1LT Creech

All,
 
 
Training Exercise, Convoy Ambush.
 
Decided to do a few different things just to change it up and give video a different look.  Just trying to make it interesting.
 
The mission didn't go real well and I cut off video before the lag really kicked in and we had to stop.
 
As always, watch in High Definition.
 
 

 
 
Music piped into intercom by Chopper pilot on way to AO.  Those darn pilots!!
 
 
 
And here is a video of the convoy that got through!!!
 

So....  6 steps to having a Blast at night with the 160th SOAR
1) No NVG.
2) Force wearing of sunglasses
3) no working instruments visible except through the light of the strobe
4) cant see the bird (cant tell if props are vertical or not, pitch/roll, gear, flaps)
5) can't see my own penis in this dark.... yes... had my gamma and brightness turned up... view distance on max... 
6) Almost landed it. 
 
 

1st person view on approach to the airfield... zoomed in on my instruments...
 

After landing... as you can see the landing gear indicator states it is down... lol
 

in flight 3rd person...

Another amazing video!!!! Love it love it love it!

All,
 
First Mission related  video of this year.
 
(Darn computer problems limited recent video productions).  Hopefully, that is all behind me.
 
Look for two short videos soon about our training programs.
 
 
PS  Green did a video for this already and frankly, his is better.
 
 

Lol, I spawned them in to check out uniforms.   I wouldn't say any of the birds fly differently with the exception of this one...  Here is what I have gathered so far...
 
C-130 (favor over anything we have had thus far C-130J related)
- Pros: Panel to control the doors and jump lights, interior lights, nice hud, can land without hurting the occupants, can land without blowing up. The radio chatter is immersive. The bitching Betty makes me feel like I am at home. Loadin/out animations much improved.
- Cons: hard as hell to taxi/turn onto runway on Tanoa
 
Little Birds (Prefer this version over the other MELB ones)
- Pros: I think there are some changes to some of the weapons. The graphics are better (can see vacant holes from fired rockets). No more "experimental" written on it. Flies the same.  Loadin/out animations much improved.
- Cons: Formation/Collision lights, no worky. Does not appear to have working countermeasures (still). 
 
UH/MH-60 (I think I like the base model of RHS better, but not a SOAR model)
- Pros: Interior lights, collision lights are improved. Sounds are improved. The radio chatter is immersive. The bitching Betty makes me feel like I am at home.  Loadin/out animations much improved.
- Cons: Not the model we use and does not have the DAP models.
 
CH/MH-47 (I like this base model of RHS better, but not a SOAR Model)
- Pros: Interior lights, collision lights are improved. Sounds are improved. The radio chatter is immersive. The bitching Betty makes me feel like I am at home.  Loadin/out animations much improved.
- Cons: Not the model we use. 
 
 
 
Oh and don't let me even mention the freedom boner, I get playing with the AH-64D (which sadly is not a SOAR bird). But wow... I haven't found anything I don't like. The cockpit and animations are bar none. 
 
 
Lest, I forget to mention the fucking muzzle flash on these rifles... woot woot

HALO?
 
How come you let Warren, Leahy and Reed go with you??  I wanted to go!
 
 
(Kidding)
 
 
Is the cockpit any different?  Did the bird fly any different?

Was testing the waters of the new mod pack..... well... i will let the mod pack speak for itself.... 
 
Does this hit at something?

 
 
And unlike our other c130s... we can land without causing injury or blowing up.... 

Was testing the waters of the new mod pack..... well... i will let the mod pack speak for itself.... 
 
Does this hit at something?

 
 
And unlike our other c130s... we can land without causing injury or blowing up.... 

Yeah sorry about that at the end, thought I would leave a little message for you guys. I will try my best and find time to jump on with you guys in the future once im settled over the next couple of months as its been great fun. 
 
And yeah I drive boats and wear white uniforms.

Great video, very funny.  Apart from the emo-ambush at the end, not funny 
 
You've been hugely appreciated during your time with us, I know we all wish you the very best luck with your next chapter - exciting stuff!  I'm sure you'll ace it.  You'll always be welcome back here when training & service allows you to be, and we genuinely hope you will find that time.
 
I certainly do.
 
I was about to close with, "Semper Fi, virtual Marine", then I realised you're a virtual seaman.  Insert jokes here. 

The ending got me right in the feels man... right in the feels!  This was one of my favorite videos you have ever made. Be safe in your next chapters. Come back soon and often! Looking forward to playing with you again. 

A little message at the end of video if you wanna watch.
 

Redneck Hole Divers for the win!
Should become an olympic sport
 
Keep them coming!

Just something I thought I'd start because I like sharing with others about the places I travel to and the things I get to do, and show off to some degree what I do for a living and what I love. 
 

 
This is a photo from around Mid July in North Dakota of us laying a smaller line for a local distributor.
 
 

I can't... i just cant... stop laughing at the end of you all watching me fly around.... i am crying.

This incident actually occurred prior to 9/11 while we were enforcing no fly zones over Iraq.

All Personnel,
 
New Promotional Video.  
 
Similar video with some variations to be published next week.
 
As always, please "Like" in Youtube, and watch in High Definition.
 
 

Creech,
 
Thanks very much.  This is exactly what I was aiming for.  I've never seen anything like this from another of the other units/teams out there and I intentionally wanted to do something different.  I want people to remember us as that "Unique" organization with fun guys doing fun things.  I want people to look for our videos
and look forward to our videos!
 
I truly appreciate your encouragement and comments.  Thanks again.

I love it!!! Another great video! I think some of these themed videos like this are unique. Not many groups do them and it really adds something special to our image. Thank you for the initiative and the hard work!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!

All Personnel,
 
The following is a year end montage for our viewers, a little bit commercial, and Christmas wishes message all rolled into one.
 
Short, simple, sweet.  OK, probably not sweet, but short and simple.  I hope you all like it, although it is really directed at our viewers and fans.
 
However, I wish you all a Merry Christmas as well.
 
 

if your card dies, as SSgt Spencer said contact him, or me i have a 660 superclock i would not mind giving away. I understand what its like to be in a tight position.

Not all that money made it back to the airfield...... ..... and you all didn't even pay the taxi for the ride back...  
Another fantastic video! Love to hear your commentary throughout it is like I am in your head listening to the voices... love it! Great video!

All Personnel,
 
Part 2 of Operation Verdant Gate 11-16.
 
Some of you sharp eyed guys will recognize I put the tail end of the first nights op at the beginning of Part 2.
 
As always, please "Like" on Youtube so our channel gets more "hits" and hence more viewers.
 
Watch in High definition.
 
This video is rated "R" due to all the bloody scenes, not because we are Raiders.