Jocko Podcast 186 w/ The Frenchman Doug Letourneau. Taking a Secret War to The Enemy

[@MrDeodorizer]

RIP Frenchman, absolute badass forever. May this podcast serve as a reminder

[@vic8552]

after so many years of not being able to its almost as if he was just waiting to finally tell his story so he could go.

[@hrens2940]

Cant give a salute with emoties so ill do it without.

[@johnmarquette9899]

Vic sadly it was a heat stroke that got him he was working outside in 105f weather.

[@flyinglizards80]

Noooooooo😣 rip Frenchman

[@flyinglizards80]

I have been listening to this over and over. Even today without knowing he passed away. Fuck! I feel for Tilt more than anything. I love you guys like family. Hugs for the Frenchman family and friends

[@kerrypope767]

These S.O.G . pipe hitters have finally found the sunlight of history.Incredible interview ,thank you for taking the time to introduce these heros to a grateful nation

[@davidpierce9949]

It's unbelievable at the danger they volunteered to work in. Could easily be killed on any mission, escaping by some luck. Incredibly brave

David Pierce Remember how young they were too. I think Meyer was 22-23 years old and did 18 months of pretty much all combat.

[@johnhogan227]

Ó

[@gonsalvesjoseph248]

Those dudes are those are not recognized enough they are true hero's

[@briancleland6389]

Amen

[@xbunnythiefx]

Stage 4 cancer from agent orange with a limited amount of time left on this planet, but he’s immortalized by these excellent books and podcast. I cannot begin to express my thanks for what these men sacrificed.

[@MrSatantheSinner]

That announcement came out of the blue and hit like a ton of bricks.

[@xbunnythiefx]

David Bradley it definitely shook me to the core, but it reinforces the importance of his message. I’m just glad he had an opportunity to let his voice be heard.

[@kirilbellic3602]

He mentioned it passingly, like it was nothing more than indigestion.

[@vic8552]

@@kirilbellic3602 and unbelievably today was his last day. RIP Frenchman

Ben Warner The chemicals in Agent Orange contains carcinogens or cancer causing elements. He probably didn't have cancer for 50 years, he was exposed and him getting older made him develop cancer. Plus, that stuff is nasty, even descendants of American service members have birth defects because of exposure.

[@Theoriginalcoolguy]

I met John Stryker Meyer at the green berets shooters cup back in 2012. He had some books with him, and I wanted to buy one but didn’t have any cash on me. He gave me the book and told me to mail him a check. Who does that? He didn’t know me from anywhere, but he gave it to me in good faith. What a quality man he is.

[@Chimnaay]

Matt Garcia well did ya mail him that check?

[@shart-o-trond5592]

Yeah green beanies are worse than green berets

[@blkrob55]

Devan Davis your a shut up

[@hunterhornady4219]

Doubt it

[@gonsalvesjoseph248]

You better have paid him 😜

[@thewonarmedbandit5615]

Can John stryker Meyer just become The 3rd official member of the podcast

[@ethanbates2663]

Hahaha yesssss

[@thedreadedwhitenoise8743]

Yup I agree!

[@Bourbon101LRSD]

The Wonarmedbandit well said!!!

[@HyperintelligentViralSpider]

He did a great job here just adding in info and reminding him of stuff. Hes a great speaker

[@jamesbailey5008]

Yes!!

[@yeetyeetskeetskeet]

RIP The Frenchman. A true hero and legend.

[@jamesgunnyreed]

Thank God he got to tell the world his story before we lost him.

[@joeythechin8870]

@James Reed We Lost This Legend!??? What Happened and When!??? R.I.P. Letorneau The Frenchman, May you rest in the Peace and Love of God Almighty!!!!

[@rickybobby2789]

@@joeythechin8870 The legend passed not too long after this podcast was recorded. He was 72 years old and was out working in 105 degree heat and suffered heat stroke. Rest In Peace

[@murderc27]

@@rickybobby2789 RIP. I can't help but think about he said he usually only carried a quart of water on mission, and Jocko said, "That's unhealthy." Hydrate, people.

