Alan C. Mack joined the Army upon graduating High School. His desire to see the world as a US Army helicopter mechanic took him to the Republic of Korea, West Texas, and the Federal Republic of Germany before attending Warrant Officer flight school at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
The nearly year-long flight school yielded a UH-1H, Huey, and CH-47D, Chinook, aircraft qualification before his first pilot assignment in Savannah, Georgia.
Timing is everything, as he arrived in time to progress with his new unit as a copilot in Operation Desert Shield. Then, several months later, he flew combat missions in the lead aircraft penetrating deep into Iraq.
Upon his return to the United States, he quickly achieved the status of Pilot-in-command and eventually assumed the coveted role of Night Vision Goggle Unit Trainer. The NVG UT position is a precursor to flying as an Instructor Pilot (IP). Another assignment to the Republic of Korea was in store for Alan before attending the CH-47 Instructor Pilot course at Fort Rucker, Alabama.
The call to adventure was persuasive, drawing Alan into the special operations community as an MH-47 pilot. Hard work and relentless training vaulted him to the top of his peer group as a Flight Lead and standardization instructor pilot. His experience and leadership traits put him at the forefront of several clandestine special operations, some still too classified to discuss in an open forum.
Not many Warrant Officers have the opportunity to command a unit, but Alan was entrusted with the United States Military Academy Flight Detachment at West Point, New York. With his military career approaching thirty-six years, he elected to retire and join public service.
CW5 Alan C. Mack is a Master Aviator with more than 6700 hours of flight time, of which over 3200 hours were flown with Night Vision Goggles.
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Alan seems like a very awesome guy. Definitely picking up his book!
my goal is to be a crew chief/ flight engineer on a chinook in the soar. wish me luck 🇺🇸
awesime
another excellent interview, love to see 160th guys, would love to see some 2017~ – to present 160th guys, maybe they're still operational but it would be cool
Chinooks be all like: 👁️👅👁️
Great interview, 160th are some BMF!
Never heard of The Team House but this YouTube Live randomly popped up in my feed. I was immediately intrigued as I've read every book there is about Anaconda and recognized the "Razor 3" name on that book displayed on the table. I also have Greg Cokers Death Waits in the Dark book. Loved this interview and immediately purchased Razor 3.
Great interview, Mr. Mack, thank you for your service.
This was an incredible episode. Really good job, Jack.
Fuck me 35yr retirement check
Just super.
This is awesome! I live right out side of Ft Campbell on the lakes! Awesome to think men like this are training around! Cool podcast 53:01
One podcast with Major Abey sapru 1 parasf 🇮🇳
I always wondered why USAF CSAR pilots and crew were not used for eagle claw. They did plenty of stuff in N.Vietnam and Laos in interesting times
1:19:20 Paracord 550 ftw 😂 legendary guest as usual 🔥
Some of my most memorable days were pulling Guard up at HAAF. 160th SOAR pulled the nuts off when they go they Go Balls Out. Rock of The Marne
Living in the Ft.Campbell area I affectionately call 160th the 160th house shakers🤷🏾♂️😂
Where has Dave been?
Fantastic stories. Salutes to Mack. Well done, Sir 👍
You guy's should get Mike Vickers on a podcast and get him to tell Gust Avrakotos and Charlie Wilson stories, and of course get him to talk about Operation Cyclone.
Eat the whole mic
Back in the olden days….1972 I was 18 teen and was assigned to a S& P company to do hot refuels. At the chow hall we would as close as we could to the Chinook and Huey pilots and listen to the stories when they were in Viet Nam….some were good , some not so good…..so I remember one of pilots saying…"So I grabbed a handful of collective and got the hell out of there". As kids , we could not wait for the next story.