SOG Medic

Stories from Vietnam and Over the Fence

By: Joe Parnar, Robert Dumont

Narrated by: Arthur Flavell

In the years since the Vietnam War, the elite unit known as SOG has spawned many myths, legends, and war stories. Special Forces medic Joe Parnar served with SOG during 1968 in FOB2/CCC near the tri-border area that gave them access to the forbidden areas of Laos and Cambodia. Parnar recounts his time with the recon men of this highly classified unit, as his job involved a unique combination of soldiering and lifesaving. His stories capture the extraordinary commitment made by all the men of SOG and reveal the special dedication of the medics, who put their own lives at risk to save the lives of their teammates. Parnar also discusses his medical training with the Special Forces.

During his tour with SOG, Parnar served as a dispensary medic, chase medic, Hatchet Force medic, and as a recon team member. This variety of roles gave him experience not only in combat but in dealing with and treating the civilians and indigenous peoples of that area. There is a graphic account of a Laotian operation involving America's most decorated soldier, Robert Howard, during which Parnar had to treat a man with a blown-off foot alongside nearly 50 other casualties. It is a reminder of the enormous responsibility and burden that a medic carried.

©2018 Joe Parnar and Robert Dumont (P)2019 Tantor

Our young and brightest

This is a story of America’s young men who fought a savage war, a secret war, in Laos and Cambodia. These battles had to be fought there because that’s where the enemy’s supply and communications were staged and attacks planned in Vietnam. This man was barely out of his teens but faced behind the lines bloody combat against a determined enemy. Got to read this mans story.

Excellent stories

Candid accounts of true heroism by a humble man, such an unusual combination. a great listen.

A really great book on sog

listened to it in one sitting couldn't stop listening do not hesitate on picking this up if you are interested in SOG or the vietnam war

Awesome

This has to be a movie to show how heroic our men were 290 days of their

A great book

A great book that I found to be developmental and maturative for a young man coming of age such as myself. I found great relation with the author and I further highly recommend this book.

The books author gave respect where appropriate.

This is a very easy to follow, comprehensive description of one man’s efforts and experiences during the first few years of SOG. I’m impressed. I wish there were more men like this today.

Great story from an American hero

It's always a pleasure to read a book by a veteran who served his country willingly and with a sense of pride. And especially during Vietnam, when the service was unrecognized and often unappreciated. The sacrifice is duly noted. We all owe Joe Parnar a huge debt of gratitude. Serving as an SOG medic in Vietnam was truly perilous. And he served with great distinction. Arthur Flavell's narration was perfect.

From combat medic to combat medic, thank you

Joe’s account of his experience is genuine. For medics that have served in the last two decades it’s awesome to hear a raw telling of our idol’s experiences. Great read for anyone interested in the history of the Vietnam war, SOF medicine, or MACV SOG. Thanks for your service, and for writing this Joe.

Compelling

Compelling story of a group of men with no recognition and ultimately sacrifice. We continue to learn of all the heroics of the Vietnam war

Great read of a hero

This is a great non fiction memoir of a SOG medic and his te in Vietnam. If you like true war stories, this is one to listen to.