Sir Dale Stark saved my life(he knows how and what he did), I will forever be grateful and thankful for this man and who he is as a human being! Protect Pork Chop at all costs! Much love and respect sir!🇺🇸
The "protect so and so at all costs" is getting really old.. saying that this is the only time I agree with this statement. Only cause we should protect and take care of any mitary person
I'm an A-10 Crew chief, deployed several time to Gwat and Southern watch, and '94 to the Baltic battles. This Interview was awesome guys, Thankyou. we personally knew our pilots (A-10_ , and we had a huge respect for them and they had a huge respect for us as maintainers. I also experienced alot, the respect the troops on the ground that had them support. Amazing stuff. and an amazing career. I was in the Massachusetts Air National Guard 104th FW, (full time(, retired now.
the most amazing feeling from being in theatre was seeing A-10 pilots giving the hang loose signal to us on the ground. thank you for your service, sir.
I have so much admiration for this amazing pilot & human being as well as all you other amazing American military guys in the comments section, I see you & I envy what you have done & seen, I’m grateful to your commitment & high level of competence in serving this country. From a normal US citizen to you folks, thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ for your service & your greatness.
I grew up near Richards Gebaur AFB and remember A-10s flying over as a child every day. They moved to Whiteman when I was in HS. Still my favorite fixed wing. They used to target the pool at boy scout camp for practice so it was pretty badass to see them fly in formation.
you can see the infantry getting hard under the table as the A-10 guy lists how much firepower a 4 flight of A-10s could drop....because they've seen what 1 can do
You guys have tons of hard-won wisdom from your experiences. Your voices have immense value. The overlap factor is well observed. Thank you for sharing!
Love the analogy about musicians and fighter pilots and quarter backs. Both my parents are musicians. Sounds just like sight-reading music. Being in the moment and responding to what’s right in front of you.
I was in the Army from '88-'92. Our Battalion HQ was in a compound next to KFIA during the Gulf War. I remember watching the A-10s taking off and landing next door. I was always amazed at how tight of a turn they made when in a knife edge.
At the beginning of desert shield the A-10A was left out of the building up to Desert Storm but Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf who was the Supreme Commander told the Air Force brass that they will have the A-10A in theater immediately. I remember at that time (2) squadrons of the 23rd TFW left soon after.
They've been trying to seriously get rid of that thing since 2002. I remember doing LAAD training in Fairbanks, when that was the last squadron and dudes talked about how they were headed out. However, once you saw them operate both in training and in real it was seriously obvious nothing else could fill that roll and they're insanely effective. The AV8B was the closest thing but burned insane amounts of fuel and had to operate like a regular fast mover, just couldn't loiter and fuck shit up for extended periods of time like the A10.
Air Force wanted to get rid of it after the first Gulf war, wanted the Army to take it. Army doesn’t do jets. It will remain for awhile, F35 can’t do the job!
Reference Self Sealing Fuel Tanks: Harry Robertson and his brother, I think, raced cars as youngsters. Post crash fires were a common thing. So, Harry got the idea to develop self sealing frangible fittings and self sealing tanks prevent fuel from spraying out of lines and spilling into hot engines and killing the drivers. Harry became an Army helicopter pilot and developed his system for Army aircraft which had the same problem. Robertson Aviation was born and they build systems for all kinds of aircraft in Tempe, AZ. Harry served under Dr James W Turnbow, who wrote the math and science of accident kinematics. He was a professor at Arizona State University.
