Another Bump for those who haven't heard it before.

After sunset this evening, I'll be listening to this again!!

Later.
Martin

I am currently finishing Maj Plaster's book and did a search to find this thread. Needless to say, I am amazed. To Martin and the rest of the SOG warriors, all I can say is thank you!

Which of his Books are you reading. He has several.

Later
Martin

Sorry, I should have clarified that it is "Secret Commandos". I am planning to read his other works when I get the chance.

I am in the DFW area this week for work. Knowing that you could be in the area and catch me with the book is cause for concern:D:. Thank you again.

"Secret Commandos" follows my own entry into SF and SOG to a "T"!! I've told John this and he and I are CLOSE friends.

The Picture History has a few of my photos in it, but the first book explains more of the background behind our organization. It wasn't until April, 2001 that we received a Presidential Unit Citation for Bravery!! I took my family back to Bragg (for the first time since I left for "Nam") and it was a MOST memorable trip!! I've been back several times now, and will be visiting more often!!

Take care.
Martin

Ambush Master,
Thank You Sir! Welcome Home.

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A Bump for those that haven't found it!!

Delta Papa 3 is Plaster. At the end, he is questioning whether Mixter could still be alive before he LIGHTS UP THAT WHOLE AREA!! The Reference to the Straw Hat is one of us! 500 POUND SANDWICHES inbound!!

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On my way to the SHOTSHOW this year I saw that book (Secret Commandos) in the gate before my flight and bought it. Lo and Behold, MAJ Plaster set up diagnally across the aisle from my booth.

I had heavily leaned on his Ultimate Sniper book back before there was a Sniper FM and I had copied alot of stuff from Fire/Air Support, Tracking, MEDEVAC etc., pubs to make my own FM for our Squad. I had just gotten out of AD after 8 yrs and was in a Natl Guard unit who put me in charge of their Sniper Squad which really wasn't anywhere close to the term

I went over and thanked him for that book. It helped establish our program and establish a program that lives in pretty similar form 20 years later.

I was talking with him for about 15 minutes when I realized that there were about 20 people that had formed up in a line behind me and were waiting. So much for my SA in Las Vegas.

Anyways, he in no way tried to rush me away and was seemed just about as down to earth and cordial as can be. I to think telling him how much his book helped a couple generations meanth something to him. If not, well he got a nice pen made out of bullets!

Just saw this thread today. I have had this recording for a couple years now. I share it with all my SF friends. To me it is an amazing piece of history.

At least once a week while I run I listen to it. In the woods out by myself.

Amazing men you guys are.

It is awe inspiring.

MK262M1 sends

When I was on Hillsboro ABCCC I monitored more than one Prairie Fire and listening to this always brings back a flood of powerful memories.

Where do they find such men?

I found myself asking the same question throughout the readings of the Maj Plaster's books. I recently met a gentleman at work who was a door gunner on one of the Huey's. It was a pleasure to just say, "Thank you."

David "Lurch" Mixter....tall guy on the right, January 1970, Alaska.

Big bump for all who have not heard this before.

I just picked up a copy of "Secret Commandos" and wanted to look at some of Maj. Plaster's other books. I came across a couple of isolated reviews of his books that claimed Maj. Plaster's accounts are false or exaggerated. In particular is the below claim on Amazon for SOG: The Secret Wars of America's Commandos in Vietnam

Now I put more faith in the endorsement of Maj. Plaster's books found in this thread but am curious if this reviewer is actually who he claims to be. Is anyone familiar with him?

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