Retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mark “Sluggo” Hasara, who spent his career flying KC-135 tankers, returns to the channel to guest host a conversation with retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Greg Calvert, who flew MH-47 Chinooks with the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment “Nighthawks” while on active duty.In this amazing episode, Greg recounts a mission in Afghanistan where he was shot down while trying to exfil a SEAL Team trapped on a mountain. He also brings his expertise to bear to analyze the helicopter sorties in Operation Absolute Resolve, the mission to capture Nicolas Maduro from his compound in Caracas, Venezuela.
Summary
This video features retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mark Hasara, known as Sluggo, who guest hosts a discussion with retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Greg Calvert. Calvert served in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment, commonly referred to as the Nighthawks, flying MH-47 Chinooks during his active duty. The conversation centers on two primary topics: a specific mission in Afghanistan and an analysis of recent helicopter operations in Venezuela. During the Afghan segment, Calvert recounts a harrowing event where he was shot down while attempting to extract a SEAL Team that had become trapped on a mountain. In the second part of the episode, the discussion shifts to Operation Absolute Resolve, the mission aimed at capturing Nicolas Maduro from his compound in Caracas. Calvert applies his operational expertise to analyze the helicopter sorties involved in that specific event. The dialogue relies on Calvert's firsthand experience and professional knowledge regarding special operations aviation. The program also includes promotional information for related novels by the host, available through various retailers, as well as links to official channel merchandise. The entire presentation is conducted without external transcripts or additional visual aids beyond the standard video interface.
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