Podcasts about combat search

Ever wonder what it takes to fly into danger to save lives? In this episode, Nik Fialka sits down with Reese, an Air Force Combat Search and Rescue pilot, to reveal the high-stakes world of aerial rescues—where precision, preparation, and bravery turn chaos into calm. Hear heart-stopping stories of daring missions, high-altitude hoists, and the relentless training behind them. Get an inside look at the sacrifices and teamwork that define one of aviation's most heroic roles. Ready to explore the bravery behind the green feet? Tune in and be inspired by these extraordinary tales!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why mastering high-altitude, high-risk maneuvers is crucial for every rescue pilot How combat search and rescue missions redefine the meaning of "no-fail" operations What it takes to coordinate aerial refueling and rescue missions in the world's harshest environments The untold stories of teamwork and ingenuity behind civilian and combat rescue missions How situational awareness and clear communication transform chaos into successful rescues The meaning behind the green feet: A symbol of unity and commitment in rescue missions   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Harborview Medical Center in Seattle | UW Medicine Air Force ROTC Behind Enemy Lines (2001)  The Guardian (2006) Fill a Bucket by  Carol McCloud and Katherine Martin | Hardcover and Paperback Russell Wilson Inside Combat Rescue - National Geographic Channel     ABOUT REESE FUTRELL Reese Futrell is a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Combat Search and Rescue pilot with over 1,900 flight hours, including 130+ in combat. As an Aircraft Commander and instructor, he excels in high-stakes missions like aerial refueling, low-level flight, mountainous rescues, and Alternate Insertion/Extraction techniques. A graduate of Central Washington University, Reese is also a Civil Air Patrol pilot and STEM speaker dedicated to inspiring the next generation of aviators. As a husband and father of two, he's passionate about advancing his aviation career while sharing his love of flight with others.     CONNECT WITH REESE  LinkedIn: Reese Futrell     CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “R4P” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to be a guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!     SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call ‭704-717-8900 x120‬ to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.  

Send us a textMary Jennings Hegar is the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor, the Purple Heart, and five Air Medals for her service as an Air National Guard HH-60 Pave Hawk Combat Search and Rescue Pilot on three deployments in Afghanistan and many domestic civil humanitarian missions. When her aircraft was shot down in Afghanistan, she sustained back injuries that prevented her continued service as a pilot. The existing Ground Combat Exclusion Policy that prohibited women from serving in ground combat roles meant she could not apply for re-designation as a special tactics officer where her skills and experience could best support the mission. In 2012, she was the lead plaintiff against the Secretary of Defense in a case to abolish the Ground Combat Exclusion Policy and enhance military effectiveness. The policy was repealed in 2013.  MJ's journey began in Air Force ROTC with a follow-on Air Force commission. After she was sexually assaulted by her Flight Surgeon during a qualifying flight physical, and witnessed his subsequent impunity, she made the difficult decision to leave active duty and pursue her dream of ‘becoming Han Solo' through the Air National Guard.  In this interview we talk about why she felt it was important to share her story to educate the public, politicians, and policy makers on both the achievements and contributions of women in combat operations, and the challenges they face in navigating military careers from negative individual and institutional biases.  Shoot Like a Girl is the November 2024 Aviatrix Book Club discussion book. There is also a young adult version, Fly Like a Girl, for readers ages 12-16. If you haven't read this book, add it to your TBR list.  https://literaryaviatrix.com/book/shoot-like-a-girl-one-womans-dramatic-fight-in-afghanistan-and-on-the-home-front/ https://literaryaviatrix.com/book/fly-like-a-girl-one-womans-dramatic-fight-in-afghanistan-and-on-the-home-front/Did you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a book is available on Bookshop.org, you'll find a link to it on the book page. By shopping through the Literary Aviatrix website a small portion of the sale goes to support the content you love, at no additional cost to you. https://literaryaviatrix.com/shop-all-books/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

Kampfretter sind eine spezialisierte Einheit der Bundeswehr, deren Aufgabe es ist, verschollene Besatzungen aus feindlichen Gebieten zu holen. Hierzu sind sie unter anderem im Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) ausgebildet, können aber noch viel mehr. Wir haben uns mit einem Medic der Kampfretter über seine Ausbildung und seine Aufgaben unterhalten. In dieser Folge könnt ihr wieder drei Beiträge hören: Im 1. Teil sprechen wir mit FltlArzt Dr. Otto über Recht im Rettungsdienst, speziell über invasive und invasivste Maßnahmen. Im 2. Teil stellt OFArzt Dr. Ritter die unterschiedlichen Analgetika vor, die in der taktischen Medizin zur Anwendung kommen können und gibt einen Ausblick über das zukünftige Gefechtsfeldanalgetikum der Bundeswehr. Im 3. Teil geht es um die Vollblutspende und wie sie ausgebildet wird. OFArzt Teufel stellt die Ausbildung und deren Inhalte vor, mit dem dieses in Deutschland einzigartige Konzept umgesetzt wird.

