Videos tagged with Army Aviation

This video features Mike Durant, a retired Chief Warrant Officer 4 and pilot from the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), discussing his experiences, most notably surviving the 'Black Hawk Down' incident in Mogadishu, Somalia. Durant details his career path from early life and inspiration to join the Army, through flight school, his assignments in Korea and Panama, and his eventual selection into the elite 160th SOAR. He recounts the development of armed Blackhawk capabilities and his involvement in operations like Just Cause and Prime Chance, culminating in his harrowing experience during Operation Gothic Serpent.

Alan Mack, a veteran of the 160th SOAR, shares his extensive experience as a combat and instructor pilot with over 35 years of service. He details his involvement in critical operations like Desert Shield, Desert Storm, and post-9/11 missions in Afghanistan, flying MH-47 Chinooks. Mack highlights his extensive flight hours, including significant time with night vision goggles, and his authorship of 'Razor 03: A Night Stalker's Wars'.