Om Calm in the Chaos - U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Podcast
Calm in the Chaos shares real rescue stories from the U.S. Navy’s Aviation Rescue Swimmers. Hosted by Brian Dickinson—bestselling author, former Navy Rescue Swimmer, and Everest solo summiteer. Ranked in the top 10% of podcasts worldwide, the show digs into the grit, mindset, and faith it takes to run toward the chaos so others may live.
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Navy Rescue Swimmer | Off-Duty Water Rescue That Made National Headlines | Jeremy Way (01:01:50)
Jeremy Way has spent 17 years as an active-duty U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, responding to high-risk rescues where seconds matter and hesitation costs lives.Recently, Jeremy found himself in the...
Retired Navy Rescue Swimmer | CNO SAR Model Manager to HSC-85 – Always the Student, Always the Teacher (01:11:50)
With multiple deployments and decades of service, Jason Barney embodies what it means to be a lifelong student and leader. From his early days as a Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer to serving as CNO SAR M...
10 Years as a Navy Rescue Swimmer to Reptile Storyteller (01:05:04)
For ten years, Tommy Maxwell served as a U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, operating under pressure, saving lives, and learning from some of the best — including the late Master Chief Tony DiCenso, a...
Navy Rescue Swimmer’s Life-or-Limb Decision During Hurricane Katrina (01:01:45)
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 — sav...
Journey from Non-Designated Airman to Navy Rescue Swimmer and Surface Warfare Officer (01:33:10)
He started as a non-designated airman aboard a Navy ship — no rating, no clear path forward. But through discipline, faith, and relentless drive, Laurquis earned his wings as an Aviation Rescue Swimme...
Surviving the Unsurvivable: Jay Shropshire on the Kuwait Helo Crash, Brotherhood, and Finding Purpose After Service (02:12:37)
In this powerful episode of Calm in the Chaos, I sit down with Jay Shropshire, retired Senior Chief, Aviation Rescue Swimmer — a brother I went through training with. Jay opens up about the catastroph...
Navy Rescue Swimmer Collin Koss – Multiple Rescues, F/A-18 Ejection, and the Journey to Officer (01:06:42)
Collin Koss built a remarkable Navy career as a Rescue Swimmer, performing multiple rescues at sea before witnessing one of the most harrowing moments imaginable — an F/A-18 ejection that struck the b...
Navy Rescue Swimmer John Brown – From Surf Sales to SAR Deployments, SWTI School, and Instructor Duty (01:27:36)
Before joining the Navy, John Brown was selling surf gear in Florida. Soon after, he was jumping from helicopters as a Rescue Swimmer on multiple deployments, later advancing through SWTI — the “Top G...
Chris Vliet: Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer to Firefighter | Surviving a BMX Crash & Coma Recovery (01:09:35)
Chris Vliet’s journey is one of resilience, survival, and service. A former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Chris lived through some of the most intense training and unique missions the Navy has to...
Navy Rescue Swimmer Dave Hewitt – 20 Years, 3 Rescues, and the Burden of a Pilot’s Fateful Decision (00:42:13)
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, courag...
Vietnam War Navy Aircrewman & Door Gunner Mike Dobson – HA(L)-3 Hero Who Saved Countless Lives (00:54:28)
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...
Steve Ayers: 30 Years as a U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, CW4 (retired) (02:12:05)
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 h...
Navy Combat Search & Rescue with Logan Warner | First Direct Action Since Vietnam (00:55:44)
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 sh...
From Navy Rescue Swimmer to Airline Captain | James Brocksmith’s Story (00:57:12)
James Brocksmith served in the U.S. Navy during the 1980s before pursuing his lifelong dream of becoming an airline pilot. In this episode, James shares how the discipline, precision, and calm-under-p...
From Pilot Recovery to Peace Enforcement | Kim Pilkay’s Unforgettable Military Missions (01:02:22)
Kim Pilkay’s military career is nothing short of extraordinary — from the harrowing recovery of a decapitated pilot to serving on peace enforcement missions in volatile southern regions. In this power...
Navy Rescue Swimmer and SERE Instructor Bill Beasley on Hurricane Floyd Rescue & Survival Training (01:32:07)
Former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Bill Beasley reflects on his career, including his time as a SERE instructor and a chaotic rescue during Hurricane Floyd. From survival training to real-world ...
30-Year Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Mark Brush on Crash Recovery & Flawless CSAR Mission (00:54:18)
Retired U.S. Navy Master Chief Mark Brush shares raw, real stories from 30+ years as an Aviation Rescue Swimmer. From a commercial airline crash recovery to a flawless CSAR mission, this episode dives...
Breaking Barriers as a Navy Rescue Swimmer | Mary Sawicki’s Story of SAR, Grit & Legacy (01:16:18)
Retired U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Mary Sawicki shares her groundbreaking journey as one of the few women in search and rescue during a time when the role was almost entirely male. From jumping...
Man Overboard Rescue on Our First Navy Deployment | Aviation Rescue Swimmer Joe Pilsl (00:47:11)
Join me for a powerful and fun conversation with my former roommate and fellow U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Joe Pilsl. In this episode, Joe recounts a high-stakes man overboard rescue during our...
27 Bullets. One SEAL. One Rescue. (01:01:28)
When the call comes in, there’s no room for hesitation. This episode dives into the brutal pace and intensity of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) in active war zones. Hear firsthand accounts of mission...
From Sea Rescues to Summiting Everest | A Spiritual Journey of a Navy SAR Swimmer (01:32:05)
From saving lives in the ocean to standing on the roof of the world—this episode follows an incredible journey of transformation. A former U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer shares how his path led fro...
Vietnam-Era Heroism | Combat SAR Stories That Defined a Generation (00:58:36)
Before GPS, night vision, and high-tech helicopters, these men risked it all. This episode dives into the raw, unfiltered heroism of Navy Rescue Swimmers and aircrews during the Vietnam War. From jung...
How a Navy Rescue Swimmer Became a SEAL Sniper & NYT Bestselling Author (01:17:34)
From rescue swimmer to sniper to bestselling author — this Navy SEAL's journey is one of grit, discipline, and transformation.Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer Podcast Untold Stories from U.S. Nav...
Close Encounters of the SAR Kind | Real Stories from the Front Lines (01:18:51)
Step into the world of Navy Search and Rescue as we share real stories of life-or-death missions. In this episode of The Rescue Swimmer Podcast, former SAR swimmers recount some of the closest calls o...
From F-14 Tragedy to Type-1 Triumph: A Rescue Swimmer’s Journey of Hope (01:01:09)
In this powerful episode, a Navy Rescue Swimmer recounts a tragic F-14 recovery mission, his unexpected Type-1 diabetes diagnosis, and how he chose hope over despair. This story of resilience, faith, ...
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