Steve Ayers: 30 Years as a U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, CW4 (retired)
In this episode, I sit down with my good friend and former SAR brother, Steve Ayers, a retired U.S. Navy Chief Warrant Officer 4 who spent three decades in naval aviation, performing every mission a helicopter is capable of and more. Steve shares stories from high-risk search and rescue operations, the intensity and lessons of SERE school, and his unforgettable winging party. It’s a candid, personal look at friendship, service, and the traditions that make Navy aviation truly one of a kind.CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 37Listen to full episode now! “Calm in the Chaos” is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and YouTube. Find our conversation and subscribe! - LINKS IN BIO.So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch(Link in bio or https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.com)Military and First Responders get 10% discount with code: SARRESCUE10 applied at checkout100% of proceeds go to support the podcast!#NavyCW4 #AviationRescueSwimmer #NavalAviation #SEREschool #WingingParty #NavyHelicopterPilot #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranPodcast #SearchAndRescue #NavyVeteran #MilitaryAviation #RescueSwimmer
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Navy Combat Search & Rescue with Logan Warner | First Direct Action Since Vietnam
Logan Warner’s U.S. Navy career took him into some of the most dangerous skies on earth—9 combat deployments to Iraq as part of an elite Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) team. In this episode, Logan shares the gripping story of being part of the first direct action mission since Vietnam, flying into enemy territory under heavy fire with tracers cutting through the night sky—and miraculously making it out without a scratch. From high-risk extractions to split-second decisions under fire, Logan opens up about the mindset, training, and teamwork that make CSAR missions possible.CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 36Listen to full episode now! “Calm in the Chaos” is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and YouTube. Find our conversation and subscribe! - LINKS IN BIO.So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch(Link in bio or https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.com)100% of proceeds go to support the podcast!#Navy #CombatSearchAndRescue #MilitaryPodcast #VeteranStories #CSAR #NavalAviation #SpecialOperations #IraqWar
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From Navy Rescue Swimmer to Airline Captain | James Brocksmith’s Story
James Brocksmith served in the U.S. Navy during the 1980s before pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming an airline pilot. In this episode, James shares how the discipline, precision, and calm-under-pressure mindset of a Navy Rescue Swimmer became invaluable skills in the cockpit.CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 35So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch(Link in bio or https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.com)100% of proceeds go to support the podcast!#NavyRescueSwimmer #SearchAndRescue #CalmInTheChaosPodcast #MilitaryPodcast #USNavyVeteran #SurvivalTraining #RescueStories #VeteranVoices
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From Pilot Recovery to Peace Enforcement | Kim Pilkay’s Unforgettable Military Missions
Kim Pilkay’s military career is nothing short of extraordinary — from the harrowing recovery of a decapitated pilot to serving on peace enforcement missions in volatile southern regions. In this powerful episode, Kim shares raw, unfiltered stories of courage, resilience, and the human side of military service you won’t hear anywhere else.CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 34So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch(Link in bio or https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.com)100% of proceeds go to support the podcast!#NavyRescueSwimmer #SEREInstructor #HurricaneFloyd #SearchAndRescue #CalmInTheChaosPodcast #MilitaryPodcast #USNavyVeteran #SurvivalTraining #RescueStories #VeteranVoices
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Navy Rescue Swimmer and SERE Instructor Bill Beasley on Hurricane Floyd Rescue & Survival Training
Former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Bill Beasley reflects on his career, including his time as a SERE instructor and a chaotic rescue during Hurricane Floyd. From survival training to real-world missions, Bill shares the mindset and skill it takes to endure the storm—literally and mentally.CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 33Listen to full episode now! “Calm in the Chaos” is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and YouTube. Find our conversation and subscribe! - LINKS IN BIO.So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch(Link in bio or https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.com)100% of proceeds go to support the podcast!#NavyRescueSwimmer #SEREInstructor #HurricaneFloyd #SearchAndRescue #CalmInTheChaosPodcast #MilitaryPodcast #USNavyVeteran #SurvivalTraining #RescueStories #VeteranVoices
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.
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*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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