Being an AH-6 pilot in the 160th is arguably the most difficult and demanding helicopter pilot slot in the military. Little Bird Pilots, especially the attack pilots, are notorious for holding themselves and their fellow pilots to incredibly high standards. They're known for not sugarcoating their criticism for one another when mistakes are made, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. The stress to perform perfectly, especially coming in as a woman into the boys club that is Special Operations, must be incredibly high. This woman is a fucking badass.
@@MrIlovebmw86 Stop using dumbass internet words that don't mean a fucking thing. Grow up, and realize that what he means is that the woman accomplished a lot, regardless of her sex, and has assessed into an elite aviation unit that few are even considered for and fewer pass selection to get into.
What a badass, man I feel old. I was a major at Al Udeid when she came to West Point and was back At Bagram as a LT Col when she graduated. Just retired in 2020 after 30 years, a new generation takes over, the torch is passed on. V/r, Carlos Rodriguez, Col, USAF(ret)
Thank you Col. Rodriguez for your service Sir and for your comments to this channel,, GO ARMY! J Zimmerman, 2nd Lt 2nd Btn 218th Arty. 1966 - 1973 and a proud Grandpa of a West Point Cadet class of 2021.
Man she’s incredible and I really enjoyed her story. She’s been a lot of firsts and made history herself, she’s smart AND to top it off she’s beautiful! I just love hearing stories of people being told no or you can’t do something and using that as motivation to get it done. She should be proud of herself! Keep kicking ass!
@@interestingthings8598 actually she she is self motivated and searches for them on her own. She reads a lot about strong women in history. She surpasses a lot of the boys in her class and is gifted academically and athletically. Has played at the US Open Tennis championships and is 2 grades above her grade level in school at the number 1 rated school in PA. But most of all wants to help people and society and loves to cook, lol.
@@interestingthings8598 you’re right. She should watch drug addicts and Instagram models so she knows how high she can reach. I hate feminism. Strong people are strong people. But watching anyone successful should motivate, not add pressure. If it does, mom and dad should be there to guide and teach.
Thank you Tom for sharing these most excellent videos. My Grandson is a Senior at the Academy this year ~ GO ARMY! ~ I've just this eve stumbled upon your channel and watched your interview with CW4 Mike Rutledge,, WOW, now that is one FINE serviceman! He certainly has set a standard few could ever hope to parallel. I am just commencing this video with Capt. Danilac and am looking forward to hearing her story.
Very impressive young officer. I don’t get back to West Point often, but marvel at the end of each visit at how fortunate we as a Nation to have parents who raise such amazing young men & women who then commit themselves to selfless service in our military. We are indeed fortunate that our Nation is served by the likes of Captain Danilack. (I am a USMA graduate - Class of 1977.)
Her childhood sounded a bit like mine. Growing up near the beach I would stay out till almost dark playing sports, swimming in the ocean sailing and anything we could find as long as we could. As i got older I got involved with the Sea Scouts where I got to see the local CG small boat station and decided to go to the CGA.
A must have quality for you to have as a leader, take care of your Soldiers and subordinates, if nothing else, always do that, your team will help you get the mission done.
I'm not surprised she didn't get any support from college professors to get into West Point. The Little Bird is one of my favorite helicopters: a bit stealthy, agile, and fills so many roles.
Her philosophy about success seems very attuned to mindfulness. In retrospect her advice to her younger self would be to enjoy the moment while working towards your goals.
I’d advise anyone thst wants to see some great 160th footage, look up the Special operations demonstration in Tampa Florida, it’s professionally filmed by the military and on a number of TH-cam channels, the demonstration involves all 160th Helicopters , Littlebirds delivering sniper assets to strategic roof tops and then overwatch and sniper cover for the special boats operations and the dropped boats from the UH60’s and Chinook, and it’s so realistic with all machine guns and mini guns on the Blackhawks loaded with blanks so it’s constant minigun brttt and fire from the operators.. I’ve never seen little birds lift off a high rise and dump straight down in a long dive to low level flight like thst and the braking maneuver of the Blackhawks prior to dropping SEALs in the water is crazy they seem to nearly dip their tails in the water and stick the nose vertical to stop all while mini guns going nuts and the special operation gun boats 6 weapon systems each blasting away . I thinks there’s 3 years on TH-cam of the event, 2019 being the last I believe but something I’ve watched 100 times!
For those that don’t know Commissioned officers barely fly. 😂😂😂 Leave that to the professionals.. Warrants… JK much respect to her and her accomplishments.
She tough! So she is dropping the top dogs off to afflict damage. D-Boys and Devgru To be piped to fly the the Little Birds she is one of the best! Hands down!
