160th SOAR Night Stalkers - "Death From Above"

[@JaxVellex]

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[@vansh3645]

Any country

[@demmingsennett5362]

God Bless every Night Stalker, my family and I thank you.

[@armyofshea7941]

Great job. 26 years in and counting. Even deployed in an aviation Brigade, but never met a nightstalker in all my travels. They are rare, and they are true professionals based solely on the missions they are asked to perform.

[@wolfgallerno6595]

when you meet three ret. old blood stalkers, a Canadian “Stormtrooper” (i doubt i gotta explain), and an even more retired ex-SS having beers in a quebec bar 🤷‍♂️ talk bout rare sightings indeed.

[@carsonkouts]

you probably did and didn't know it. we wear civvies a lot

[@tomsbeststuff2134]

I was on the founding mission for the 160th. Jimmy Carter planned a second, much larger rescue attempt for the Hostages in Tehran. The main target, of course, was the U.S. Embassy (Delta took that) and we (Detachment A, Berlin) had the Foreign Ministry where 3 Americans were being held. Back Story: Det A Berlin (classified name: 39th SF Detachment) was a.clandestine unit in Berlin that had been doing counterterrorism in Europe for ~3 years when the embassy was overrun. Since Iran at that time was within EUCOM, we were alerted to go.and be in place in 10 days. "Delta Force" was VERY new and had yet to be certified. However Col Charlie Beckwith was friends.with Gen Meyer, Army CoS. Instead of 10 days, Beckwith needed several months to prepare. Our unit was given 2 secondary roles. 1st, since.we were the only unit in the Army with the experience, two Det.A operators.were infiltrated through Switzerland into Iran with covers as.businessmen. One was a native Scot and the other a native German. Their mission was to get target photos on the ground of both targets. 2nd, we supplied 10 assaulters to rescue the 3 diplomats in the Foreign Ministry. Beckwith's Rube Goldberg plan failed and it was back to square 1. Fast forward to October 1980. We were flown from.Berlin to Eglin AFB, FL and linked up with a task force of 21 UH6s and crews. There were no active Army UH6s so each of them had been appropriated from the National Guard, still with the State Names on them. The pilots were selected out of the 101st Airborne Divison's aviation and only had about 21 hours in these aircraft. Why UH6s? Because their rotor discs were the only ones small enough to fit in the street in front of the target. They were, at that time, under-powered, the old V-tailed model. We could have one pilot and two assaulters, or depending on the weight 3 (which mine had). When all 21 were in the air we called it the Flight of the Bumble Bees. President Carter cancelled the mission the day after his election defeat by Ronald Reagan.

[@BSnydr]

Amazing story. I only knew about Desert One from Operation Eagle Claw. Thanks for sharing.

[@frbod_sha]

jesus as an iranian I'm suprised as hell your story is amazing ❤️🇺🇲

[@umami0247]

As a former crew chief I can say without hesitation this unit was right up my alley. I miss those days I loved working on and flying in helicopters. One of the best jobs in the military.

[@bradalan7188]

⛩

[@marcusbyrd3074]

How long did it take for you to make it to crew chief, sir? I am signing my contract tuesday to go in as 15U, Chinook Repairer.

[@umami0247]

@@marcusbyrd3074 I went straight to being a crew chief. Unit was short personal and I just happened to get lucky. Don’t think I didn’t do some maintenance shifts in the hanger cause we all did which covered everything we had in our unit. But most of the time I was on my own helicopter. From what I remember of the chithook crew chiefs it was a few years of hanger time then a apprentice program. However that depends on what they need it’s very possible they could put you on a Apache crew or Blackhawk one never knows. Base has some determination on this as well. Good luck and stay the course many things change and in the military that is a pretty rapid but you have to be flexible. You’ll have good and bad leaders you just do your job to the best of your ability and things will work out.

[@umami0247]

And that’s not a misspelling that’s what we called them. Chithooks. Worst riding helicopter I was ever in. I’m sure they have gotten better over the years. Only thing I ever got sick in boat plane whatever. You’ll see.

