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Carl Miller - Helping to Get about Afghan Allies Out of Afghanistan
Carl began his career flying the C-17. He taught Undergraduate Pilot Training in the T-6 and trained our Afghan Allie’s how to fly and employ the C-206. The episode originally aired in Feb of 2021. Carl shared his efforts alongside many of his peers’ efforts to help get our Afghan allies and counterparts out of Afghanistan in August of 2021. *Live Discussion and Q&A with “AP” and Voodoo” on the Afterburn Podcast YouTube channel 31 August 1800 eastern* Newsletter - https://bit...
Bro Chat 14.0 | Bender’s Solo F-35 Adventure | Tough to Hit Islands | Canopy Bows Always in the Way
Bro Chat returns to solve more problems...the problems you didn't know you had. Today we hear about "Bender" being "hubcapped" by his squadron in the Pacific, using the rearview mirror in the F-15C to get gas, fighting ISIS, and dropping ordinance in the F-16. If you haven't yet, check out the Kodiak Shack Podcast hosted by "Vader" and "Bender" Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura...
F-16s for Ukraine: Understanding the Training, Logistics, and Operational Hurdles at Hand
The U.S. approved F-16's to Ukraine. Denmark and the Netherlands will donate F-16's to Ukraine. A coalition of 11 nations will be training Ukrainian pilots and maintainers. But there is a lot to break down with Ukraine receiving F-16's. In this episode, we talk about how many F-16's Ukraine will receive, how Ukrainian pilots will be trained, and just a few of the logistical hurdles and challenges facing Ukraine with flying and operating the F-16...
#76 Grace Tinkey - From Chaos to Grace: A Loadmaster's Experience in the Evacuation of Afghanistan & the Road to Pilot Training
Grace Tinkey joins us on @AfterburnPodcast for episode 76. Grace is a former C-17 loadmaster and has made a roundabout way to becoming an Air Force officer. We jump into Grace's experience during August 2021 and the role her and her fellow crew played in the daunting evacuation of Afghanistan at Hamid Karzai International Airport. She shares her firsthand experience at the challenges many faced during that period...
Afghanistan Withdrawal - 2 Years Later - C-17 Pilot's Reflect | Alex "AP" Pelbath & Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt
Alex "AP" Pelbath and Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt join in for a live discussion and Q&A to share their thoughts and experiences during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. "AP" served as the Air Mission Commander for the final mission out of Afghanistan. "Voodoo" is a C-17 Instructor Pilot and Weapons Officer who flew numerous evacuation missions during August 2021.
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Making a Difference - Guns Garin Memorial Foundation
Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Supporting veteran families in their time of need and inspiring the next generation of pilots: https://bit.ly/GunsGarin
Guns Garin Memorial Foundation - Supporting veteran families in their time of need and inspiring the next generation of pilots: https://bit.ly/GunsGarin In this episode I chat with brothers Michael and Zachary "Baldly" Thompson. Michael and "Baldy" are founding members of the Gun Garin Memorial foundation...
Chief Warrant Officer Rosamond - Into the Fire - 242 Lives Saved | Distinguished Flying Cross Recipient
Three years ago, on September 5th, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Rosamond was the pilot in command of a California Air National Guard CH-47 that rescued hundreds of trapped campers in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campers were cut off and surrounded by wildfires. The actions of CW5 Rosamond, his crew, and a fellow UH-60 Blackhawk crew risked their lives to land and recover 242 individuals in the Mammoth Pools...
Lowdown for the week - Chinese spies | AIM-120 Production | B-2 Lands in Norway
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#77 The Evolution of an Warrior: Path to Green Beret and Special Mission Unit Medic | Paresh Amin
Dive deep into the world of elite military operations with Paresh Amin Paresh who is a seasoned warrior who has seen it all from rigorous training and covert missions. From a corpsman with Marine Reconnaissance to the Green Berets' high-stakes operations and Special Mission Unit medic, to now his pursuit to professional golf. Paresh's journey is nothing short of extraordinary...
Lowdown for the week | Russian A320 Runs out of Fuel | Air Force Pilot Training Changes | Merchant of Death Running for Office and more
Join our new newletter or don't. The choice is yours. This week we cover the Ural A-320 that ran out of fuel and ditched into a field, a United 777 has a loss of cabin pressure, the Russian Merchant of Death is running for officer, a SU-27 almost shot down a Royal Air Force Rivet Joint last year...turns out not a malfunction, and Air Force Pilot Training 2.5 (UPT 2.5) become just UPT...