US Army Special Operations B Co 2/160th SOAR Command Team Award Challenge Coin. Not far from the south of Canada, 'Murica! As Englen and ground force members brought the body bag out to them, they expressed some frustration. And thats just enough., (A Pennsylvania National Guard Chinook, CH-47, slung-loaded the crashed MH-60 Black Hawk out of there, so nobody would be the wiser about that nighttime special operation though some famous daytime photos of resupplying the ground troops later went viral. You know, its almost like theres a road sign, Stop, take a picture of Welcome to Pakistan. Even the crew members in the back, were like, Were in, right? Englen has more than 7,000 flight hours. But for me, that was some of the nastiest flying you could think of., FILE - This undated file photo shows al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan. McRaven would speak 90 percent of the time. "Take a baseball bat and hit the side of your car thats what a bullet sounds like inside an aircraft, he said. I didnt know any of that, really, during the whole all of those deployments. I had to remain calm.. Right now, Im just telling you the story, because theres never been an air piece conveyed on what happened that night, Englen reiterated. "It was not typical. Soldiers of the 160th have been actively engaged in the War on Terror since October 2001. And, I was one of the few who trained 160th crews how to do that," he added. This extensive, realistic training is the foundation of unit combat readiness. The second clip is audio captured by a civilian in the area. So, thats time for the Chinook to get there, time it to shut down, time to refuel, close up the refuel hoses, start the aircraft and head out. But our rules of engagement was, 'capture only.. In reality, that delay was because the special operators were reveling at Bagram. All I could say was: I know, baby. From getting the call, Englen was there less than 10 minutes after the aircraft crash. Thats all Ill say. "You could see lights coming off and on, said Englen. Id say, two or three minutes before we got in there. That was the famous last quote of the pilot that crashed that helicopter. Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for Lot 9 160th SOAR Challenge Coins Night Stalkers NSDQ Airborne US Army Military at the best online prices at eBay! While the Horse Soldiers made headlines later, little was reported about Task Force Sword missions. Minutes after they finished the report, Obama walked down that famous hallway in the White House to the podium to tell the world the news: The United States had conducted a raid to kill Osama bin Laden, the leader of al-Qaida. Shed heard one of the men saying: The soldiers that took part in this (conspiracy), should be shot, too.. Ill admit (it) was very distracting, Englen said. Englen and his fellow special operations aircrew went to their helicopters for final checks that they had nothing personal on board. Military Community BLDG 621, Room 120Unit# 28130 Box 090Grafenwhr, DEAPO AE 09114-8130Cell +49 162 2630438 (COVID-19)DSN: 314-569-2883(in Germany) (+49) 9641-83-5155, Caserma Ederle BLDG 10, Room 73Vicenza, ITAPO AE 09630Cell +49162 2630438 (COVID-19)DSN: 314-646-5655(in Italy) (+39) 0444-715-655. Originally created as Task Force 160, the unit was formed from Soldiers of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Ky. Hell be inducted into the Army Aviation Hall of Fame in April. Dont go anywhere, be home, just stay home., Tina had put their other two children to bed, and was hoping for a minute of calmness before her daughter came home from prom. The Osprey air crew immediately pulled the ramp up, and off they went. Known as Night Stalkers, these Soldiers are recognized for their proficiency in nighttime operations. I was leading," Englen said, of one the legendary battles in Army Ranger history. If you are screened favorably, your packet will be sent to HRC for your branch to approve release to the 160thSOAR. (But,) once we crashed the aircraft, within the first 30 seconds of the mission, then thats when we really woke up that entire valley, Englen said. How long you been in the service, etc, said Englen. Her grandmother always told her that faith would get her through life. "I volunteered for that. We already had an extremely close relationship, and trust and loyalty. Thats what Adm. McRaven is, just the true professional, true leader and here I am getting side-barred with the vice president.. We would go to these awards events and I was like, You did what? Now, hes very good at warning me ahead, so Im not shell-shocked in front of everybody, and trying to keep on a smiley face, Tina shared. Archived post. Complete the 160th SOAR Enlisted Application. Of course, there was no news until Obama made the announcement about Neptune's Spear. is located at Hunter Army Airfield, Ga.; and 4th Bn. I never thought that we werent