Making a Night Stalker

Amazing!

Exceptional read that well represents all that goes into making the US Military great. Appreciate the Author sharing the details required to be battle ready. Thank you “Burnie” for your service and story!

Where does one start ? I couldn't put the book down and when I did finish it , I wanted more . I hope David writes a 2nd book , because there's so much information from one person's point of view , and that of his as an Enlisted Crew Chief . The 160th SOAR is in the public eye and more visible these days , especially since they were involved with publicly acknowledged missions in the GWOT during OIF in Iraq , OEF in Afghanistan and current areas such as Northen Africa . Most Americans probably never heard of them or of their existence until the 1993 First Battle Of Mogadishu which tragically resulted in 5 deaths of Pilots & Crew from the 160th , along with 6 Rangers from 3rd Battalion 75th Regiment and 6 men of the 1st SFOD-D ( Delta Force ) . Beyond INFIL/EXFIL of USSOCOM ( United States Special Operations Command ) Personnel - JSOC , CIA/SAD , CAG ( Delta ) , 75th Ranger Regiment , DEVGRU ( ST6 ) , AFSOC 24th STS , etc..the 160th has a unique history all to themselves .

The unique , highly-motivated individuals attatched to this unit exemplify the true meaning of professionalism , even in the eye of extreme peril and sometimes tragedy . The exploits of the 160th have been and continue to be de-classified . You want to read up on something absolutely incredible , read up on 1988's Operation Mount Hope III which involved SOAR capturing a crashed Soviet-made Mil Mi-25 "Hind-D" attack helicopter in Chad , Northen Africa . Long story short , they sling-loaded the abandoned Soviet Chopper onto an MH-47 Chinook and flew it to a waiting C-5 Galaxy , all the while avoiding the Libyans . This is just one Operation involving the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment . Their motto is NSDQ , short for Nightstalkers Don't Quit . They won't and neither does this book I highly recommend .

Inspired, awestruck, humbled, thrilled, excited, proud, unworthy, heartbroken, grateful, and forever changed; it is all there in this phenomenal journey. I could not put it down and there were moments where my hands were hurting from gripping the book so tight. Anyone and everyone will be impacted by this story. David's courage is multifaceted and his service in the Army as well as by writing this book leaves a legacy that will continue to save lives. Well done David! Thank you!

I'm only about a third of the way through this book and I must say that I am hooked. The detail is exquisite and it is incredible to hear about the bonds that these men shared. I thank them all for their continued sacrifice an service.

Awesome book

Great book

One of the best books I've read on the 160th SOAR Unit. It helped me understand the sacrifice of men and women overseas and the time and dedication they give to be the best.

David Burnett puts words to paper that people need to hear, and paints a picture of the special operations world that people need to see: the brave men that ferry the pipe hitters to and from target, hitting the X with precision every time and with zero margin of error for time on target. These guys are the reason that guys catch the enemy by surprise and get medevaced quickly. The final part of the book dealing with the aftereffects of service was powerful and could not have been easy to write, but it is good that Mr. Burnett did, so that others know they are not the only ones going through these struggles and that they can be overcome.

Great read...! Authentic and true to heart. As a CH 47 pilot for 12 years it was a great view from the vantage point of the guys that keep it all together💪🇺🇸
Looking forward to the next book!