[@Mysteryboizinc]

@@rickybobby2789 damn man. What a Warrior

[@charliemartin4392]

Just imagine what he didn't have time to tell...... lost history. These men were a different breed

[@ambianist1262]

So glad that Jocko decided to start a podcast, and look how far it has come now.

[@derekfurreal6784]

Ambianist Good ol’ J.Rogan talked him into it after he appeared on his podcast apparently. It is a great podcast for sure.

[@robertblake1032]

Ambianist I was thinking the same thing. Used to listen to Rogan but compared to this that’s child’s play also he’s very immature.

[@mass.1710]

Ambianist I couldnt agree more with u! I remember listening to Joe Rogan talking Jocko into doing his own podcast. Thankfully, Jocko listened and i only listen to 2 podcasts. Rogan’s and Jocko’s podcasts!

[@matthewleckrone7158]

“You better sit down. This is The Frenchman.” Absolute legends

[@johncampbell4402]

I always Love these S.0.G. Podcasts, Jocko does the best style for these S.0.G. Stories, and books. He hits the Main Points that tell a great story! I Bought 2 ofJohn Stryker Meyer's Books and they did not disappoint, If you sign up for Audible I think the free trial Gives you 1 free Book and ofcourse I got "AcrossThe fence" and it is so good I then bought "On the ground". If you have not read or listened to them I recommend downloading audible and doing the free trial just to get the free book and cancel it, and it lets you keep the book If you dont want to Pay for Subscription, but I was So satisfied and fascinated with the books it's a must have for anyone into military history and stories, or even once secret government mischief. To be honest it even satisfied my conspiracy theory addiction part of my brain because it was secret for so long now you hear it right from the people that were there and did it, not a 3rd party person who did research and guess work to piece together some story. If anyone else felt this way about these books and have recomendations for other similar books,short stories, or podcast please reply or msg me!

[@getagrip4411]

@@johncampbell4402 out of the two books, which one would you recommend first ? Are they both stand alone books or are they like part one and part two ?

[@johncampbell4402]

@@getagrip4411 They are stand alone. I think they may even share parts. I remember already knowing small bits as I listened to one. That could of been from a podcast or preview spoilers.

[@technom3598]

Jocko is genuinely elated to talk to this guy. You can see how much respect he has for him.

[@davidlucero2256]

Rip French man 😢 , a true American Bad ass !!! Thank you !

[@sdbling]

David Lucero did he pass already"?

[@flyinglizards80]

Fuckin baddest dude ever🇺🇸🤠

[@tylarhaugan7908]

@@sdbling I think he died of heat stroke

tylar haugan Yep, after all he went through and him having cancer from Agent Orange he was still building houses and died from a heat stroke.

[@prestonscott9312]

Best series of podcasts I’ve ever heard 180,181,182, 186. These men are true hero’s.

[@panchovilla7580]

MACV SOG is without a doubt the most deadly gangster group of operators to ever operate.

[@Zecodar]

CIA SOG/SAD - (special operations group & special activities division) are also some, if not the most elite groups that the US has to offer, and they recruit members who usually have 5+ deployments and degrees, respectively from Delta (CAG), DEVGRU (Seal Team 6), and the USAF 24th Special Tactics Squadron (CCTs, JTACs, PJs, and Spec ops weathermen - yes it’s a very real thing. The Frenchman is my spirit animal.

[@charliemartin4392]

I think ww2 era OSS would be up there too. Don't get me wrong, these men are absolute pipehitters tho

[@maddog7795]

@@BB-wm4ti My grandma was a ww2 nurse and later went into the OSS as a Language instructor. She passed away from cancer last year, she loved watching Jockos podcasts. She told me a story of one time when her med tent/field hospital was attacked and she had to grab a grease gun 🔫 and hold the line. She joked about how she tried firing an M1 30-06 but was too small for the large recoil and rifle so she preferred the grease gun and Thompson but Thompsons were harder to come by so always kept a grease gun within arms reach.