[@abunchofiguanaswithinterne2186]

@@umami0247 you said base has some determination on it as well. Are you saying that being based at a certain battalion and depending on their needs allows one to become crew chief faster? If so, are there certain battalions (e.g. 1/160th at Fort Campbell) that have a higher need for Chiefs, and would one even have a choice of duty station? Thanks in advance from a 15T interested in volunteering for green platoon.

[@nealharden8649]

Miss this unit. Some of the best ppl to work with and the best missions! NSDQ!!!

[@poketango3808]

Night Stalkers Don’t Quit!

[@james94582]

Awesome video.... The 160th folks are awesome... Had the pleasure of moving quite a few of their units to and from different spots all over the world... Probably some of the nicest, BA folks

[@shawndenty6038]

Stick with this epic music dude! Great for the gym too! Thanks for finally covering these brothers. I helped create a SOAS in my country and you talk about unsung heroes! See if you can find some clips at night, pure darkness except for the IR aiming lasers and the miniguns ripping it up. Remember it's the hours of prep that makes the 5 minutes of hollywood ninja smoke look good! It's just as cool to see the plans coming together before the DA and this style of epic tunes... makes that magic into the show. Keep it up brother, loving it!

[@rescueislife8029]

somewhere I heard that once these guys are done with training they have more hours flying WITH NODS than a commercial airline pilot has flown in all of training. Thank god for our soldiers!

[@alexhetzer8479]

I prefer this kind of music to rap. Your job is awesome and probably made me want more to go SF in my country. I only want you to know this, nothing more. Thank you man!

[@emmettochrach-konradi2785]

What did rap do to you?

[@TheSixSage]

@@emmettochrach-konradi2785 the type if music fits better for videos like these. Im sure he has no problem with rap.

[@emmettochrach-konradi2785]

@@TheSixSage They didn't say that though. I asked them not you.

[@alexhetzer8479]

@@emmettochrach-konradi2785 I don’t know but rap (not all kinds of it but mostly) don’t make me feel good when I listen at it... This one for example is a rap video and I find it awesome kzbin.info/www/bejne/eonalad_aZmba6M

[@TheDecapitatedApple]

@@alexhetzer8479 dawg you needa listen to some good rap songs. There's a lotta bangers out there

[@ernie_like_hemingway]

Now... this is a masterpiece!

[@kurta505]

Amazing video, keep it up Vellex love your videos.

[@bouabdellahredha6494]

That's why you have the best KZbin channel ever

[@rise-amorph8178]

Thanks 4 the Ride Brothers! On time , and in need!

[@GoodVibes-hu8om]

This video and SONG is awesome!

[@Spookychieko]

Proud to be early. And proud to be able to watch another video made by you.

[@hueyrotorhead]

Let’s not forget the crew chiefs and flight engineers

[@NancyLDavis-ig3qj]

Thank You for this vid & music..and thank you all for having done & doing all you do...God Bless you as always & all of our awsome U.S. Military doing all you guys have done & do...Respect..Try to stay safe out here..God's Speed....👍👍❤❤😊 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸 Keep lightin' 'em up guys.... 5:5 Wheels Up..🚁

[@NancyLDavis-ig3qj]

Ya aced it Brother! Dang..n the music with the vid..n Night Stalkers too....glad I chose the Helo..you rock it...Thank you for all you do..Now I can finish my day out...God Bless you..your Families n theirs..God's Speed to you n us all...we're gonna need it Brother.... 👍👍❤❤😊 🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸🦅🇺🇸 5:5 Wheels Up Gotta keep lighten' 'em up....😉

[@dylanwood7810]

As a former Nightstalker, I approve 👌

[@ethanedmondson3411]

Going in to be a 75th ranger! Hope to also complete the green platoon and be a nightstalker! And then finally a green beret! How was it being a nightstalker?!

[@sethhunter4944]

Thank you!

[@LifewithChance8800]

The real question is are you?

[@ChiefMason]

That’s amazing I go to Ft Campbell for Green Platoon in July

[@shash881]

Fantastic as always❤️❤️

[@dionthomas5418]

Death from Above against all enemies, Night Stalkers, Special ops pilots are true warriors and patriots

[@Matt-up6nv]

You really helping me get in shape for the raf mate keep up the good work

[@Luke-fj7wd]

What role are you going for mate?

