Throughout 2025, Danger Close featured some of the most powerful, emotional, and historically significant conversations in the show’s history — none more impactful than the interviews with the men of MACV-SOG, men who inspired the #1 New York Times bestselling novel, Cry Havoc. 

Formed during the Vietnam War, the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group was one of the most clandestine and highly trained units ever assembled. These warriors operated in the shadows, conducted missions that remained classified for decades, and carried the weight of those experiences long after coming home.

This special Best Of episode brings together the most memorable insights, stories, and reflections from this year’s interviews with SOG veterans — a tribute to the legacy, sacrifice, and courage of those who stepped forward when their nation needed them most.

Featured Moments Include:

Firsthand recollections of running recon across the fence

Leadership forged in the most dangerous missions of the war

The emotional cost of secrecy, sacrifice, and survival

Lessons for today’s warriors, citizens, and future generations

Referenced Episodes and Videos: 

Jim Shorten: MACV-SOG Vietnam War Veteran: https://youtu.be/IuTDDAvAHQY

Top Secret Combat in Laos: https://youtu.be/SWYKhm_AWOs

John Stryker Meyer: MACV-SOG Vietnam War Veteran: https://youtu.be/h3FdEgm-fzU

MACV-SOG: The Secret War: https://youtu.be/pCGbykibF4I

Part 2: MACV-SOG: The Secret War: https://youtu.be/hhdBsDliUus

Surrender Not An Option: https://youtu.be/IJywCS9voxE

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