[@antoniopossan7359]

HELL YEAH. read nick brokhause books

[@_E_B_]

@@BB-wm4ti John would totally appreciate the Bud...but my mother(his wife) would definitely not appreciate the hookers...🤣

[@darao9526]

R.I.P Letourneau extremely grateful to be able to hear his stories, thank you Jocko and John. You could also see after they said this podcast wasn’t going anywhere he left a lovely message to his family at 2:06:04. A true legend among the many on this podcast.

[@jessicablank6470]

Doug Letourneau is my favorite SOG guest because he is so descriptive of tactics, weapons, experiences, etc. I loved this episode!

[@brittaj68]

I've listened to a couple of these men's stories. I'm about as opposite these amazing people as possible and I love listening to these. Rest in peace.

[@BrunoLuke]

Been watching, listening, and paying attention to all of predictions and forecasts since early Covid. He hasn't disappointed yet 👌

[@DavidAntony-gq7id]

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[@BrunoLuke]

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[@BrunoLuke]

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[@DavidAntony-gq7id]

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[@ryg7779]

You're sitting down, getting ready to hear genuinely heroic 'Nam stories from living legends, when Mr. Letourneau basically says, "Have you heard about my dad?" and it turns out THAT'S a ridiculously badass tale by itself. I don't know if this is the single greatest podcast ever, but it's certainly up there. Big thanks to all who brought this episode to life...and much BIGGER thanks to ALL these men for their exemplary wartime service.

[@8kigana]

People talk about how mean SEALS are now but Green Beret especially during Vietnam war were on another level of unbelievable bad ass.

[@kirilbellic3602]

Nobody knows as much about them because they don't try to become celebrities as often as the Navy guys.

[@8kigana]

@@kirilbellic3602Agreed. They did more secret classified missions, they've trained more soldiers world wide for other countries than any other American commando, they still do now. You and everyone know that If you were a foreign government and a SEAL group was dropped in your area you'd naturally expect heavy casualty because the unit is fast and hard hitting group. If it was a couple of Green Beret you'd expect them blend in with your people and train them to overthrow your government.

[@soulburst]

@@8kigana 2 sof guys jump in. one month later 1200 man trained army

[@flyinglizards80]

135 lbs of asskicking American 🇺🇸

[@jaredbarhorst248]

Man In The Arena bingo! Both deadly in their own rights.

[@davidaldridge5716]

These dudes are fkn G’s....people can’t even process how these guys are put together. I listened to this a 2nd time after tearing through 180-182 and I’m sure I still missed a lot of noteworthy details. Think about the way the average soft attention seeking person acts these days; then consider the fact that he sat quiet for 30+ years cause there was no one to talk about it with. Towards the end he mentioned that he “never fought a day in South Vietnam” cause he was putting in work in areas they weren’t supposed to be...and he seemed to get a kick out of allowing civilians to think he didnt get busy while on tour if they misunderstood what he meant when he said “he never fought a day in S Vietnam”. People these days are so quick to beat their chest and promote the weakest accomplishments then you have guys like this operating on a level that most can’t fathom ...and they do/did it quietly like they’re going to work. It’s easy to respect ✌🏻🙏🏻

[@lawrenceknowles3986]

Massive respect to tilt and the French man, rip Doug these stories are incredible

[@ECGran]

Jocko, Sir, It has been an honor to learn about theses hero’s. I’m so humbled. Thanks for having them on to tell their story. Freedom isn’t free, and I will never forget: “People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.”

[@brandonmay8096]

“We talk almost every day now, because we can” You heroes deserve it. Thank you for providing my family the freedom we experience today.

[@dyanlololol]

Please get every sog'er still alive, on this podcast to tell their story and spread the history!!!

[@willfarrar3263]

I absolutely second that motion.

[@Sarge80]

From what i heard Lyn Black said no to doing a podcast, he is looking forward didnt want to look back.

[@roymoore3156]

@@Sarge80 ...and more power to him too! A good thing remains, enough guys with memories of him who are willing to talk!