Episode 103 of the Afterburn Podcast, hosted by Mike "Flash" McVay and Ridge "Kelso" Flick. They dig into the complexities of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) with their guest, retired USAF Colonel Tom "Gunn" Dorl. "Gunn" spent a career in the Air Force focused on personnel recovery and now flies for a corporate aviation company and is a Senior Director for Victory Strategies. In this episode, they discuss the world of CSAR and how elements from the world of planning and executing personnel recovery missions cross over into the business world.Secure Your Digital Identity - Try today with two weeks free - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburnSupport The Afterburn Podcast on Patreon and gain early access and AD Free episodes. Plus access to "There I was…" stories. https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcastPlease leave us a review on Apple/Spotify Podcasts:Apple - https://apple.co/3dLradTSpotify - https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUrAfterburn Podcast Links:Website – https://www.theafterburnpodcast.comPatreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=enSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-contentAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Retired U.S. Navy helicopter pilot, Tamara "T-Lo" Graham explains the nuances of planning and flying CSAR missions in the U.S. Navy. Hosted by Matt "Flounder" Arny.Learn more about the Navy & Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC) Flight Academy by visiting https://navalstem.us/jrotc-flight-academy/Current SponsorsNational University {Title Sponsor} - Visit nu.edu/veteran to discover how NU supports service members, veterans, and their families through flexible online programs in high-demand fields.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

In today's episode, I chat with Terrance Cooley, Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Special Projects for the United States Air Force "Joint All-Domain C2" R&D Center, steering the agency's strategic vision, people-first culture, digital security posture and advanced warfighter technology development. A champion of inclusivity, he shapes high-performance, cross-functional teams that model and inspire a workplace based on trust, curiosity, integrity and excellence. Which was a great place to begin our discussion. I had an opportunity to ask Terrance about his unique background, from his time as a Wireless Systems Specialist, architecting $73 million in wireless networks for Combat Search & Rescue teams and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, to his time as the VP of Cyber Risk & Compliance for the United States Air Force's largest Active Cyber Defense group, equipping 82 global vulnerability assessments and overseeing the certification of over 700 analysts. In his role today, Terrance is tasked with outfitting a highly-specialized force that operates in life and death scenarios with very real stakes. And how he thinks about the unique challenges and opportunities of implementing technological innovations alongside cultural change?It was the latest in what has now become a series of inspiring, enlightening, and engaging chats with Terrance. And I hope you enjoy listening as much as we did recording it.Terrance CooleyTerrance serves as the Chief People Officer and Executive Vice President of Special Projects for the United States Air Force "Joint All-Domain C2" R&D Center, steering the agency's strategic vision, people-first culture, digital security posture and advanced warfighter technology development. A champion of inclusivity, he shapes high-performance, cross-functional teams that model and inspire a workplace based on trust, curiosity, integrity and excellence. Terrance cut his teeth as a Wireless Systems Specialist, architecting $73 million in wireless networks for Combat Search & Rescue teams and North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies before moving into global IT program management and delivering the world's first 30-nation Federated Mission Network. He previously served as the VP of Cyber Risk & Compliance for the United States Air Force's largest Active Cyber Defense group, equipping 82 global vulnerability assessments and overseeing the certification of over 700 analysts. LinkedInThinking Inside the BoxConstraints drive innovation. We tackle the most complex issues related to work & culture. And if you enjoy the work we're doing here, consider giving us a 5-star rating, leaving a comment & subscribing. It ensures you get updated whenever we release new content & really helps amplify our message.LinkedInWebsiteApple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyStitcherPocket CastMatt BurnsMatt Burns is an award-winning executive, social entrepreneur and speaker. He believes in the power of community, simplicity & technology.LinkedInTwitter

Louis "Shiner" Nolting rejoins the podcast to discuss Combat Search and Rescue, the new HH-60W and more. Check out his first episode, where "Shiner" recounts his deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, where he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses.Grab our newsletter - enjoy free nuggets of "wisdom," bits of history, and more - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter

Chris "Switch” Roness, Colonel (Retired), is a 27-year veteran of the USAF and is Founder/CEO of Chris Roness Enterprises, LLC. He is also CEO of a dad's group called ‘WeBUS', and a Bunker Labs Ambassador. Chris has served at the commander and Joint Staff levels with distinguished service, experience, and leadership in Special Forces, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Nuclear Operations, Nuclear Security, Combat Search and Rescue; and Defense Support to Civil Authorities. He has earned two masters degrees and is dedicating his life to serving people through his premier human performance and mindfulness system called ‘You M.A.T.R

Retired A-10 Fighter Pilot, Dylan "Habu" Thorpe joins episode 82 of  @AfterburnPodcast  with John "Rain" Waters. Dive deep into Habu's career from a Weapon Systems Operator in the F-15E to his journey to becoming an A-10. Explore combat stories, air show highlights, and the intricate world of Combat Search and Rescue. Thanks to  @e3aviationassociation  for bringing out the film crew. Check out E3 Aviation's awesome aviation community here: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation Grab the weekly newsletter for defense & aviation insights

Chris "Switch" Roness, Colonel(Retired), is a 27 year veteran of the USAF and is Founder/CEO of Chris Roness Enterprises, LLC. Chris has served at the Joint Staff and is a graduated Squadron Commander with distinguished service and leadership in Special Forces, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, Nuclear Operations, Nuclear Security, Combat Search and Rescue; and Defense Support to Civil Authorities.  As a strategist, he has conducted leading edge research and advised key U.S. leaders on emerging trends in strategy. Chris is a decorated United States Air Force pilot, who has flown in combat operations world-wide. His acumen includes human performance, mindfulness, economics, technology, finance, and banking. He has earned two Masters degrees and is dedicating his life to serving our veterans through his premier human performance and mindfulness system called "You M.A.T.R;" Leduc Entertainment is a video production company with offices in New Orleans, Atlanta and Los Angeles. We help business owners and creatives scale their businesses through video marketing. Using YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Twitter, we are able to communicate your message, brand and product in an engaging way. Your business deserves great videos! 

