Thanks for the opportunity, Ryan! It was a lot of fun to reminisce and share stories about flying the A-10. To me, there was no greater mission than supporting our troops on the ground. And there was no greater aircraft doing that mission than the A-10. This is just one of many stories of A-10 pilots doing what they absolutely love to do. Thanks for taking the time to share these incredible combat stories -- I think we have a lot we can learn from each other!

@shawnp6653

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service Ma'am... Great interview!

@ReclusiveMountainMan

2 жыл бұрын

Badass. Simply badass. Thanks to you and your husband for serving.

@Jump-n-smash

2 жыл бұрын

I’m just an European friend, but nonetheless I feel grateful for your service and I want to thank you for sharing your story. I’m sure you are an inspiration to many young people. Thank you!

@matso3856

2 жыл бұрын

Im just gonna copy paste from RRA above , thank you for your service

@usmc1132

2 жыл бұрын

From a ground guy, we appreciate you all, every single time you are over head.

I was at a high kinetic FOB in 2012 and A10 routinely were called in for support because we had insurgents attempt to breach the walls several times. This one day we had 3 prolonged attacks in one day, in the morning, in the afternoon and then at night. The first 2 times I believe we had F18's come in but at the night attack which was the most intense and lasted several hours, A10's did so many low runs around us, one time I stepped out of the bunker and NO EXAGGERATION the A10 was literally 100' off the ground banking right outside the FOB, spitting flares out that had bounced off the ground and bounced back into the air and I could CLEARLY see the pilot in the cockpit. I will NEVER forget that!

@jerimahjohnson8698

2 жыл бұрын

Leatherneck

@Centermass762

2 жыл бұрын

Holy shit, that must've been a sight to see.

@Wpns175

Жыл бұрын

What month? I might have been or know the unit that was 100' over your head. If it was in early to late winter it was Ft. Smith, Spring it was the 175th (me), then DM for 6th months....and they sucked when they started. They didn't arm the gun on their first missions and that didn't end well.

As a former maintainer, I'm glad KC included her Crew Chief's reaction to what she did to "his" airplane. Great story, great lady, great interview. Thanks, Ryan!

I was a Crew Chief on A-10's at DM from 2010 to 2013 at 357th Dragons (Once a Dragon, Always a Dragon). I had Kim C fly my jet often while I was there and found KC to be a very personable, down-to-earth, straight shooter. I recognized her after a bit and she was nice enough to autograph the "Airman" magazine with her story in it. I always thought that the A-10 was ultra sexy and beautiful with that special functional kind of beauty. Great to see KC again getting some well earned spotlight time.

@kim-kc-campbell

2 жыл бұрын

My only complaint about flying a single-seat fighter was that we could never give our crew chiefs a back seat ride so they could experience what it was like to fly the A-10. So much work goes into getting that jet ready to fly -- thank you!

@jcheck6

2 жыл бұрын

@@kim-kc-campbell I agree Kim, they deserve a ride. Some of my favorite flights was giving rides to airmen in the RF-4C and OA-37.

@kali6651

2 жыл бұрын

What was your impression on DM? I live in Tucson and love seeing the A10s flying around every day!

@jcheck6

2 жыл бұрын

@@kali6651 You didn't ask me but I was able to change my orders from OV-10/Sembach, Germany to DM/OA-37's and never looked back. Great 4 year assignment.

@rexw2203

2 жыл бұрын

@@kali6651 DM is a great place. One of the best bases I'd worked at and lived on. Relatively close to pretty much anything in Tucson. Other bases are a bit out of the way in order to keep the locals who aren't military from having to put up with the noise. A-10's are one thing, other fighters are much louder.

I was on the ground during this and remember it very clearly. We had DART ready and were shocked that she was attempting to fly it home. To us on the ground she was our angle that day and we were not going to not get to her. She was the hero of that battle. Thank you ma’am. Hearing you tell your side of the battle with the battle from the ground in my head paints a different picture of that day.

@stewiethegreatRC

2 жыл бұрын

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@kali6651

2 жыл бұрын

@@stewiethegreatRC "Nothing ever happens"

@geraldlynn1827

4 ай бұрын

Great story. Way to protect our pilots and freedom. God bless

As a retired ground pounder I can tell you that we love the A10 pilots.

Thank you Ryan for having such an amazing woman, American Hero, and combat pilot on the show. My daughter is 16yo and is high functioning autistic. She’s in JROTC and wants to be an Air Force pilot. I refuse to tell her she can’t do it and as a back up plan she wants to be a flight medic/nurse. Kim you are an inspiration to so many girls and I can’t thank you enough for your refusal to take no for an answer and showing these girls they can be anything they want to be if they put their mind to it. I thank you for your service and I hope to someday be the mom who can brag about her daughter flying a fighter jet or saving someone’s life.

