The US Army's Special Operations Aviation Regiment fields the best helicopter pilots in the world. Alan Mack was one of these intrepid Night Stalkers, proving his mettle through the rigors of training, endless deployments, and decades of war, during which he hunted Osama bin Laden, rescued American warriors from the jaws of death, was shot up, shot down, and only survived due to his indomitable will and the grace of God. - Steven Hartov, New York Times Bestselling co-author of IN THE COMPANY OF HEROES and THE NIGHT STALKERS Alan Mack has achieved something quite extraordinary: an enthralling combat memoir that provides at the same time a compelling commentary on two decades of war. Perhaps most importantly, it is a searingly honest human story of the personal cost endured by the families of those who serve, and an inspiring tale of resilience. In short -- Mack has produced a triumph of story-telling. - Andy Milburn, author of WHEN THE TEMPEST GATHERS AUTHOR: CW5 Alan C. Mack retired from the Army as a Master Aviator. He served over 35 years in the Army, first as an aircraft mechanic then as a pilot. He flew CH-47s in support of Operations Desert Shield and Storm. Additionally, he spent 17 years flying MH-47 Chinooks with the 160th SOAR. As a Night Stalker Flight Lead, he participated in Operations Desert Thunder, Desert Fox, Enduring, and Iraqi Freedom. His awards include the Legion of Merit, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 10 Air medals - 1 with 'V,' and a Combat Action Badge. Alan finished his career as Commander of the West Point Flight Detachment. Now he and his wife Patti live happily in New York's Hudson Valley. 20 colour illustrations
Show moreThe US Army's Special Operations Aviation Regiment fields the best helicopter pilots in the world. Alan Mack was one of these intrepid Night Stalkers, proving his mettle through the rigors of training, endless deployments, and decades of war, during which he hunted Osama bin Laden, rescued American warriors from the jaws of death, was shot up, shot down, and only survived due to his indomitable will and the grace of God. - Steven Hartov, New York Times Bestselling co-author of IN THE COMPANY OF HEROES and THE NIGHT STALKERS Alan Mack has achieved something quite extraordinary: an enthralling combat memoir that provides at the same time a compelling commentary on two decades of war. Perhaps most importantly, it is a searingly honest human story of the personal cost endured by the families of those who serve, and an inspiring tale of resilience. In short -- Mack has produced a triumph of story-telling. - Andy Milburn, author of WHEN THE TEMPEST GATHERS AUTHOR: CW5 Alan C. Mack retired from the Army as a Master Aviator. He served over 35 years in the Army, first as an aircraft mechanic then as a pilot. He flew CH-47s in support of Operations Desert Shield and Storm. Additionally, he spent 17 years flying MH-47 Chinooks with the 160th SOAR. As a Night Stalker Flight Lead, he participated in Operations Desert Thunder, Desert Fox, Enduring, and Iraqi Freedom. His awards include the Legion of Merit, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 10 Air medals - 1 with 'V,' and a Combat Action Badge. Alan finished his career as Commander of the West Point Flight Detachment. Now he and his wife Patti live happily in New York's Hudson Valley. 20 colour illustrations
Show moreCW5 Alan C. Mack retired from the Army as a Master Aviator. He
served over 35 years in the Army, first as an aircraft mechanic
then as a pilot.
He flew CH-47s in support of Operations Desert Shield and Storm.
Additionally, he spent 17 years flying MH-47 Chinooks with the
160th SOAR. As a Night Stalker Flight Lead, he participated in
Operations Desert Thunder, Desert Fox, Enduring, and Iraqi
Freedom.
His awards include the Legion of Merit, 2 Distinguished Flying
Crosses, 10 Air medals - 1 with 'V,' and a Combat Action Badge.
Alan finished his career as Commander of the West Point Flight
Detachment. Now he and his wife Patti live happily in New York's
Hudson Valley.
His website is www.alancmack.com
"Razor 03 reads like a fast-paced action novel. Alan Mack gives us
the deepest dive I've ever read about the fantastic life of a Night
Stalker. It is as much a history lesson as it is a personal
confession about the extremes of life in our nation's most esteemed
aviation unit, TF 160. Razor 03 is the reminder we all need to
know: our nation is safe because of the sacrifices and commitment
of these brave men and women."--Matt Eversmann, New York Times
Bestselling Author of "Walk in My Combat Boots"
"A gritty, inside look at life as a Night Stalker - from intense
combat missions
overseas to the tragic costs that lifestyle can impose on a
family."--Sean Naylor, author of the New York Times bestseller
"Relentless Strike"
"Razor 03 - is an incredible story hardly believable had I not
witnessed it first hand."--Command Master Chief (SEAL) Britt K.
Slabinski, United States Navy (Ret.), Medal of Honor Recipient
"A truly extraordinary book by a phenomenal pilot and warrior. Alan
Mack was in the thick of every sensitive, harrowing, high-stakes
operation in the decade following 9/11. His account of combat from
the cockpit of the world's most exceptional special ops aviation
unit and of the toll it took on him and his family is forthright,
riveting, raw, compelling, and inspirational. Readers will not be
able to put Razor 3 down." --General David H. Petraeus, US Army
(Ret.), former Commander of the Surge in Iraq, US Central Command,
and Coalition Forces in Afghanistan, and former Director of the CIA
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