Gerry Izzo: Inside Black Hawk Down - A 160th SOAR Pilots Perspective (Super 65)

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Gerry Izzo recounts his journey from a Long Island upbringing to becoming a 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (SOAR) Night Stalker pilot, describing training, combat missions in Grenada and Panama, and the harrowing Operation Gothic Serpent and Task Force Ranger, the Black Hawk Down operation in Mogadishu that is known for the movie by the same name. Listen as Gerry describes the battle in Mogadishu from his perspective as the pilot of 160th SOAR Super 65 as never heard before.  The episode explores leadership, fear, survivor guilt, and the bonds forged in combat, offering firsthand lessons on courage, professionalism, and resilience. _______________ MENTORS4MIL SHOW LINKS: SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/@Mentors4mil Support the Show: https://www.patreon.com/Mentors4mil Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mentors-for-military-podcast/id1072421783 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3w4RiZBxBS8EDy6cuOlbUl Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentors4mil Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Mentors4Mil/ Follow on X: https://www.twitter.com/mentors4mil Mentors4mil Website: https://www.mentorsformilitary.com #taskforceranger #operationgothicserpent #160thsoarpilot #gerryizzo #mentors4mil #mentorsformilitary For sales or sponsorship contact info@mentorsformilitary.com 00:00 Intro 04:29 Becoming an Army Aviator 17:59 Assessment into 160th SOAR 23:44 Grenada & Panama - Operation Urgent Fury and Operation Just Cause 34:45 The Rescuers Perspective 47:38 Gratitude and Reflection 51:22 Mogadishu - Operation Gothic Serpent and Task Force Ranger 56:56 The Complex Dynamics of Combat 01:04:56 A Turning Point 01:12:15 Courage and Fear 01:25:55 A Tribute to Heroes Visit our Amazon page to purchase some of the items we use in our studio, or books from our guests. https://www.amazon.com/shop/mentors4milpodcast As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission. Show Disclaimer: http