[@Sarge80]

@@roymoore3156 I thought we did some crazy stuff but when i listened to all these sog warriors....holy sh*t, how do these guys not all have Medal of Honors...what a stories.

[@twatner09]

​@Rolf Penterman he's done one now

[@jrcastrorwc]

son of a B-17 pilot....... Thats where the ballz of steel comes from.

[@CorePathway]

Balls of steel -> sperm of steel -> baby of steel -> man of steel -> SOG operator

[@tebow954]

God bless Doug French, John Tilt, Jocko, & all SOG, hell all combat vets out there. May your stories reach far, & your minds settle at ease. Yalls stories have assisted me in fighting my demons in ways you couldnt imagine, I couldnt thank yall enough for the life lessons & inspiration, Im sure you've helped many more than me. thank you for everything.

[@MrTazman1959]

Yep, if you can’t put ur own “small” problems in perspective after hear8ng their struggles, u never will...mad respect...thank you..

[@andrewtyson6625]

I've been trying to catch up on all the podcasts since I started listening about a year ago. I googled "the Frenchman" right after 186 and I cannot believe he past less than 2 weeks after this was recorded. RIP sir. Damn man.

[@consolecontempt9524]

When I finished 180, 181, 182, and 186 I was left wanting more! 10 hours wasn’t enough. Thank you Jocko for giving these incredible men the chance to tell there stories. (All the books ordered :)

[@skookum696]

Thank you Lieutenant Commander Willink for sharing the stories of these Patriots.

[@herbiegoesbananas3761]

Jocko thank you so much love from Australia 🇦🇺🇺🇸 my Grandfather fought with marines in the Pacific he loved the marines....

[@thehammerofthegods858]

This is some of the best documentation on Vietnam SF I have ever heard, all 4 podcasts. But something I think I picked up on, the Frenchman saying that his father thinking the government wouldn't let him come home, and tilt having a superior telling him to stop comms and move on, and some of those teams just disappearing, maybe the government didn't want them to come home because of what they knew. Much respect for these gentleman, and Jocko for there service. My mom and dad are from the Vietnam era, and that always said it was horrible how the soliders were treated, specially when they were following orders and serving there country. I was always taught to respect service men and woman, they are just doing there job.

[@NinjaofApathy]

Good insight. I wonder what experiences or perspectives the Frenchman's father had that caused him to think the government wouldn't let his son live for what he had seen....

[@bearskinner2601]

What men! These are the role models that I admire. RIP Mr. Frenchman, God Speed.

[@bobbertee5945]

Bear Skinner Your so so right on that statement, today’s world is full of people who think they are role models/heroes, these guys are my heroes, I look up towards these guys so much, and even today’s warriors, Jocko himself is a man to be admired.....

[@pennoshea2204]

This may be the highest T podcast in the world.

[@HyperintelligentViralSpider]

No may be about it. These two guests are like tim kennedy x10

[@BostonsF1nest]

The Frenchmen’s wife was 22 years old when he died... still laying pipe right down to the bitter end

[@BILLYBOBJohnson-kj2zd]

Okay, I'll bite. Necropost but extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, and I couldn't find any. What's his wife's name?

[@esthahyahgeh6533]

Check.

[@hasdrubal121]

I'm blown away, such an honour to have learned through these podcasts of these men. The Frenchman facing his final time with such poise and grace. An absolute honour to witness . RIP Frenchman.

[@RagnarLothbrok2222]

1:50:57 “You better sit down... this is the FRENCHMAN!

[@garrethoien6666]

the fucking coolest line

[@donnsirca1283]

Thank you Jocko as I worked for Doug back in the 80's for a few months; he was a good man then and now after hearing his story I feel I missed out knowing him better!!

[@robkeeley3823]

What a service these podcasts are. These men should never be forgotten. MACV-SOG!

