Episode 41: The Roughnecks

“Gonky” flew the F/A-18 both as an active duty Naval Aviator and a Boeing contract pilot to the Malaysian Airforce. Additionally, he flew the T-38 as an aggressor pilot for the US Air Force. “Gonky” Also hosts the “Mover and Gonky Show” on YouTube where they talk about aviation and military topics with a live audience. You can find their show here!The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. https://www.patreon.com/LowLevelHellDid you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotvProudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Mover is a former F-16 and F/A-18 Pilot and current YouTube/ Podcast content creator, notably host of the "Mover and Gonky" Show. He also encourages those interested in an aviation career through his VLOG and online community "Make them Tell you no".  The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotvProudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.https://www.authenticmedia.io/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Doug Livermore, US Army Special Forces and VP of The Hoplite Group, joins me for a discussion about the ongoing Ukraine war and what it means for the US and the global Community.The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Hal Sundt is a writer from Rochester, Minnesota. His work has appeared in The New York Times Magazine, The Ringer, The American Scholar, and elsewhere. He holds an MFA in nonfiction writing from Columbia University. He lives in New York City. Find Warplane here!The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotvProudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

COL (Ret) Hugh Mills flew for the US Army in Vietnam as a scout and gunship pilot. Colonel Mills survived multiple tours, over 2,000 combat hours and 16 aircraft shoot downs. In 1993 he wrote the book “Low Level Hell” about his and other pilots experiences in Vietnam.  The Low Level Hell Podcast explores the exciting world of Rotary and Fixed wing military aircraft and their impact on the battlefield. Through in-depth technical discussion and personal interviews with the people who flew these machines in combat, the Low Level show aims to entertain, inform and educate.  You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotvProudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Gordy and Phil, two of my former Soldiers and members of the Roughnecks of A/1-17 Cavalry join me on the show to talk about everything from silly hijinks to collateral damage.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/c/casmotvProudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

CW5(ret) Bernd Knox served his career as an Army Aviation Warrant officer, achieving the coveted rank of Chief Warrant Officer 5 and serving as the Command Chief Warrant Officer of the 1st Aviation Brigade at Fort Novosel, overseeing the training of new Army Aviators. He primarily flew the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior but is also qualified in the AH-64D Apache.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here.Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

LTC(R) Matt Petraitis served as a Cavalry Troop and Squadron commander in the United States Army, flying the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and the AH-64D Apache.You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here. Did you know the show is now live!? Watch it here: Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch. Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Some time away to reflect, strategize and focus. Hopefully you will continue along for the ride. See you live!You can support the channel in a variety of ways!Patreon helps the channel financially and can be found here.Low Leve Hell is going LIVE and can be seen here on CasmoTV!Proudly show your support with the official LLH Merch.Listen to in depth stories at Authentic Media and use the Promo Code “Casmo” for added savings on your subscription.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

COL (RET) Brian Annichiarico is a former US Marine Corps Harrier Pilot who commanded and flew combat missions in Iraq. He joins the podcast to share his experiences and some details regarding the famed AV-8B Harrier VSTOL attack aircraft. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy