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During his second tour in Vietnam, Major General Patrick Henry Bradyserved as a helicopter pilot in the 57th Medical Detachment, tasked with evacuating wounded no matter what the conditions. The 57th's call sign, “Dustoff” became one of the most famous call signs in the war.   On January 6th, 1968, Brady was awakened to rescue two wounded Vietnamese soldiers stranded in the densely fogged mountains. This cloud cover was a double edged sword, providing cover from enemy fire, but making it almost impossible for pilots to navigate. At this time, Brady was the only Huey pilot who could fly in it. By turning his aircraft sideways and hovering slowly along the valley trail, he blew away the fog with the backwash of his rotor blades. This cleared a path, and allowed Brady  to reach the stranded men. Brady then received word that 70 wounded Americans were in need of rescue nearby. Continuing to navigate the fog using his unique technique, Brady reached their position and made a total of four trips back and forth to the hospital.  Brady was supposed to be joined by other pilots, but he was the only one who could penetrate the fog, so he had to do it all on his own.  During his third trip, Brady's Huey was hit by enemy fire. The controls took serious damage, and he later found out they were hanging on by a thread. After this damage assessment, Brady and his crew hopped in a replacement aircraft and continued on with the mission.  Brady later received word of an American platoon stranded in a minefield. Another Huey had already attempted to pull them out, but it set off a mine after touching down, forcing it to retreat. With incredible precision, Brady touched down right where the previous aircraft did in order to avoid any mines. His crew then navigated the minefield, dragging the wounded back to the aircraft one by one. On one of their trips they hit an explosive, injuring two crew members and sending shrapnel into the aircraft. Despite their injuries the crew was able to load the rest of the wounded. Brady flew the damaged ship back to the hospital, and swapped into another Huey. On October 9th, 1969, Major General Patrick Henry Brady was awarded the Medal of Honor. Major Brady evacuated a total of 51 seriously wounded men that day, and without his quick response & skillful navigation, many of them wouldn't have made it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bobby and Joe are back with a jam-packed episode to kick off the week!

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In our third and final episode of this series, we take a broader look at the legacy of Vietnam Dustoff, including their lasting impact on modern aeromedical crews and operations.

Dustoff crews in the Vietnam War had a very clear sense of mission: to get the wounded to higher-level medical care within an hour. In this episode we'll learn more about the crew members, their training and teamwork, and the dangers they faced as they raced around the battlefields of Vietnam, risking their lives to save others.

The Army's aeromedical crews flew nearly 500,000 missions in Vietnam, saving the lives of nearly a million people on both sides of the conflict. In this three-part series, we'll take a close look at Dustoff in Vietnam — the missions, the crew members, the dangers, and the enduring legacy.

Doug Petersen was a dustoff pilot in the Vietnam War and was shot down two times during his tour. Doug earned the callsign DUSTOFF 34 after becoming an aircraft commander for the Bell UH-1H Iroquois (Huey) and flew over 950 combat hours. Support the showhttps://www.jcramergraphics.co...https://www.anglicoshop.comhttps://www.patreon.com/former... Doug's TedTalkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?... 00:00:00 Intro | Virginia Military Institute 00:06:59 From High School to Flight School 00:24:20 Training Helicopters to Hueys 00:28:04 Early Huey Models 00:32:41 Flight School to Vietnam 00:46:25 Dustoff's Impact 00:51:30 A Day in the Life of a Dustoff Pilot 01:01:38 First Time Getting Shot Down 01:13:25 Second Time Being Shot Down 01:19:45 Hanoi Hilton Stories 01:24:24 Leaving Vietnam

