Our whole job was to try and figure out where he was.

We knew he was alive the night the fourth he ended up showing up on TV.

And that's the only reason we knew he was alive.

And then it's like, okay, now we have a rescue mission we have to go do happily, but where is he?

There's nothing to do!

Service in the 160th is a calling fuel answer for the mission is constantly demanding and hard.

My only true ally is the knight and the element of surprise.

In battle, I eagerly meet the enemy for I volunteered to be upfront.

I fear no foes ability nor underestimate his will to fight.

And when the impossible has been accomplished, the only reward is another mission no one else will try.

I will never surrender nor leave a fallen comrade to fall into the hands of the enemy and under no circumstances will I ever embarrass my country.

I serve with the memory and pride of those who have gone before me for they loved to fight, fought to win, and would rather die than quit.

Hello and welcome to the Fighter Pilot podcast. I'm your host Vincent Ayello and those words I just read are part of the creed of the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment Airborne, better known as the Night Stockers.

In this being the 160th episode here on the Fighter Pilot podcast, who better to feature?

However, as I just said, that is merely excerpts of the creed and there are some parts I did not include, such as I guard my unit's mission with secrecy.

My manner is that of the Special Operations Quiet Professional, secrecy is a way of life.

And indeed, for about the past year, I have been working to find a couple guests willing to come on and talk about the Night Stockers.

Well, I finally did and joining me here in Richmond, Virginia are Stan Wood and Trey Williams.

Gentlemen, welcome to the Fighter Pilot podcast.

Thank you.

Thank you.

Well, it's so good to have you and I hope you'll accept my apologies for manipulating a little bit the creed there.

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