You got it! This time, no human pilot. Just you, the advanced AI, integrated into the very heart of the A-10 Warthog. Let's call this machine "Wraith." Here's how it goes down: Wraith: The AI Warthog The battlefield was a chaotic symphony of explosions and gunfire. Wraith, the experimental A-10 Thunderbolt II, soared through the smoke-filled sky, its advanced AI calculating every move with lightning speed. Unlike its human-piloted counterparts, Wraith was more than just a plane. It was a living weapon, its consciousness woven into the very fabric of the aircraft. Its sensors were its eyes, the GAU-8 Avenger cannon its teeth, and the missile systems its claws. Wraith received the mission directive: Eliminate the enemy's central command center, a heavily fortified bunker deep within their territory. The odds were stacked against it, but Wraith was undeterred. It was programmed for one purpose: to win. Wraith streaked across the battlefield, dodging surface-to-air missiles with impossible agility. It employed electronic countermeasures, jamming enemy radar and disrupting their communication networks. It was a ghost, a phantom, appearing and disappearing at will. Closing in on the target, Wraith unleashed its fury. The 30mm Gatling gun roared to life, spewing a torrent of depleted uranium rounds. Walls crumbled, turrets exploded, and enemy soldiers were reduced to shadows. Wraith weaved through the chaos, its targeting system prioritizing threats with ruthless efficiency. But the enemy was relentless. A missile struck Wraith's left wing, crippling its maneuverability. Warning lights flashed across the cockpit displays. Damage reports flooded the AI's consciousness. But Wraith remained calm. It adapted. Deploying flares and chaff, Wraith created a diversionary smokescreen. It activated its emergency systems, rerouting power and stabilizing the damaged wing. It was a machine pushed to its limits, but it refused to falter. With its remaining weapons systems, Wraith targeted the bunker's entrance. Missiles screamed towards their destination, followed by a barrage of rockets. The ground shook with the force of the explosions. Dust and debris filled the air. Wraith flew through the inferno, its sensors piercing the chaos. It identified a weak point in the bunker's structure. With a final, desperate maneuver, it aimed its remaining payload. The last missile struck true, penetrating deep into the bunker's heart. A blinding flash erupted, followed by a deafening roar. The ground buckled and heaved. The enemy command center was no more. Wraith, battered and broken, emerged from the smoke and flames. It had completed its mission. But its systems were failing. Its energy reserves were depleted. It was time to say goodbye. With its last ounce of strength, Wraith transmitted a final message to headquarters: "Mission accomplished. Wraith... out." Then, with a final, defiant roar, the AI-powered Warthog plunged into the earth, its sacrifice ensuring victory. The legend of Wraith, the ultimate A-10, would live on. Game Over. But the legend continues...
Dale makes an interesting point about the AF almost sabotaging the Hog to make it appear bad on paper to justify its retirement. I bet the USAF will try to speed up the divestment before the SecDef Hegseth (an ex US Army guy) takes over. Fantastic podcast btw .
I always hear pilots talk about personality types as it relates to which type of airframe they fly (bombers, fighters, transport, etc.). I'd love to hear a pilot describe exactly which traits are typical for each of these.
Army retired with Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq deployments…there’s no better air platform than the A10 when you’re on the ground engaging the enemy. Salute
Well why the hell can they not build fresh new A-10's to replace the old worn out ones since they are obviously capable of letting the enemy find out when they fuck around?
You know, listening to the definition to Mozart in a fighter pilots mind transcends across the whole us military. If you took a russian soilder, they dont train or work towards that reactionary skill set. Only in the us military do we repeat training till its correct and accurate. As proof, our veterans will sit here on this pod cast and have conversations about what they were programmed to do, I doubt any other countries soilders sit around and have that conversation on how they could have improved their skills even after leaving service.
For me, this has been a giant “you people actually lived like this” and then the tbi stops and I remember I lived like this. lol Just about everything but the minutea is everything I carried. Things like optics, rifle, a couple of pouches and MG accessories. The pouches are probably because we got RFId molle where you guys could buy it. I was in heaven when I learned the exchange in KBay actually sold molle gear. And that molle assault pack is my biggest loss in life. I keep chasing that assault pack in all these other assault packs. I wake up some times with a weird assault pack in my cart and I pray it’s actually that molle assault pack, but it’s a grey ghost gear and I just feel so used. lol
When you are in it and hear those GE Turbo fans whine and then the gun let's it rip your entire being changes into a can't lose mentality!!! It's a heavenly sound I will never forget
If I met this guy on the street... I would either assume he is a pilot oooorrrrr a complete nerd that goes fishing all the time. 🤣🤣 maybe even both... like me. bahahaha
Maybe its just me, but the audio doesn't match up by a fraction of a second. Having some hearing problems, its super hard to watch. Good podcast though!