[@1pointt21gW]

Jocko's interviewer are the best interviews ever conducted of Vietnam vets. My mothers family was heavily effected by that war and it cast a long and confusing shadow across my life in education, politics, culture and socially as well. Until Jocko came along I never felt that anybody had ever really properly given the microphone to the veterans and it always seemed to me that the interviewers and film makers brought too much of their own perspective and politics to the narrative. Jocko's interviews are utterly unique in this regard--a gift to all of us and a treasure for posterity. @All veterans thank you for talking and thank you for your service. I don't give a damn what anybody says I'm proud of each and every one of you.

[@zacharyclifford8339]

Echo isn’t even here and I know that his arms are huge

[@sned_music]

Skinny knees tho

[@blkrob55]

Zachary Clifford your a shut up

[@tonyfknb3896]

Was going to like, but 69 should be left

[@tonyfknb3896]

@@blkrob55 your a shut up???

[@tonyfknb3896]

@@sned_music that shit was so funny that behind the scenes lmao

[@jasonhaga5412]

Loving these SOG stories. Jacko you need to get everyone that's still alive to come on and talk about their missions. Amazing stories

[@jaymeseaston8117]

It needs to be noted that Doug Letourneau died on July 26, 2019, eight days after this interview of July 18, 2019.

[@heytombanjo6195]

😢Thanks for your commitment to your country and fellows.

[@ScottDore-jn3nf]

We are all so thankful for being able to hear his amazing story 🙏 rest easy sir 🍀

[@klk1900]

@12:50 is the exact reason why it’s so important to have guys writing books. In a all volunteer military you gotta be aggressive on recruiting. But as he mentioned he read a book about green berets and the next day he signed up! This is why guys that write books have done more for the country than they ever would’ve done in the military. You become a significant force multiplier writing books.

[@asellape9270]

Rest easy, Mr. LeTourneau. Thanks for giving us the stories and insight.

[@violator2695]

Makes my day in the office feel so inadequate. Amazing stories.

[@thedansus2962]

Jocko thank you very much for these SOG podcasts. I found them a few days ago and have been binging on them. You are a great American for bringing these hero's out from the shadows.

[@montananomad2247]

The pucker factor on every single one of these SOG missions is off the charts. I had to wipe a tear out of my non shooting eye when "The Frenchman" told us about having stage 4 cancer from agent orange. I then went and listened to the "GOOD" clip and returned with a smile on my face, happy that Doug got to tell us his story before he leaves us. Thank you for giving the SOG guys a platform JOCKO and thank you John, Doug and all of the other SOG soldiers for taking the fight to the enemy in a war that most didn't even know was going on. I'll never forget it. Airborne!

[@justjsse8917]

Never clicked so fast in my life. Time to get some

[@justinhuffman456]

Right....what is this gem....imediatly

[@Filipedes]

"we now talk every day because we can".. damn! I listen you every day because I can! Thanks for your podcast

[@MenaCourtadeProductions]

Again just Thank you to all of you guys. These stories will live for ever

[@tylergottschalk5612]

RIP to an absolute Legend. Heroic in every sense of the word…..

[@sdbling]

@ 1:46:45 SHIT... JUST... GOT... REAL........ Another absolute gem dug up and put on display. Thank you, thank you, Thank you so much for finding these important men of history and getting their story to us B4 its too late. I absorb more useful info here than I ever did in School

[@RyanNealEdwards]

My father was a medaled (Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal w/ "V" Device) door gunner in the 191st AHC in Vietnam (1967-1970) and died of brain cancer due to complications from exposure to Agent Orange in 2000... they all deserve to be heard and it's sad that many won't because they were treated with such disrespect when they all came home...and had the dignity of their generation to never talk about it even when people wanted to.

[@sdbling]

Ryan N. Edwards you have an awful lot to be proud of...

[@dakanthony8011]

Thank you to Doug and John for your service! I can't express how thankful I am for your guys service to this country thank you! Thank you Jocko for your service and for bringing exposure to these amazing stories! They are amazing and so thankful Doug and John are able to share their stories and have so many people hear them! Thank you to you all for your service and keeping this country free!

[@ethanchurch4661]

Jocks did such a good job on this one just letting the man talk. The Frenchman is a wonderful orator.

