Pucker Factor Stories of MACV SOG is a unique format. The author was adamant the stories contained in this series be in the veterans own words. Gaining the trust of these men of SOG was no easy task. Asking if they would be willing to share a story was something completely different. Now is the time to read about these brave warriors. Now is the time to ask them questions about their service. Pucker Factor at 9000 feet over Laos. Ret LTC David Carr recollects an alarming situation at 9000 Feet above Laos - Foreign Nationals in MACV SOG. We explore the introduction of foreign nationals into the ranks of MACV SOG and the Lodge Philbin Act - A Tiger's tail the story of Bubba. Warren Castanseira shares and amazing story of raising a Tiger cub during the Vietnam war - Close call for RT Minnesota. W.H.Bill Smith recalls a very volatile situation on a mission over the fence - Lynne Black Jr Takes RT Idaho on a Bright Light Mission. Behind enemy lines,the clock is ticking to save another Recon Team in the Laotian jungle - Tribute Page Sgt Maj Raymond Echevarria. A moving heart felt story from the children of their M.I.A SOG father - Temperature 107' Tom Waskovich RT South Carolina - Recalls the time he almost died, and not from combat - LT.Fuzz - When FNG Captain Ash goes out with hardened recon men initiations, can be a stressful situation - Recon Team Asp's Static line Jump - Retired SGM Bob Ramsey describes a mission never before attempted, a static line jump over Laos - Operation Ford Drum - We are told the story of one mission of a Bird Dog pilot as he supports SOG as a SPAF.