In this special Veterans Day episode, the BTO Podcast hosts sit down with Dr. Tony Brooks, former Army Ranger and author of "Leave No Man Behind." Dr. Brooks shares his powerful firsthand account of Operation Red Wings and the recovery mission following the tragic Chinook crash in Afghanistan. From his post-9/11 decision to join the military to his current work as a chiropractor serving veterans, Dr. Brooks offers a candid and respectful perspective on one of special operations' most challenging missions.
00:00:00 - Tony describes a harrowing fast-rope descent during operations
00:02:00 - Discussion of Tony's path to military service after 9/11
00:07:00 - Training experiences at Airborne School and RIP (Ranger Indoctrination Program)
00:17:00 - Background on Operation Red Wings and the initial SEAL reconnaissance mission
00:25:00 - Details of the recovery mission preparation and deployment
00:29:00 - Dramatic 100-foot fast-rope insertion under night conditions
00:34:00 - Arrival at the Chinook crash site and initial assessment
00:41:00 - Moving story of recovering a fallen aviator's wedding ring
01:01:00 - Discussion of later deployment to Ramadi, Iraq
01:07:00 - Transition to civilian life and path to becoming a chiropractor
01:08:00 - Journey from Seattle to Texas during COVID and starting Freedom Chiropractic
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