Welcome to episode 197 of the Jigs and Bigs podcast! This week, we have a special guest cohost joining us - Brandon Heimericks, also known as Dustoff_Fishing on Instagram. Brandon catches us up on all the exciting things he has been up to since his last appearance on the show. We dive into his recent fishing adventures and hear about the techniques he has been using to reel in some impressive catches. But that's not all! Brandon also shares a valuable jerkbait tip specifically for those chilly weather months. If you're looking to up your jerkbait game and catch some big ones during the cold season, don't miss out on this insightful advice. In addition to our discussion with Brandon, we take some time to talk about Buzbe tackle storage solutions. We have been loving this company and what they offer for organizing our gear. Tune in to hear about our favorite products and why we think they are a game-changer for any angler. Whether you are a seasoned angler or new to the world of fishing, this episode is packed with useful information, tips, and tricks. Join us as we chat with Brandon Heimericks and delve into the world of jerkbaits and tackle storage solutions. Don't miss out on this exciting episode of the Jigs and Bigs podcast! Link referred to in FTG: https://ftw.usatoday.com/2023/12/two-men-indicted-for-selling-eagles-in-killing-spree-of-3600-birds Get your tickets for the 200th Episode Game Dinner! Eventbrite: https://rebrand.ly/2yrpvvo Call the J+B Hotline! 1+ (413) 324-8519 (Questions, comments, FTG, and more) BECOME A JIGHEAD HERE: https://rebrand.ly/bf8612 Check out our LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/jigsandbigs Thanks to our Show Partners! - Dark Horse Tackle - https://rebrand.ly/5p68yye [Save 15% off your first box in a Weekend Warrior or Dabble Pack month-month subscription using code JIGSANDBIGS15 at checkout or put together a BYOB and use the code JANDBBYOB25! - Omnia Fishing - https://omnia.direct/OmniaE-GiftCard [Save 15% off your FIRST order at Omnia Fishing!] - A-Bay Lure - https://abaylure.com [Use code Jigsandbigs to save 20% on your entire order] - Bay House Apartment - https://shorturl.at/fpRX8 - The Ship Motel - https://theshipmotel.com/ - Reaction Tackle - https://bit.ly/3ROTj5k - Three Belles Outfitters - https://rebrand.ly/zsdnchi - Torege Polarized Sunglasses - https://rebrand.ly/i2cqymx [Use code jigsandbigs10 to save 10% at checkout!] --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jigsandbigs/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jigsandbigs/support

Welcome to episode 89 of The Hangar Z Podcast Brought to you by Vertical Valor Magazine.Our guest, Erik Sabiston, developed a lifelong fascination with aviation as a young man. A former US Army Blackhawk pilot, author of the best-selling book "Dustoff 7-3 Saving Lives Under Fire in Afghanistan", the founder of RTAG,  co-founder of the ICARUS device, current airline pilot, and owner of Sabiston Consulting.  Erik takes us on his unique journey, from his early days in the music industry to living off the grid,  then to the military as a pilot, and ultimately to becoming a legacy airline pilot.Erik's dedication to the aviation industry extends beyond the cockpit. His experiences transitioning from military to civilian life inspired him to create RTAG, a charity focused on veteran hiring within the aviation industry. We explore the ups and downs of this transition period, and how Erik's organization strives to support veterans in their journey. We also dive into discussing the process of becoming an airline pilot and the benefits of transition programs for military personnel. Erik talks about his exit from RTAG and what he is doing now with his consulting business where he is still helping veterans and civilians achieve their dream of a career in aviation.The episode concludes with Erik sharing his personal encounters from his military service, including an unforgettable military medevac incident. We reflect on the significance of rigorous training and the role it plays in life-threatening scenarios.This episode is part one of a two-part series. Stand by to hear part two.I would like to thank our sponsors Metro Aviation SHOTOVER and CNC Technologies as well as our supporters on Patreon.

Medal of Honor recipient & retired Major General of the United States Army, PATRICK BRADY, sits down with host Jeremy Lock to discuss When I Have Your Wounded, the Vietnam War, Dustoff, Faith, Valor vs. Values  and how the Best Helicopter Pilot is "Double Nickel"Last Letters Website

The Medevac Team fly into a hot LZ to rescue an Afghan soldier who has been shot in the face. Produced by Josh Fortune. Afghanistan

The Medevac crew from 101st Combat Aviation Brigade have to be ready to deploy at a moments notice. Their job? To save lives. Produced by Josh Fortune. Afghanistan

Del Livingston is the former Vice President of Flight Operations for Airbus Helicopters, and a veteran of the Vietnam war. In this, we'll speak with Del about his background flying Dustoff operations in Vietnam, including a harrowing rescue mission, the result of which sent him home from combat a month early. Then, Dell will tell us about his transition into the civil world, and the difference in stakes between civil and military flight when it comes to aviation safety. 