@@comfortablesofa ? Being there is an application process for both becoming a pilot and to go to 160th, I do not believe I ne5to study philosophy and become a banker though, but thank.
There are several ways to become a pilot and be part of 160th SOAR.. In the Army, you can fly(be a pilot) as a Warrant Officer.. If you really want to fly and are mission oriented.. I would suggest the Warrant Officer route.. But most of all, find the way that best fits your personality and who you are... West Point, ROTC, Green to Gold, or Warrant Officer, there are options.. Even a few more ways for Warrants..
Lindsey. Listened to you, and talking about your achievements, and challenges. For future goals, have you considered NASA astronaut/pilot? Just a thought.
I wonder what it would be like for her to go back to her high school now ., and speak with faculty and students about what she has accomplished and also get the reaction of teachers and counselors who didn't think she could make it
It was driving me crazy watching this and wondering where I'd seen this woman before. After searching my memory bank, It occurred to me that she looks and sounds just like the "Meet the Fockers" actress Teri Polo.
This video is a couple years old now, so I doubt anyone's going to see this comment. I'd sure be curious, however, to hear Lindsey's comments - and telling me how close I came to "Getting it right," in my book, "The Indomitable Patriot: 160th S.O.A.R., the Night Stalkers." Stay safe, Hon, I got your back........ Carl, 366th ASD, DakTo, Vietnam, '68-69 (BTW, the cover image is one of my best friends in the 'driver's seat' of a "Charlie-model gunship, in the Delta in '69).........
@@brandondougherty1158 I think, as a former AH-64 pilot, the logistics and capability of the AH-6 better suit the SOCOM community. The precision of a scalpel vs. a splitting maul. Not to mention, the AH-6 is a multi-purpose platform, in that it can also insert a squad-sized element.
Amazing story just curious why was she moved to The little bird instead of continuing to fly the Apache, what seemingly she had been flying all along? By the way I love those little birds! They are so agile and just so bad ass!! Amazing accomplishments in such a short period of time! She seems like somebody who others could look up to as a source of information and definitely a fantastic role model!!
In today's political correctness and 'diversity' training and even the military checking all the boxes of 'diversity', how do people feel about maybe being selected and promoted as a diversity selection over others that are smarter and more qualified? She even says she was selected over smarter people.19:30 Does it even matter in today's environment -just as long as you're selected; hired; promoted over smarter more qualified?
She’s talking about how she is leading enlisted personnel that have more experience than her because she was a new officer and put in charge. maybe if you would listen you’d understand that
@@urfeetsmelllikemeat6533 She's talking about 'peer' leadership. Listen again just before the 19:30 mark. Listen and you'll understand. She was selected OVER those (peers) that were smarter and had more experience. DIVERSITY in action.
@@RonKris correct me if I'm wrong but I think she was talking about how some of her west point classmates will have had had prior military experience (as enlisted). so they were probably 3/4 years older and much more experienced than she was when she was picked as first captain
@@armanrazaknazir5352 Prior experience as enlisted is a huge resume boost for officers, as it should be. Almost, but not as big of a boost as attending a US Military academy, so those 'peers' are presumably more experienced and better at leadership. Again, she was selected to check a 'diversity' box and not because she is smarter or better than others in her MOS/Branch. Down to the eventual question: How can a person proudly serve in a role knowing they were selected to do so simply because of race or gender?
@@RonKris yeah I get what you're saying and I completely agree that diversity boxes are ridiculous. But what I'm saying is I think she's discussing her appointment as first captain of West Point, not any roles she took once commissioned
That is awesome that females can serve in the 160th SOAR! I am happy that the US Army lowered PT standards enough, so that women can be part of Special Operations. We need a more inclusive military. We need a trans individual in SPEC.OPS now and the military better pay for them to transition if necessary! Lindsey Danilack is a hero just for existing!
Did you enjoy this video? Who should I interview next? 🤔
If you could find anyone in the cyber or Intel branches, I would love to see it.
Yes. It would definitely be interesting to learn about INTEL opportunities. Ranger Regiment Military Intelligence Battalion?
I would like to see a series of interviews with past First Captains starting with 2015 - 2020.
Coast Guard AET Ashlee Leppert (Hurricane Harvey Hero)
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Being an AH-6 pilot in the 160th is arguably the most difficult and demanding helicopter pilot slot in the military. Little Bird Pilots, especially the attack pilots, are notorious for holding themselves and their fellow pilots to incredibly high standards. They're known for not sugarcoating their criticism for one another when mistakes are made, no matter how small or insignificant they may seem. The stress to perform perfectly, especially coming in as a woman into the boys club that is Special Operations, must be incredibly high. This woman is a fucking badass.
stop simping for her
@@MrIlovebmw86 Stop using dumbass internet words that don't mean a fucking thing. Grow up, and realize that what he means is that the woman accomplished a lot, regardless of her sex, and has assessed into an elite aviation unit that few are even considered for and fewer pass selection to get into.
