When the call comes in, there’s no room for hesitation. This episode dives into the brutal pace and intensity of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) in active war zones. Hear firsthand accounts of missions flown into fire, lives saved under pressure, and the resilience it takes to go back again and again.U.S. Navy Aircrewman, Paul Picotti, provides details into multiple hot zone mission-sets, including the exfil of Navy SEAL, Mike Day, after surviving being shot 27 times. This is an intense episode with a crap ton of wisdom gleaned from the front lines!Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer PodcastUntold Stories from U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue SwimmerSo Others May Live!Official Keep Calm in the Chaos merchandise: https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.comFor more content, subscribe to our channel and follow @TheCalmintheChaosPodcast:Twitter: https://x.com/briancdickinson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandickinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briancdickinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briancdickinson
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From Sea Rescues to Summiting Everest | A Spiritual Journey of a Navy SAR Swimmer
From saving lives in the ocean to standing on the roof of the world—this episode follows an incredible journey of transformation. A former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer shares how his path led from high-stakes rescues to the summit of Mount Everest, driven by faith, resilience, and purpose.U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Evan Kenny, went from saving lives in the Navy, to firefighting, to instructing snowboarders, to a spiritual journey through India, which ultimately led him to the top of the world. The 2nd rescue swimmer to stand at 29,035’!Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer PodcastUntold Stories from U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue SwimmerSo Others May Live!Official Keep Calm in the Chaos merchandise: https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.comFor more content, subscribe to our channel and follow @TheCalmintheChaosPodcast:Twitter: https://x.com/briancdickinson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandickinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briancdickinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briancdickinson
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Vietnam-Era Heroism | Combat SAR Stories That Defined a Generation
Before GPS, night vision, and high-tech helicopters, these men risked it all. This episode dives into the raw, unfiltered heroism of Navy Rescue Swimmers and aircrews during the Vietnam War. From jungle extractions under fire to ocean rescues in monsoon chaos—these missions paved the way for today’s SAR operations.U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Bill Lukenbill, takes us through a journey of heroism during the Vietnam Conflict working with SOF in undisclosed areas.Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer PodcastUntold Stories from U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue SwimmerSo Others May Live!Official Keep Calm in the Chaos merchandise: https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.comFor more content, subscribe to our channel and follow @TheCalmintheChaosPodcast:Twitter: https://x.com/briancdickinson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandickinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/briancdickinson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/briancdickinson
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How a Navy Rescue Swimmer Became a SEAL Sniper & NYT Bestselling Author
From rescue swimmer to sniper to bestselling author — this Navy SEAL's journey is one of grit, discipline, and transformation.Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer Podcast Untold Stories from U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue SwimmerCALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 25U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Brandon Webb, served his first tour with 2 deployments before going through the grueling BUDS training to become a SEAL. He conducted multiple combat deployments to the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan before becoming a SEAL Sniper Instructor, where he completely overhauled the program to what it is today.Brandon Webb https://brandontylerwebb.comSOFREP https://sofrep.comSo Others May Live! Official Keep Calm in the Chaos merchandise: https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.comFor more content, subscribe to our channel and follow @TheCalmintheChaosPodcast:Twitter: https://x.com/briancdickinson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandickinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalmintheChaosPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalminthechaospodcast/ #NavySpecialOperationsPodcast #RescueSwimmerPodcast #MilitaryPodcast
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Close Encounters of the SAR Kind | Real Stories from the Front Lines
Step into the world of Navy Search and Rescue as we share real stories of life-or-death missions. In this episode of The Rescue Swimmer Podcast, former SAR swimmers recount some of the closest calls of their careers — from intense recoveries to moments where everything hung in the balance.Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer Podcast Untold Stories from U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue SwimmerCALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 25U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Mike Ousley, served over 30 years with multiple deployments. Mike not only shares his extensive wisdom and experiences, but also shares his vulnerability in the mental impacts of serving in such an intense role.So Others May Live! Official Keep Calm in the Chaos merchandise: https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.comFor more content, subscribe to our channel and follow @TheCalmintheChaosPodcast:Twitter: https://x.com/briancdickinson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandickinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalmintheChaosPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalminthechaospodcast/ #NavySpecialOperationsPodcast #RescueSwimmerPodcast #MilitaryPodcast
About Calm in the Chaos - U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Podcast
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Brian Dickinson, the bestselling author of Calm in the Chaos and Blind Descent, a former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Mount Everest Solo Summiteer delivers raw, untold rescue experiences from the U.S. Navy's elite, unsung heroes. Each episode dives deep into the mindset of the individuals selflessly heading into the chaos to save the lives of others.
So Others May Live!
*This podcast is an unofficial exploration of the lives and missions of U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Department of Defense.
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