This is an absolutely amazing interview. I've watched a LOT, I mean a LOT of veteran interviews. This man and his experiences are amazing and I am indebted to him simply for sharing them with us in such great detail.
Having known Greg for about 12 years now, I can tell you he is always willing to help a friend any way he can. Great interview! And the book is damn good so far.
I started watching this channel from the beginning and always wanted to hear like the sniper and breacher stories, BUT the more i watch these aviator stories i get so excited because of Ryan’s shared excitement in these pilot to pilot interviews. Great stuff!!
Ryan, your videos are great. You're doing a great job of allowing these men to tell their stories, giving them latitude, while still focusing on your questions. It's almost liked you were trained to do it.
My uncle was a helicopter pilot in the army, Air America pilot during Vietnam, and had a career in the CIA all after lying about his age to join the Marine Corp. Crazy life
Mr. Coker, thank you for telling your amazing stories of your work with the Night Stalkers. You are a great representative of what the 160th stands for. You mentioned flying with Jamie Weeks in the Little Bird. I had the opportunity to meet him when he came out to Raytheon with some SIMO guys to evaluate the FLIR system we had designed for the latest needs of the 160th. I was saddened to hear that he was shot down and killed in 2006 in Iraq. May he rest in peace.
Damn Greg, helluva story and I bet the book is a fun and interesting read. Over the years I’ve known some guys go 160th, everyone of them loved the gig and missed it if they left for the fixed wing world. Hey, I was 89-19 class, flew Cobras down the road in Korea too and we all kept calling DA to get to the Gulf too.
God Bless you Greg "Gravy" Coker!!!! U are an inspiration and a HERO of our great warrior nation and I wanna say thank you for all uve done to protect our freedoms as Americans. Thank you Sir
I witnessed “NightStalkers” take over a small airport in Marysville,CA back in 2014.they were just flying in circles at night at around 2AM around the city “really low and fast”.they had “red lights” on,my house shook every time they passed by,they were hauling ***!
I was a 47 flight engineer and still to this day love seeing the 47 fly over head when I get to see one. Oh how I miss flying in those things. A lot of my buddies were Night Stalkers
I just found the channel, and love the content! Do you only interview top tier? Because I got some wild videos, helmet cam footage, and stories. Only thing is, I was a 19K. Stay safe out there 🤙
Our midwest work ethic always shines through...i hope it never dies out....wonder sometimmes if t will last in this day and age....lot of soft video game players and internet weenies today..duct tape or 5min epoxy will fix anything...man...that engine compartment had to be assed up
My PTSD was due to USMC CH-53 crash, and I went through Exposure Therapy at the VA and it changed my life. My experience with my local group of Vets disagrees with Greg's theory - all of our symptoms were the same: some Military Sexual Trauma Vets, some Grunt Vets, some Brown Water Navy Vietnam Vets, and training accident Vets - all of us had the same symptoms. No disrespect intended - you are a hero in my book, Gravy...
Great video! Thanks for sharing "Gravy"! Sounds like we grew up during the same time. I was a Parachute Rigger 88-92, supported a Pararescue unit out of Nellis. Fell in love with the UH-60G and so wanted to cross train as a Flight Engineer, but sadly it never happened. Later had the pleasure to work with one or the Horse Soldiers while roleplaying for Robin Sage here in NC. Mike was cadre then training new GBs. I wander if you provided cover for him during that time during that 1st combat deployment. Thank you for your service and sharing your faith!!!
Ryan, I've been watching the stories and I've found them entertaining and informative. That being said, Gravy made one misstatement in this story. At 36:25 in the video he stated that the 160th was the only Special Operations aviation unit in the world, and this is incorrect. Air Force Special Operations Command had and has several SOF aviation units. The helicopter units were active until the retirement of the MH-53 Pave low in 2008. The Air Force Special Operations history goes back to at least the Vietnam era, to include Capt James Fleming being awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage while exfiling a team under fire. The training standards are the same, ToT +/-30 sec every day, in all weather, anywhere in the world. 230+ days per year TDY are common, whether for training or responding to contingencies as directed. The Pave Low squadrons were Tier 1 until sometime in the late 90's or early 2000's, and after that still supported SOF operators until the last flight in Iraq in 2008. A recent JSOC commander was a Pave Low pilot, and our DNA still pollutes the leadership of the DoD today. Not taking anything away from Gravy's story or experience, which is f*ing awesome, but the Air Force has skin in the SOF game as well.