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What a badass, man I feel old. I was a major at Al Udeid when she came to West Point and was back At Bagram as a LT Col when she graduated. Just retired in 2020 after 30 years, a new generation takes over, the torch is passed on. V/r, Carlos Rodriguez, Col, USAF(ret)
Thank you Col. Rodriguez for your service Sir and for your comments to this channel,, GO ARMY! J Zimmerman, 2nd Lt 2nd Btn 218th Arty. 1966 - 1973 and a proud Grandpa of a West Point Cadet class of 2021.
Thank you for your service sir !
Thank you sir for your service
Impresive, to say the least. This is an excellent example of America's talent. I wish this lady the best!
This makes me proud that our country can produce such great people
I mean every country produces people like this
Man she’s incredible and I really enjoyed her story. She’s been a lot of firsts and made history herself, she’s smart AND to top it off she’s beautiful! I just love hearing stories of people being told no or you can’t do something and using that as motivation to get it done. She should be proud of herself! Keep kicking ass!
What a warrior, there needs to be a movie about this highly motivated woman!!!
Awesome. Mad respect for the Captain. She didn't let anything or anyone hold her back. And she achieved! 🔥🙌🏾
I love showing my young daughter these strong female role model stories.
Youre putting pressure on her.
@@interestingthings8598 actually she she is self motivated and searches for them on her own. She reads a lot about strong women in history. She surpasses a lot of the boys in her class and is gifted academically and athletically. Has played at the US Open Tennis championships and is 2 grades above her grade level in school at the number 1 rated school in PA. But most of all wants to help people and society and loves to cook, lol.
@@interestingthings8598 That is absurd.
@@interestingthings8598 you’re right. She should watch drug addicts and Instagram models so she knows how high she can reach.
I hate feminism. Strong people are strong people. But watching anyone successful should motivate, not add pressure. If it does, mom and dad should be there to guide and teach.
@@interestingthings8598 L Bozo
Thank you Tom for sharing these most excellent videos. My Grandson is a Senior at the Academy this year ~ GO ARMY! ~ I've just this eve stumbled upon your channel and watched your interview with CW4 Mike Rutledge,, WOW, now that is one FINE serviceman! He certainly has set a standard few could ever hope to parallel. I am just commencing this video with Capt. Danilac and am looking forward to hearing her story.
What an amazing inspirational young woman. Truly someone to admire. Great to know there are amazing woman like her serving. God bless her
She doesn't seem to know just how incredible she is! So down-to-earth, genuine and humble... Wow!
As a former Nightstalker, I can say that CPT Danilack must be smart, proficient and show great potential. NSDQ!
SGDM
Man this is incredible. A/MH-6 is a dream come true I imagine. Very inspiring.
Very impressive young officer. I don’t get back to West Point often, but marvel at the end of each visit at how fortunate we as a Nation to have parents who raise such amazing young men & women who then commit themselves to selfless service in our military. We are indeed fortunate that our Nation is served by the likes of Captain Danilack.
(I am a USMA graduate - Class of 1977.)
Can’t wait to watch this after finishing homework!!
@San Juan yes I am. I am currently at the preparatory school gaining the skills necessary to succeed at USMA.
Go ARMY Quintin! You can do this young man!
Her childhood sounded a bit like mine. Growing up near the beach I would stay out till almost dark playing sports, swimming in the ocean sailing and anything we could find as long as we could. As i got older I got involved with the Sea Scouts where I got to see the local CG small boat station and decided to go to the CGA.
What was that experience like?
Incredible story. I'm so happy for her and the Army. Good luck.
A must have quality for you to have as a leader, take care of your Soldiers and subordinates, if nothing else, always do that, your team will help you get the mission done.
NO truer words have been written or spoken.
Not to mention the four dudes your carrying someplace in the dead of noght.
I'm not surprised she didn't get any support from college professors to get into West Point.
The Little Bird is one of my favorite helicopters: a bit stealthy, agile, and fills so many roles.
Tough assignment via the scuttlebutt
SEMPER FORTIS CPT Danilack
USN(RET)
She is an amazing woman. Good for her. 🇺🇸
As a father of 2 young girls, I can say they love this woman and think she's amazing
Her philosophy about success seems very attuned to mindfulness. In retrospect her advice to her younger self would be to enjoy the moment while working towards your goals.
