Legendary 160th SOAR Night Stalker Alan Mack

Published on September 26, 2025
Duration: 0:48

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'.

Quick Summary

Alan Mack, a veteran Night Stalker pilot from the 160th SOAR, served over 35 years, including 17 in Special Operations. He logged 6,700+ flight hours, 3,200 with NVGs, and participated in operations like Desert Storm and Afghanistan post-9/11. He authored 'Razor 03: A Night Stalker's Wars'.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Alan Mack's Career Overview & Flight Hours
  2. 00:15Combat Operations: Desert Storm & Afghanistan
  3. 00:30Notable Missions & Author of 'Razor 03'

Frequently Asked Questions

What was Alan Mack's role in the 160th SOAR?

Alan Mack served as a combat and instructor pilot within the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR), known as the Night Stalkers. He flew MH-47 Chinooks and accumulated over 6,700 flight hours, including significant time with night vision goggles.

Which major military operations did Alan Mack participate in?

Alan Mack participated in Operation Desert Shield and Desert Storm. He was also among the first crews deployed to Afghanistan and Mazar-i-Sharif following the 9/11 attacks, and was involved in Operation Anaconda and the Marcus Luttrell rescue mission.

What is Alan Mack known for besides his military career?

Beyond his extensive military service as a Night Stalker pilot, Alan Mack is also an author. He wrote the book 'Razor 03: A Night Stalker's Wars', which details his experiences in Army Special Operations aviation.

How many flight hours did Alan Mack log, and how many with night vision?

Alan Mack logged an impressive total of over 6,700 flying hours during his career. Of those, more than 3,200 hours were specifically flown using night vision goggles (NVGs).

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