as a Marine, Fort Sherman Jungle Warfare school Panama Canal , '79. We were trained by mostly Vietnam veterans Speicial forces, Rangers, one force recon Marine. We were very impressed with these instructors. Proud to say, we were trained by them, a real honor! Semperfi!
No f!#kin way I'd ever vote democrat., this veteran agrees brothers 👍🏻🇱🇷💯💪. Incidentally, i worked with a SEAL, who was our EOD officer, a warrant at the time, that served many tours in 'nam with SEAL team 1, originally a UDT team 11 member first, then after one tour, went back stateside through cadre and on into SEAL team 1. He participated in the Phoenix program, and a member of PRU unit 1, tasked with liberating POWs from the various POW prisons. I was US Navy Special Weapons Lebanon Grenada & NATO Europe 81-87. My father was also military. 7th division Army Sargeant Korean war, 50-53.
Mike this episode was awesome. Personally, I feel like this history is sliding into nothing more than an afterthought for a lot of people. These chats keep it alive.
MAC V SOG survivors are incredible. Their stories are mesmerizing perhaps more than any others on your and other podcast/interviews. Pucker and WTF factor is off the charts.
I get what you mean. I listen to these on a podcast app, but then swing through and show the "like" love on the YT vid to make sure Mike gets the credit.
Man! When the Col spoke of his Grandson, and what Tanner had to say about his Grandfather was AWESOME! And then we find out the Colonel's Daughter/Tanner's Mom is a Sr MSgt in the AF after being an Army MP. What a great episode! My Dad, and both of his brothers were in during Vietnam. The oldest was in Korea and did 2 tours in Vietnam and Retired from the Army. All their friends were Vietnam or Korean vets. I grew up hearing stories from birth. Growing up I read and watched everything military related. And for my 20 yrs in the Marine Corps I read and studied warfare and Mil history. I thought I was pretty well versed in special, covert, clandestine, black Operations in Vietnam. Plus I've been a podcast junkie since I retired in 2012. Colonel Wall told some stuff today I had never heard of. Absolutely one of the best podcast episodes ever. Great job Mike!
Rich wall is my cousin..I remember him and his brother danny being in jax fl in the early 60's before heading to Nam on their first tour....me phu cat rvn 70/71
You asked him if he ran into any SEALS over there. .. My dad, Darrel Cowlishaw, was a Frogman and career Navy. Grew up around lots of military and vets. One neighbor, down the street, Keith Owen, was an Indianapolis survivor. Anyway, to the Vietnam era SEALS: Because we lived near the Amphib base in Coronado, at one point, we had some guys in BUDS attend our church and the numbers grew and grew. They started coming over for Sunday dinners and hanging around all day, playing ping pong and listening to Simon and Garfunkel lp’s in our stereo. Looking back, I’ve wondered how my parents afforded all that fried chicken and all those tacos, but it sure was fun while it lasted. Some remained in the area after BUDS and became part of our church community. I remember Mark Lesher and Sam Birkey, by name. That sure was a special time in the life of my family and we hope we helped provide a welcoming atmosphere to all those great guys.
This was by far my favourite episode. I love how calm and cool the old Vets speak about their history it's outstanding to have people like that in our World. Mike's Coin display must need upgrading soon with those latest editions.
Didn't expect to hike with a West-Point-caliber history lecture in my earbuds today. But man, what a freaking great conversation you had with a dude who lived it. Great job Mike, and thank you Col. Wall.
The Vietnam guys are truly a unique breed. My Dad is one of them and I can safely say those guys are nuts! But in a good way. I have the utmost respect for all those guys. Love this one!
Im so proud of you guys for what you did for our country. This is also for all our vets and our heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice. I love learning about our history. These stories are very important. 🇺🇸 🙏
As someone that was inspired to join the military from a young age, and got to participate in the gwot, I can truly say that it was warriors like rich that inspired me. Hell, they still do. Thank you for your incredible, rich, and of course thanks mike for another great one.
Great video to peruse. Truly this 85 yr old Retired Colonel 11:47 and Veteran. One who goes to the gym still. He truly shows such great character. Thank you for your service. 💪✨👃
I absolutely love Mike Drop and have such respect for Mike Ritland and his guests. It would be so fascinating to discuss life, humanness, the multiverse, and helping others with him. God Bless America and God Bless The Troops🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
“Our training was a lot easier back then compared todays standard” dude those old SF guys are so humble… Like, they had around 5 people dying in every class 💀 not too mention MAVC-SOG, everyone of those guys should’ve received the Medal of Honor for the balls that they had. They had the highest k/d ratio in US military history at 157 to 1 while also suffering over a 100% casualty rate
Another fascinating interview with an American warrior...he must be disheartened and saddened to hear and see what the United States Naval Special Warfare Command has emblazoned on its website....