[@Diesel_Outlaw]

Jocko, I'm so glad you were able to interview The Frenchman before he passed. What a man, a warrior and a true American hero. May he truly rest in peace.

[@athrough9]

Literally got chills when he said he would catch the bullets with his body and thank you for sending your son.

[@music4god777]

The Frenchman reunited with some of his team members July 26 2019 Thank YOU for your service. GOD bless you your family and the United States of America.

[@stevegoar5335]

What an honor it must’ve been to share the same room with these guys. And you watch a guy with Jocko’s resume and experience put his hand on his head in amazement at the stories these guys were telling really put into perspective the bad assery on display I thoroughly appreciate these three podcasts with tilt, and I think God for men like these

[@AndrewPureMI]

I was just thinking about that and how jocko is in this episode he was literally like leaning over the desk he was literally like the little school girl in elementary school with her bubble gum twirling her hair at you lol it is astonishing what these amazing men have done for us and have done for his country

[@robertblake1032]

I’ve watched this podcast a half dozen times now and it seems like every time it’s almost like the first time I listened. It’s a riveting story to think about these guys actually did these things and survived to pass on the story for us to hear. When they were going on these missions I was in junior high and high school watching the war on tv every night. It’s just so amazing to think this was going on.

[@VinnyVincenzoYo]

Damn, Rest In Peace to an absolute legend. Thanks for recording with the Frenchman and making it a documented part of history.

[@jasonjanssen7081]

Jocko is far and away the best guy to interview war fighters, its because any pipe hitter consider him an equal and knows he can relate and has experienced the same things that they have, you'll never get the candidness out of these guys that Jocko gets, it's amazing and I am thankful, grateful, and honored to be able to listen

[@inuysha360]

God damn Tilt and his crew, I listened to the episodes with him three times each! What a story, these guys are absolute warriors.

[@OldSchoolParatrooper]

These guys, Travis mills, and the outlaw platoon I've listened to all probably over 3 times each now

[@ucm7ucm791]

Rest In Peace Frenchman. These podcasts mean a lot and are tremendous. Thank you!

[@MrBojangles2020]

Whoa.....the fact that you have the Frenchman on.....someone I read about and thought I would never get to hear speak. This guy has some stories.cant freaking wait instant like

[@Slayyy12343]

The best 2 hours I've ever spent. Thank God every night for the SF! RIP Frenchman and thank you. Truly the best of the best!

[@vincentbizzaro2537]

Rest in peace Frenchman. Thank you all for your service. Welcome home men.

[@douglasdupre3461]

Thank you Jocko for keeping the memory of these great men alive. they are truly a dying breed of men

[@hikeabovethetreeline7303]

Dear Santa: I know i'm old and shouldn't be asking for toys anymore but All i want for Christmas this year is a "Frenchman SOG Action figure". Thank you.

[@salpellegrini4047]

Hope you have $5000 to spend

[@chadh3441]

Thank you all for your Service and thank you for your stories! I'm so glad that your stories are finally able to be told and recorded in our history. The amount of bravery, tenacity, and dedication that you all have, combined with the humbleness that you show, really is an inspiration! My father was a medic stationed in Nha Trang in 69/70 right next to the Green Beret training facility. I remember my dad showing my brothers and I, a slide show from the pictures he took while he was there. One or two of these pictures showed the huge, metal school house looking building, that was the Green Beret facility. I'm fortunate enough that he is still with us today. Thank you all again for your Service and Welcome Home!

[@patrom7970]

To the " The Frenchman" Rest easy Sir, and prayers for his family. Jocko, I just saw your Instagram post about this great man's passing.

[@thedreadedwhitenoise8743]

To have accomplished all that these gentlemen have accomplished and gone through these harrowing ordeals over and over without recognition for so long is... I can't even wrap my head around it.. thanks to all the brave men and women who serve selflessly for our country!!! And a special thanks to tilt and the frenchman as well as jocko. Hats off to you boys!