This episode is a continuation of our conversation with the crew from Rainier Dustoff who recently helped rescue an injured hiker. On the previous episode we talked about the rescue mission itself but on this episode we go into the aviation career field in general - how they got started, what they love about it and where they see their careers going. Send story ideas to: jason.r.kriess.civ@army.mil

Just catching up with an old friend. Talking about how the tournament year wrapped up and future endeavors.

On today's show I sit down and chat with a few members of the Dustoff team over at the Army aviation facility. In October, Chief Warrant Officer 4 Ryan Kennedy and his crew piloted their UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter out near Leavenworth, Washington to help rescue an injured hiker and transport them to safety. This is something that they train for a lot but don't necessarily get to do it as a real-world mission. They talk us through the rescue step-by-step, each of them sharing what their roles were during the mission. When recording this episode we got a little carried away and we ended up talking for an hour and a half. So this will be broken up into two episodes. This one will be about the rescue mission and the next one will be about the aviation career field in general and their love for their service in the guard.

Arnold is a highly decorated Army huey pilot. His book, “More Than Met The Eye” is a story of how Vietnam has impacted his life.  During the war, Bell UH-1 Iroquois or “Hueys” were used for three purposes: As transports or “slicks”, for medical evacuation, or as gunships. The military medical mission was named “Dustoff”. These are the airships that Arnold flew.     #BumpInTheRoad #Veteran #VietnamVet     

Seain, Keegan, and Joe were the last three DUSTOFF medics in Afghanistan during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. In this episode, they describe their experience during the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport's Abbey Gate.

Seain, Keegan, and Joe were the last three DUSTOFF medics in Afghanistan during the 2021 U.S. withdrawal. In this episode, they describe their experiences in the days and weeks leading up to the attack at Hamid Karzai International Airport's Abbey Gate.ProPublica is a non-profit news site that published a comprehensive account of the Abbey Gate attack earlier this year; you can read it here. The U.S. Central Command conducted an investigation into the facts and circumstances surrounding the attack; that report is available on the U.S. Naval Institute's website.

Phil Marshall is the author of 18 and counting books about the history and heroism of Dustoff huey pilots in the Vietnam War. He is also a Dustoff pilot himself who was wounded during a daring nighttime mission sent to rescue three seriously wounded Americans. Dustoff was the callsign for the green Huey helicopters with the Red Cross often painted on the nose or the side of the aircraft to signify its role as a medical emergency platform. They'd fly day and night, unarmed without door guns and without night vision, into hot landing zones to rescue wounded soldiers, civilians, children, and even animals. Sometimes they were shot down or crashed. If the pilots and aircrew survived death and weren't rescued, they were either executed on the spot or taken to a prisoner of war camp to endure brutal interrogation techniques and torture. Despite this possibility, Dustoff teams always answered the call. Phil is planning to open the world's first Huey Museum in Indiana, United States. Buy Phil's books on Amazon

Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Celiz was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic acts during an engagement with the enemy in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, on July 12, 2018. SFC Celiz saved the life of a wounded soldier from a partner force, and later used his body as a shield to cover the DUSTOFF aircraft that arrived to retrieve the wounded. SFC Celiz was mortally wounded during the engagement.In this episode, we finish our conversation with the lead flight medic and pilot in command of the aircraft present that day. SFC Celiz is an American hero, and his actions saved many lives. The DUSTOFF crew from had a unique perspective, and by hearing from them we can both gain first-hand insight into SFC Celiz's bravery, and honor his memory.

Sgt. 1st Class Christopher A. Celiz was awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic acts during an engagement with the enemy in Paktia Province, Afghanistan, on July 12, 2018. SFC Celiz saved the life of a wounded soldier from a partner force, and later used his body as a shield to cover the DUSTOFF aircraft that arrived to retrieve the wounded. SFC Celiz was mortally wounded during the engagement.In this episode, we talk with the lead flight medic and pilot in command of the aircraft present that day. SFC Celiz is an American hero, and his actions saved many lives. The DUSTOFF crew from had a unique perspective, and by hearing from them we can both gain first-hand insight into SFC Celiz's bravery, and honor his memory.

Black Rifle Coffee Podcast presents The Medevac Podcast. Hosts David Reid and Christian Meyers sit down with Army rescue helicopter pilot Cody McKinney to discuss his career progression from enlisted, to Warrant Officer, to Commissioned Officer, his team's award-winning rescue, and what DUSTOFF means in the rescue community.

