From Special Forces to the 160th SOAR | Nick O'Kelly | Ep. 362

This episode features Nick O'Kelly, a former Green Beret and 160th SOAR pilot, discussing his diverse military career and personal struggles with mental health. He shares candid experiences from Special Forces selection, deployments, flight school, and his journey to finding effective treatment and breaking the stigma around mental well-being in the military.

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00:00 - START
3:07 - The 18X-Ray Special Forces Pipeline Experience
13:10 - Stationed in Okinawa & Early Experiences with 1st SFG
27:24 - Decision to Pursue Army Aviation (Flight School)
30:09 - Flight School Challenges & Mental Health Struggles
53:19 - Pursuing the 160th SOAR (Night Stalkers)
1:00:09 - Green Platoon & Advanced 160th Training
1:11:06 - Seeking Help for Anxiety & Misdiagnosis of Narcolepsy
1:29:58 - Writing the Book "Stigma" and its Mission

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