Combat search and rescue (C.S.A.R) are search and rescue operations that are carried out during war that are within or near combat zones. Jesus lived the ultimate search and rescue operation and has called us to join Him in this mission.

Yonel Dorelis is a search and rescue pilot that retired from the military after serving with four branches. He started as a Marine officer and transferred to the Navy as a CH-46 pilot. After leaving the Navy, he joined the Army National Guard as a Huey pilot before finally joining active duty Air Force as an HH-60 Combat Search and Rescue pilot. Join us for this wild ride.Support the showpatreon.com/formeractionguysjcramergraphics.comANGLICOshop.com00:00:00 Intro / Military Influences00:06:52 Traveling to Normandy and Bellau Wood00:14:43 Becoming a Marine Officer00:23:03 Switching to the Navy00:28:07 Midrats00:32:49 Lead By Example00:37:24 Flight School00:41:05 Switching to the Army National Guard00:43:42 Switching to the Air Force00:45:31 9/11 Happens00:48:05 Favorite Aircraft00:49:31 CH-53 vs Chinook 00:53:07 ANGLICO00:56:26 Marine Corps Axes Snipers01:04:19 Operation Anaconda01:11:51 Wild Medevac 01:20:21 Different GWOT Medevac Platforms01:26:56 Coming into a Hot LZ01:34:50 Medevac Makes You Cold01:39:44 Acting01:45:23 Military Culture01:59:41 JTACs

This week in the studio a man who came from humble beginnings in West Virginia to becoming a Green Beret with 10 combat deployments, and ending up as the Chief of Business Operations for the National Medal of Honor Museum. In his career he has conducted numerous operations to include Combat Search and Rescue, Counter Sniper operations, and Special Reconnaissance to name a few. My guest has spent a life of service to his country, teammates, and his fellow man. He retired from the Army with 26.5 years of service and now spends his days promoting the legacy of the recipients of the Medal of Honor, a honor that less than .01% of service members have ever been recognized for. He is here this week to tell his story. It is my honor to introduce you to Darrell Utt.

Episode Summary: In episode 116 of the Aerospace Advantage, That Others May Live: CSAR in Future Conflicts, John “Slick” Baum talks to Col Russ “Bones” Cook, 23rd Wing Commander of Air Force Rescue at Moody AFB; Lt Col Patrick “TISL” Parrish, National Defense Fellow at the Congressional Research Service and long-time A-10 pilot; and Michael “Mongo” Kingry, Air Force Fellow at the Mitchell Institute, about the challenges facing the USAF's Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) mission as it looks to adapt to changing global threats. Bottom line—this is a fantastic opportunity to hear an operator-level perspective from those who are directly engaged with this crucial mission. With the 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS) focusing on China as the pacing threat and Russia as the acute threat, the CSAR environment transitions from counterinsurgency to highly contested peer conflicts. The team considers what CSAR operations in the Western Pacific theatre will look like, the unique challenges that distance and geography will present, and the importance of preparing and advocating for a rescue force that will be able to recover Americans, allies, and partners in future conflicts. Credits: Host: Lt Col (Ret.) John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Shane Thin Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Michael "Mongo" Kingry, Air Force Fellow, The Mitchell Institute Guest: Col Russ “Bones” Cook, 23rd Wing Commander of Air Force Rescue at Moody AFB Guest: Lt Col Patrick “TISL” Parrish, National Defense Fellow at the Congressional Research Service Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mitchellstudies/ #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #csar #usaf #rescue Thank you for your continued support!

Our guest today is Colonel (Ret) Jon "Press" Wheeler, a highly qualified fighter pilot and senior leader who flew with the United States Air Force (USAF).Colonel Wheeler received his commission from the United States Air Force Academy in 1996, and attended undergraduate pilot training at Vance Air Force Base in Oklahoma.Colonel Wheeler flew the F-16 Fighting Falcon for most of his career. He served with fighter squadrons that were stationed in the United States, and in South Korea, and he flew combat missions in the Middle East.Colonel Wheeler was one of the first cadre of pilots to develop and train to use the F-16 in support of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) missions. Those "Sandy" missions are typically done with the support of the A-10 Warthog (which we focused on in Episodes 9 and 10).Colonel Wheeler was one of the elite few who were selected to be part of the initial instructor pilot cadre for the F-35 Lightning II fighter in the USAF.His most senior assignments were as Vice Commander of the 8th Fighter Wing at Kunsan Air Base in the Republic of Korea; and as Wing Commander of the 33rd Fighter Wing, which is a tenant at Eglin Air Force Base in Florida, and is home to the first F-35 training wing under the Air Education and Training Command (AETC), which focuses its efforts on training the next generation of Airmen to prepare them for their future in the Combat Air Forces.Throughout his career, Colonel Wheeler has had a penchant for training, so our discussion focuses on his experiences and his approach to training new fighter pilots, and his approach to leadership.We hope you enjoy this episode.Go Bold!