This week the boys recap an awesome Dustoff weekend. We cover some automotive news, and of course, answer your questions. https://revivalmotoring.com/

This week the boys sit down with the Dustoff showrunners. They're back for 2022 after a long hiatus. We also learn about pirates. https://www.revivalmotoring.com/  

Mailbag: Food packing tips, Observations from a retired airline pilot [4:30] // Flight Advice: Listener shares some advice on how to volunteer, give back to the community, and get career assistance [9:05] //  Erik Sabiston, co-founder of RTAG the Veteran Aviation Charity joins us to share how his group is successfully helping veterans transition to the airlines [12:45] //  Erik talks about the Icarus Device, a revolutionary new flight training aide  [38:30] // Story time with Erik: Porta-Potty mixup [49:55] // Jordan Scales calls in to recap Auburn Business Aviation Days and promote a similar event being held by the CFBAA to introduce students to business aviation [54:45] SHOW RESOURCES RTAG National Convention Connect with Erik Sabiston on LinkedIn The Icarus Device Erik's book, Dustoff 73 CFBAA Business Aviation Day (April 1st) Connect with Jordan Scales on LinkedIn Our sponsors: Harvey Watt, offers the only true Loss of Medical License Insurance available to individuals and small groups. Because Harvey Watt manages most airlines' plans, they can assist you in identifying the right coverage to supplement your airline's plan. Many buy coverage to supplement the loss of retirement benefits while grounded. Visit harveywatt.com to learn more! Advanced Aircrew Academy enables flight operations to fulfill their training needs in the most efficient and affordable way—in any location at any time. We do this by providing high-quality professional pilot, flight attendant, flight coordinator, maintenance, and line service training modules delivered via the web using a world-class online aviation training system. Visit aircrewacademy.com to learn more! Tim Pope is a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and a pilot. His financial planning practice provides services to aviation professionals and aviation 401k plans. Tim helps clients pursue their financial goals by defining them, organizing & optimizing resources, planning, implementing, and monitoring their financial plan. Visit www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com to learn more. Click Here to Schedule a Meeting  Do you have feedback, suggestions, or a great aviation story to share? Email us info@21fivepodcast.com Check out our Instagram feed @21FivePodcast for more great content and to see our collection of aviation license plates. The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of any of our employers. 

On this episode we had the pleasure of talking to an old friend and picking their brain about some super fishy stuff. Here is a chance to get to know Mr. Fishy himself, Dustoff Fishing. From Bass fishing the US, to aviation, the man does it all. Great luck on the MOYAK series this year Brandon. Brandon's Social media IG: @Dustoff_Fishing Tiktok @Dustoff_fishing Youtube Dustoff Fisthing --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

The guys sit down with Brandon from Dustoff Fishing and talk all things fishing. Brandon started Dustoff back in 2020 and it has taken off. He now is on the pro staff for some top brands and even finds himself on a competitive kayak fishing team! ————— Connect with Just One Outdoors On YouTube, TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook Want to BE A GUEST on the podcast? Click HERE! We love to hear your feedback! Leave a review and let us know how we are doing! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/just-one-outdoors/support

When you fly badass helicopters, catch fish like a champ, and make some dope content we know it's going to be a good time. Let me tell ya'll, even Coley couldn't keep us under 1.5 hours! Get your weekly distraction from quality podcasts NOW! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/swampratfishing/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/swampratfishing/support

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Black Rifle Coffee presents The Medevac Podcast. Hosts David Reid and Christian Meyers welcome Aaron Withrow. Aaron spent 14 years in the Army as a flight medic and shares stories and wisdom collected during his time deployed and as a civilian first responder. 

Winn is one of the DODs most experienced operational medical educators. Hear lessons learned, thoughts on optimizing training and learning and more in this wide ranging and insightful discussion from one of our SF Brothers. THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE

Eventually, someone will reject the truth that we believe. But what's the best way to respond when they do? A daily devotional by speaker and author Vince Miller.

