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In this episode ofThe Women in the Arena, we sit down with Meg Tucker, an Army veteran and the Founder of The Valkyrie Project, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering and supporting American servicewomen.With 15 years in uniform, Meg began her military journey as a Kiowa Warrior pilot before transitioning into special operations as a Psychological Operations officer. Now, in her post-military career, she is committed to ensuring women in service receive the training, support, and advocacy they need to thrive.We explore everything from hormonal health to sleep optimization, the unique challenges women face in military and tactical professions, and how they can optimize their training and nutrition for peak performance. Meg also shares howThe Valkyrie Project is pioneering a future where servicewomen are equipped to excel both physically and professionally.Meg's passion, leadership, and dedication to mentorship are truly inspiring—don't miss this powerful conversation!

Sean Parnell and Amber Smith discuss their military service and how the events of 9/11 inspired them to join the military. They discuss the disconnect between military brass and the boots on the ground, as well as the two-tiered justice system in America and the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Amber Smith is a former Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan between 2005-2008, and the author of her best selling memoir “Danger Close.” Buckle up Follow Sean on Instagram - @officialseanparnell Follow Sean on Twitter - @SeanParnellUSA Get your Battleground apparel at www.officialseanparnell.comSupport the show: https://officialseanparnell.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Summary Join us in Welcoming Amber Smith, a former Kiowa Warrior pilot and Senior Pentagon Official, as we discuss her experiences in Iraq and Afghanistan and her decision to write a book about her military career. She highlights the importance of the Kiowa Warrior platform and its role in supporting ground troops. Amber also talks about the challenges of shooting from a helicopter and the perishable nature of the skill. She shares her journey of writing her first book, 'Danger Close,' and the response she received from fellow veterans. She then discusses her upcoming book, 'Unfit to Fight,' which explores leadership issues and the changing landscape of the military. The conversation explores the themes of leadership, accountability, and culture in the military. It discusses the negative impact of wokeness and political correctness on the effectiveness of the military as a fighting force. The conversation also touches on the issues of vaccine mandates, diversity and inclusion, and the role of women in special operations. The main takeaways include the need to return the military to a meritocracy, increase accountability for senior leaders, and address the cultural challenges within the military. Show Links Get 1-month of FREE access to the ⁠Vet Collective Community⁠ by using discount code: NLT1UQTI Join us here: ⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠ Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://www.collective.vet⁠ Follow us on LinkedIn: ⁠ ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/harder-not-smarter/⁠ Episodes also available on Spotify, Apple, and Amazon Music. Amber's Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/amber-smith-usa/ https://linktr.ee/OfficialAmberSmith Chapters 00:00 The Role of the Kiowa Warrior in Supporting Ground Troops 06:23 The Perishable Skill of Shooting from a Helicopter 16:20 Leadership Issues in the Military 35:29 History and Evolution of Special Operations Training 44:27 Solutions: Returning to a Meritocracy and Increasing Accountability Takeaways The Kiowa Warrior platform played a crucial role in supporting ground troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Shooting from a helicopter is a perishable skill that requires regular practice. Writing a book about one's military experiences can be therapeutic and provide closure. The military has experienced leadership issues and a shift in values and priorities. Amber Smith's upcoming book, 'Unfit to Fight,' explores these leadership issues and the changing landscape of the military. The military needs to return to a meritocracy and prioritize effectiveness as a fighting force. There is a lack of accountability for senior leaders in the military. Wokeness and political correctness are negatively impacting the military's effectiveness. The implementation of policies like vaccine mandates and diversity and inclusion initiatives has been flawed and detrimental to the military. The role of women in special operations should be based on merit and mission standards, not quotas or lowered standards.

