Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago
Jack Carr was joined on DANGER CLOSE by Eugene H. Pugh, a Vietnam veteran and former member of MACV-SOG’s elite Recon Team Asp.
Born in Colón, Panama, Gene began his military journey in 1966, volunteering for Special Forces and serving as a communications sergeant, assistant medic, and intelligence specialist. In 1968, he deployed to Vietnam with the 5th Special Forces Group and was assigned to the highly classified MACV-SOG. His recon team, RT-ASP, was uniquely comprised of former North Vietnamese soldiers—an extraordinary advantage in conducting prisoner snatches, wiretaps, and deep reconnaissance behind enemy lines.
Following Vietnam, Gene taught school in Washington, D.C., became a pilot, and later worked as a private investigator in Texas. Now retired, he is an author, screenwriter, and co-founder of both Impact Studios and Veterans Mortgage of America. His novels include SURRENDER NOT AN OPTION and THE DIPLOMAT.
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Jack Carr was joined on DANGER CLOSE by Eugene H. Pugh, a Vietnam veteran and former member of MACV-SOG’s elite Recon Team Asp.
Born in Colón, Panama, Gene began his military journey in 1966, volunteering for Special Forces and serving as a communications sergeant, assistant medic, and intelligence specialist. In 1968, he deployed to Vietnam with the 5th Special Forces Group and was assigned to the highly classified MACV-SOG. His recon team, RT-ASP, was uniquely comprised of former North Vietnamese soldiers—an extraordinary advantage in conducting prisoner snatches, wiretaps, and deep reconnaissance behind enemy lines.
Following Vietnam, Gene taught school in Washington, D.C., became a pilot, and later worked as a private investigator in Texas. Now retired, he is an author, screenwriter, and co-founder of both Impact Studios and Veterans Mortgage of America. His novels include SURRENDER NOT AN OPTION and THE DIPLOMAT.
FOLLOW GENE
Instagram: @veteransmoa
Facebook: Veterans Mortgage of America
LinkedIn: Veterans Mortgage of America
FOLLOW JACK
Instagram: @JackCarrUSA
X: @JackCarrUSA
Facebook: @JackCarr
YouTube: @JackCarrUSA
SPONSORS
CRY HAVOC – A Tom Reece Thriller officialjackcarr.com/books/cry-havoc
Bravo Company Manufacturing - bravocompanyusa.com and on Instagram @BravoCompanyUSA
THE SIGs of Jack Carr:
Visit sigsauer.com and on Instagram @sigsauerinc
Jack Carr Gear: Explore the gear here jackcarr.co/gear
