61 years ago, deep in the jungles of Vietnam, the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group (MACV-SOG) was born. This top-secret unit was designed to operate in the shadows, answering only to the call of freedom and the roar of eagle’s wings. Made up of only the bravest special operators, MACV-SOG represented the best of America’s warrior spirit—relentless, resourceful, and ready to face missions so dangerous they barely seemed survivable. Their motto wasn’t written—i

MACV-SOG was one of the most notorious units in US military history. Nicknamed the 'Ghosts of the Jungle,' this black-ops unit reported directly to the Pentagon and was outside the normal chain of command. They were officially a studies and observations group to mislead the enemy and even US politicians. Missions included illegal cross-border raids into Cambodia and Laos, prisoner snatch operations, sabotage and reconnaissance missions, and psy-ops. Many of their operations remain classified tod