Amber Smith served as an Army combat helicopter pilot flying the Kiowa Warrior in both Afghanistan & Iraq. She then went on to serve as a Senior Pentagon Official during the Trump Administration. She wrote the memoir "Danger Close" about her time in war, and is releasing another book early next year titled "Unfit to Fight: How Woke Policies are Destroying Our Military." That book is available for pre-order now, go support Amber. Her website is http://OfficialAmberSmith.com and you can follow her on X & Instagram @AmberSmithUSA Follow us: http://instagram.com/battlelinepodcast http://twitter.com/battlelinepod Check out The Battleline Podcast Vault for limited edition gear from the show: http://battlelinepodcast.etsy.com/ For 15% off all Fort Scott Munitions ammo & gear go to http://fsm.com & use promo code: Battleline Ned's Mellö Magnesium is an instant hit! Nourish your entire body with their proprietary superblend with 3 forms of chelated magnesium, GABA, L-theanine, and over 70 trace minerals. It propels memory, mood, brain function, stress response, nerve and muscle health, and SLEEP. And about 75% of Americans are deficient in it!! Go to http://helloned.com/BATTLELINE For full video of this episode, subscribe to our Youtube page: https://www.youtube.com/@battlelinepodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Labor Day special relealse, Battleground brings you a conversation between Sean Parnell  and Amber Smith. Sean and Amber discuss their military service and how the events of 9/11 inspired them to join the military. They discuss the disconnect between military brass and the boots on the ground, as well as the two-tiered justice system in America and the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Amber Smith is a former Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan between 2005-2008, and the author of her best selling memoir “Danger Close.”   Follow Sean on Instagram - @officalseanparnell Follow Sean on Twitter - @SeanParnellUSA Get your Battleground apparel at www.officialseanparnell.com   Thank you to our show sponsors: https://deepwellservices.com/ https://cabotguns.com/Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this Labor Day special relealse, Battleground brings you a conversation between Sean Parnell  and Amber Smith. Sean and Amber discuss their military service and how the events of 9/11 inspired them to join the military. They discuss the disconnect between military brass and the boots on the ground, as well as the two-tiered justice system in America and the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Amber Smith is a former Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot who deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan between 2005-2008, and the author of her best selling memoir “Danger Close.”   Follow Sean on Instagram - @officalseanparnell Follow Sean on Twitter - @SeanParnellUSA Get your Battleground apparel at www.officialseanparnell.com   Thank you to our show sponsors: https://deepwellservices.com/ https://cabotguns.com/

In this excerpt from my Writers' Room conversation with former Army Kiowa Warrior pilot, Amber Smith, about her memoir Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan, she talks about the impact writing her memoir has had on her life and sets realistic expectations for anyone who is considering writing their memoir about what that process looks like. 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 Aviatrix Book Review 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

Sean Parnell and Amber Smith discuss their military service and how the events of 9/11 inspired them to join the military. They discuss the disconnect between military brass and the boots on the ground, as well as the two-tiered justice system in America and the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Amber Smith is a former Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot who deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan between 2005-2008, and the author of her best selling memoir “Danger Close.”Follow Clay & Buck on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/clayandbuckSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Parnell and Amber Smith discuss their military service and how the events of 9/11 inspired them to join the military. They discuss the disconnect between military brass and the boots on the ground, as well as the two-tiered justice system in America and the catastrophic withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021. Amber Smith is a former Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot who deployed in Iraq and Afghanistan between 2005-2008, and the author of her best selling memoir “Danger Close.”

In this excerpt from my interview with Amber Smith about her book Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan, she talks about assimilating into the male-dominated military culture. Sign up for the Literary Aviatrix newsletter, join Aviatrix Book Club discussions, and become a Literary Aviatrix Patron. 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 Aviatrix Book Review 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

The second Fight's On! episode, Down Low, explores the world of Army Aviation flight school from selection through primary and advanced training to winging, culminating in assignment to a pilot's first combat unit as told through the eyes of an OH-58 Kiowa Warrior and AH-64 Apache combat veteran.Fight's On! is an eight-episode series about combat aviation training focusing on how the U.S. takes newly minted (warrant) officers and molds them into combat aviators able to fight and win in today's high-tech battlespace.Told through the stories and experiences of U.S. military aviators in their own voices, Fight's On! takes the listener on the journey of combat aviators from Initial flight training through advanced tactical training and multi-unit exercises, ultimately describing the current and near future systems and programs that will ensure American air dominance into the future.Fight's On! is a production of Authentic Media in association with BVR Productions.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Women Veteran Helicopter PilotsAmber Smith – DANGER CLOSE: MY EPIC JOURNEY AS A COMBAT HELICOPTER PILOT IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTANGuest Host Liz Booker talks with Amber Smith, a former U.S. Army Warrant Officer and Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot and author of Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan, about her call to service, her experiences as a woman in an Army Cavalry unit in Iraq and Afghanistan, and her reflections on that service.Since leaving the Army, Amber has established herself as a national security, foreign policy, and military analyst, and frequently appears on television and radio. Her articles have been published in Forbes, the Washington Examiner, and Aviation Week, among others. You can find her at her website, www.OfficialAmberSmith.com or on social media @AmberSmithUSA.Amber never imagined she would write a memoir, but after gaining her confidence in writing during her post-service master's degree program, she decided her experiences might inform and inspire others.“I tell so many people who have served, write down your story . . . write it down, because what you did was different. Less than one percent of the population is serving in the military at any given time, so a lot of people don't have those experiences and are interested in learning about them. I always say that writing my book gave me some closure to that chapter of my life that I didn't know that I was looking for.”Liz Booker is a retired Coast Guard helicopter pilot and writer for young adults. She hosts the Aviatrix Book Club and the Aviatrix Book Review Website and Podcast. This episode is a rebroadcast of the Aviatrix Book Review podcast Season 1 Episode 28 in collaboration withComing Home Well. You can find Liz @LiteraryAviatrix on social media.Stay up to date and gain early access to new podcasts and upcoming events by signing up for our newsletter at Coming Home Well NewsletterCheck out our other podcasts: Beyond The Frontline, Be Crazy WellFollow us on IG @cominghomwell_bts and @behindtheservicepodcastFacebook at Coming Home Well or Behind The ServiceLinkedIn at Coming Home WellSupport the show