[@AJ-jq5zw]

Love these series of Sog interviews. Have all Tilts, Lynne Blacks and John Plasters books. Real hero’s! To hear John Plaster on here talking about his sog work would be a dream come true.

[@MrRic007]

“WELL THIS RECORD WONT BE DESTROYED “ JOCKO 186!! 💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽💪🏽

[@MadiedoJason]

What amazing men im so thankful to be living in a time where i can hear these stories directly from the men themselves. Thank you for helping to document these stories Jacko.

[@matches4880]

You're all heroes. Thank you for being examples of what a man should be.

[@firehorse_44alpha-omega]

Hat is off once again to these "Warrior Elite". Thank you gentlemen......

[@jeffgast7215]

This is just amazing stuff. It is so important that these stories get shared. It hit very close to home as I grew up around my Dad and his brothers all finding each other over the last 30 Years. He was a Platoon Leader in the 1st Cav B-Company 2-7 1968-69. I watched them slowly find each other and slowly all the stories of what they went through came out. These Combat Vets in Vietnam saw insane Combat and how they all made it home is unbelievable. They fought for each other. I know that in my Dad's Battalion to keep it at 400 men Strong they had 800 replacements due to KIA and Wounded from Nov. 1st, 1968 to April 1968. I'm so glad to see that they are all getting there stories out of what they went through. They are the most humble men that were not treated well when they got home. They were told to forget about it and a lot of them basically did as my Dad never even told his friends or family what he had been through. They all went on to be successful in their lives and in 1990 during the gulf war my Dad saw his Ex Company Commander who now was a 2 Star General during a press conference about the War. He was in command of the 24th Mech and led the right hook attack on the Iraq Republican Guard. His Name was General Barry McCaffery and the last time my Dad saw him was in April 1968 in a Hospital where he thought he was going to lose his arm from being wounded terribly by a machine gun. It started an amazing journey of all the men that made it home from Bravo Company 2-7 Cav slowing finding each other and now they meet twice a year. What I watched and experienced as a family member made me who I am today. This Podcast is exactly what I experienced for the last 20 years just sitting around and listening to them talk. Watching them see each other after all these years for the first time. Seeing them act as is if they back being 18-25 Years old again. It has been amazing and I am so glad to see that Jocko is now exposing this to everyone to see these amazing men. Thanks, Jocko for doing these Podcasts. As a very proud son of a Vietnam Combat Grunt, it means a lot to them.

[@phoenixknight8837]

It would be interesting to hear your father and his fellow veterans share their stories on Jocko's podcast.

[@herbiegoesbananas3761]

Just read “across the fence” I tilt my hat too all you SF...

[@patrickgreen2361]

Your gift to America by allowing these genuine heroes to share their stories is life changing!

[@Uhlankadett]

Any chance of getting Lynn Black on to talk about his book and experiences???

[@jonzitting2979]

Has their been a movie made about these heroes if not its a shame. I had several priceless moments back in 1979 and 1981 as a civilian on military bases were I spoke in length with Vietnam veterans still active, many uplifting and tearful moments I will never forget. Thank you greatly for your service and you having motivated me to want do better. Best wishes and love to you and your wonderful families.

[@herve160181]

Just sat through a 2 hour podcast, felt like mere minutes. Amazing exploits.

[@daltonguthrie9296]

What a amazing man and it's a great privilege that jocko got him on before he passed away. Prayers for his family and loved ones. Could listen to tilt for days and days just bring him on as a co host jocko

[@michaelcrocetto8437]

Rest in peace sir. You ARE an American hero.

[@charleshills8540]

To the Frenchman , RIP. Thank you and all who served. You at one point expressed a desire to keep some stories quiet for the reader to enjoy. Thank you for that, however I have read “ We were Soldiers once and Young” 5 times. I am certain I will read both books ATF & OTG more then once. Again thank you for your service and may God take you into his arms.

[@jamesfitzgerald8282]

This was incredible. Doug, thank you for sharing your story.