A very smart woman,God bless you...my dad was a big help as a kid..but was always doing his own thing...
What a great American & inspiration for so many men & women !
I’d advise anyone thst wants to see some great 160th footage, look up the Special operations demonstration in Tampa Florida, it’s professionally filmed by the military and on a number of TH-cam channels, the demonstration involves all 160th Helicopters , Littlebirds delivering sniper assets to strategic roof tops and then overwatch and sniper cover for the special boats operations and the dropped boats from the UH60’s and Chinook, and it’s so realistic with all machine guns and mini guns on the Blackhawks loaded with blanks so it’s constant minigun brttt and fire from the operators.. I’ve never seen little birds lift off a high rise and dump straight down in a long dive to low level flight like thst and the braking maneuver of the Blackhawks prior to dropping SEALs in the water is crazy they seem to nearly dip their tails in the water and stick the nose vertical to stop all while mini guns going nuts and the special operation gun boats 6 weapon systems each blasting away . I thinks there’s 3 years on TH-cam of the event, 2019 being the last I believe but something I’ve watched 100 times!
Wow what an awesome person, she made it through Sere C,and green platoon.
Six Guns Don't Miss ! Great job CPT Danilack. From a former Night Stalker. I hope you are enjoying THE CENTER OF THE UNIVERSE, lol !!
Absolutely.
But DAPs rule. lol
@@stadster1 I was a Ghostrider as well my friend, LOL ! NSDQ !
Lindsey Danilack is an inspiration! Salute !
Wow I open up YT and the first video I see is this and I was thinking I know her and sure enough she use to be in my unit
What a great story! Thanks for posting this great video.
This is awesome. Thanks!
#Lindsey Danilack, thank you for your service and I pray that you continue to be a positive and great inspiration for those future female soldiers.
Thanks for the lift when others would not. SOF appreciates you.
33:28 “The entire week.”
Green Platoon is 6 weeks.
Did she not go through Green Platoon?
God bless this beautiful and strong young lady. Thank you for your service Ma’am, I salute you!!!
#MERICA🇺🇸🚁🇺🇸
Linnyyyyyyy!!! Go Angels!!!
For those that don’t know Commissioned officers barely fly. 😂😂😂 Leave that to the professionals.. Warrants… JK much respect to her and her accomplishments.
Hi Tom, would you consider to publish the audio part as a podcast too like you did before? Tnx!
This young woman is a rock star role model.
This is such an awesome interview.
She inspired me to join the military here in brazil
She tough! So she is dropping the top dogs off to afflict damage.
D-Boys and Devgru
To be piped to fly the the Little Birds she is one of the best! Hands down!
I'm interested in becoming an Army pilot. Maybe even for the 160th. Where do I start?
Talk to a recruiter..
@@MikeFL2TX Study philosophy and become a banker. Don't think you'll make it if you ask that.
@@comfortablesofa ? Being there is an application process for both becoming a pilot and to go to 160th, I do not believe I ne5to study philosophy and become a banker though, but thank.
@@MikeFL2TX banker does sound like a good profession
There are several ways to become a pilot and be part of 160th SOAR.. In the Army, you can fly(be a pilot) as a Warrant Officer.. If you really want to fly and are mission oriented.. I would suggest the Warrant Officer route.. But most of all, find the way that best fits your personality and who you are... West Point, ROTC, Green to Gold, or Warrant Officer, there are options.. Even a few more ways for Warrants..
N.D.Q Thank you Captain for what you do for our nation.
Lindsey. Listened to you, and talking about your achievements, and challenges. For future goals, have you considered NASA astronaut/pilot? Just a thought.
Thank you, shared!
Also , thank you for your service !
Knick knack Danilack! Hope you're well.
Hiii, does anyone know how can I canotact the Long Gray Lessons host?, I would appreciate it
Awesome story keep doing what you love
Wow congratulations on 160th
Nice job.
Great American Aviator. Great energy.
I wonder what it would be like for her to go back to her high school now ., and speak with faculty and students about what she has accomplished and also get the reaction of teachers and counselors who didn't think she could make it
Awesome interview. 🤙
😍 she’s a drummer!!! I love you dream woman!!! Hahahaha... I’m a drummer too. Keep chopping wood girl!
Great interview...
My first duty station was at Fort Bliss as a JAG lawyer
Imagine if all of us Americans were like these two...we would be unstoppable for the next 500 years!
This is amazing.
I went to west point and been to Alabama... Robert Marfeo Jr...
Very cool
random sticker at Westpoint man
Great Videos, Great Story 👍🔥
It was driving me crazy watching this and wondering where I'd seen this woman before. After searching my memory bank, It occurred to me that she looks and sounds just like the "Meet the Fockers" actress Teri Polo.