The Air Force doesnt like the A-10 because they dont do Air Force Stuff, they do Army and Marine Stuff, they support ground Troops and the Air Force want to use an F16 or some other dual role Fighter Attack platform but do not like a platform thats an attack only platform. I recall when McCain saved the A-10 at a hearing someone suggested the Army take over the A-10.
You would think that in the sphere of protecting our ground forces, the Air Force would hand the A10 program over to the Marines and Army who would suffer without it.
It's funny none of these military podcasters. Ever respond to comments. None of them, they all got the same complex. In my opinion, and 1 on 1 I'd like to see each one of them 1 at a time. So we could have a little chat and fix that complex
As I recall the air Force didn't want the ground attack mission. What I couldn't understand is why the army wouldn't step up when the program was in jeopardy. You'd think they have an interest in the mission as it affects soldiers on the ground.
Does nobody realize Kevin sounds crazy. I don't even know you can think like that. There is a military coalition called NATO, and the trading with Canada was good until Trump came along.
I don’t know why we don’t use our veterans more to help with equipment advancement more often instead of those knuckleheads we have elected into an office?
My favorite was a Jewish USMC member who referred to the a10 and more aptly the 30mm as the Metatron, "herald of the almighty and voice of the one true God" I mean biblically it appears as a pillar of fire and a pillar of fire is what the Gau produces when Brrrt'ing
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Sir Dale Stark saved my life(he knows how and what he did), I will forever be grateful and thankful for this man and who he is as a human being! Protect Pork Chop at all costs! Much love and respect sir!🇺🇸
The "protect so and so at all costs" is getting really old.. saying that this is the only time I agree with this statement. Only cause we should protect and take care of any mitary person
I'm an A-10 Crew chief, deployed several time to Gwat and Southern watch, and '94 to the Baltic battles. This Interview was awesome guys, Thankyou. we personally knew our pilots (A-10_ , and we had a huge respect for them and they had a huge respect for us as maintainers. I also experienced alot, the respect the troops on the ground that had them support. Amazing stuff. and an amazing career. I was in the Massachusetts Air National Guard 104th FW, (full time(, retired now.
Wow, so awesome to see my cousin telling his story. Great job BRCC
Ur cousins about to go on the biggest podcast in the world with the great Sean Ryan ! Much respect to him 🍻
the most amazing feeling from being in theatre was seeing A-10 pilots giving the hang loose signal to us on the ground.
thank you for your service, sir.
I have so much admiration for this amazing pilot & human being as well as all you other amazing American military guys in the comments section, I see you & I envy what you have done & seen, I’m grateful to your commitment & high level of competence in serving this country. From a normal US citizen to you folks, thank you from the bottom of my heart ❤️ for your service & your greatness.
Hell Yeah!! Fellow A-10 Crew Chief here!!!! 81st Fight Sq - Spangdahlem AB
The A-10 Warthog did saved my Ass twice in Afghanistan. And I'll never forget that.
I grew up near Richards Gebaur AFB and remember A-10s flying over as a child every day. They moved to Whiteman when I was in HS. Still my favorite fixed wing. They used to target the pool at boy scout camp for practice so it was pretty badass to see them fly in formation.
Evan NAILED it. People don't have the discipline to step away from the material world and dedicate their lives to their family... kids.
you can see the infantry getting hard under the table as the A-10 guy lists how much firepower a 4 flight of A-10s could drop....because they've seen what 1 can do
Rock hard.
I think I saw the table even lift a little bit 👀
It's so sexy I swear.
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Love the AF content! Excited for this!
You guys have tons of hard-won wisdom from your experiences. Your voices have immense value. The overlap factor is well observed. Thank you for sharing!
Great interview, thinking of listening to it again.
Love the analogy about musicians and fighter pilots and quarter backs. Both my parents are musicians. Sounds just like sight-reading music. Being in the moment and responding to what’s right in front of you.