coming back, Englen said. You know, I didnt put an ad in the paper to hire somebody to join me in running it, so its odd to have Doug home, Tina chuckled. The DAPs defensive air penetrators were just unleashing. Combating propaganda: Information warfare in the sea services, Watch issues led to near-collision in San Diego, report finds, US, allies stage drills as North Korea warns of security crisis, US sails warship through Taiwan Strait after Chinas drills. This is your prom night, go. As Im sitting there watching the television, trying to figure out where Doug is, whats going down Im worried: Am I going to get a knock on the door, (from a uniformed officer and the chaplain)? Tina shared. The 160th first saw combat . Not this type of objective. They thought Obama staged it, like putting that on the news to boost his numbers, Englen laughed. His crew in Chinook-1 and another crew in Chinook-2 had been setting up a refuel site for the two Black Hawks, about 30 miles to the north. Submit completed application to local SORB recruiter. The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiments mission is to organize, equip, train, resource and employ Army special operations aviation forces worldwide in support of contingency missions and warfighting commanders. As a Joint Fire Support Specialist, you'll gather intelligence and enemy target location to help the Army determine where and how to deploy artillery in mission-based situations. Hed never done that throughout his entire career of dangerous missions. I will never leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy, and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country. The Rangers never gave the clearance for Englen to come in. But their order was capture only., "It wasnt capture or kill, so if we couldnt guarantee a capture, then we couldnt take it to the next level, Englen said. Turbine engines are running at a constant speed about 6,000 rpm (revolutions per minute). "That means you're in charge of not just your aircraft, you're in charge of the flight: responsible for the flight planning, execution, and orchestration. Four months later, Englen received his second Silver Star (for that same year) in Afghanistan. They are highly trained and ready to accomplish the very toughest missions . They take pride in supporting the elite: working with special operations forces of all branches on classified missions. All Enlisted Soldiers will attend the Special Operations Aviation Training Battalion (SOATB) Enlisted Combat Skills Course (Green Platoon). 1 planned contingency: a Black Hawk crashing.. and our Hows this on the family? He was asking those types of things, How many kids do I have? No family members were allowed. I had to anticipate and load the engines. In Green Platoon, you will find the standards of performance exacting and unwavering. She told my daughter, Do not go out and drink, and make your mom work harder tonight. The mission was to kill/capture him. But the administration, from 2008 on, would not allow us to cross the border (into Pakistan) to go get him, Englen said. Corestacks; . A lot of guys wrote letters. Only a few days following Objective Gecko, Englen (under a senior flight lead) rescued Hamid Karzai from the Taliban. Her daughter came home, worried, from prom in her huge ball gown. The Chinook was on the ground for probably 20 to 25 minutes. each have two MH-47 Chinook helicopter companies and one MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter company. I had to actually fly away, make a tight circle and come back in, and land under the mushroom cloud. Ranger Joe Haroskys friend Russ Rippletoe was killed in that vehicle-borne IED (VBIED) incident, along with three other Rangers. I said. I will never surrender. I always thought thought that only route for a 13f in SOF was going Ranger. Promotion opportunities are regularly available, but are competitive and based on performance. So, he was awarded that Silver Star with that non-descript citation for that operation, along with the rest of the air crew. In garrison training or in a decisive action fight? Three gentlemen waiting, in their mid-20s, were absolutely convinced it was a conspiracy. Turns out, Vice President Joe Biden pulled Englen to the side every time to make small-talk. Back home, Englens wife Tina started putting two and two together, because her husband was gone for months during the lead-up. Al Mack, who has publicly disclosed his name, gets the credit for that. Our crews also provide support to U.S. Southern, Pacific, Africa, and European commands. Doug Englen back row, left, "goofing off", hugging soldier. He contemplated going back to flying, until his friend Congressman Mark Green (who'd been an Army special operations flight surgeon with the 160th) said, "Why don't you take on a new mission?". Plus, we didnt know when we were going to do it. The regiment then became