[@Matt-up6nv]

@@Luke-fj7wd weapon system oporator as full time but don't know about the resuve part yet that I'm plan ING on doing next year

[@yasirzbz]

Keep up the training and good luck mate!

[@Matt-up6nv]

@@yasirzbz will do cheers mate

[@Matt-up6nv]

@@Kyle_Da_Frog stay safe on the ground from wales, uk

[@justynaheminska7153]

👍👍👍Background music👌😎

[@xgeraldiswhoax]

I saw conventional 47’s and 60’s on here... former nightstalker here

[@Basement_Operator]

That and a lot of AFSOC lol

[@JAKE3914]

Thank you for your service!

[@maakukirai1623]

Good work again bro

[@danrue3263]

Always on time 🤟🇺🇸

[@sonsoflegion]

Hey all! Thanks for using our song "Brand New Day" in your video! We appreciate it! Just please tag our information, thanks!

[@James-lz6eh]

Perfect song for this video! Added you guys to my sub! Love this kind of music! Thanks!

[@johnhutton7019]

This video wouldn't of been awesome without your song! Badass!

[@sonsoflegion]

@@James-lz6eh Thanks James, awesome brother!

[@sonsoflegion]

@@johnhutton7019 Appreciate it John!!! sincerely

[@yumerecords7460]

This is Great Jax...

[@arnoldsherrill6305]

This is a fantastic video well done... to all of the platoon leaders, company Commanders and support elements... Lead from the front

[@masterspookums6506]

Get some! Get some!!!

[@dm3stone]

These guys are top notch.

[@haleyraven.lilrocket9241]

Army combat medic vet woman tough as. Nails I found my channel rock on and I'm happy I found your channel

[@troubled__hd9976]

Love it

[@joesphfagan1507]

Thank you for your

[@larrygunderman4207]

Awesome video bud

[@logancrawford5379]

This is something I’d like to try to do when I’m done in the cavalry.

[@gay-mariehollingsworth8108]

Great, stay safe, God Bless

[@PsycologicalWarfare]

Proud to coming in early

[@haibui9543]

Great job and protect song !

[@gazof-the-north1980]

The awesome Little bird, the MH-60 and the mighty MH-47 backed up by the MC-130 Hercules make an outstanding team.

[@meicui4567]

Love it. thanks.

[@ex-tra9688]

Nice Job putting 101st in the Video

[@caelontautz8239]

Half the footage isn’t 160th A/C. 😑

[@cloaker6651]

What you mean?

[@cloaker6651]

What do you mean?

[@terrencejackson4587]

Let’s just call this a US Army/Air Force aviation recruiting video.

[@williiva8971]

Perfektion!

[@Cbassrl]

My bro was a night stalker love thissss

[@RONNIE-gu7mr]

You mean an weoman of the 160th make me wanna sign you aweosome

[@joesphfagan1507]

Service nightstalkers

[@alison2161]

My unit forever and always. NSDQ!

[@larrygunderman4207]

My dad flew chinooks in the night stalkers so thx u for the video this was awesome to watch

[@patrickcook2013]

anybody here in the unit? jk stay quiet professionals yall

[@fragout9575]

No, but they gave us Rangers rides in and out of battles!!! Carry on!!

[@christopherjames836]

I was in 2nd. Battalion at Ft. Campbell Kentucky, in 1999-2000.

[@fragout9575]

@@christopherjames836 2nd Batt isn't at Campbell...

[@christopherjames836]

@@fragout9575 yes it is.

[@fragout9575]

@@christopherjames836 No, it's not! It's at Ft. Lewis, WA.

[@christopherabenir6397]

Nice song

[@lucyannanixon7714]

THANK'S NIGHT WATCH MEN AND 👫WOMAN..THANK'S GUARD'S ❤OF THE UNIVERSE

[@hmoore6948]

Good y'all

[@hmoore6948]

Thanks again and have fun with your family 💕😂😊 and then we can do something else r right now etc 🙂

[@brucemantz4562]

I love and hope for our best.

