060: Hawaiian SOG Warrior, Jim "Kimo" Wheeler. From SOG to the CIA
About this episode
The episode features Jim "Kimo" Wheeler, a Hawaiian SOG warrior who shares his experiences in Vietnam and his subsequent service with the CIA.
Shop >SOGLegacy.com< Hawaiian born and raised in a warrior tradition, Jim “Kimo” Wheeler volunteered for Vietnam and joined the ranks of MACV-SOG during the Secret War. From brutal recon missions in the DMZ and Laos to surviving grenades, firefights, and near-death extractions, he lived the reality of unconventional warfare. After SOG, his service continued for decades in Special Forces and later with the CIA’s Special Activities Division, conducting paramilitary operations across the globe. This is a story of loyalty, sacrifice, quiet professionalism — and a lifetime spent serving the United States of America. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
People in this episode
Host: John Stryker Meyer
Guest: Jim "Kimo" Wheeler
Topics covered
- Vietnam War
- MACV-SOG
- CIA operations
- unconventional warfare
- military history
- personal sacrifice
Keywords
- SOG
- Vietnam
- CIA
- warrior tradition
- recon missions
- paramilitary operations
- special forces
- unconventional warfare
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: CIA, MACV-SOG
Places: Vietnam, Laos, United States of America
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