Just found this channel. As a retired USA, USAF vet. Your interviews are great. They have that buddies sitting around a fire type feel. It speaks a lot when your hear your guests over and over say “I’ve never told this story before...”. Great stuff.
I spent 23 years in the Army as a JAG officer so I can honestly say this guy is your typical CW4. He has the empty pop bottle with a jaw full of Copenhagen. He would be that guy to say to his buddies....."What this" or always walked the flight line with dirty BDU's with his hands in his pockets which to me was the typical CWO
Bless his/her/your heart, southern US English for a bemused tolerance of foolishness. Example: telling a Helicopter pilot that can see you and knows you can see him your exact GPS coordinates.
So when a new helicopter pilot comes to a unit, and a senior aviator takes a junior aviator “under their wing” should it be “under their rotor disc”????? 🤣
“If you weren’t flying you were shooting people with your M4 or dropping frags on people”. This my friends is the highest level of drive by. And it sounds fantastic.
Did Jamie ever tell you about the skiing trip from Fort Hunter Liggett that nearly ended his career? I have thought of him often.... could always make us laugh! Baby on Board!
Daisy Red Ryders with garbage can lid shields. Forts built all thru the woods miles from home. Fist fights in the backyard. No cellphones no internet. It was great times. Thanks Gravy!!! Nightstalkers are pure legend!!!
I met and had the pleasure to shoot a 3-gun match with Greg, in he same squad, a handful of years ago. Kind, humble, and one helluva a shooter. Got the inside scoop on the Jessica Lynch rescue. Good memories - great man.
I’m a survivor of a horrible divorce. I’m just now understanding that I have myself experienced ptsd. The ptsd makes it difficult to do things that come out from the divorce. I’m doing better but it’s still a struggle. But if it wasn’t for my relationship with Jesus I don’t know where I’d be today. I’m now finding myself able to come along side others who have also gone through similar experiences.
The moment I saw this gentleman on video I thought: "He must be the badass version of Karl Malden"! (No disrespect meant, Sir!) Amazing interview, subbed right away. My best from Italy.
Hopefully get a hard copy of the book at some point. Worked with the guns guys on exercise and would love to get into some more stories from their work.
New sub, amazing interviews! All i can say to these guys is thank you so much for your service! Gravy found his purpose in life, his destiny, what GOD intended for him. Im 47 yrs old and i have yet to find my purpose in life, I’m disabled and i want so badly to serve my country and community but don’t know what or how to do it.
Thank you! Hang in there, God will let you know, I promise. Everyone serves when this nation goes to war, everyone. Thank you for your service and support. SGDM!
You can start small by doing things like volunteering at a soup kitchen that feeds homeless vets, volunteer at an animal shelter as animals can be very soothing to those of us who are disabled especially with mental illness. What have I done to survive through my own battle with severe treatment resistant depression? Well, I started teaching myself how to sew and crochet and then taught myself how to sew on a home machine and upgraded to embroidery and sewing machine and I now make and embroider blankets to donate to the families of fallen/injured soldiers. If I can add a little bit of comfort to that soldier on that 20+ hour plane ride home be it in a bed or coffin then I know I have reached what God gave me the purpose to do. Since I could not serve my country due to horrible ear issues, bad eye sight and depression then I would find some way to serve those who serve. I also take orders to make embroidery patches for the families and some have sent me boxes of fallen soldiers favorite clothing items/blankets/etc and I made them a memory blanket they could keep forever. Things like that make the let down of not being able to serve along my fellow soldiers a little easier. There’s things these soldiers still need today that you can have a hand in doing. My next goal for a fellow soldier is we are putting our heads together to figure out how to make really cool and patriotic socks that they have to wear under prosthetic legs/arms. That soldier’s wife and I have been creating different types for him to try to ensure they’re not to hot, not to thick, not to thin, they are comfortable, they do the job they are created to do while looking really cool. So yeah lots of things you can do you just need to look into getting into something that makes your heart sing.
