Scuttlebutt: Official Podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy
SCUTTLEBUTT is the official podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy at the Battleship IOWA, in affiliation with the Surface Navy Association's Battleship IOWA Chapter.
We're here to take inspirational dives into the daily challenges, sparks of passion, and unwavering dedication of our crew and supporters. We also interview thought leaders in both the public and private sectors to hear their thought-provoking stories and opinions on current and relevant topics.
Connect, have fun with, and get to know the cast of characters who give the museum its personality.
Scuttlebutt: Official Podcast of the National Museum of the Surface Navy
Inside US Navy Search & Rescue | Real Stories from a Pilot & Rescue Swimmer
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"The people we're rescuing are trying to kill us."
Because we're driven by curiosity and we know both an MH-60 S ("God's chariot") pilot and an aviation rescue swimmer, we thought we should get them together to talk shop.
Kevin Borough and Brian Dickinson share behind-the-scenes insights and hair-raising tales in this fascinating glimpse into the world of Navy search and rescue.
š Links to more from Brian:
šļø Calm in the Chaos Podcast
Official site
https://www.briandickinson.net/calminthechaospodcast/
YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@TheCalmintheChaosPodcast
š Brian's Books
Blind Descent
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00GWT8E10
Calm in the Chaos
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1M62G19
š Chapter Index for this podcast:
00:00 Intro & Catching Up
02:41 Empty Nesters and Life Transitions
03:10 Brianās New Book and Future Projects
04:03 Potential Everest Movie Adaptation
05:16 Kevinās Background as an MH-60S Pilot
06:42 How Long Does It Take to Become Mission Ready?
08:32 Rescue Swimmer Training and Qualifications
11:43 Staying Physically Ready for Rescue Missions
15:19 Carrier Operations and Daily Flight Life
16:59 How Pilots and Swimmers Coordinate Rescues
22:20 The Unique Trust Inside a Helicopter Crew
25:06 Call Signs and Aviation Culture
27:26 Responding to a Real Rescue Call
32:22 Managing Chaos and Communications During Rescues
35:54 Jumping from the Helicopter: Go / No-Go Decisions
41:51 When Rescues Donāt Go as Planned
43:20 Night Rescues and Operations in Extreme Conditions
48:03 Communicating with Survivors in the Water
52:57 Kevinās High-Altitude Death Valley Rescue Story
01:00:05 Brianās Off-Duty Swift Water Rescue
01:05:15 Lessons from Veterans and Untold Stories
01:06:41 Why Historic Ships Like IOWA Matter
01:11:42 What Weāre Reading Right Now
01:13:05 Final Thoughts and Farewell
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