Anthony Alexander Poshepny ( September 18 , 1924 -- July 27 , 2003 ) , known as Tony Poe , was a legendary CIA paramilitary officer in what is now called Special Activities Division who trained the United States Secret Army in Laos during the Vietnam War .
Anthony Alexander Poshepny ( September 18 , 1924 -- July 27 , 2003 ) , known as Tony Poe , was a CIA paramilitary officer in what is now called Special Activities Division . 
 He is best remembered for training the United States Secret Army in Laos during the Vietnam War .