Navy Rescue Swimmer’s Life-or-Limb Decision During Hurricane Katrina

When Hurricane Katrina unleashed chaos across the Gulf Coast, Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Tim Hawkins was sent into the storm. In the middle of the devastation, he faced an unthinkable decision — save a life or risk losing his.

This episode of Calm in the Chaos dives into the real rescue missions of Hurricane Katrina, told by one of the men who lived it. Tim Hawkins shares what it meant to operate in impossible conditions — flooded cities, downed power lines, exhausted crews, and endless rescues. His split-second decision in that moment would define not just his mission, but his mindset for the rest of his life.

In this episode:

• Inside the chaos of Katrina rescue operations
• The life-or-limb moment that tested Tim’s training and mindset
• Lessons in composure, courage, and compassion under pressure
• The brotherhood of the Aviation Rescue Swimmer community

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CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 45

So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸

Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch

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