Patrick Henry reluctantly joined the ROTC program at Seattle University and hated just about every minute of it. Within the next decade he would be witness to a chilling,seminal moment in the Cold War and serve two tours in Vietnam and be awarded the Medal of Honor.In this edition of "Veterans Chronicles," Gen. Brady shares his deployment to Berlin and how life there changed drastically when the communists erected the Berlin Wall. He also takes us through his training as a helicopter pilot and his deployment as a Dustoff pilot, evacuating wounded service members, for two tours in Vietnam.Brady explains how his mentor instilled a relentless commitment to reach our wounded troops regardless of enemy fire, what his Dustoff unit was able to accomplish during his time in Vietnam, and his actions in January 1968 that resulted in him being awarded the Medal of Honor.

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Max and Morgan do a great job with the DUSTOFF MEDIC Podcast. We recorded this with USN CAPT Walrath and USA COL Smith. I am proud to be amongst these great Physician Leaders and happy to share this episode of the DUSTOFF Medic Podcast. Please subscribe and support these guys- they are true professionals and dedicated medical providers. We are lucky in the DOD to have them. THAT OTHERS MAY LIVE

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Army helicopter pilot, RTAG founder, and author Erik Sabiston joins Hero Hut director David Hoffmaster to talk about Operation Hammerdown from the perspective of the Dustoff pilots called in to retrieve wounded soldiers from one of the most remote battlefields in Afghanistan. He also talks flying while afraid of heights, and a new training tool he is spearheading called Icarus that will help helicopter pilots prepare for the sudden lose of visual orientation due to clouds, fog or dust storms.

We sit down with Erik Sabiston to hear the story of what his crew went through during one of the most decorated Dustoff missions in history. I selfishly wanted to hear this story. Having known Erik for over three years now our conversations have largely been focused on simply helping vets get jobs. Sadly, I had never taken the time to listen to his story, to learn more about my friend Erik.Erik is the author of Dustoff 7-3 and the pilot in command of the heroic missions outlined in the biography Erik has been through hell, and his story is one that should be heard.Rotary To Airline Group, or RTAG, began as a campaign to address the national pilot shortage with both professional and experienced Rotary Wing Aviators. This movement has since evolved, now endeavoring to place Veterans in the Airline Industry, regardless of their experience. We highlight the goals of the organization and how its mission has recently changed. Timestamps:[06:03] "I wrote this book to get rid of it."[16:53] What drove Erik to join the military[30:10] SCUM and WOC Rocks, what the heck is going on in Ft. Rucker?[36:22] How losing his best friend inspired Erik to join the fight[45:09] What does it mean to be awarded medals?[49:56] To the "Valley of Death."[53:09] J'Bad[54:06] They landed on a mattress?[55:45] What the heck is Dustoff?[1:03:27] "I hated this place, but I knew I was going to miss it."[1:23:29] Snoopin' & Poopin'[1:28:51] The toll of deployments[1:46:58] Dustoff 7-3[2:29:21] The importance of having an outlet[2:32:27] Thank you[2:34:30] RTAG - The Veteran to Aviation Charity www.RavenCareers.comPlease give us a 5-star review and leave a comment on Apple Podcasts!https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raven-careers-aviation-podcast/id1533084162Follow along:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/raven-career-developmentFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ravencareers/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RavenCareerDevelopment Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://ravencareers.com/get-alerts/Email us: podcast@ravencareers.com Hosted by Jason DuVernay, Raven CareersThe statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of our employers. 