Dang, I love this woman! Colonel, I still have a picture of you looking up at the tail of your Warthog after you got back after you were hit. God bless you from an old, former Marine!

She was reliving that landing with a legit sigh at the end. Great interview with a Great Aviator.

I made my son (10 years old) listen to this story with me, not that he is necessarily entering the military, but because there are a lot of good life lessons for him to learn from KC! Great episode! Thank you as always!

Listened to the extended KC interview. She is definitely a hero. She is living proof that by barely getting into the Academy you can make the most of the opportunity. She proved her doubters wrong by graduating at the top of her class and moving into highly a highly competitive fighter seat. Bravo for making the most of your opportunities!

Never let them tell you "No". This is another great story that highlights that.

It was great listening to this. I was in Germany in 1976 to 1979 at Kitzingen Army Airfield and we had a demonstration of the A-10 for two days. I was in airfield operations so got to go to all the films and watched the demonstration. The pilot of that particular aircraft had been at the Paris airshow just before coming to Kitzingen AAF, and his partner put on the A-10 Demo there. He did a loop and crashed. The pilot was relating the story and as we watched he had to pause to regain his composure as he told us that the pilot died of smoke inhalation because the fire response teams were way too slow. After watching the A-10 fly I loved it ever since. Then reading about the first Gulf war and videos during the last conflict only makes it stronger. I live in Idaho, close to Mountain Home Air force base that has A-10s stationed there and an Air Force bombing/gun range not far from my home town. So every so often I get the thrill of seeing them come over. If you ever heard of Evil Knevil that tried to jump the Snake River canyon, I live in that town. Is that Plaque (?) on the wall with the big FT on it from the plane that you took the SAM? Great to have heard your account. Rod

@kim-kc-campbell

2 жыл бұрын

Yes, that's a piece of the tail from aircraft 987. Once maintenance decided that it couldn't be fixed, they cut out the tail flash and gave it to me.

Humble, smart and beautiful. I was in Iraq October 2003. Never got to use the A-10 due to our mission. Thanks for being there for the boy's on the ground. You're awesome.

Been on the receiving end of convoy escorts, CAS on station, when badgers needed Reduced! Thank you, Maam! I was a Line Medic and the absolute, pure love we have for you Angels is real! Amazing Woman, amazing life, amazing interview! Thank you!

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2 жыл бұрын

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Since we had to call in close air support all the time as a ground pounder, I absolutely love this interview. Definitely my favorite interview!

@Wpns175

Жыл бұрын

I was there for that... That was a crazy day. I am glad they made a video of that. Our guys did something pretty amazing that day.

I have to say, this was one of the most interesting interviews I have ever watched. Ryan is the textbook example of how an interview should be conducted, and Kim "Killer Chick" Campbell is an inspiration. Her service, dedication and experiences are the finest examples I can think of for an American. As an American, I thank you both for your service.

Anyone who has ever been on the ground when they came on station you can't help but smile when they do a run

This is a real and unique 10 pilot. Thx for saving our butts in Afghanistan. Love A-10 and the pilots, they are so directly connected, empathetic with TIC. Love you guys! Thank you!

This has to be one of the best interviews yet. Absolutely loved it

You gotta love the A10 Wart hog.. I've got some great pics of my squad and platoon standing on the wings and climbing all about it.. posing on that sucker. Our JTac Air Force brother had gotten us up with this fellow that had covered our butts on a couple of missions, so we went out to meet this dude. He was a nut.. he had this amazing mustache.. So as troops on the ground every damn night doing direct action missions we absolutely loved those guys over top Of us.. RLTW 3/75

What a great interview. I will be passing it on to my friends. I am retired Air Force too, F-105, A-7, F-111, F-16, a very lucky guy to get to fly so many fighters. My old G-Suit is rolled up in the "look at me" cabinet with my original air sickness bag in the pocket. Thanks for your service. It was worth doing.

@jcheck6

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool Randy cept maybe the F-111. RF-4C, O-2A, OA-37 for me.

What's cool about this podcast is hearing KC's story from the A-10 , and then going to the comments and reading from the guy that on the ground and then guy that wrenched on the A-10.....very good podcast. You have a whole damn team podcast here........What a LADY !

Amazing lady. Superb podcast. Wish there was an extra hour of her telling mission stories about the sheer annihilation a warthog can dish out on the enemy. She earned her call sign but was very polite and reserved about discussing that side of 'the business'. Is that just a combat pilot thing? Ryan is equally coy on that dark topic during his flying career.

@TheBoatPirate

Жыл бұрын

people DO need to hear stories of the pink mist. we have grown several generations of snowflakes needing a serious melting.

not sure if you were in Afghanistan(KG area) in 2002-03, but thank you from an 11b... a10s, and ah64s(among other air frames, but primarily the 1st 2)saved our asses a few times... may not have been here today if it wasn't for your airframe...