Wow talk about a great American warrior and human being. I truly enjoyed listening to Mr. Coker story. And ty for making light of him in a great interview.
Greg, your personality is magnetic. Your humility, sense of humor and outlook on life should be emulated. Thanks for telling your story. I could have listened to it for hours.
I’m watching this because my brother graduated from West Point last year. Gives me an idea of Army life, what people are like. And I’m glad he’s in good hands. I love my brother. He’s been a part of my life since the day I was born. When I was 9 he left for West Point, I hated that day. But now I see why he did it. Tradition. Mr G I also have a trap line! I’m in southeast Alaska and an island called Haida Gwaii off the west coast of Vancouver. Mink and otter. I’ve also made gloves out of sea otter.
Thanks Chloe and thanks to your brother for serving our great country. I will keep him in my prayers. Trapping was great extra income when I was a kid.
I have the utmost respect for this gentleman, goes down in his chopper, gets banged up, fighting 6 more hours total bad ass and humble, I would love to go deer hunting with him.
After listening to Alan Mack’s story and now Greg’s.. I am hooked on the 160th guys. The number of lives they’ve saved is truly remarkable and definitely deserves more credit imho. Truly amazing professionals to do what they did!
Halfway through this interview...I paused it, and I bought Tom's book on Amazon. Loved that episode and I can't wait to read this book on my Kindle! Thank you for the gift of this interview gentlemen!👊🙏
I always liked the hueys cobras and loaches myself.....only hydraulics i knew of in a loach is the struts...lol...wonder what ol skunk is up to?..and its a truth that the memorial has alot of kia from training...ptsd or pcs aint no joke...i didnt deal or talk for 9 yrs...assed up my life real good too....came out like a flood when it came out
Not sure if I'm supposed to post this so I will just say I know someone who serves with the 160th. After proving himself after 9 yrs he was finally selected for flight school and now flies Blackhawks. Let's just say I'm very proud of him.
Ryan, thanks again for having me on the show with you brother. NSDQ! SGDM!
It was a pleasure!
Great story man! Loved it!
Great story and much respect for you!
I just put in an order for your book! Can't wait to get it and read it! 👍👍
@@ryanmoeller3308 Thanks Ryan! NSDQ!
This is an absolutely amazing interview. I've watched a LOT, I mean a LOT of veteran interviews. This man and his experiences are amazing and I am indebted to him simply for sharing them with us in such great detail.
@wdc c Thank you very much!
@@Bladesforbrothers thanks for serving and sharing your story. You're amazing. I hope you have peace now.
@@comfortablynumb9342 thanks! Peace every day. Blessed
*Highly underrated channel* Not fair the quality content you're providing and not the recognition or views for it
Having known Greg for about 12 years now, I can tell you he is always willing to help a friend any way he can. Great interview! And the book is damn good so far.
Thanks brother!
Most of these highly skilled, trained and accomplished operators are so humble.
Real men are humble
I started watching this channel from the beginning and always wanted to hear like the sniper and breacher stories, BUT the more i watch these aviator stories i get so excited because of Ryan’s shared excitement in these pilot to pilot interviews. Great stuff!!
Ryan, your videos are great. You're doing a great job of allowing these men to tell their stories, giving them latitude, while still focusing on your questions. It's almost liked you were trained to do it.
My uncle was a helicopter pilot in the army, Air America pilot during Vietnam, and had a career in the CIA all after lying about his age to join the Marine Corp. Crazy life
Did he write down any of his experiences?