[@adambomb215]

respect

[@gyomeihimejima5374]

Man please do one for Indian Sf Group

[@Krishnan172]

From where the hell you get such unique videos?

[@USCFlash]

Look i really enjoy the footage, but half of these are not even 160th SOAR - this is completely misleading. Case in point: :50 Not a 160th blackhawk -------- 1:08 - Chinook 47F Tail # 07-08724 B Company - "Flippers", 3rd General Support Aviation Battalion (GSAB), 82nd Airborne Division, Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in late - 1:12-1:21 same unit, listed above not 160th SOAR ------ 1:23 - unknown blackhawks, but not 160th SOAR ------ 1:31 - unknown unit, but not 160th SOAR

[@lafamiliamartinez3924]

What does an 88M if made through selection for this?

[@Specialist-UNKNWN]

I noticed the gunner and pilots usually wearing pilot helmets and the operatives wearing normal combat gear

[@raquelguzman5238]

Comrade SALUTE to you 👮

[@nosyvlogger2431]

Who here has watched Lone survivor awesome movie

[@nosyvlogger2431]

Amazing story of a badass

[@상하이조-z5e]

The Gray blackhawks is HH-60 in the Airforce, not the 160th SOAR Sry for being serious. I lov your video!

[@alexbazin4291]

Do 160th get land warfare training

[@trietnguyen3617]

🔥💯

[@ronaldwhite1730]

thank you . ( 2024 / Aug / 05 )

[@brazzy1467]

I retired from there and I know for a fact parts of this video are from the big ARMY. Like sling loading artillery or the FDE CH-47's.

[@hueyrotorhead]

I hated hooking up slings under a Chinook

[@brazzy1467]

@@hueyrotorhead yep rotor wash SUCKS!!

[@angelajackson8463]

🤘⚡️🤘⚡️🤘⚡️

[@Krishnan172]

What's the song name?

[@levievans7568]

Look in the description

[@chrisbg6103]

Isnt death from above the 82nd motto?

[@MrCetirizina]

Like !!! Very nice !!!

[@Anonymous357333]

What's with the music?

[@camronbay1]

They should use the music from Slayer Hell Awaits.

[@godgreace3531]

Mr.SHOWOFF

[@blackgragongonzalez2133]

Music name

[@cpgoef6]

Not to be a stick in the mud but the intro HH-60's are Air Force CSAR aircraft and any aircraft that aren't black are regular army. But good video none the less.

[@eL-mr__Mario]

OUT-Standing . . . . . .

[@kamraam1464]

Dude if you’re gonna make a Nightstalkers video, you should at least use footage of Nightstalkers… most of the footage you used was either USAF Combat Rescue or regular Army units.

[@lil_rry637]

So this is what my older brother does 🤯

[@alison2161]

NSDQ BISHES!

[@usaakba1767]

Hey, immersion, click Like and Share💀

[@michaelhancock8025]

hi 🖐👋

[@thehal991]

I have terrible night vision.

[@jacksampson7711]

"Merica Baby!!!!

[@ericcarson2141]

Cool video. Could be better if all of it was from the 160th. 😬

[@Surfman374]

☠️

[@georgemaxwell3467]

NightStalker 90-94 #NSDQ

[@artembulankin7011]

Cool!!!!!!

[@ronaldlopez9804]

I have so much to say about this particular video... These were all practice runs btw... Live practice runs... You'll NEVER see... Much less any operation

[@sussanti2137]

Death from Above is for 82nd Airborne, lol

[@tannerlafferty7510]

❤️🌍🌎🌹🦅

[@trentonkyllonen5171]

One would have said eagles Mysore but weasels don't get sucked into jet engines what if dr. Blades up

[@vendopanv1364]

Lol those songs sounds so similar

[@hamajimahidekazu5733]

This video is one of the best related with Night Stalkers. But, please remove necessary music. I want to hear the real sound instead of boring music.

[@chrishaynes7057]

My brother Steve Vasek

[@kurta505]

1st time ever, 15th comment.

[@inimicus696]

Put some New Megadeth song here please