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What happens to the operator when he becomes badly injured while deep in the jungle of a foreign country? Join retired Air Force Colonel John Alvarez with Senior Enlisted Leader CMSgt Greg Smith and Green Beret SGM Matt Parrish as they discuss the formation of \u201cSpecial Forces with wings,\u201d counter-narcotics missions in the 1990s, and John\u2019s experience surviving a catastrophic helicopter crash in a piranha-infested Ecuadorian river.

John describes his challenging journey back to the cockpit after becoming the first amputee to return to full combat flying status. He credits his family, teammates and generous civilian benefactors for his successful return to the Special Operations community. Today, he is a strong advocate for USSOCOM\u2019s Warrior Care Program chartered with advocacy for the command\u2019s wounded, ill, or injured service members and their families. We know you\u2019ll enjoy hearing this compelling conversation about resiliency and the support network within the Special Operations community.