I hope he wrote down some of his experiences...for his children and grandchildren
Mr. Coker, thank you for telling your amazing stories of your work with the Night Stalkers. You are a great representative of what the 160th stands for. You mentioned flying with Jamie Weeks in the Little Bird. I had the opportunity to meet him when he came out to Raytheon with some SIMO guys to evaluate the FLIR system we had designed for the latest needs of the 160th. I was saddened to hear that he was shot down and killed in 2006 in Iraq. May he rest in peace.
Thank you Sir. I think of Jamie every day, he was an incredible man. SGDM!
Well I'm speechless good to see more faithful men
This might be tough but I would love to hear from a ac130 gunship gunner and I would be cool to have a fan interview you on you military career
Damn Greg, helluva story and I bet the book is a fun and interesting read.
Over the years I’ve known some guys go 160th, everyone of them loved the gig and missed it if they left for the fixed wing world.
Hey, I was 89-19 class, flew Cobras down the road in Korea too and we all kept calling DA to get to the Gulf too.
Thanks brother! Wow, small world for sure. Thank you for your service. SGDM!
Service the target,ha ha.Im gonna tell the wife Im going out in the morning to service a turkey.
Lol I thought the exact same thing. Put some 3 1/2’s on that hadji bird!!
My life is richer for a friend like Gravy
God Bless you Greg "Gravy" Coker!!!! U are an inspiration and a HERO of our great warrior nation and I wanna say thank you for all uve done to protect our freedoms as Americans. Thank you Sir
Thank you! Be blessed
I witnessed “NightStalkers” take over a small airport in Marysville,CA back in 2014.they were just flying in circles at night at around 2AM around the city “really low and fast”.they had “red lights” on,my house shook every time they passed by,they were hauling ***!
One guy I’d still respect if I saw him with a red made-in-China hat on.
11:50 “…”
“This is the most dumbass idea I’ve ever heard”
“And the most Texas thing I could ever imagine”
God Bless the 160th & all her aircrews !!
Amen! "and whom shall I send...send me!"
Interesting.... That's How My Dad Got An Option To Go Into The Marines... And It Even Involved A Train. Great Interview....
Thanks...Semper Fi GB
I really enjoyed this interview. A very down to earth, likable guy. Thank you for your service.
Thanks Richard!
Find an AFSOC Aviator next! Preferably an old school Talon or Combat Shadows guy! Would be so cool.
Heck yea, AC 130!
@@Bladesforbrothers Thanks for your service Greg! NSDQ
Ryan
You ever fly into that farm with the red barn in the field in Maryland?
You know who lives there.
I bought the farm from Mr big.
Saw a black mh47 flying over our wood line a few days ago and I was like “kids... kids issa stalker.”
I was a 47 flight engineer and still to this day love seeing the 47 fly over head when I get to see one. Oh how I miss flying in those things. A lot of my buddies were Night Stalkers
Thank you for indexing every video. It really helps!
I just found the channel, and love the content! Do you only interview top tier? Because I got some wild videos, helmet cam footage, and stories. Only thing is, I was a 19K. Stay safe out there 🤙
i mean id love to hear your stories man, even without a podcast im really interested!
@@bsahm1 thank you! I’ve really been thinking about making a channel
@@a_soldierz_genetics yea bro definitly put your story out there, even if its just for the sake of preserving it for history!
@@bsahm1 I’m definitely gonna do that.. bro you’ve really helped me in my decision, to make a channel!
@@a_soldierz_genetics hell yea dude! im so glad, ill be watching for your videos now!
Can’t get enough of these interviews. Will be great when current service men tell their stories with helmet camera footage in addition!
What a neat guy! Sounds like a downright great man!!!!! I could listen to him for days! I’m glad that he’s getting help and living!
Awesome. What a great man. So fun listening to him talk.
Just saw "Greg Coker" pop up on your UA-cam channel, Sir! Listened to the interview, and then subscribed to your channel! Great show!👍
Our midwest work ethic always shines through...i hope it never dies out....wonder sometimmes if t will last in this day and age....lot of soft video game players and internet weenies today..duct tape or 5min epoxy will fix anything...man...that engine compartment had to be assed up
Awesome show Ryan! I had a cousin in Law who flew Little birds who wrote my LOR for flight school back in 09.
