John Stryker Meyer

About the author

John Stryker Meyer served as a Special Forces communications sergeant with the Military Assistance Command Vietnam-Studies and Observations Group during the Vietnam War era. A combat veteran of covert cross-border operations, Meyer later pursued journalism and military history writing. His expertise centers on Special Operations Forces history and classified military operations in Southeast Asia. Prior to "Across the Fence," he contributed to various military publications and co-authored works on SOG operations, establishing himself as a primary source chronicler of America's most secretive Vietnam-era military activities.

Meyer's unique position as both participant and analyst provides his work with an authoritative perspective that bridges the gap between operational experience and scholarly analysis. His direct involvement in the clandestine operations he describes lends credibility to his account while his subsequent career in journalism and military history writing demonstrates his commitment to documenting and analyzing these previously classified activities. This dual perspective allows him to provide both insider knowledge and critical distance in examining the broader implications of SOG operations for American military doctrine and foreign policy.