E21: The Golden Ray Rescue (pt. 2)

September 10, 2021 01:00:29
E21: The Golden Ray Rescue (pt. 2)
Flight Suit Friday
E21: The Golden Ray Rescue (pt. 2)

Sep 10 2021 | 01:00:29

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Show Notes

In this second installment of our "Golden Ray Rescue" series we hear the phenomenal tale of the second MH-65 aircrew on scene that night. LCDR Mike Vickers, LT Jeb Slick, AMT2 Jared Blitz and AST1 Nate Newberg tell us their story. This episode is a great reminder to all of us that Rescue Swimmers are in fact ridiculously good at their jobs. Enjoy!

We plan to release shows on a bi-weekly basis. On Fridays of course!

Hosts: LCDR Kenny Ingram, LCDR Sam Hafensteiner

Producer: LT Ryan Vandehei

Technical Director & Editor: Chuck Seay

Disclaimer:

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