My PTSD was due to USMC CH-53 crash, and I went through Exposure Therapy at the VA and it changed my life. My experience with my local group of Vets disagrees with Greg's theory - all of our symptoms were the same: some Military Sexual Trauma Vets, some Grunt Vets, some Brown Water Navy Vietnam Vets, and training accident Vets - all of us had the same symptoms. No disrespect intended - you are a hero in my book, Gravy...
Great video! Thanks for sharing "Gravy"! Sounds like we grew up during the same time. I was a Parachute Rigger 88-92, supported a Pararescue unit out of Nellis. Fell in love with the UH-60G and so wanted to cross train as a Flight Engineer, but sadly it never happened. Later had the pleasure to work with one or the Horse Soldiers while roleplaying for Robin Sage here in NC. Mike was cadre then training new GBs. I wander if you provided cover for him during that time during that 1st combat deployment. Thank you for your service and sharing your faith!!!
Another great interview Ryan. Thanks for doing this
Interesting. I was in the USAF with a guy. Donald Coker. He was a Ssgt. in '71.
My father was a 160th simo guy from 93-04.ive kown alot of pilo5s from this age. They are the best people in the world.always professional.
Ryan, I've been watching the stories and I've found them entertaining and informative. That being said, Gravy made one misstatement in this story. At 36:25 in the video he stated that the 160th was the only Special Operations aviation unit in the world, and this is incorrect. Air Force Special Operations Command had and has several SOF aviation units. The helicopter units were active until the retirement of the MH-53 Pave low in 2008. The Air Force Special Operations history goes back to at least the Vietnam era, to include Capt James Fleming being awarded the Medal of Honor for his courage while exfiling a team under fire. The training standards are the same, ToT +/-30 sec every day, in all weather, anywhere in the world. 230+ days per year TDY are common, whether for training or responding to contingencies as directed. The Pave Low squadrons were Tier 1 until sometime in the late 90's or early 2000's, and after that still supported SOF operators until the last flight in Iraq in 2008. A recent JSOC commander was a Pave Low pilot, and our DNA still pollutes the leadership of the DoD today. Not taking anything away from Gravy's story or experience, which is f*ing awesome, but the Air Force has skin in the SOF game as well.
What does a 160th Armt Dawg do?
They maintain the weapons systems, provide Ammo for the Helos, load the ammo, provide FARPs for the Helos. Amazing men!
Just found this channel. As a retired USA, USAF vet. Your interviews are great. They have that buddies sitting around a fire type feel. It speaks a lot when your hear your guests over and over say “I’ve never told this story before...”. Great stuff.
Thank you for the show, another combat Veteran here. Thanks for the show, it keeps me connected.
We have to stay connected brother
I spent 23 years in the Army as a JAG officer so I can honestly say this guy is your typical CW4. He has the empty pop bottle with a jaw full of Copenhagen. He would be that guy to say to his buddies....."What this" or always walked the flight line with dirty BDU's with his hands in his pockets which to me was the typical CWO
Amazing interview !
Bless his/her/your heart, southern US English for a bemused tolerance of foolishness. Example: telling a Helicopter pilot that can see you and knows you can see him your exact GPS coordinates.
HERO!! What an awesome warrior human being!!
Vietnam vet here. Welcome home and may God bless you.
Thanks Ronald...Welcome home Brother.
So when a new helicopter pilot comes to a unit, and a senior aviator takes a junior aviator “under their wing” should it be “under their rotor disc”????? 🤣
Thanks for sharing these moments of life
Like Greg and many others I also chose the Cavalry over sitting a few years in a concrete phone booth. Back in the eighties it was done quite often
This ole boy may be from California and Illinois, but dang if he don’t sound Texan to me. Even says “you bet,” for yes.
Should have listened two more minutes. Sounds like he did grow up around West Texas.
He lives in Texas.
I've listen to the guys interviews several times - he's amazing! Excellent!
Couldn't agree more.
Thank you very much!
