How a Navy Rescue Swimmer Became a SEAL Sniper & NYT Bestselling Author
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. Navy Aviation Rescue SwimmerCALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 25U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Brandon Webb, served his first tour with 2 deployments before going through the grueling BUDS training to become a SEAL. He conducted multiple combat deployments to the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan before becoming a SEAL Sniper Instructor, where he completely overhauled the program to what it is today.Brandon Webb https://brandontylerwebb.comSOFREP https://sofrep.comSo Others May Live! Official Keep Calm in the Chaos merchandise: https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.comFor more content, subscribe to our channel and follow @TheCalmintheChaosPodcast:Twitter: https://x.com/briancdickinson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandickinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalmintheChaosPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalminthechaospodcast/ #NavySpecialOperationsPodcast #RescueSwimmerPodcast #MilitaryPodcast
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Close Encounters of the SAR Kind | Real Stories from the Front Lines
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 of their careers — from intense recoveries to moments where everything hung in the balance.Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer Podcast Untold Stories from U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue SwimmerCALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 25U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Mike Ousley, served over 30 years with multiple deployments. Mike not only shares his extensive wisdom and experiences, but also shares his vulnerability in the mental impacts of serving in such an intense role.So Others May Live! Official Keep Calm in the Chaos merchandise: https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.comFor more content, subscribe to our channel and follow @TheCalmintheChaosPodcast:Twitter: https://x.com/briancdickinson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandickinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalmintheChaosPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalminthechaospodcast/ #NavySpecialOperationsPodcast #RescueSwimmerPodcast #MilitaryPodcast
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From F-14 Tragedy to Type-1 Triumph: A Rescue Swimmer’s Journey of Hope
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, and purpose is one you won't forget.Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer Podcast Untold Stories from U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue SwimmerCALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 24U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer, Casey Clark, recovered a deceased F-14 pilot early in his military career. He was later diagnosed with Type One Diabetes and forced to transition from the Navy. After some tough years of disappointment and exploration he found his calling serving others from a different capacity.So Others May Live! Official Keep Calm in the Chaos merchandise: https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.comFor more content, subscribe to our channel and follow @TheCalmintheChaosPodcast:Twitter: https://x.com/briancdickinson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandickinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalmintheChaosPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalminthechaospodcast/ #NavySpecialOperationsPodcast #RescueSwimmerPodcast #MilitaryPodcast
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Rescuing a Skewered Ice Climber | True Story from a Navy Rescue Swimmer
A routine ice climbing adventure turned into a nightmare when a climber was impaled by a frozen tree. In this episode, a U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer recounts the dramatic rescue — navigating brutal conditions, critical injuries, and the pressure to save a life in the backcountry.Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer Podcast Untold Stories from U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue SwimmerCALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 23Command Master Chief, Drew Worth, U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer and Chief SMT, Greg Highfill, reunite to discuss an unimaginable rescue in the Cascades. This is a MUST WATCH episode where both crewman discuss the mindset and technical decision-making when facing a fallen ice climber in the rugged Cascade mountain range!So Others May Live! Official Keep Calm in the Chaos merchandise: https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.comFor more content, subscribe to our channel and follow @TheCalmintheChaosPodcast:Twitter: https://x.com/briancdickinson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandickinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalmintheChaosPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalminthechaospodcast/ #NavySpecialOperationsPodcast #RescueSwimmerPodcast #MilitaryPodcast
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From Guitar Hero to Real Hero: A Navy Rescue Swimmer’s Journey
Before answering the call of duty, he was just a kid playing Guitar Hero. In this episode, we follow the unexpected path from music-loving civilian to U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer — facing down life-or-death missions with courage and grit.Calm in the Chaos: The Rescue Swimmer Podcast Untold Stories from U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue SwimmerCALM IN THE CHAOS PODCAST Episode 22Retired Master Chief, Frank Leets, served 27 years as a U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer. Frank went from rocking the stage to powering thru some of the toughest times in rescue swimmer training then onto a fulfilling career of historic rescues. He speaks in depth about the amazing feat conducted on Mount Baker, recovering 2 fallen climbers in some of the most arduous mountain conditions. The rescue pushed the H3 and its crew to their limits, which was included in the book, CALM IN THE CHAOS.So Others May Live! Official Keep Calm in the Chaos merchandise: https://shop.calminthechaospodcast.comFor more content, subscribe to our channel and follow @TheCalmintheChaosPodcast:Twitter: https://x.com/briancdickinson/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briandickinson/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CalmintheChaosPodcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecalminthechaospodcast/ #NavySpecialOperationsPodcast #RescueSwimmerPodcast #MilitaryPodcast
About Calm in the Chaos - U.S. Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer Podcast
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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.
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*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.
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