Don Bentley and Alan Mack: Forgotten War
<p><br></p> <p>On today’s episode, Jack is joined by U.S. Army veterans and authors Don Bentley and Alan Mack. </p> <p>Don spent 10 years as an Apache Helicopter Pilot for the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with valor for actions in Afghanistan.</p> <p>He is the creator of the Matt Drake thriller series, which includes <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593333535?tag=randohouseinc7986-20">Hostile Intent</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B089S6S6BL?tag=randohouseinc7986-20"> The Outside Man</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Without-Sanction-Matt-Drake-Thriller/dp/1984805126/ref=monarch_sidesheet">Without Sanction</a>. He is also the author of the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. novels <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clancy-Zero-Hour-Jack-Novel/dp/0593422724/">Zero Hour</a>, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0593188136?tag=randohouseinc7986-20">Target Acquired</a>, and <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Clancy-Flash-Point-Jack-Novel/dp/0593422783/">Flash Point</a>.</p> <p>The newest addition to the Matt Drake series, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/059333356X?tag=randohouseinc7986-20">Forgotten War</a>, is out now. </p> <p>CW5 Alan Mack is a Master Aviator who has logged more than 6,700 hours of flight; over 3,200 of those hours were flown with night vision goggles. For his actions in Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and Iraq he was awarded the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Bronze Star Medals, 10 Air Medals; one with Valor device, Combat Action Badge, and the Army Broken Wing award</p> <p>Alan is the author of the book <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Razor-03-Night-Stalkers-Wars/dp/1399018698/ref=sr_1_2?crid=14CI2G6Y823K2&keywords=razor+03+a+night+stalkers+wars&qid=1645799821&sprefix=razor+03,aps,147&sr=8-2">Razor 03: A Night Stalker’s Wars</a>. The book chronicles Alan’s experiences in Army Aviation and as a team lead in the opening months of the war in Afghanistan. </p> <p>You can learn more about Don at <a href="https://donbentleybooks.com/">donbentleybooks.com</a>. To learn more about Alan, you can visit <a href="https://alancmack.com/alan-c-mack/">alancmack.com</a>. </p> <p>Be sure to follow both of them on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/bentleydonb">@bentleydonb</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/alancmack2015">@alancmack2015</a> </p> <p>SPONSORS:</p> <p>Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at<a href="http://navyfederal.org/"> navyfederal.org</a></p> <p>Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by<a href="https://www.blackriflecoffee.com/pages/dangerclose"> Black Rifle</a>. Purchase at<a href="http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose"> http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose</a> and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!</p> <p>Danger Close Apparel: Check out the <a href="https://shop.officialjackcarr.com/">new Danger Close apparel</a>. </p> <p>Protekt: Visit <a href="http://protekt.com/dangerclose">protekt.com/dangerclose</a> to get 25% off while supplies last.</p> <p><br></p> <p>Featured Gear</p> <p>SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG <a href="http://bit.ly/SIG-JackCarr">here</a>.</p> <p><br></p> <p><a href="https://www.westleyrichards.com/us/men/accessories/bags.html">Westley Richards Bag </a></p> <p><a href="https://www.achterknives.com/">Achter Knives</a></p> <p><a href="https://redclovercoffee.com/">Red Clover Coffee</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.officialjackcarr.com/">Official Jack Carr Merchandise</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Only-the-Dead/Jack-Carr/Terminal-List/9781982181697">Only the Dead - Pre Order now</a></p> <p><br></p>
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Show Notes
On today’s episode, Jack is joined by U.S. Army veterans and authors Don Bentley and Alan Mack.
Don spent 10 years as an Apache Helicopter Pilot for the U.S. Army. He was awarded the Bronze Star Medal and the Air Medal with valor for actions in Afghanistan.
He is the creator of the Matt Drake thriller series, which includes Hostile Intent, The Outside Man, and Without Sanction. He is also the author of the Tom Clancy Jack Ryan Jr. novels Zero Hour, Target Acquired, and Flash Point.
The newest addition to the Matt Drake series, Forgotten War, is out now.
CW5 Alan Mack is a Master Aviator who has logged more than 6,700 hours of flight; over 3,200 of those hours were flown with night vision goggles. For his actions in Desert Storm, Afghanistan, and Iraq he was awarded the Legion of Merit, two Distinguished Flying Crosses, three Bronze Star Medals, 10 Air Medals; one with Valor device, Combat Action Badge, and the Army Broken Wing award
Alan is the author of the book Razor 03: A Night Stalker’s Wars. The book chronicles Alan’s experiences in Army Aviation and as a team lead in the opening months of the war in Afghanistan.
You can learn more about Don at donbentleybooks.com. To learn more about Alan, you can visit alancmack.com.
Be sure to follow both of them on Twitter @bentleydonb and @alancmack2015
SPONSORS:
Navy Federal Credit Union: Today’s episode is presented by Navy Federal Credit Union. Learn more about them at navyfederal.org
Black Rifle Coffee Company: Today’s episode is also brought to you by Black Rifle. Purchase at http://www.blackriflecoffee.com/dangerclose and use code: dangerclose20 at checkout for 20% off your purchase and your first coffee club order!
Danger Close Apparel: Check out the new Danger Close apparel.
Protekt: Visit protekt.com/dangerclose to get 25% off while supplies last.
Featured Gear
SIG: Today’s featured gear segment is sponsored by SIG Sauer. You can learn more about SIG here.
Official Jack Carr Merchandise