@@Bladesforbrothers Wow Sir - It's an honor to receive a reply from you! I too love the Lord and it's great you mention Christ in your interviews!
@@huskyaonecee7568 you bet brother, my honor. If God is on our side, who can be against us.
He's the first person from California I ever heard with a southern drawl.
Another just unbelievable interview!! Absolutely campfire IMAX bar stool entertainment!! EXCELLENT!!! Murica!!
I got to Cco 1-101st in September of 1991. I was an aeroscout observer. It was a great time Post - Iraq..
Hearing them voices from the air just calms everything down
Thank you sir
“If you weren’t flying you were shooting people with your M4 or dropping frags on people”. This my friends is the highest level of drive by. And it sounds fantastic.
Dropping hand grenades on mortar positions, he got a chuckle from that
Did Jamie ever tell you about the skiing trip from Fort Hunter Liggett that nearly ended his career? I have thought of him often.... could always make us laugh! Baby on Board!
Hahahaha. Yes sir, heard the story. I think of him every day. SGDM!
Daisy Red Ryders with garbage can lid shields. Forts built all thru the woods miles from home. Fist fights in the backyard. No cellphones no internet. It was great times. Thanks Gravy!!! Nightstalkers are pure legend!!!
I met and had the pleasure to shoot a 3-gun match with Greg, in he same squad, a handful of years ago. Kind, humble, and one helluva a shooter. Got the inside scoop on the Jessica Lynch rescue. Good memories - great man.
Hey Dave! Thanks brother, we had some good times.
Dropping hand grenades on mortar positions, he got a chuckle from that
So did I! 😁
I’m a survivor of a horrible divorce. I’m just now understanding that I have myself experienced ptsd. The ptsd makes it difficult to do things that come out from the divorce. I’m doing better but it’s still a struggle. But if it wasn’t for my relationship with Jesus I don’t know where I’d be today. I’m now finding myself able to come along side others who have also gone through similar experiences.
Amen brother
Hey Greg this one of your old friends From NTPS. We both have gotten gray. Glad to see your doing well.
Respect!
So far for me this is top 3 to me. Both AIR ASSAULT legends from both sides. Epic
The moment I saw this gentleman on video I thought: "He must be the badass version of Karl Malden"!
(No disrespect meant, Sir!)
Amazing interview, subbed right away. My best from Italy.
LOL, thanks brother
Hopefully get a hard copy of the book at some point. Worked with the guns guys on exercise and would love to get into some more stories from their work.
Thanks Duane and thank you for your service. You can find info on our website to purchase
What a humble man that walks with the Lord, God bless him and all those that have served our nation.
*I Love It When He says "Yes Sir."*
" I hope you'll like hamburger meat , Because that's exactly what I'm bringing back and serving up in this whirly bird."
was going to workout but ill watch this instead
Greg seems like such a cool dude! I'd love to have a beer and talk story with him.
He is. Down to earth and so humble for what he's accomplished.
Great guest,Blessing to all.
New sub, amazing interviews! All i can say to these guys is thank you so much for your service! Gravy found his purpose in life, his destiny, what GOD intended for him. Im 47 yrs old and i have yet to find my purpose in life, I’m disabled and i want so badly to serve my country and community but don’t know what or how to do it.
Thank you! Hang in there, God will let you know, I promise. Everyone serves when this nation goes to war, everyone. Thank you for your service and support. SGDM!
You can start small by doing things like volunteering at a soup kitchen that feeds homeless vets, volunteer at an animal shelter as animals can be very soothing to those of us who are disabled especially with mental illness. What have I done to survive through my own battle with severe treatment resistant depression? Well, I started teaching myself how to sew and crochet and then taught myself how to sew on a home machine and upgraded to embroidery and sewing machine and I now make and embroider blankets to donate to the families of fallen/injured soldiers. If I can add a little bit of comfort to that soldier on that 20+ hour plane ride home be it in a bed or coffin then I know I have reached what God gave me the purpose to do. Since I could not serve my country due to horrible ear issues, bad eye sight and depression then I would find some way to serve those who serve. I also take orders to make embroidery patches for the families and some have sent me boxes of fallen soldiers favorite clothing items/blankets/etc and I made them a memory blanket they could keep forever. Things like that make the let down of not being able to serve along my fellow soldiers a little easier. There’s things these soldiers still need today that you can have a hand in doing. My next goal for a fellow soldier is we are putting our heads together to figure out how to make really cool and patriotic socks that they have to wear under prosthetic legs/arms. That soldier’s wife and I have been creating different types for him to try to ensure they’re not to hot, not to thick, not to thin, they are comfortable, they do the job they are created to do while looking really cool. So yeah lots of things you can do you just need to look into getting into something that makes your heart sing.