an airborne unit in October 1986 and was re-designated the 160th Special Operations Aviation Group (Airborne). She prayed to God Go ahead and take Doug and use him, and do what You need to do. Soldiers of the 160th pioneered the Armys nighttime flying techniques. The unit became known as the Night Stalkers because of its capability to strike undetected during the hours of darkness and its unprecedented combat successes. The risk was different, depending on who you asked. The raid is allegedly in the Jarabulus countryside, targeting IS leaders in a Turkish controlled part of Syria. Today, the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment continues a sustained and active forward presence in the U.S. Central Command area of operations at multiple locations in support of operations Enduring Freedom. They flew with an escort, all the way up to the USS Carl Vinson and buried bin Laden in the North Arabian Sea. "We went after him there, and sure enough, it was another extremely dark night. This was a do-or-die type mission, Englen said. The deeper they flew into Pakistan, the more it felt like metropolis United States, with power lines, towers, cultural lighting. It was almost a full moon, and Englen incurred 38 bullet holes in his Chinook. I owe my life to him, the crew owes their lives to him.". Which is exactly the point. Thats whats motivating me. 160th SOAR Chinook "Crazy Horse Airlines" Co. Back home, Dougs wife Tina worried, as she had throughout his career. Pakistani security forces began demolishing the compound where Osama bin Laden was killed in a covert US raid last May in the garrison town of Abbottabad, police and witnesses said. ", I am a tested volunteer seeking only to safeguard the honor and prestige of my country, by serving the elite Special Operations Soldiers of the United States.. We went through about 8,000 rounds of mini-gun fire protecting the Chinook on the ground, trying to pick up the injured EOD guy. $125.00 + $5.75 shipping. As a member of the Night Stalkers I am a tested volunteer seeking only to safeguard the honor and prestige of my country, by serving the elite Special Operations Soldiers of the United States. An aircraft flying at roughly 11:30 to midnight is not normal, because they (Pakistan military aircraft) dont play at night as much as we do. 23 and 24 August at Building 9648 Room 102 #4thInfantryDivision #MountainPostREADY. I serve with the memory and pride of those who have gone before me for they loved to fight, fought to win and would rather die than quit. I will never surrender. Hearing Black Hawk down over the radio changed everything. I said, a different airframe should be first in there, versus myself (Chinook pilot). Gallantly will I show the world and the elite forces I support that a Night Stalker is a specially selected and well trained soldier. Having four children to keep her mind off the dangerous mission became her saving grace. And, he looked at me, and I go, Thats Number One. And there, he just snapped a salute, immediately changed his tone, Englen said. Black Hawk 2s pilot alerted Englen the pilot in charge of the air operation that night that Black Hawk-1 had just crashed inside the 9/11 masterminds Abbottabad compound. Officer / Warrant Officer Recruiter Email, "I am a tested volunteer seeking only to safeguard the honor and prestige of my country, by serving the elite Special Operations Soldiers of the United States. Plus, in the SOF community, theres always criticism against any operator who talks about their former career. I had gone out to see who was shooting the horns off, and I couldnt tell if my phone was ringing or not. Since our inception, the 160th SOAR has filled its ranks with tested volunteers. Enlisted Soldiers and NCOs are actively recruited to fill our ranks with the best men and women capable of executing our mission. On the 160th page on goarmysof.com, it says that 13f is an approved MOS. The 160th brought AH-6 helicopters the light helicopter gunship based on MH-6 Little Bird and defensive armed penetrators, the MH-60L modified attack helicopter that looks like a Black Hawk, and one Chinook to that firefight. Ok, were loading the last guys, the crew chiefs communicated with Englen, who started pulling a little bit of pitch. Green Platoon is the initial training program all Soldiers must attend prior to becoming a member of the 160th. Bin Laden was there. Attention #FortCarson! I mean, we were at the maximum weight that the aircraft could hold," Englen explained. The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne), abbreviated as 160th SOAR (A), is a special operations force of the United States Army that provides helicopter aviation support for special operations forces. Theres nobody to protect us (the aircraft and crew) while were on the ground. ***"The military" is vague. All of the sudden, Hey, we need you to put the contingency force, the