Valor Above Kabul: U-28 Special Ops Pilot | Distinguished Flying Cross l
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- Опубликовано: 31 май 2024
- In episode 81 @AfterburnPodcast Colonel Samuel G. McIntyre, a U-28A Air Force Special Operations Pilot, who distinguished himself during the tumultuous events unfolding at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. Amidst the initial Taliban invasion and the emergency United States embassy evacuation, Colonel McIntyre's exceptional flying skill, courage, and precision defensive maneuvers were pivotal in safeguarding the lives of his crew, Afghan civilians, and U.S. embassy and military personnel. For his actions, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor. Read the DFC citation here: bit.ly/McIntyre_DFC_Citation
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Colonel McIntyre’s valor is encapsulated in his receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for his extraordinary achievement during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Facing a runway obstructed by a stampede of civilians and enemies, emergency fuel conditions, and violent urban warfare, Colonel McIntyre executed unprecedented feats of airmanship, landing amidst chaos and ensuring the safe recovery of his crew.
This episode delves into the intricate dynamics of U-28A tactical capabilities, offering a glimpse into the life of a pilot marked by complexity, challenge, and courage. It’s a narrative that transcends the ordinary, unveiling the profound impact of precision, skill, and dedication in the theatre of war.
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0:00:00 - Introduction
0:05:00 - Sam's Background
0:15:00 - U-28 Aircraft
0:25:00 - Afghanistan Deployment
0:40:00 - Taliban Takeover
0:55:00 - Chaos at the Airport
1:10:00 - Landing Amidst Chaos - Distinguished Flying Cross
1:25:00 - Base Defense and Aftermath
1:35:00 - Abey Gate Bombing
1:50:00 - Reflections and Lessons
2:00:00 - Closing Thoughts
Most inspiring commander I’ve ever had.
Thank you for leading us, and giving your trust that Draco will continue to bring the fight to our nations enemies no matter what.
Best of luck as always Sam.
Amazing episode. I've been listening to your podcasts on my way to work every day. I was in a Crew Chief in the 77th and was with you on our deployment in 2014. Happy you are doing these amazing interviews and look forward to many more!
Thanks! and Double Down!
“You got to do it”
Amazing episode!
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Sam! Way to represent the Draco community. Great insight and perspective. Always loved flying with you.
Let warriors be warriors, and this guy is a warrior and you can hear the frustration in his voice. Anther great podcast Rain so many interesting people doing very interesting thing's.
No doubt and thank you!
at 45:50 "to make sure some Mom in Kansas isn't blown up" - I say THANK YOU, Sir from every inch of my being for the sacrifice's and dedication to make sure I didn't get "blown up" while living in KS. I am now a proud Mom of a smart active duty USAF Cyber son currently deployed at an undisclosed location in SW Asia. Thank you, Rain, for creating these very interesting podcasts - us USAF Moms love this and these podcasts allow us to learn right along with our Airmen - not only that, but we love to talk the talk with them too [wink, wink they be like 'whoa Mom can talk my talk' ]😎
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One of the best episodes I’ve listened to so far! I’m a new UPT student and was wondering if you had any general tips and advice for succeeding in the program? Thank you!
Quando a pergunta sai fora do que ele esperava, porque foi treinado, o cérebro para kkkkk
Isso que os eua fazem no país dos outros. Parabéns.
Depois não reclama se tiver um segundo 11 de setembro, hein.
Too much careerism in the military leadership...they just want to get promoted and preserve their jobs.
Algum político tenha a dignidade de falar pra ele a verdade sobre o 11 de setembro?