We sit down with Erik Sabiston to hear the story of what his crew went through during one of the most decorated Dustoff missions in history. I selfishly wanted to hear this story. Having known Erik for over three years now our conversations have largely been focused on simply helping vets get jobs. Sadly, I had never taken the time to listen to his story, to learn more about my friend Erik. Erik is the author of Dustoff 7-3 and the pilot in command of the heroic missions outlined in the biography Erik has been through hell, and his story is one that should be heard. Rotary To Airline Group, or RTAG, began as a campaign to address the national pilot shortage with both professional and experienced Rotary Wing Aviators. This movement has since evolved, now endeavoring to place Veterans in the Airline Industry, regardless of their experience. We highlight the goals of the organization and how its mission has recently changed.   Timestamps: [06:03] "I wrote this book to get rid of it." [16:53] What drove Erik to join the military [30:10] SCUM and WOC Rocks, what the heck is going on in Ft. Rucker? [36:22] How losing his best friend inspired Erik to join the fight [45:09] What does it mean to be awarded medals? [49:56] To the "Valley of Death." [53:09] J'Bad [54:06] They landed on a mattress? [55:45] What the heck is Dustoff? [1:03:27] "I hated this place, but I knew I was going to miss it." [1:23:29] Snoopin' & Poopin' [1:28:51] The toll of deployments [1:46:58] Dustoff 7-3 [2:29:21] The importance of having an outlet [2:32:27] Thank you [2:34:30] RTAG - The Veteran to Aviation Charity   www.RavenCareers.com Please give us a 5-star review and leave a comment on Apple Podcasts! https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/raven-careers-aviation-podcast/id1533084162 Follow along: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/raven-career-development Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ravencareers/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RavenCareerDevelopment   Sign up for our weekly newsletter: https://ravencareers.com/get-alerts/ Email us: podcast@ravencareers.com   Hosted by Jason DuVernay, Raven Careers The statements made in this show are our own opinions and do not reflect, nor were they under any direction of our employers. 

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On this episode I have Ken Blaisdell and this is his story. My name is Kenneth Blaisdell; I joined the Army when I was 20. I went to basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. From Basic Training, I went to Fort Rucker, Alabama for 9 weeks to learn my job as an Aviation Operation Specialist. I couldn’t have been happier; I got my dream duty station Fort Wainwright Alaska. Things couldn’t go any better; I was able to go to the one state I always wanted to explore. Shortly after getting to C Co. 1-52nd Aviation Regiment, Flying Dragons, Dustoff, I was told I would be deploying to Afghanistan in 2014 for 9 months. I ran 9-line missions while deployed, which means when someone got hurt, I would launch the crews to save the wounded, but also got to go on the missions to help the medics. I got taken out of the fight two times due to severe stomach problems from eating the local food. It’s now to the point if I eat the wrong food at the wrong time, I will become physically ill for as many as two to three weeks and end up in the hospital. I was in the United States Army until 2016, but shortly after I got back from Afghanistan was when I suffered life-altering injuries from a car accident and a sledding accident. Everything slowly unfold, I went to a walker then a wheelchair. I had broken bones in my feet, my feet were curled and bent inwards; I couldn’t walk, and my legs started to bow outwards. I could feel my bones when they broke over and over again. I waited six months at Fort Wainwright until they started the med board process. My dream of serving 20 years was crushed. 100 Seconds by Punch Deck | https://soundcloud.com/punch-deck Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US

Erik Sabiston is a bestselling author, producer, public speaker and airline pilot. He is also the President/Founder of RTAG, Veteran/Aviation Consultant, Award Winning Co-Producer and Military Technical Advisor. On the podcast he speaks about his Christian faith, tells about writing a military book with no curse words, and gives advice to those serving in the armed services on how to be a Christian Soldier. Below is the link to his best selling book: Dustoff 7-3: Saving Lives under Fire in Afghanistan

Dustoff and the Historian discuss all the happenings of the National Football League's 2019 Week 11, with particular focus on the Eagles loss to the Patriots and the Packers bye week. If you want to know what happened to our rundowns prior to week 11, go to YouTube "World Renowned Sports." Also, find us on Twitter @LongWaveRadio and @auctorclarus. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Colonel Ben Knisely grew up in the small town of Osprey, Florida, just a few miles south of here.  He graduated from Riverview High School.  He entered military service following his graduation from the University of South Florida, in Tampa and 28 years later, retired from the US Army at the rank of Colonel.    A couple notable aspects of his career that I would like to share with you in this introduction is that during a tour of duty in Viet Nam, the then, First Lieutenant Ben Knisely, while piloting a UH-1 MEDEVAC helicopter was shot down by an enemy missile in the Ah Shaw Valley over enemy territory and severely wounded in the crash.  He and his co-pilot were listed as MIA in April 1968 and were subsequently rescued by a very highly publicized heroic and daring mission executed by the Army’s famous 101st Airborne Division. The details of the harrowing escape and evasion actions by Lt. Knisely and his copilot, and the subsequent and successful rescue efforts by a small special Operations team was captured in a book  by Peter Dorland, called DUSTOFF 65, published in 1974.  The Infantry Lieutenant, who led the famous and heroic rescue effort directly into the face of the enemy, was recommended for the Congressional Medal of Honor.  After 9 months of hospitalization, Knisely not only petitioned to stay on active duty, but re-qualified to fly MEDEVAC helicopters, and did so for the remaining years of his Army career…..In his last tour of duty; he served on the special staff of General H. Norman Schwarzkopf during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm.  Ben hides his physical scars of combat well.  Clothing covers the skin disfigurement of his burns, and you will Hardly notice the limp of his prosthetic left ankle and foot, but he admits that he suffers from PTSD, for the haunting dreams of his combat shoot-down event almost 50 years ago still come back now and then, and for that invisible wound, he will be the first to tell you that there is no cure.    Colonel Knisely now lives in Sarasota, Fl.  He currently serves on the Board of Directors of a Wounded Warrior organization called Operation Second Chance.  He is also on the Board of Directors of the Sarasota Military Academy, and is the Military and Veterans Liaison Officer for the Sarasota County Sheriffs Office.   His list of military awards and decorations are far too numerous for me to read to you … He is a named member of the elite Order of Dedalions and in 2013 Ben was inducted into the US Army’s Medical Aviation Hall of Fame. 