Episode 65 – When It Matters the Most: Combat Search and Rescue Episode Summary: In episode 65 of the Aerospace Advantage podcast, When It Matters the Most: Combat Search and Rescue, host John “Slick” Baum, engages with 23rd Wing Commander Col Russ Cook to explore the team behind this critical mission set. Bottom line, when aircrews strap into their jets and fly into harm's way, they face the very real chance of getting shot down, having to eject, and finding themselves deep behind enemy lines with nothing but some basics in their survival vest, a sidearm, and their training. They may be injured or face incredibly hostile physical conditions. Odds are that the enemy also knows they are down there and will be doing everything possible to capture them. In this episode, we learn about the combat search and rescue (CSAR) airmen who are trained and equipped to fly into harm's way to retrieve downed airmen. This is one of the most difficult jobs in the Air Force. And just to be clear, this isn't just a mission, it's a moral imperative. CSAR crews have been run hard over the past three decades supporting combat operations in Desert Storm, Bosnia, Kosovo, Afghanistan, Iraq, Libya, and other venues. They're also at an inflection point regarding what their mission will look like in the future as they look to fly against peer threats in the Pacific and Europe. Credits: Host: Lt Col (Ret.) John “Slick” Baum, Senior Fellow, The Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies Producer: Daniel C. Rice Executive Producer: Douglas Birkey Guest: Col Russ Cook, 23rd Wing Commander, USAF Links: Subscribe to our Youtube Channel: https://bit.ly/3GbA5Of Website: https://mitchellaerospacepower.org/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/MitchellStudies Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mitchell.Institute.Aerospace LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3nzBisb Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themitchellinstituteforaero/?hl=en #MitchellStudies #AerospaceAdvantage #CSAR Thank you for your continued support!

After twenty years of strictly air-to-air missions, the F-14 community embraced air-to-ground, including the challenging role of Forward Air Controller – Airborne (FAC-A). This episode addresses the Tomcat's performance in FAC-A as well as the big picture of this demanding mission.A former F-14 pilot, retired Captain Paul “PK” Averna was an instructor at Strike Weapons and Tactics School, Atlantic (SWATSLANT) and was personally involved with launching FAC-A training in the F-14 community. In addition to technical details of the mission and weapons associated with FAC-A, PK compares the Marine Corps MAWTS training program with the TOPGUN program, and discusses related missions such as Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR).PK's comments range from writing mission notes on the cockpit to combat missions over Bosnia: “NATO forces surrounded an ammo depot held by the Serbs. … The ground FAC said, ‘We need a show of force here.' … I ended up peeling off … and thumping the ammo depot. … They gave up their guns right then.” Don't miss it!Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/f-14_tomcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

This episode of the Optimizing Human Performance Podcast is hosted by Leadership Under Fire Founder Jason Brezler. Our guest is Shuan Cullen, a native New Yorker who graduated from Iona College in 2001 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance and International Business. He played Division 1 water polo and swam for the Gaels while attending Iona. Upon graduation, Shaun went to work for Goldman Sachs in August of 2001. He left Goldman in August of 2002 to take an EMT course and joined the ranks of the FDNY in February of 2003. Upon completion of Proby school, Shaun was assigned to 54 Engine in Midtown Manhattan. He transferred to Squad 1 in 2013, was promoted to Lieutenant in 2017 and is presently assigned to Ladder 1 in Lower Manhattan. Shaun entered the Air National Guard in 2004 and was commissioned in 2005. He completed Undergraduate Pilot Training at Laughlin AFB in Del Rio, Texas, and rotary qualification at Fort Rucker, Alabama. Upon graduation from pilot training, he was assigned to a Combat Search and Rescue/Personnel Recovery unit in Westhampton Beach, NY. Shaun made two combat deployments to Afghanistan and participated in hurricane rescue and recovery, wildfire support, NASA Shuttle launch and recovery, and civilian SAR missions.

Major "AT" is an A-10C Instructor Pilot and Intelligence Formal Training Instructor.  AT enlisted in the Air Force in the Sumer of 1998.  After Basic Military Training, he entered the Pararescue Indoctrination and completed the demanding 18 month training pipeline.  He graduated the Pararescue Apprentice Course, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, in July of 2000 and was assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida.  There he quickly competed upgrade training and gained experience through joint exercises, and real-world missions.  Immediately after September 11, 2001, he deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM where flew over 80 combat sorties, logged more than 2,400 hours of Combat Search and Rescue alert, and was credited with five lives saved following the Taliban Prison uprising in Mazar-I-Sharif, Afghanistan in November 2001.  It was at this time that Major AT finished his degree Magna Cum Lauda, and began fulfilling a lifelong dream of becoming an Air Force Officer and Fighter Pilot.  Accepted simultaneously to active duty and national guard flight training programs, Major AT chose to join the Idaho Air National Guard in 2007.  He then attended the Academy of Military Science finishing Distinguished Graduate and receiving a commission.  Next, he attended the prestigious Euro-NATO Joint Jet Pilot Training, Sheppard Air Force Base, Texas, gaining his pilot wings in September of 2009.Military Deployments: OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM (INFINITE JUSTICE) -2001OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM-2003OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM-HORN OF AFRICA-2003OPERATION IRAQI FREEOM -2004OPERATION ENDURING FREEDOM -2012OPERATION INHERENT RESOLVE – 2016OPERATION RESOLUTE SUPORT – 2020Listen for more!Lets Go!