This video is a couple years old now, so I doubt anyone's going to see this comment. I'd sure be curious, however, to hear Lindsey's comments - and telling me how close I came to "Getting it right," in my book, "The Indomitable Patriot: 160th S.O.A.R., the Night Stalkers." Stay safe, Hon, I got your back........ Carl, 366th ASD, DakTo, Vietnam, '68-69 (BTW, the cover image is one of my best friends in the 'driver's seat' of a "Charlie-model gunship, in the Delta in '69).........
She’s a little bit motivated… Love this series of videos… All impressive people who have accomplished so much…
She's a fucking G!! Smoke show to boot! 💪🏻💪🏻🇺🇲🚁
I see a mention of it but no more information. Extraordinary young woman.
She seems like a real rock star.
what rank are you
Do I get to get my pilots license for free if I fly for the army
Does the 160th have Apache's ?
They do not. For some reason there are some Apache related positions on the list of required mos needed to join the regiment
@@brandondougherty1158 I think, as a former AH-64 pilot, the logistics and capability of the AH-6 better suit the SOCOM community. The precision of a scalpel vs. a splitting maul. Not to mention, the AH-6 is a multi-purpose platform, in that it can also insert a squad-sized element.
They do not. The AH-6 fills a more precise role. The modified Blackhawk better fills the Apache role in the Regiment.
First thank you for your service and hope for your continued success which ever choice you make. 3/6....buhahaha!!
" 💙🇺🇸🚁 Heli Girl 🌹 Phantastic USMA 💙💙💙 "
Heavy Cav Ma’am. I was in 3/6 Cav from 93-96
Amazing story just curious why was she moved to The little bird instead of continuing to fly the Apache, what seemingly she had been flying all along? By the way I love those little birds! They are so agile and just so bad ass!! Amazing accomplishments in such a short period of time! She seems like somebody who others could look up to as a source of information and definitely a fantastic role model!!
Spec Ops doesn't fly Apaches. It's probably the closest progression, going from AH-64 to AH-6.
does the national guard have SOARs
Hell no
Way to Go! NSDQ
What a stud!!
God bless...
Wow!!!!
NSDQ! Hooter Brother's Aviation Services!
In today's political correctness and 'diversity' training and even the military checking all the boxes of 'diversity', how do people feel about maybe being selected and promoted as a diversity selection over others that are smarter and more qualified? She even says she was selected over smarter people.19:30 Does it even matter in today's environment -just as long as you're selected; hired; promoted over smarter more qualified?
She’s talking about how she is leading enlisted personnel that have more experience than her because she was a new officer and put in charge. maybe if you would listen you’d understand that
@@urfeetsmelllikemeat6533 She's talking about 'peer' leadership. Listen again just before the 19:30 mark. Listen and you'll understand. She was selected OVER those (peers) that were smarter and had more experience. DIVERSITY in action.
@@RonKris correct me if I'm wrong but I think she was talking about how some of her west point classmates will have had had prior military experience (as enlisted). so they were probably 3/4 years older and much more experienced than she was when she was picked as first captain
@@armanrazaknazir5352 Prior experience as enlisted is a huge resume boost for officers, as it should be. Almost, but not as big of a boost as attending a US Military academy, so those 'peers' are presumably more experienced and better at leadership.
Again, she was selected to check a 'diversity' box and not because she is smarter or better than others in her MOS/Branch.
Down to the eventual question: How can a person proudly serve in a role knowing they were selected to do so simply because of race or gender?
@@RonKris yeah I get what you're saying and I completely agree that diversity boxes are ridiculous. But what I'm saying is I think she's discussing her appointment as first captain of West Point, not any roles she took once commissioned
I choose her team.
That is awesome that females can serve in the 160th SOAR! I am happy that the US Army lowered PT standards enough, so that women can be part of Special Operations. We need a more inclusive military. We need a trans individual in SPEC.OPS now and the military better pay for them to transition if necessary! Lindsey Danilack is a hero just for existing!
I don't get any of my pensions and tried getting help no one will help...what does one do,I don't remember what they mean I studied I helped people...
Inspirational badass.
Little birds are the shit!
Got me there linsey lol...very smart...
I'm Robert Marfeo Jr...
Badass
First female Night Stalker, badass.
That woman is bad ass ! Absolutely gorgeous too .
Strong resemblance to Jodie Foster : -- )
It's not the stealth one...
Cool she looks familiar... 💯
There's a big problem in the military with personal ,people stealing military pensions...
NSDQ. Thanks for your badassery Lindsey!