9: The Story of SOF TACP Verne Patterson-From College Athlete to Combat-Proven Warrior

Join us for this episode as we hear the story of a warrior; Verne Patterson. “Death on Call!” The phrase SOF TACP (Special Operation Forces Tactical Air Control Party) live by, acting as force multipliers & JTACs (Joint Terminal Attack Controllers). Verne was the chief JTAC instructor at the 22 STS (Special Tactics Squadron) located at Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, Washington. SOCOM Athlete’s Jason Sweet interviews Verne, discussing his life before & during Verne’s journey from college athlete to combat-proven warrior.

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