[@alant9517]

This warrior has two of the most badass warriors we've ever had in our military looking at him like he is the elder. Can't imagine what the enemy thought when they looked into his eyes

[@jamesrelinski8853]

Get some indeed. And " Welcome to the Jungle Baby"... That's awesome. My Father was a Vietnam Veteran as well, and I heard that saying as a child. Well before it was a G&R song. Small world. These dudes are bad ass.

[@jeffwinburn1283]

True heroes of this country.Thank each and every one of you.And my dad that served over there.

[@Litlej0j0]

You nailed this intro. Great podcast and great discussion.

[@thomasm.georgeiii949]

Since I heard the first podcast, I purchased all of Tilt’s books, and when I saw the Frenchmen joining I never clicked faster. Thank you Jocko, these men deserve every bit of this limelight. Praying for a comfortable and relaxing rest of life for Frenchmen.

[@davidaldridge5716]

Is there any more info out there about Lap the 16 year old “point man from ST Virginia”?? They mention him briefly around the 29 min mark...said he was South Vietnamese and 16 years old. And had basically been adopted by SOG. What a wild thing to think about.

[@davidaldridge5716]

This took me 2 days to get through this but I’m following up cause I now realize Mr Letourneau passed away shortly after this. I replied when I was listening in real time as I AM interested in the indig’s/locals but yea...my primary takeaway after listening to the whole thing is that I’m glad Jocko got to sit down with the Frenchmen. Beyond glad. I listened to these podcasts out of order I was excited to stumble across #180/181 and 182 with the homie Tilt/JSM...Im going to binge them shortly

[@yannickleroux3212]

David Aldridge I want to know what happend to the CIA guy

[@josephbadulak9146]

SOGgy bottom boys🤯 All these Green Beret fellas have great sense of humor, to be able to laugh; after all the serious business they had dealt with. I seen Green Berets in the military, and had honor of meeting bout 11 veteran SF, mostly in truck driving. These men are SERIOUS business. Their cameraderie is enviable. Really cool having The Frenchman for this interview! Thanks Tilt.... Thanks Jocko.... Thanks Echo Charles.... Priceless hearing these guys share their stories...... Heard some rag bout Letourneau's passing, shortly after this podcast.... RIP......

[@j-ferrell144]

Rip Frenchman 🙏 man it’s a damn sad day to have lost that legend. Such a good dude. Seems like the good ones go too soon😔 At least he got his story out to his kids and grand babies so they know what a hero their pops was. Guys like these 2 are legends, and national treasures. Its sad enough to have almost lost all of our ww2 hero’s, to think about all those guys being gone is horrible, but when all of our ww2 and Vietnam guys are gone we would have lost the most hardened heroic true Patriots this country has ever known. Jocko your work you are doing is huge ! It’s preserving the history in what these men done, let us NEVER forget these sacrifices. 🇺🇸

[@Ph0enext]

I know I’m coming late on this, but I feel compelled to say thanks for episodes 180, 181, 182 and now 186. Amazing stuff. Stryker and Letourneau are very best and bravest that America has to offer. Thank you for giving them the platform to share their testimonies. 🇺🇸

[@bearskinner2601]

Jocko...Please narrate the audio book for across the fence!

[@legionarulsquad6676]

It warms my heart to se Jocko having so much fun with this amazing gentleman. Make no mistake, at this table are some giants among men .Respect from Romania.

[@Always_Curious_Joe]

When Jocko tells you to stop listening to podcast 186, and go back and listen to podcasts 180, and 181 first, you simply just do it.😳

[@garrethoien6666]

hahaha 5min into 182 i had to go back to 180

[@Always_Curious_Joe]

@@garrethoien6666 Lol yes!

[@kevinmorrison827]

i did

[@declanswanson7420]

You have no idea the type of people that learn by your podcasts Sir. People you would never think watch this. I support this and i think what your doing is incredible. And of course, Thank you for kicking ass for America and putting the spot light on the people that do.

[@Raumance]

John Stryker chronicles continues love it.

[@rmirel87]

Awesome people in this podcast. True American heroes.