This guy is awesome and still sharp as a tac! Could listen to him talk / tell stories all day! Great interview and guest as always Mike! Keep killin it
love seeing the old guys get credit. i know there needs to be a level of secrecy for special operations but at the same time.. this is history. the stories need to be told. i want the quiet professionals to get the credit they earned.
It’s amazing how these S.O.G. Veterans still so sharp. I’ve listened to countless hours of the most Insane mission Story’s that make the most ridiculous Hollywood movies seem like Sesame Street.
Mike needs to bring on John “Tilt” Stryker Meyer…multiple books on SOG in ‘Nam that are beyond incredible…Across The Fence, On The Ground, SOG Chronicles. The stories he has from The Secret War in Vietnam from ‘64-‘72 are likely the most harrowing you’ll ever hear. 🇺🇸
We have lots of soldiers in our family My dad (r.i.p.)was in Vietnam he was a marine & a Purple Heart recipient. on contien his tank hit a land mine. He said he should’ve been dead & more than once. I’ve heard lots of crazy stories and seen lots of pictures too my father actually had a camera with him and took lots of pictures. I still have them & his green military bag too it’s very cool.
I bet most people would not understand the caliber of people in that room,2 ex military rangers,grandfather, and grandson, witch is special,and an ex seal,comander too at buds.wow,the ,idk what to call it in that room,but thank you all so much
MACV SOG is such an interesting combat unit. Theres all the shit they were doing in Vietnam which is as insane as it gets. But then theres the shit they did in Africa that isnt really talked about. Only heard Billy Waugh mention they operated in Africa once in a short interview.
Great interview guys. Very interesting stuff, every interview I watch with these great men, I'm always learning more and more details I never knew before. Much respect and love to all combat vets.
Man I get so into these videos at work listening and forgot to subscribe! I am now of course. Love this show and the content. Very interesting especially being that I wanted to be military just my record was not so nice so I wasn't allowed to join but wanted to be navy and or marines
The USMC also had force reconnassance Marines who served in MACVSOG in Vietnam. I know one who also served from Vietnam as a Marine to 2005 over 30+ years as an active duty army green beret from Vietnam all through the GWOT as a army SF team Sgt.
Went through jungle training as a Marine, Fort Sherman Jungle Warfare school Panama Canal , '79. We were trained by mostly Vietnam veterans Speicial forces, Rangers, one force recon Marine. We were very impressed with these instructors. Proud to say, we were trained by them, a real honor! Semperfi!
I'm not sure the average person can fully appreciate a man of such wisdom.
No f!#kin way I'd ever vote democrat., this veteran agrees brothers 👍🏻🇱🇷💯💪. Incidentally, i worked with a SEAL, who was our EOD officer, a warrant at the time, that served many tours in 'nam with SEAL team 1, originally a UDT team 11 member first, then after one tour, went back stateside through cadre and on into SEAL team 1. He participated in the Phoenix program, and a member of PRU unit 1, tasked with liberating POWs from the various POW prisons. I was US Navy Special Weapons Lebanon Grenada & NATO Europe 81-87. My father was also military. 7th division Army Sargeant Korean war, 50-53.
Mag v sog dudes are the hardest men to walk the planet ever. Thats a different breed.
"Vietnam you go to the sound of the guns" was the opening that's how you know it's gonna be a good podcast welcome to the Jungle...
Love the Vietnam Vets. I was trained by 7th SF Vietnam Vets in JROTC and I served with Vietnam Veterans in the 1980s. Thanks Mike.
Any cool stories you can share with me?
Thanks for these types of interviews. Recording these heroes stories is so important for our country’s history.
100%
The love between Tanner and his grandfather is awesome! So refreshing to see.
Loved this!
Mike this episode was awesome. Personally, I feel like this history is sliding into nothing more than an afterthought for a lot of people. These chats keep it alive.
This guy is so awesome. I spit my water inside my windshield "pecker checker"😂😂😂😂
MAC V SOG survivors are incredible. Their stories are mesmerizing perhaps more than any others on your and other podcast/interviews. Pucker and WTF factor is off the charts.