News, Dustoff Recap and the boys use the CHUCK system!

In this week's episode, we get into some news and updates but more importantly sit down with Blake and Tom. Showrunners of New Englands premiere VW/Audi car show. Blake and tom have been organizing and running the Dustoff for nearly 20 years!   We discuss it all!

Vietnam Dustoff Rudy Guzman Spec-5 shares of his time saving lives and the trauma of war.

They put their own lives in danger to rescue their fallen comrades. They are the warriors of medicine, a special breed tested at every turn. They are the medics, corpsmen, nurses and doctors who often risk their own lives to save the lives of others. In this exciting episode of "War Stories with Oliver North," you'll meet a brave World War II nurse who was captured by the Japanese and spent nearly three years behind bars as a POW. And, you'll hear from one of the nurses who served in the real MASH unit during the Korean War. This episode also features the only known audio recording of military action that led to a Medal of Honor for "Dustoff" pilot Patrick Brady. You'll hear pilot Brady on the day he rescued more than 50 injured Americans, despite being shot down three times in different helicopters. These amazing tales of battlefield bravery will move and inspire you. And they'll demonstrate why today's nearly 1.4 million men and women in our armed forces so confidently put their lives in the hands of these courageous warriors of medicine.  

Ep 0061 | 11-10-17 Retired Lieutenant Colonel David Cooper of the United States Army joined Kerry on the Friday before Veteran's Day to talk about his service.  Colonel Cooper was a Medivac Helicopter Pilot in the Vietnam DMZ. After watching the recent AETN Vietnam War documentary, I understand just how dangerous helicopter missions were. The Colonel continues to live a life of danger and risk, by recently migrating from California to Arkansas in pursuit of his college sweetheart. Now that is living dangerously! The interview includes war stories about Vietnam from his time flying DUSTOFF and get David’s take on the challenges facing our returning veterans now and find out what he sees for the future of our military personnel. Even in retirement David is still serving his country through his advocacy work as President of the Arkansas Association of the United States Army.  Up In Your Business is a Radio Show by https://www.flagandbanner.com/up-in-your-business-radio-show/main.asp

An issue-by-issue recap of The 'Nam continues with issue #2 of the Marvel Comics series. We continue to follow the tour of duty of Ed Marks in "Dustoff," written by Doug Murray, pencilled by Michael Golden, and inked by Armando Gil, which takes place in March of 1966. And as always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I'll be talking about the story's historical context as well as taking a look at the letters, 'Nam Notes, and ads.

An issue-by-issue recap of The 'Nam continues with issue #2 of the Marvel Comics series. We continue to follow the tour of duty of Ed Marks in "Dustoff," written by Doug Murray, pencilled by Michael Golden, and inked by Armando Gil, which takes place in March of 1966. And as always, in addition to the summary and review of the issue I'll be talking about the story's historical context as well as taking a look at the letters, 'Nam Notes, and ads.

Carlos and Rudy are joined by White and partially Robert to discuss current events!

Special Encore Presentation of Dustoff Diaries first show in February 2018. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/view-from-a-military-mind/exclusive-content