What a phenomenal interview!
Wow talk about a great American warrior and human being. I truly enjoyed listening to Mr. Coker story. And ty for making light of him in a great interview.
Thanks Aaron
NSDQ
Thanks for your service brother, we own the Night!
Does Senor Gravy know 'The Kid' Eric Brethen?
I do not
American badass!
Such amazing people! Thanks for sharing!!
Greg, your personality is magnetic. Your humility, sense of humor and outlook on life should be emulated. Thanks for telling your story. I could have listened to it for hours.
hey ryan, can u build a bio file on ur guests. im interestd to know their awards. th highest honor gven to them surely hav a story behind these medals
I’m watching this because my brother graduated from West Point last year. Gives me an idea of Army life, what people are like.
And I’m glad he’s in good hands. I love my brother. He’s been a part of my life since the day I was born. When I was 9 he left for West Point, I hated that day. But now I see why he did it.
Tradition.
Mr G I also have a trap line! I’m in southeast Alaska and an island called Haida Gwaii off the west coast of Vancouver. Mink and otter. I’ve also made gloves out of sea otter.
That’s cool. I ran a trap line as a kid in the South. Can’t imagine running one in the winter in Alaska.
Thanks Chloe and thanks to your brother for serving our great country. I will keep him in my prayers. Trapping was great extra income when I was a kid.
1st time listener. I'm hooked. Awesome podcast
I have the utmost respect for this gentleman, goes down in his chopper, gets banged up, fighting 6 more hours total bad ass and humble, I would love to go deer hunting with him.
Thank you Daniel! Come on down to TX and I will put you on some deer buddy.
After listening to Alan Mack’s story and now Greg’s.. I am hooked on the 160th guys. The number of lives they’ve saved is truly remarkable and definitely deserves more credit imho. Truly amazing professionals to do what they did!
Halfway through this interview...I paused it, and I bought Tom's book on Amazon. Loved that episode and I can't wait to read this book on my Kindle! Thank you for the gift of this interview gentlemen!👊🙏
it would be great to see a Vietnam Vet on the podcast
I always liked the hueys cobras and loaches myself.....only hydraulics i knew of in a loach is the struts...lol...wonder what ol skunk is up to?..and its a truth that the memorial has alot of kia from training...ptsd or pcs aint no joke...i didnt deal or talk for 9 yrs...assed up my life real good too....came out like a flood when it came out
Not sure if I'm supposed to post this so I will just say I know someone who serves with the 160th. After proving himself after 9 yrs he was finally selected for flight school and now flies Blackhawks. Let's just say I'm very proud of him.
This was amazing!
I Can’t wait to get the kids books for my daughter
Send me your address and I will send ya one.
@@Bladesforbrothers hell ya I’m down !! Where do you want me to send it
I look forward to each of your interviews! When I looked today to see if you downloaded a new one....I was so EXCITED! Thank you again Ryan!!
I really appreciate it. Thanks for the support. We have two more in production and three scheduled.
I just seen 2 little bird Hughes 500's flying by the gravel pit I work at. Both civi helos. Kinda wild.
An interview I think only another aviator could get. Just great.
In that crash afterwards how could he fight for six hours with two dislocated shoulders. That's crazy man.
Adrenaline. Best drug on the planet. Not to mention broken neck and back. Be blessed.
I want to be exponentially faster, smarter, and deadlier then these guys.
Wow what a humble legend !