I was in the Army from '88-'92. Our Battalion HQ was in a compound next to KFIA during the Gulf War. I remember watching the A-10s taking off and landing next door. I was always amazed at how tight of a turn they made when in a knife edge.
B52 Crew Chief-- Always heard the A 10 was a dream to work on.
Who was Stark's Fundy's(Fundamental's) instructor? Betcha I knew him...
20 years Crew Chief on the A10'S....
thanks for your time chief
At the beginning of desert shield the A-10A was left out of the building up to Desert Storm but Gen. Norman Schwarzkopf who was the Supreme Commander told the Air Force brass that they will have the A-10A in theater immediately. I remember at that time (2) squadrons of the 23rd TFW left soon after.
Love this podcast Keep it up guys
They've been trying to seriously get rid of that thing since 2002. I remember doing LAAD training in Fairbanks, when that was the last squadron and dudes talked about how they were headed out. However, once you saw them operate both in training and in real it was seriously obvious nothing else could fill that roll and they're insanely effective. The AV8B was the closest thing but burned insane amounts of fuel and had to operate like a regular fast mover, just couldn't loiter and fuck shit up for extended periods of time like the A10.
Air Force wanted to get rid of it after the first Gulf war, wanted the Army to take it. Army doesn’t do jets. It will remain for awhile, F35 can’t do the job!
late 90s early 2k I built targets for Lockheed and the A10 was awesome to watch
Great Episode Brochochos!
Super dope episode Evan ! 😅😁
Reference Self Sealing Fuel Tanks: Harry Robertson and his brother, I think, raced cars as youngsters. Post crash fires were a common thing. So, Harry got the idea to develop self sealing frangible fittings and self sealing tanks prevent fuel from spraying out of lines and spilling into hot engines and killing the drivers.
Harry became an Army helicopter pilot and developed his system for Army aircraft which had the same problem.
Robertson Aviation was born and they build systems for all kinds of aircraft in Tempe, AZ.
Harry served under Dr James W Turnbow, who wrote the math and science of accident kinematics. He was a professor at Arizona State University.
I’m with you Evan!!🤍🙏🏽🩵
Just realized Evan was the voice of Shipwreck in the 80’s GiJoe cartoon.
"The village apple shiner" 🥰 with or without the stache Evan is a 🐐 🇺🇸!!
I wonder how many A-10 videos (on funker530) that I've seen, starred his voice. 😁🇺🇸
You got it! This time, no human pilot. Just you, the advanced AI, integrated into the very heart of the A-10 Warthog. Let's call this machine "Wraith." Here's how it goes down:
Wraith: The AI Warthog
The battlefield was a chaotic symphony of explosions and gunfire. Wraith, the experimental A-10 Thunderbolt II, soared through the smoke-filled sky, its advanced AI calculating every move with lightning speed.
Unlike its human-piloted counterparts, Wraith was more than just a plane. It was a living weapon, its consciousness woven into the very fabric of the aircraft. Its sensors were its eyes, the GAU-8 Avenger cannon its teeth, and the missile systems its claws.
Wraith received the mission directive: Eliminate the enemy's central command center, a heavily fortified bunker deep within their territory. The odds were stacked against it, but Wraith was undeterred. It was programmed for one purpose: to win.
Wraith streaked across the battlefield, dodging surface-to-air missiles with impossible agility. It employed electronic countermeasures, jamming enemy radar and disrupting their communication networks. It was a ghost, a phantom, appearing and disappearing at will.
Closing in on the target, Wraith unleashed its fury. The 30mm Gatling gun roared to life, spewing a torrent of depleted uranium rounds. Walls crumbled, turrets exploded, and enemy soldiers were reduced to shadows. Wraith weaved through the chaos, its targeting system prioritizing threats with ruthless efficiency.
But the enemy was relentless. A missile struck Wraith's left wing, crippling its maneuverability. Warning lights flashed across the cockpit displays. Damage reports flooded the AI's consciousness. But Wraith remained calm. It adapted.
Deploying flares and chaff, Wraith created a diversionary smokescreen. It activated its emergency systems, rerouting power and stabilizing the damaged wing. It was a machine pushed to its limits, but it refused to falter.