QRF [quick reaction force], as the primary assault force, Englen explained. But we all crossed that border. Its horrible. The official website of Special Operations Recruiting Battalion SORB. Special Operations Combat Skills and MOS specific training is the foundation for all newly assigned and/or re-qualifying Enlisted Soldiers. There were even reports of some media members being slightly tipsy from the party as they reported the breaking news. They have no idea, do they? Shed whispered to him. But for special operations aviators of the 160th, thats an eternity. It included special operations forces from the United Kingdom and other government agencies. No, I felt like it was a jinx. But his Chinook immediately went straight to the objective area, to pick up the ground force and the aircrew. 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. "It truly is a decision brief each time, but you have to go through the concepts. They really didnt talk about the air piece. She didnt know who the exact person the special operations aviators were going after, but knew there were three or four targets for which this intense focus was needed. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register. He'd done that before with other fighter jets on other missions. So they brought me on the team, Englen said. has two MH-47 Chinook helicopter companies; and 3rd and 4th bns. What do they do with an Aviation Regiment? Look what happened with Extortion 17 (most of the 38 people on board the fatal Chinook shot down in Afghanistan were special operators). Each battalion also has a strategic composition of light, medium and heavy helicopters, all highly modified in designed to meet the units unique mission requirements. She wanted to be with her family to see what was going on. The Chinooks would be there as the backup. I think crashing a helicopter on one of the most important missions of our generation, and later being asked by the director of the CIA (Leon Panetta), Why the hell did you crash? I think thats enough said, Englen stated. They were on the ground for probably a minute and a half. He was genuinely interested in Englen and his family back home. On the objective, his crew chiefs on the ramp, hopped out do a head count. I couldnt move in it. The 160th SOAR fly the following helicopters: MH-47G Chinook MH-60M Black Hawk MH-60M DAP (gunship variant) AH-6M / MH-6M Little Bird Stealth / Ghost Hawk Englen flying MH47 on training exercise. Upon completion of training, TDY-E Soldiers will proceed to Ft. Campbell, KY; Hunter Army Airfield/ Ft. Stewart, GA; or Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA. I see you have to be a senior or promotable E6 to apply, however I'm confused as to what they would actually be doing in the Regiment. Shed literally just sat down when the news bulletin interrupted CSI.". This process takes 2-3 weeks. I think if they did talk about the air piece, we (160th SOAR) would have come out and said, No, theyre completely wrong. We rely on those NCOs placed in charge of these types of missions to use their leadership skills, training, knowledge, and intellect to complete their teams assignment. 160th SOAR(A) receives first new aircraft in 30 years. Especially their support firing directly into trench lines in front of us that had enemy personnel in them. We absolutely can get shot down on the way back, which means we have to evade, Englen said. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. CIA director Leon Panetta repeated that assertion in public, and it found its way into a critically acclaimed movie about the operation, Zero Dark Thirty, which depicts a detainee offering up the identity of bin Ladens courier, Abu Ahmad al- Kuwaiti, after being tortured at a CIA black site. As it turned out, Bin Laden was living in al Kuwaitis walled family compound, so tracking the courier was the key to finding the al-Qaida leader. They emit a smaller signature from a radar standpoint. Karzai later became the president of Afghanistan. Combat Skills will challenge you in many different ways. Plus, I always felt like it took you out of your frame of mind, he said. The same airfield already hosted . U.S. soldiers with 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment train at Imperial County Air Field, California, Jan. 16, 2019. "The use of Black Hawks was to get them (the ground forces) quickly roped into the objective, Englen said. We (the spouses) were always imbued with, Just support them, Tina said. A 160th SOAR helicopter has allegedly been downed in a US Special Operations raid in Syria as well as possible US casualties. 160th SOAR Recruiter Contact Information Officer and Warrant Officer Recruiter Email: 160thRecruiters@socom.mil Enlisted and NCOs Recruiter Email: 160thenlistedrecruiters2@socom.mil Phone: 270-956-3882. I want to serve the people.". 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