Today we hear the combat story of Yonel “Yogi” Dorelis, a retired and long-time helicopter pilot who served in the Marine Corps, Navy, Army, and Air Force. While in uniform, Yogi flew a variety of aircraft and mission profiles, but spent a considerable amount of time flying Combat Search and Rescue for the Air Force in the HH-60, including early in the war in Afghanistan. In fact, during this time, Yogi earned a Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) with V Device for his life saving efforts in Operation Anaconda, a mission that's near and dear to my heart because I later went on to serve with several of the Apache pilots who were there at the time. Beyond earning the coveted DFC, Yogi also accumulated 5,500 hours of flight time, approximately 500 of that in combat. He's credited with saving 70+ military lives and approximately 300 more in his civilian flight career as part of an EMS crew, which he does to this day. It was a blast to sit down with another aviator and a CSAR one at that, where it remains clear that no matter what airframe you flew, all pilots experience similar mishaps, near death experiences, laughs, and red tape along the way. I hope you enjoy this Combat Story as much as I did. Connect with Ryan Fugit: Follow on Instagram @combat_stories (https://www.instagram.com/combat_stories/) Email ryan@combatstory.com Learn more about Ryan www.combatstory.com/aboutus If you'd like Ryan to interview you for the show or to have him interview a family member or friend in private (not for the show) just to have their story on the record for future generations, email him at ryan@combatstory.com. Find Yogi Online: IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6260186/ Instagram - @yogifly60_ydorelis https://www.instagram.com/yogifly60_ydorelis/ LinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/yonel-dorelis-93982919/ Acronyms and Terms used in the show: CSAR - Combat Search and Rescue. Dustoff - Another name used for Army Medical Evacuation or MEDEVAC aircraft. ETL - Effective Translational Lift. This is the point at which an aircraft basically takes flight. FLIR - Forward Looking Infrared. One method of seeing in the dark that uses differences in the temperature of objects as opposed to amplifying ambient light (which is what Night Vision Googles do). Autorotation - A fun and scary flight profile that's practiced regularly by all pilots by which you either simulate or truly kill engine power and, which descending out of the sky, maintain a minimal amount of drag to slow your descent created by the main rotor blade and then, when very close to touching the ground, pull in a bit of collective to provide a slightly softer landing. Mustang - A term to reference an officer who was enlisted before becoming an officer. Show Notes 0:00 – Intro 4:05 – “I knew from an early age, I wanted to be a pilot and a military pilot.” 36:29 – Hovering and possible advantages as a fixed wing pilot 44:06 – Being stationed in the Philippines and trying to land on a ship at sea 1:21:24 – Operation Anaconda 1:36:57 – The importance of leadership 1:40:30 – Would you go back and do it all that again? 1:41:03 – “I missed the people, the mission, and that sense of doing something that means something.”

Casey Polivehak, Director of GolfForty-Niner Country Club12000 E. Tanque Verde RdTucson, AZ 85749520-749-4925 ext 1Email:   caseyp@fortyninercc.comWebsite: http://fortyninercc.com/index.htmSOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | LinkedIn |Casey is the Director of Golf and Sales at Forty Niner Country Club in Northeast Tucson, AZ.   Casey was hired after new ownership purchased the course in 2012 to help in a major rebuilding/rebranding project.  Using his 20 years of industry experience and local contact network, Forty Niner is on its way back to being one of Tucson's favorite courses. Born and raised in Tucson, AZ, Casey and his wife of 13.5 years, Amber, have settled in the area he grew up.  Amber is a hardworking, homeschooling mother and part-time teacher for the Vail School District.  Daughters Lucy- 9 and Hawley-1 and  son Bodey- 6, are the highlight of their lives Casey's main jobs at Forty Niner are membership and tournament growth, revenue management, marketing, and overall customer service satisfaction.  Having experience at some of Arizona's top-rated resorts and private clubs, has groomed Casey to handle the good, and bad that comes along with the golf industry. Casey enjoys playing golf, but raising a family is most important right now!  Casey and Amber help with youth groups at their church, and enjoy home projects including gardening, raising dogs + chickens, and of course swimming and playing with the kids. About Forty Niner Country ClubForty Niner Country Club is an upscale, semi-private facility designed by William Francis Bell.  The course opened in 1961 and though not as demanding as the many desert-style courses in the area, the tree-lined fairways, and tightly guarded doglegs pose the same challenges it did almost 50 years ago when the club hosted the PGA Tour's Tucson Open in 1963-1964. Spread over 110 acres, the course is known for its lush, mature landscaping and excellent course conditioning.  It is lined with mature stands of mesquite, giant cottonwood, eucalyptus, and weeping willow trees.  The fairways are Bermuda grass, over-seeding in the fall with perennial ryegrass.  The elevated Tif-dwarf Bermuda greens are known locally for their swift putting surfaces in the winter months.  The course has two lakes that come into play and is bordered on the south by the Tanque Verde Wash.  Members enjoy a 6,669-yard, 18-hole, par 72 golf course. Four tee positions on every hole ensure playability, satisfaction, and challenge for every level of golfer.  The winding fairways and majestic mountain views surprise golfers at every turn.  A full-service restaurant, The Rincon Mountain Grill, has been expanded and upgraded serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner 7- days a week with various specialty offers.  An upgraded kitchen boasts a double-decker pizza over, where the Roadrunner Pizzeria is using house-made hand-tossed dough, and the freshest ingredients available!  Ranging from sandwiches to steak or seafood, and even gluten-free options, enjoy your favorite type of food expertly prepared and served with a smile!! Facilities The Club's facilities include an 18-hole golf course, full-service restaurant, driving range, putting green, short game area, fully stocked Golf Shop, State of the Art Fitness center, swimming pool, men's and women's locker rooms, indoor and outdoor dining, large outdoor banquet/wedding venue, and private meeting/conference spaceJamain T. Miller, CEO/ Co-founder Square One Intern Tucson   State: AZEmail: jamain@squareoneintern.com Website: https://www.facebook.com/squareoneinternSOCIAL MEDIA: Facebook | Instagram | Twitter |Jamain, CEO and Co-founder of Square One Intern, is a transplant from New Jersey. He's been in Tucson for 6 years and came here via the US Air Force. As a former intelligence analyst for Combat Search and Rescue, Jamain learned that there were three essentials necessary for any mission to be successful. 1) A clear vision for the results desired, 2) a detailed plan to achieve those results, 3) and a well-run organization where everyone understands their roles and responsibilities for achieving those results via the plan. After interviewing over 200 organization heads and managers, Jamain condensed the most affective solutions into a system that organizations can use to clarify their vision, create their plan, and organize their team around that plan and vision. That's the Revenue Focused Development System. Because he has a passion for training youth, Jamain also runs a non-profit that trains at-risk youth in entrepreneurship to help them lift themselves out of the cycle of poverty they were born into. The same business organization system is employed with the youth and their ability to understand the system equals that of any business owner he's worked with. The non-profit is called Circle One Tucson, signifying the 360 degrees of support each Tucson youth is given. About Square One InternThrough networking with other entrepreneurs, Jamain met his Co-founder, Mariana Eubanks, three years ago and they stayed in contact. Both have a passion for business and youth and in February of 2019, Mariana approached Jamain with the idea of connecting students in the early stages of their education to businesses they're interested in working with. This would provide them early real-world work experience in the field they're studying so they can decide early on whether or not that particular career is for them. They also wanted the student to provide value to the organizations they're working with. So, after a few months of testing various concepts, Square One Intern became a workforce development agency focused on connecting non-profits with Young Professional Implementers who can help them apply the Revenue Focused Development System to their organization and help them use it with maximum effectiveness. 

