Fort campbell, ky the 101st airborne divisions 159th combat aviation brigade inactivate during a ceremony at fort campbell, ky, may 7th, 2015. He has the respect of the men and women of his brigade and a. Hunting terrorists and commanding heroes with the 101st airborne division, retired col. Jimmy blackmon is a proven leader who understands how to connect with people on the most visceral level. Hunting terrorists and commanding heroes with the 101st airborne division. Roots are the place where something begins, where it springs into being. Jimmy blackmon is a retired army colonel, speaker, author, and leadership coach. Hunting terrorists and commanding heroes in the 101st airborne division u. Set in the very valleys where the attacks of 911 were conceived, and where ten medals of honor have been earned since that fateful day the war.
Boars head weekend kicks off the evening of friday, oct. Dvids news 159th combat aviation brigade cases colors. Blackmon writes with a power and hardhitting honesty that leaps off the page. Former commander of task force pale horse, author jimmy blackmon to speak at apsu on august 30th august 16, 2016 clarksville, tn if a united states soldier flew on a helicopter during their time deployed as a part of the war in afghanistan, there was a good chance it was flown by a member of task force pale horse. Thunder soldiers case colors preparing to deploy news.
Don baker, ceo and president of paddock jimmy blackmon, a proven leader, tested in combat, captures his audiences. Austin peay state university to have former commander of. The commander of task force pale horse from 20082010, retired army col. During his almost 30 year career, he has led operations against hezbollah in lebanon, served in operation defensive shield, and fought against palestinian. Having led complex army units in combat multiple times, jimmy understands the importance of.
Pale horse tells the true story of an army aviation task force in afghanistan during a period when we fought every day of the year. More importantly, he adds personal touches that humanize the story. I have known jimmy for over ten years and have always known him to be of the highest morals and character. Jimmy blackmon has left the military world, but he continues to tell the story of the flying forces through his latest book. He has commanded soldiers at every level from platoon through. His zest for life, his integrity, and cando attitude are far and above that of most people. Jimmy blackmon has served in various command and staff positions throughout the army in the two plus decades since he started out as a second lieutenant in army aviation. Jimmy blackmon, a 1991 alumnus and author of pale horse. Jimmy blackmon captures brilliantly the enthralling story of the air cavalry unit that was the eyes and ears of the 101st airborne division air assault during the fight to baghdad and throughout the first year in iraqwhen i was privileged to command the division. Jimmy blackmon delivers an account of smallunit actions during combat in afghanistan.
Former commander of task force pale horse, author jimmy. Blackmon, who is a former thunder soldier, during a change of command ceremony. Fellow seal dog handler jimmy hatch was part of wills inspiration for writing no ordinary dog. Jimmy blackmon, the final brigade commander of the 159th cab thunder brigade, and retired col. Former commander of task force pale horse to speak at apsu. It accurately captures the stress and heavy decisions required of a field commander during war. I appreciated a book written from the aerial perspective rather than a bootsontheground narrative driven by highintensity firefights. Jimmy is the author of two books, southern roots, a memoir of growing up in the south, and pale horse hunting terrorists and. Cairos partner and handler will chesney joins us to discuss his tribute to cairo as presented in his book no ordinary dog. Browse audiobooks read by jimmy blackmon sorted by best. A vivid, actionpacked combat memoir, blackmons book explores what life is like for those boots on the ground, as well as in the air. Director of antipoachingveterans outreach, director of field medicine and tactical sponsorship for vetpaw shares congratulations to my friend col. Jimmy is the author of two books, southern roots, a memoir of growing up in the south, and pale horse hunting terrorists and commanding heroes with the 101st airborne division. Jimmy blackmon knocked it out of the park with this one.
Hunting terrorists and commanding heroes with the 101 st airborne is one of three books authored by colonel jimmy blackmon. Hunting terrorists and commanding heroes with the 101st airborne is one of three books authored by colonel jimmy blackmon. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. His gifted storytelling ability bring his experiences to life. Having led complex army units in combat multiple times, jimmy understands the importance of people and relationships. Reading this mentally put me back into many similar situations from my prior combat deployments to iraq and afghanistan from both a soldier and leader perspective on ground and in the air. He is a speaker not to be missed, as his talks mix humility, pride. Jimmy blackmon is an american warrior in the best sense of the word. See more ideas about books, reading and books to read. Blackmon writes with a power and hardhitting honesty that leap out of the audio. Jimmy blackmon is among the most combat experienced leaders of the modern era. Every american war produces books that look at battle from the perspective of the ground commander down. Archery for kids with logan blackmon play all archery has become increasing popular over the past few years and nowhere is it more popular than.
Cowboys over iraq is an amazing story of leadership, innovation, initiative, and brotherhood. Choose from various offerings and multiple areas of expertise. He has six operational deployments including two tours in the balkans, two tours in iraq, and two tours inafghanistan. Blackmon uses authentic jargon, he never loses average readers. After 18 years of service, the 159th cab colors were cased at the ceremony by col. Ssg ryan pitts was awarded the medal on july 21, 2014, for actions on july, 2008, during the battle of wanat. Listen to thousands of best sellers and new releases on your iphone, ipad, or android. Jimmy blackmon, commander of the 159th combat aviation brigade, prepares to case the colors with command sgt.
In pale horse, col jimmy blackmon describes the scenes modern warfare fought from the outposts in the valleys and mountain passes of afghanistan in a way that this old postvietnam era veteran was able to grasp. Jimmy s unique storytelling ability makes him a speaker for both domestic and international civilian and military audiences alike. Boars head weekend returns to connect cadets with mentors. I have never read a book where the author has loved where he grew up and the people in his life more than jimmy blackmon. Jimmy blackmon superbly captures the courage, heroism, skill and camaraderie in. Retired jimmy blackmon once again contributes to that grand tradition of storytelling and gifts us his experiences. Bg oren avman is a division commander in the israel defense forces central command. Todd royar moved on from thunder brigade to attend the naval war college and passed the colors to col. He has the respect of the men and women of his brigade, and a command of the narrative to tell their story. His new book, cowboys over iraq, is gritty, honest, and highenergy. My partner from the seal teams to the bin laden raid. Pale horse is the remarkable neverbeforetold true story of an army aviation task force during combat in the afghan war, told by the commanding officer who was there. Jimmy blackmon, the final brigade commander of the 159th cab. He has gone a long way in this world, but he has never forgotten that the red clay of his beloved gordon county, georgia is where it began and where his heart remains.
This book is due for release march 20, 2010 i absolutely loved this book. Jimmy blackmon is an inspiring leader whose public addresses provide a refreshingly honest and engaging perspective of unit cohesion and camaraderie through challenging environments and circumstances. Jimmy blackmon did more than lead these men and women into battle. From pilots of lethal apache attack helicopters who strike fear in their enemies to the medevac soldiers who risk their lives daily.
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