Mike Dobson, a U.S. Navy Aircrewman and Door Gunner with Helicopter Attack (Light) Squadron Three — HA(L)-3, served heroically in the Vietnam War, flying into the most dangerous combat zones to rescue wounded troops and protect fellow service members. In this powerful episode, Mike shares firsthand accounts of life as a Navy Seawolf, the intense firefights over the Mekong Delta, and the courage it took to fly into enemy fire to save lives. Whether you’re a military history enthusiast, a veteran, or simply someone who values stories of sacrifice and service, this interview is an unforgettable look into the brotherhood, danger, and heroism of the Vietnam War’s most daring aviators.

CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 38

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Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch

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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 37

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Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch

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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 36

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