In this Episode we talk to MAJ Sean Gavin, a Combat Search and Rescue HH-60H pilot, about his experience going through the training pipeline to turn young Air Force officers into combat helicopter pilots. Support the show on Patreon! ( https://www.patreon.com/user?fan_landing=true&u=28648719 ) Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode of CapConversation, Capco Digital’s Nic Parmaksizian and Julian Bonnay chat with Tamer Hassan, CEO and co-founder of White Ops, a global leader in bot mitigation, bot prevention, and ad fraud protection. White Ops was co-founded by Tamer Hassan in 2012, with a goal was to preserve the integrity of the internet from the malicious bots that spread malware and propagate various forms of cybercrime. In 2016, Hassan led the takedown of 3ve, the biggest bot fraud organization to date, with the help of Google and the FBI. Previous to co-founding White Ops, Hassan founded Compel Data Technologies. Previous to this, Hassan served as a Major in the US Air Force, where he completed multiple combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan as a decorated Combat Search and Rescue helicopter pilot and Tactical Officer. In 2019, Hassan was named in Fast Company’s Annual List of the 100 Most Creative People in Business.

Jay is a retired Air Force officer and helicopter pilot with nine deployments to the Middle East post 9/11. We talk about combat, mental health, Air Force leadership, and Jay's current job interdicting drug cartels in Central and South America.***If you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a short review. It takes only a minute, and it really helps convince popular guests to join me.If you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, please contact me at gregkrinoshow@gmail.com.Instagram: Instagram.com/gregkrinoshow Facebook: Facebook.com/gregkrinoshow

In this episode Maj Lou "Shiner" Nolting and I talk about two sorties he flew while supporting operations in Afghanistan in 2011. "Shiner" is an HH-60 Air Force Pavehawk pilot, specializing in Combat Search and Rescue.  On March 29th, 2011 "Shiner" and his crew were alerted to respond to an urgent evacuation of four critically wounded Soldiers.  While setting up for a hoist extraction his aircraft came under heavy effective enemy fire.  Rounds struck the main rotor, fuel tank, and number two engine.  With a loss of power "Shiner" executed a pedal turn and plummeted forty feet in an effort to gain airspeed and save the aircraft and seven crew members. Less than 30 days later, "Shiner" was tasked to rescue two army pilots downed in enemy controlled territory.  During the initial insertion, his aircraft received enemy fire, striking his flight engineer.   Over the next five hours "Shiner" and his crew would work to recovery the pilots and conduct a total of eight approaches. For his efforts "Shiner" was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

In Episode 12, Lance has a deep conversation with Pararescueman and SOCOM Athlete founder Jason Sweet. As a Pararescueman in the Air Force, Jason conducted Combat Search and Rescue. Now, Jason is mentoring the next generation of SpecOps hopefuls to help them prepare physically and mentally for the rigors of the Special Operations community.

Jenn jumps right in while Carrie tells a story about allies in the office meeting. Can you see when she notices we are recording? : ) They go on to talk about how Jenn and Carrie came up with the idea to start The Milieux Project, Inc- a 501c3 non profit organization. They wanted to “give better advice than we were given.” How do we “growherwings”? This is our introduction to our podcast - Follow us as we talk to mothers, daughters, fathers and sisters about how girls find their way to flying and other cool careers. Thanks for giving us a listen! Carrie is a recently retired Special Forces Pilot who is now working for UPS full time. She is a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and an avid triathlete. Jenn currently serves in the Florida Air National guard and she is a Combat Search and Rescue helicopter pilot. Jenn is also a graduate of the United States Air Force Academy and enjoys general aviation on her down time. DISCLAIMER: The views expressed in this podcast are those of the speakers only and

Retired Chief Master Sergeant Robert L. Disney, Jr. discusses his experiences in the Air Force as a pararescueman. At the pinnacle of his career, he was the first superintendent of the 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group, leading 280 Airmen across three squadrons of C-130's, HH-60's, and Guardian Angel forces providing Personnel Recovery and Combat Search and Rescue to the entire theater of Iraq and Syria.