I served with Ben Myers in my early days in the Army. 2002-2004. Although he was a Kiowa Warrior mechanic and I worked on Blackhawks, we still found ourselves around the same shenanigans sometimes. Who knows what a camo ball is? Listen to find out! Although my deployment experience in 2003 was challenging, he had a much different one than I did. He was much more forward than I was, and closer to the Kiowa's.Great stories and laughs with Ben Myers! Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/millersmilitarymoments)

In this interview with Army combat veteran and Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilot, Amber Smith, we talk about her memoir, DANGER CLOSE: MY EPIC JOURNEY AS A COMBAT HELICOPTER PILOT IN IRAQ AND AFGHANISTAN.

We are joined today by our Cowboys to share how they adapted and overcame the divestiture of their airframe, the Kiowa Warrior. Instagram: @Membersofsocietypodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/membersofsocietypodcast/Twitter: @MemberOSocietyhttps://twitter.com/MembersOSocietyEmail us at: MembersofSocietyPodcast@gmail.com

On this episode, we sit down and chat with Major Brian Harris, a U.S. Army helicopter pilot and host of The Low Level Hell Podcast. We discuss the mission similarities between military and law enforcement helicopters as it relates to reconnaissance and close air support operations. We also discuss Brian's career flying both the OH-58D 'Kiowa Warrior' and AH-64 'Apache,' supporting combat operations in Afghanistan and Iraq. Major Harris also discusses being shot during a flight while deployed as well as losing Hydraulics while on a night flight under NVGs.  Special thanks to our sponsor CNC Technologies

Episode 11 and we are joined by Colorado State Representative David Ortiz who recounts his time as an OH-58D driver in the US Army and the harrowing tale of his last flight in the Kiowa Warrior. Want more? Become a Patron ( https://www.patreon.com/LowLevelHell ) and get access to episodes before they drop to the public as well as bonus content for all of our Mission Pilots, Flight Leads and Air Mission Commanders! Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

We welcome Retired Army Lt. Col. Blaise Gallahue. Follow us through his journey as a Kiowa Warrior pilot, to a modern day airline cockpit.

We're excited to bring on Amber Smith for this episode, not only a former Army helicopter pilot who served in Iraq and Afghanistan flying the Kiowa Warrior, but also former Deputy Assistant for Outreach to none of than General Mattis, and we get into all of that.  We also get Smith's take on fellow pilot Tammie Jo Shults emergency one engine landing on Southwest Airlines this past week.  Though it resulted in a tragic death and several injuries, Smith contends that the repercussions could have been far worse without the cool-headed Navy veteran in the cockpit.  Amber's book "Danger Close" details her combat missions, and Jack noticed in reading the memoir that they served in Tal Afar, Iraq around the same time.  Other topics covered with Amber include the civilian/military divide (something she's addressed while working for the D.O.D.) and what the future holds for the possibility of women in spec ops. We cover the news of Raul Castro stepping down as leader of Cuba, as well as our disgust over 7th Special Forces Group veteran William Mrozek being arrested for heinous sexual crimes on children.  We answer your emails sent to sofrep.radio@sofrep.com, which leads to an interesting discussion on Turkey as well.  Also, be sure to check out our raffle on SOFREP.com benefiting The Special Children's Center in NYC, providing services to families of 450 children with developmental disabilities.  Our mission here at Hurricane Group has always involved helping those in need through charity, and we hope to see you get involved, and in the process try to win some great gear, along with an excellent book from our very own John Stryker Meyer. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