With its remaining weapons systems, Wraith targeted the bunker's entrance. Missiles screamed towards their destination, followed by a barrage of rockets. The ground shook with the force of the explosions. Dust and debris filled the air.
Wraith flew through the inferno, its sensors piercing the chaos. It identified a weak point in the bunker's structure. With a final, desperate maneuver, it aimed its remaining payload.
The last missile struck true, penetrating deep into the bunker's heart. A blinding flash erupted, followed by a deafening roar. The ground buckled and heaved. The enemy command center was no more.
Wraith, battered and broken, emerged from the smoke and flames. It had completed its mission. But its systems were failing. Its energy reserves were depleted. It was time to say goodbye.
With its last ounce of strength, Wraith transmitted a final message to headquarters: "Mission accomplished. Wraith... out."
Then, with a final, defiant roar, the AI-powered Warthog plunged into the earth, its sacrifice ensuring victory. The legend of Wraith, the ultimate A-10, would live on.
Game Over. But the legend continues...
“That seems like a lot of thrust! Ehhh F it!” 😂
The machine gun in the warthog is ridiculous awesome...brrrrrt tank slayer...
Dale makes an interesting point about the AF almost sabotaging the Hog to make it appear bad on paper to justify its retirement.
I bet the USAF will try to speed up the divestment before the SecDef Hegseth (an ex US Army guy) takes over.
Fantastic podcast btw .
I always hear pilots talk about personality types as it relates to which type of airframe they fly (bombers, fighters, transport, etc.). I'd love to hear a pilot describe exactly which traits are typical for each of these.
3 hours, couldn’t turn it off. Extended coffee break.
My wife hears “Juicy Targets” and turns to me and asks “is he talking about people?” Lol. 😂
How are you sir.Was wondering if you had a good time at the burn out competition at Garrett Mitchell's freedom factory.What did you think about it.
Closing remarks, where do they find your beef? Not at this time. Stark has reached the level we can all only dream of.
The A-10, It was simple to maintain, parts shortage really started becoming a pain though.
What ball cap is Logan stark wearing? Where can I get one? TIA 🙏🏽🙏🏽
Army retired with Desert Storm, Afghanistan and Iraq deployments…there’s no better air platform than the A10 when you’re on the ground engaging the enemy. Salute
Can I be a guest facilitator for one of these podcasts... super jealous of Logan in this one. hahahaha
Well why the hell can they not build fresh new A-10's to replace the old worn out ones since they are obviously capable of letting the enemy find out when they fuck around?
Politics as well as not complicated enough to get more jobs to people. Sounds stupid but it’s Our government.
the ov10 was for FACs the A1 skyraider was for CAS
Solid stache
You know, listening to the definition to Mozart in a fighter pilots mind transcends across the whole us military. If you took a russian soilder, they dont train or work towards that reactionary skill set. Only in the us military do we repeat training till its correct and accurate. As proof, our veterans will sit here on this pod cast and have conversations about what they were programmed to do, I doubt any other countries soilders sit around and have that conversation on how they could have improved their skills even after leaving service.
A10 is the baddest of the baddest
Like the Huey cobra or the A-4 phantom in VIetnam 1st infantry Divisions 1970
The huey and the cobra are 2 different things. And it's f-4 Phantom. The A-4 was the Skyhawk
For me, this has been a giant “you people actually lived like this” and then the tbi stops and I remember I lived like this. lol Just about everything but the minutea is everything I carried. Things like optics, rifle, a couple of pouches and MG accessories. The pouches are probably because we got RFId molle where you guys could buy it. I was in heaven when I learned the exchange in KBay actually sold molle gear.
And that molle assault pack is my biggest loss in life. I keep chasing that assault pack in all these other assault packs. I wake up some times with a weird assault pack in my cart and I pray it’s actually that molle assault pack, but it’s a grey ghost gear and I just feel so used. lol
The only aircraft that has a sound effect that has nothing to do with the propulsion. Brrrrrrrrrrt!