Retired Chief Master Sergeant Robert L. Disney, Jr. discusses his experiences in the Air Force as a pararescueman. At the pinnacle of his career, he was the first superintendent of the 1st Expeditionary Rescue Group, leading 280 Airmen across three squadrons of C-130's, HH-60's, and Guardian Angel forces providing Personnel Recovery and Combat Search and Rescue to the entire theater of Iraq and Syria.

Brian Dickinson spent 6 years in the United States Navy as a Special Operations Air Rescue Swimmer. He did 2 tours in the Gulf as a part of Operation Southern Watch. His military duties were Combat Search and Rescue, Anti-Submarine Warfare Operator, Crew Chief, Aerial Gunner, Search and Surveillance, Vertical Replenishment and Special Warfare support. Dickinson soloed the summit of Mount Everest on May 15, 2011, after his Sherpa mountain guide became ill and went back down to high camp. After taking some pictures and making a radio call, Brian began his descent but within a few feet he became snow blind. His vision did not fully return for over a month. His descent to high camp from the summit took over seven hours, instead of the expected two to three hours. Brian ran out of oxygen on his descent but made it down to the South Col where his guide met him to help him back to his tent. Brian holds the record for the highest solo blind descent. He has climbed the Seven Summits by climbing the highest peaks of all seven continents. He also participates in many other extreme sports. Brian's Blind Descent experience has been reenacted in television segments including the Christian Broadcast Network's 700 Club, the Weather Channel's Freaks of Nature, KING-TV and Brian was featured on CNN's Anderson Cooper, ABC's Good Morning America, CNN's New Day with Chris Cuomo, Huffington Post, Fox Business Varney & Co, Success Magazine, Redemption Movie Series, Weather Channel, American Survival Guide Magazine, Simple Grace Magazine, Charisma Magazine, Guideposts and more. Brian's Mount Everest experience also landed him as the top trending moment for Twitter. This episode is sponsored by Liberty Tax, InStitchu, and Elitra Health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Lauria is currently completing his final semester at the Dartmouth Geisel School of Medicine. Outside of school, he works as a critical care flight paramedic and provides training to multiple emergency service organizations. Prior to medical school, Michael served in the U.S. Air Force as a Pararescueman at the 321st Special Tactics Squadron, RAF Mildenhall, UK, Air Force Special Operations Command. During this assignment he deployed to OPERATION IRAQI FREEDOM as part of a Combat Search and Rescue Team and in support of the C Company, 1st Battalion, 10th Special Forces Group (Airborne). In 2009, Michael was named Air Force Special Operations Command Outstanding Airman of the Year and Pararescue Airman of the Year. Topics Covered: How can civilian medicine and military medicine learn from one another The extent to which combat and medicine present similar systemic challenges in terms of interpersonal dynamics, leadership, and stress management How mental models to facilitate communication without oversimplifying complex phenomena What is cognitive bias and how can we better refine our models without falling prey to it Intuitive vs. analytical thinking- truly dichotomous or more of a spectrum?   How to identify if a failed outcome in medicine is the result of poor individual skill or something more systemic  Part/whole training The low hanging fruit in medical education Conflating selection with training Teaching practices that maximize retention of information

First - real quick if you haven’t heard yet, we are pivoting from an ad-supported model to a crowdfunding model and we really need your support!You can learn more at findingmastery.net/support - it would be greatly appreciated.We’d love to see this podcast exist for a long time but that only happens if we have your support.And for those who aren’t familiar with Tribe Talk - it’s where I answer questions related to the podcast and high performance. I just recorded a new episode last week on how to separate who you are from what you do.You can find it at findingmastery.net/support!Now to this week’s conversation… it’s with Major MJ HegarMJ, one of Foreign Policy Magazine's 100 Leading Global Thinkers of 2013 and one of Newsweek's 125 Women of Impact of 2012, was commissioned into the Air Force through ROTC at The University of Texas in 1999. She served on active duty as an Aircraft Maintenance Officer at Misawa Air Base, Japan, and Whiteman Air Force Base, Missouri where she worked on the F-16 Fighting Falcon and the B-2 Stealth Bomber. Her maintenance career culminated in responsibility for 75% of all B-2 maintenance as a Captain and selection as the Company Grade Officer of the Year for 2003. In 2004, she was selected for pilot training by the Air National Guard. Upon completion of her training at the top of her class, she served three tours in Afghanistan flying Combat Search and Rescue as well as Medevac missions.During her time in the Guard, in addition to the deployments to Afghanistan, Major Hegar flew marijuana eradication missions, wildfire suppression with buckets of water on cargo slings, evacuated survivors from hurricane-devastated cities, and rescued many civilians on civil Search and Rescue missions in California and out at sea.On her third tour to Afghanistan on July 29th 2009, she was shot down on a Medevac mission and sustained wounds resulting in her being awarded the Purple Heart. Her actions on this mission saved the lives of her crew and patients, earning her the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor Device (making MJ the sixth woman in history to receive the DFC...the first was Amelia Earhart...and only the second ever to receive it with the Valor Device). In 2012, Major Hegar filed suit against the Secretary of Defense asserting that the Combat Exclusion Policy was unconstitutional. In 2013, the Secretary of Defense repealed the Policy effective immediately.Talk about knowing what you stand for, having conviction, and going all the way forward.MJ contributes a lot of her success to the characteristics that were born out of the adversity she faced in her life.The heart of this conversation is centered around trust. Trust in self and trust for others.When a crisis arises can you trust yourself to make the right decision and trust those around you.Will you be able to think clearly and access your craft? Will you be able to pivot? Will you be able to perform eloquently in rugged and hostile environments?We all have rugged and hostile environments. They don't just involve combat. Every day we have opportunities to get right to our own edge where we're uncomfortable, where our heart thumps just a little bit when we're not sure if we can do the thing that we set out to do.All of those things show up on a regular basis for us so this isn't just reserved for military operators. Each one of us have moments where we're tested so there's a lot here for us to pay attention to.MJ talks about the importance of being able to be calm and she has a model that she's worked from which is, "Wind Your Watch" and it's a fun little applied tool that she shares in this conversation.We talk about the importance of having a cohesive team in the military and why outdated policies on integrating women had a significant impact on that cohesiveness.We discuss what it’s like to live with PTSD and how to best manage it.And lastly, we touch on the attribution theory - the way people explain the events in their lives.