If you've ever wondered what it's like to be shot down in a helicopter in the middle of a war zone, then you definitely want to listen to this week's episode. Even if you haven't, then you'll want to listen to how this week's guest, Robin Brown reacted cool and calmly under pressure, and crash landed her Kiowa Warrior helicopter after literally being blown out of the sky by enemy fire in 2003, when the war in Iraq was starting to go from bad to worse. Many years later, Robin would go back to Iraq to take on a much different challenge and potentially dangerous, but fulfilling experience. Recently she climbed and skied Mt. Halgurd, the highest mountain in Iraq, with two other veterans (and past guests on Hazard Ground), to help find peace and beauty in a land that has for so long been associated with war, pain, and suffering. Her trip was chronicled in The North Face short documentary, "Adventure Not War." Hear her complete impassioned journey on this episode of Hazard Ground.   www.brownhousepr.com | www.adventurenotwar.com

What’s it like to be one of the very few women flying the Kiowa Warrior helicopter? Gabrielle interviews Amber Smith, veteran combat helicopter pilot and author of the new book, Danger Close: My Epic Journey as a Combat Helicopter Pilot in Iraq and Afghanistan. Listen in as Gabrielle and Amber discuss: — What it was like being a young woman in the military — Amber’s work as a veterans’ advocate and what compelled her to tell her story — How Amber found her place in her military career For more about Amber, follow her on Facebook at Facebook.com/OfficialAmberSmith

Blackdeath 23 was Robert Mill’s callsign in an Air Cavalry Unit operating the Kiowa Warrior in Iraq. Robert has published his journal as a book of the same name covering his two tours in Iraq and the daily challenges of operating a scout helicopter in that environment. The Bell OH-58D Kiowa Warrior is a light … Continue reading "RWS 22 – Kiowa Warrior in Iraq with Robert Mills" The post RWS 22 – Kiowa Warrior in Iraq with Robert Mills appeared first on The Rotary Wing Show Podcast.

This edition features stories on Kiowa Warrior helicopter pilots and U.S. troops providing assistance at a local Afghan school. Hosted by Staff Sgt. Trevor Pedro.

Bruce McQuain of QandO, a 28-year Army veteran, joined us for another edition of Someone You Should Know. This week Bruce told us two remarkable stories which involve Army aviators, in this case, attack pilots. One of the events, the first, involves Apache pilots. The second, the pilot of a Kiowa Warrior. The first incident happened last week, while the second occurred in 2006. In the first story, Bruce talked about Apache pilots Purtee and Christ, Upon landing, the co-pilot/gunner helped load the injured Soldier into the front seat of the Apache without any further injury to the Soldier. Despite the heavy small arms and surface-to-air fire in the area, the co-pilot/gunner strapped himself onto the right side of the aircraft and hunkered down on the small wing. The pilot then flew the three of them to Camp Ar Ramadi medical pad, where emergency medical personnel provided treatment. As for Lori Hill, Without hesitation, she risked her ship to draw the enemy fire away, simultaneously providing suppressive fire for the troops engaged with the enemy on the ground. While all of this was going on, a rocket-propelled grenade hit her ship, damaging the helicopter’s instrumentation. However, even with the damage sustained, instead of focusing on her predicament and aborting the mission, she again established communication with the ground forces and continued to provide them with aerial weapon support until the soldiers reached safety. As she finally was able to turn her attention to the aircraft, which she discovered was rapidly losing hydraulic power, the Kiowa was hit by machine-gun fire, and a round crashed into one of Hill’s ankles. Still, with a badly damaged aircraft and a painful and debilitating injury, she landed safely at Forward Operating Base Normandy, saving her crew and the aircraft. For her actions she was presented the Distinguished Flying Cross by Vice President Richard Cheney at Fort Campbell, Ky., on Oct. 16, 2006. Lori’s story is reminiscent of another recent Someone You Should Know, presented by Matt Burden of Blackfive, about Air Force Maj. Kimberly Campbell, aka Killer Chic. The Someone You Should Know radio collaboration began as an extension of Matt Burden’s series at Blackfive. Thanks to Matt, Bruce is now on board and we are thrilled to have him as part of the program. What is Pundit Review Radio? Pundit Review Radio is where the old media meets the new. Each week Kevin and Gregg give voice to the work of the most influential leaders in the new media/citizen journalist revolution. Hailed as “Groundbreaking” by Talkers Magazine, this unique show brings the best of the blogs to your radio every Sunday evening from 7-10 pm EST on AM680 WRKO, Boston’s Talk Station.