Navy Rescue Swimmer Dave Hewitt – 20 Years, 3 Rescues, and the Burden of a Pilot’s Fateful Decision

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts221/v4/eb/4d/5d/eb4d5d89-c12b-1226-6c1e-c179cd6f23fa/mza_12690778815463852359.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Calm in the Chaos - U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Podcast

Brian Dickinson

41 episodes

6 days ago

Become a Paid Subscriber: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/calminthechaospodcast/subscribe Brian Dickinson, the bestselling author of Calm in the Chaos and Blind Descent, a former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Mount Everest Solo Summiteer delivers raw, untold rescue experiences from the U.S. Navy's elite, unsung heroes. Each episode dives deep into the mindset of the individuals selflessly heading into the chaos to save the lives of others. So Others May Live! *This podcast is an unofficial exploration of the lives and missions of U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers. It is not endorsed by or affiliated with the U.S. Navy or the Department of Defense.

History

RSS

All content for Calm in the Chaos - U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Podcast is the property of Brian Dickinson and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

History

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_episode/42640081/42640081-1755212325756-82642e43668ce.jpg

Navy Rescue Swimmer Dave Hewitt – 20 Years, 3 Rescues, and the Burden of a Pilot’s Fateful Decision

Calm in the Chaos - U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Podcast

42 minutes 13 seconds

1 month ago

Navy Rescue Swimmer Dave Hewitt – 20 Years, 3 Rescues, and the Burden of a Pilot’s Fateful Decision

Dave Hewitt dedicated 20 years of his life to the U.S. Navy as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer.. Over the course of his career, Dave performed three dramatic rescues — each one a testament to skill, courage, and dedication. In this episode, Dave shares the highs and lows of a life at sea, including one tragic mission where a pilot was lost due to a decision made by another pilot — a choice completely out of Dave’s control, but one he’s carried with him ever since. His reflections are raw, powerful, and a reminder of the weight service members sometimes bear long after the mission ends.

I had the honor of serving alongside Dave during our deployment to the Persian Gulf in the 1990s, and in this conversation, we revisit those days, the bond of our crew, and the moments that defined our service.

CALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 39

Listen to full episode now! “Calm in the Chaos” is available on Spotify, Apple, Amazon, and YouTube. Find our conversation and subscribe! - LINKS IN BIO.

So Others May Live! 🫡🇺🇸

Keep Calm in the Chaos Merch

(Link in bio or https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.com)

Military and First Responders get 10% discount with code: SARRESCUE10 applied at checkout

100% of proceeds go to support the podcast!

#NavyRescueSwimmer #USNavy #PersianGulf #HelicopterRescue #CombatRescue #MilitaryPodcast #WarStories #RescueSwimmer #NavalAviation #MilitaryLife #VeteranStories #Heroism #SearchAndRescue #AviationPodcast #MilitaryHistory