I was very fortunate to have served with him a long time ago. His words are still a huge influence on me 38 years later. What a soldier.
I don't understand why more people don't bother to like these videos!
I get what you mean. I listen to these on a podcast app, but then swing through and show the "like" love on the YT vid to make sure Mike gets the credit.
Mike this show with Rich absolutely golden !! Great interview 🎉 & Salute to Mr Rich !!😊
Man! When the Col spoke of his Grandson, and what Tanner had to say about his Grandfather was AWESOME! And then we find out the Colonel's Daughter/Tanner's Mom is a Sr MSgt in the AF after being an Army MP. What a great episode!
My Dad, and both of his brothers were in during Vietnam. The oldest was in Korea and did 2 tours in Vietnam and Retired from the Army. All their friends were Vietnam or Korean vets. I grew up hearing stories from birth. Growing up I read and watched everything military related. And for my 20 yrs in the Marine Corps I read and studied warfare and Mil history. I thought I was pretty well versed in special, covert, clandestine, black Operations in Vietnam. Plus I've been a podcast junkie since I retired in 2012. Colonel Wall told some stuff today I had never heard of. Absolutely one of the best podcast episodes ever. Great job Mike!
Col. Wall is priceless.
Rich wall is my cousin..I remember him and his brother danny being in jax fl in the early 60's before heading to Nam on their first tour....me phu cat rvn 70/71
You asked him if he ran into any SEALS over there. .. My dad, Darrel Cowlishaw, was a Frogman and career Navy. Grew up around lots of military and vets. One neighbor, down the street, Keith Owen, was an Indianapolis survivor. Anyway, to the Vietnam era SEALS: Because we lived near the Amphib base in Coronado, at one point, we had some guys in BUDS attend our church and the numbers grew and grew. They started coming over for Sunday dinners and hanging around all day, playing ping pong and listening to Simon and Garfunkel lp’s in our stereo. Looking back, I’ve wondered how my parents afforded all that fried chicken and all those tacos, but it sure was fun while it lasted. Some remained in the area after BUDS and became part of our church community. I remember Mark Lesher and Sam Birkey, by name. That sure was a special time in the life of my family and we hope we helped provide a welcoming atmosphere to all those great guys.
This was by far my favourite episode. I love how calm and cool the old Vets speak about their history it's outstanding to have people like that in our World. Mike's Coin display must need upgrading soon with those latest editions.
One of the best episodes ever
Didn't expect to hike with a West-Point-caliber history lecture in my earbuds today. But man, what a freaking great conversation you had with a dude who lived it. Great job Mike, and thank you Col. Wall.
The Vietnam guys are truly a unique breed. My Dad is one of them and I can safely say those guys are nuts! But in a good way. I have the utmost respect for all those guys. Love this one!
I wanna see this guy on Cleared Hot with Andy too. And he knew Lauri Torni?? I've never heard from one of the early Vietnam GBs this is great
Im so proud of you guys for what you did for our country. This is also for all our vets and our heroes that gave the ultimate sacrifice. I love learning about our history. These stories are very important. 🇺🇸 🙏
Wow that was an amazing podcast. Incredible career and the end was touching. Great job Mike.
As someone that was inspired to join the military from a young age, and got to participate in the gwot, I can truly say that it was warriors like rich that inspired me. Hell, they still do. Thank you for your incredible, rich, and of course thanks mike for another great one.
Great video to peruse. Truly this 85 yr old Retired Colonel 11:47 and Veteran. One who goes to the gym still. He truly shows such great character. Thank you for your service. 💪✨👃
I absolutely love Mike Drop and have such respect for Mike Ritland and his guests. It would be so fascinating to discuss life, humanness, the multiverse, and helping others with him. God Bless America and God Bless The Troops🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
“Our training was a lot easier back then compared todays standard” dude those old SF guys are so humble… Like, they had around 5 people dying in every class 💀 not too mention MAVC-SOG, everyone of those guys should’ve received the Medal of Honor for the balls that they had. They had the highest k/d ratio in US military history at 157 to 1 while also suffering over a 100% casualty rate
Congratulations, Tanner, on earning Eagle Scout!
Another fascinating interview with an American warrior...he must be disheartened and saddened to hear and see what the United States Naval Special Warfare Command has emblazoned on its website....
These guys were warriors. Respect them. Learn from them. 🇺🇸
This guy is awesome and still sharp as a tac! Could listen to him talk / tell stories all day! Great interview and guest as always Mike! Keep killin it
What a gem - thanks for this!