As an Air Force Rescue pilot, Captain Christy Wise has dedicated her professional life to saving the lives of isolated personnel by piloting the world’s premier Combat Search and Rescue airframe, the HC-130J. She is a combat veteran, having served one tour in Afghanistan. Following her amputation, Christy completed rehabilitation at San Antonio Military Medical Center's Center for the Intrepid, returned to her primary duty station, and in late June 2016 became the first female amputee in Air Force history to return to flying duty.  Christy is a 2009 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy and received her Master of Arts in Theology from Liberty University.  She is also a registered Foster Parent in the State of Georgia. Topics covered include: Christy’s unique mission in the Air Force Dealing with adversity Coping with the loss of a limb The influence of other amputees on Christy’s rehabilitation and mental outlook Christy’s athletic background and the role of adaptive sports in her return to piloting Christy’s future athletic and professional goals Christy’s unique charitable mission

GRP 28- Today’s episode is a special Memorial Day tribute to our fallen countrymen from all wars past till present. There will be multiple post highlighting this episode, but the first will be an excerpt from former Army EOD Technician Justin Howard. John Hendricks: Justin, what does Memorial day mean to you? Justin Howard: Memorial day to me is me thinking about the veterans who served in wars past, but also the brothers that served with me. The one’s who I’ve lost. When you hear about one of your brothers being a triple amputee makes me wonder what he was thinking when it was going down. My buddy Donald Vincent Stacy he was a good friend of mine he was with the 1 505 Parachute Infantry Regiment working with Special forces in Kandahar, Afghanistan. I was in EOD school at the time when he was deployed. I got a call from one of his buddies and he told me that Donald was killed in Afghanistan by a detonation. They had seen some Military Aged Males on some motorcycles, and they were told to go check it out. Donald took the detector from his junior guy, and went to sweep a path. As he was going down the alley a detonation occurred. Donald was thrown against the wall, and the medic came running down. He said “SGT Stacy, SGT Stacy if you can hear me squeeze my hand, and he squeezed his hand. One of his arms was missing and both of his legs were gone. He called for assistance, and they came down and applied the tourniquets, and on the helicopter ride back to Kandahar Donald died. He was a good friend of mine from when I was 16 years old. We were in Iraq together, I was aviation, and he was infantry, but we hung out together. We were at Bragg together. That was a tough phone call for me. Rest in Peace SGT Donald Vincent Stacy. Blue skies brother.

Retired Col. Darrel Whitcomb relates his and others' experiences from combat search and rescue (CSAR) missions in Southeast Asia and examines the organization that was established to provide CSAR services in the Iraq-Kuwait theater of operations during Desert Storm.

Walk past the Bob Hope exhibit and through the connecting link. Turn left and go to the Combat Search and Rescue exhibit in the Southeast Asia War Gallery. Pararescueman William H. Pitsenbarger, who was born in Piqua wanted to quit high school to join the U.S. Army Special Forces’ Green Berets. His parents convinced him to stay in school, and after graduating in 1962, Pitsenbarger joined the Air Force. Arriving in Vietnam in August 1965, Pitsenbarger completed more than 250 missions, including one in which he hung from an HH-43’s cable to rescue a wounded South Vietnamese soldier from a burning minefield. This action earned him the Airman’s Medal and the Republic of Vietnam’s Medal of Military Merit and Gallantry Cross with Bronze Palm. William H. Pitsenbarger was only 21 years old when he was killed in action. But in his short life and heroic Air Force career, Pitsenbarger was an example of dedication, compassion and tenacity for all those with whom he served. In his work, and especially on his final mission, Airman 1st Class Pitsenbarger embodied the pararescueman’s motto: “That Others May Live.” For coordinating the successful rescues, caring for the wounded and sacrificing his life while aggressively defending his comrades, Pitsenbarger earned the Air Force Cross on June 30, 1966. After review, the original award was upgraded, and on December 8, 2000, the Medal of Honor was presented to his family in a ceremony here at the museum. Pitsenbarger is the 59th Medal of Honor recipient, and sixth enlisted recipient, from the Air Force and its predecessor organizations.

On this episode, NATO pledges its resolute support to training and advising Afghan troops beyond 2014, Combat Search and Rescue Airmen in Japan hone their skills for deployment downrange, Airmen and Marines develop leadership bonds by training side by side, we learn about a type of therapy used to detect and treat traumatic brain injuries, and we see the toll that Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder can take on returning veterans.