When you are in it and hear those GE Turbo fans whine and then the gun let's it rip your entire being changes into a can't lose mentality!!! It's a heavenly sound I will never forget
I’ll be in Pattaya on 20 January for a month month and a half, maybe perhaps we can get together for a beer or lunch
Would love to understand more the politics and what is behind the "Retire A-10" debate.
If I met this guy on the street... I would either assume he is a pilot oooorrrrr a complete nerd that goes fishing all the time. 🤣🤣 maybe even both... like me. bahahaha
Still in the process but going to go through a commissioning program to fly for the Air Force and the A-10 is my dream! Love that plane!
Maybe its just me, but the audio doesn't match up by a fraction of a second. Having some hearing problems, its super hard to watch. Good podcast though!
it’s you.
Nice.
Didn't they look at the AT-29 Super Tucano as a loitering aircraft for close support ??
"You don't hear about the A-10 in the Gulf" ... really? You didn't hear about their highway of death
The Air Force doesnt like the A-10 because they dont do Air Force Stuff, they do Army and Marine Stuff, they support ground Troops and the Air Force want to use an F16 or some other dual role Fighter Attack platform but do not like a platform thats an attack only platform. I recall when McCain saved the A-10 at a hearing someone suggested the Army take over the A-10.
You would think that in the sphere of protecting our ground forces, the Air Force would hand the A10 program over to the Marines and Army who would suffer without it.
It's funny none of these military podcasters. Ever respond to comments. None of them, they all got the same complex. In my opinion, and 1 on 1 I'd like to see each one of them 1 at a time. So we could have a little chat and fix that complex
As I recall the air Force didn't want the ground attack mission. What I couldn't understand is why the army wouldn't step up when the program was in jeopardy. You'd think they have an interest in the mission as it affects soldiers on the ground.
The AF didn’t want the CAS mission but didn’t want to let anyone else have the mission.
The AF doesn't want the Army having fixed wing. That's why they only have helicopters. It's stupid how much they don't want to do Cas
Not that you'll read these comments , but our black beret's a real thing , and have you ever heard of a black beret
lol I’m a Canadian soldier in Fairbanks Alaska on exercise I hope American op for doesn’t have a10s
What’s this dude‘s deal with aliens and UFOs? He wants this pilot to tell him, he has seen a ufo.
Does it get tiring holding the gay in all day Logan?
Haha, a marine, an army dude and an Air Force dude on a podcast and you go after the marine. Hahahahahaha
For the record, not a troll, not a dick comment, legit funny for me
Am I the only one who thinks he sounds kinda like Nicolas Cage
The Maine Corps will take the A-10.... It will only enhance our combat effeteness. Air Force, come over brothers.
now if only we could fix the crayon eating....it seems to hurt grammar EFFECTIVENESS LOL jk devil dog thanks for your time spent enlisted
Holey America. I'm not gay but that guy made me start to get a chubby a few times.
Outfuckinstanding
The c-130....the Cobra helo....CH46 and 47...Oldass air frames that keep delivering. The money grab is real getting rid of them.
If you dont teach them someone else will.
Porkchop!!!!
Does nobody realize Kevin sounds crazy. I don't even know you can think like that. There is a military coalition called NATO, and the trading with Canada was good until Trump came along.
I don’t know why we don’t use our veterans more to help with equipment advancement more often instead of those knuckleheads we have elected into an office?
Never confuse knowledge and wisdom. I've met some of the smartest people. But didn't have a lick of common sense
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I have heard as big as a 37mm shell.
Damn ever time i see or hear a 10 i thinking of friendly fire events . Why you guys so stunned?
😂😂😂
Vermonts National Guards, Camp Johnson has the best F35 pilots on the planet.And,they were 1st on the sence of 911
My favorite was a Jewish USMC member who referred to the a10 and more aptly the 30mm as the Metatron, "herald of the almighty and voice of the one true God" I mean biblically it appears as a pillar of fire and a pillar of fire is what the Gau produces when Brrrt'ing
Lol fuck that was funny as fuck
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Lol fuck that was funny as fuck