SOG missions are some of the craziest ever....theirs one radio comm of a Prarie Fire mission, SOG team getting resuced, on youtube...
Outstanding episode Mike!
love seeing the old guys get credit. i know there needs to be a level of secrecy for special operations but at the same time.. this is history. the stories need to be told. i want the quiet professionals to get the credit they earned.
So much history here. Seems like Vietnam warriors don't get near the love they should. Love the show man. Good stuff
It’s amazing how these S.O.G. Veterans still so sharp. I’ve listened to countless hours of the most Insane mission Story’s that make the most ridiculous Hollywood movies seem like Sesame Street.
Mike, I personally enjoyed and think this was the best interview. I love hearing the old guys talk about the old days. Thanks!!
Mike needs to bring on John “Tilt” Stryker Meyer…multiple books on SOG in ‘Nam that are beyond incredible…Across The Fence, On The Ground, SOG Chronicles. The stories he has from The Secret War in Vietnam from ‘64-‘72 are likely the most harrowing you’ll ever hear. 🇺🇸
We have lots of soldiers in our family My dad (r.i.p.)was in Vietnam he was a marine & a Purple Heart recipient. on contien his tank hit a land mine. He said he should’ve been dead & more than once. I’ve heard lots of crazy stories and seen lots of pictures too my father actually had a camera with him and took lots of pictures. I still have them & his green military bag too it’s very cool.
I hope I'm this sharp,and quick minded like this Hero is,wow,he is salt of the earth
Awesome Mike. Need to get some Vietnam seals that would be badass
Love the macv sog stories
I bet most people would not understand the caliber of people in that room,2 ex military rangers,grandfather, and grandson, witch is special,and an ex seal,comander too at buds.wow,the ,idk what to call it in that room,but thank you all so much
MACV SOG is such an interesting combat unit. Theres all the shit they were doing in Vietnam which is as insane as it gets. But then theres the shit they did in Africa that isnt really talked about. Only heard Billy Waugh mention they operated in Africa once in a short interview.
Link for the Africa op podcast? Never heard that is why I asked.
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Not to mention all the work they did in central and South America
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I already know this is going to be a kickass episode!!
Mike if your hiring for your company I’d be honored to learn and support your mission
Great interview guys. Very interesting stuff, every interview I watch with these great men, I'm always learning more and more details I never knew before. Much respect and love to all combat vets.
nam vets are awesome. was a workstudy at a vet center, once they found out I was an 11b they took me in. crazy stories and photos for sure.
thank you, true warriors
Great Great Interview Mike!!! Thank you for the amazing content!! Love what you’re doing.
My favorite episodes are these older vets . Living legends..i thank you all for your service. It really pisses me off the way nam vets were treated.
It was really an honor to be able to sit down with him
Thank u sir for serving our country
Great Episode! I think Mr. Ritland asked a total of 7 questions in 3 hours and could listen to 30 more
Amazing man...amazing interview!
What a great interview! 👍👍
What an interesting dude. Job well done on this one!
HERO😎...yeah...you too mike🇺🇲
awesome guest!
I wonder if he taught the West Point Cadets about the Belgium N……s in his military history class?😂
Great show bro. Ty
great interview thanks
Man I get so into these videos at work listening and forgot to subscribe! I am now of course. Love this show and the content. Very interesting especially being that I wanted to be military just my record was not so nice so I wasn't allowed to join but wanted to be navy and or marines
What a great interview! Thank you for that!
good stuff thanks for sharing
Outstanding!
Dude is a stud
Wow! Amazing man!
Goats of war
They don't make em like this anymore
Man I hate to steer into politics but Nixon tanked peace plans in/around 1968 let's say that's 15k+ minimum names that aren't on that wall.
Phenomenal ❤
Less adds,= more views= more money
F in a rite
I know you need it but these spots of promos killlll me
All of the episodes are available ad-free on patreon.com/mikedrop
What the heck is up with all the long drawn out advertising?
Nice.
Great American!
Patriots🇺🇲♠️🇺🇲
Get on some guys from the scout dog platoons in vietnam
44:40
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The USMC also had force reconnassance Marines who served in MACVSOG in Vietnam. I know one who also served from Vietnam as a Marine to 2005 over 30+ years as an active duty army green beret from Vietnam all through the GWOT as a army SF team Sgt.
Great show, very interesting!!