US Military's Secret Helicopter Unit Revealed ๐
Discover the elite 160th SOAR, providing top-tier helicopter and ISR support for US Special Operations missions.

The Jedburgh Podcast
5.4K views โข Jun 24, 2025

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The 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment provides Americaโs most elite rotary wing and ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance, Reconnaissance) support to Special Operations Forces across the globe. Their mission is not only about aviation; itโs about interoperability, precision, and trust.
In this clip, COL Steve Smith and CW5 Pete Sullivan explain how the 160th SOAR was born from a need for aviation excellence and how the regimentโs partnership with 5th Special Forces Group and the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell is a cornerstone of mission success. From executing insertions and extractions to maintaining real-time situational awareness on the battlefield, the Night Stalkers are unmatched in capability and reliability.
We Cover:
-The mission of the 160th SOAR
-Why the regiment was created
-Building interoperability with SOF operators
About the Guests:
COL Steve Smith serves as the Commander of the 160th SOAR.
CW5 Pete Sullivan is the Chief Warrant Officer of the 160th SOAR and one of the most experienced Nightstalkers in Army Aviation.
Timestamps:
00:00: Mission of the 160th SOAR
01:02: Creating the 160th SOAR
03:46: Interoperability of the 160th
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rBFNWVJH3w0
The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.
The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by University of Health and Performance, developing the next generation of fitness entrepreneurs from our Veterans.
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The opinions presented on the The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of our guests and creator and host Fran Racioppi. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy; nor does Green Beret Foundation endorse any political candidate or any political party.
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In this clip, COL Steve Smith and CW5 Pete Sullivan explain how the 160th SOAR was born from a need for aviation excellence and how the regimentโs partnership with 5th Special Forces Group and the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell is a cornerstone of mission success. From executing insertions and extractions to maintaining real-time situational awareness on the battlefield, the Night Stalkers are unmatched in capability and reliability.
We Cover:
-The mission of the 160th SOAR
-Why the regiment was created
-Building interoperability with SOF operators
About the Guests:
COL Steve Smith serves as the Commander of the 160th SOAR.
CW5 Pete Sullivan is the Chief Warrant Officer of the 160th SOAR and one of the most experienced Nightstalkers in Army Aviation.
Timestamps:
00:00: Mission of the 160th SOAR
01:02: Creating the 160th SOAR
03:46: Interoperability of the 160th
Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/rBFNWVJH3w0
The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are an official program of The Green Beret Foundation.
The Jedburgh Podcast is brought to you by University of Health and Performance, developing the next generation of fitness entrepreneurs from our Veterans.
Learn more on The Jedburgh Podcast Website. Subscribe to us and follow @jedburghpodcast on all social media. Watch the full video versions on YouTube.
The opinions presented on the The Jedburgh Podcast and the Jedburgh Media Channel are the opinions of our guests and creator and host Fran Racioppi. They do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the Green Beret Foundation and the Green Beret Foundation assumes no liability for their accuracy; nor does Green Beret Foundation endorse any political candidate or any political party.
The Jedburgh Podcast Media Links:
Website: https://greenberetfoundation.org/the-jedburgh-podcast/
Podcast Platforms: https://pod.link/1558608802
Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jedburgh-podcast/id1558608802
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7cjwLO30XwINzemy9NEsuA
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jedburghpodcast/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jedburgh-podcast
X: https://twitter.com/JedburghPodcast
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jedburghpodcast/
Email: fran@jedburghpodcast.com
#nightstalkers #armyaviation #JedburghPodcast #160thsoar
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