Thank you for your service ma'am 🇺🇸

Kim Campbell is an American badass!!! Props to her!!

I was on the flight line when KC landed this plane! It was messed up and She landed it like a normal flight! I was an Electrician assigned to Phase and this plane was damaged so bad! it had no hydro and the flight cables were severed. Way to go Ma’am! Nobody would have blamed Her if She would have ejected.

I was stationed at Nellis, absolutely love everything about the A10. Use to talk to the crews at the LOLA. Good times.

One of my favorite in this series. So cool to hear someone share their passion and excitement for the mission, the aircraft, and the experiences. Seeing Kim's face light up about flying the A-10 and the gun...priceless.

Thats the best call sign i have heard yet

Awesome lady and a true American hero

This was the best interview I have ever heard or seen in my entire life. And Kim is a legit freaken _Bad Ass!!_

What a fantastic interview!!! I have obviously heard the 7th of April story before, I think it was in the A10 episode of Air Warriors? She did an amazing job bringing that jet back. What an amazing person, cool pilot, power couple (3 DFCs, really?!! That's insane!) And on top of that a mother and great role model. Oh and she is hot too! 🤙

@Wpns175

Жыл бұрын

I have seen that episode. I also launched his jet that day. Let's just say that day was one I will always remember.

Bagram in 2001 was an insane place to land … I flew C-17s in/out of there from 2001-2005. Half the runway was cratered by bombs … rough as hell even landing on the “smooth” side (holes filled with gravel) on NVGs! Great interview KC! Absolutely awesome 😎🇺🇸

@Mjr._Kong

2 жыл бұрын

Rough ain't even the word for it!

@kali6651

2 жыл бұрын

Literally thought we were going to crash while we were landing

Wow! I am a retired Air Force Non-Com (1970-1990) and was never involved with airplanes. I managed Electric Power Plants and Calibration Labs and taught electronics. Right after I enlisted many career field came open to women. I served with the first women in the Calibration career field as instructors. I even had two women commanders. In my opinion, in those days, those pioneers had to be better than us men as all eyes were on them. And they were great "airmen" and I am proud to say that I got to serve with them. Col Campbell I am proud to salute you!! Also, the main thing I learned in the Air Force is that as a leader I delegate authority but retain responsibility. That stood out to me when you said that no matter what happened to #4 he was your responsibility but you delegate authority to #3 so you could resume concentrating on getting your team home. You delegated authority to #3 but retained responsibility for everything on your mission.

What an incredible American. She is so beautifully trained. This is the epitome of American hero. Very moving story and impressive person

Awesome story! Honor and respect to all vets! Thanks for defending my family an our country! USA!!!

Colonel Campbell is an inspiration. Smart, fearless and a straight up warrior. Great interview!

You pilot's saved a lot of soldier's fighting like angels watching over

High performance units and functions attract ‘the right person’. It’s that laser focus on no matter what - I want this more than anything Nice honesty and humility

Loved the episode. Superb interview with another legendary guest. Im ever greatful we have people like KC on our side. God bless our military and veterans 🇺🇲

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2 жыл бұрын

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Another great episode. America needs more KCs

I know this is so so cliche but thank you for your service! I live in the greatest country in the world thanks to the sacrifices women and men like you make!! 'Merica!!

The confidence that the A-10,"angels on my shoulder,"gives us ground pounders is why I hope those remarkable beautiful death machines are never retired.

KC and Dream Girl. Top Gun!

I've listened to KC through Ward Carroll's podcast and again this is a great interview. I was hooked and surprisingly my wife started listening about half way through so I turned it back so my wife could get the whole thing. Again a great interview. I did go ahead and pre-ordered her book (cannot wait to read)

Col. BADASS KC, thank you for your service. Enjoyed your story. I'm sure you are an inspiration to many ladies out there. GOD BLESS.

What a great story. One very impressive woman. Also easy on the eyes.

A new Combat Story episode and a new Jocko SOGCAST episode this morning. This is a good day.

@jeffreymoran6234

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@jeffreymoran6234

2 жыл бұрын

I've been looking for something too watch,Jocko should read for audio books,I go too sleep listing too his pod-cast.

@pittsky

2 жыл бұрын

@@jeffreymoran6234 I agree he is awesome. He could have been Darth Vader's voice.

Thanks for this Great Story! As a Veteran and a teacher, This is the kind of inspirational story to share with students and your children. The motto of the State of Kansas is 'Through Adversity to the Stars. This is an important Strategy for all young people. Not just the successful. Even more important for those that struggle. Not giving up on your goals because you fail multiple times is one of the lessons I focus on for my students. Athletes hear these messages from coaches. But they are so important for all young people👍

Sounds like almost as much fun as me flying a Stoof off the Intrepid. Thanks for YOUR service.

KC / Ryan this one was AWESOME. as good as gun bunny actual. Have a good morning and great weekend!! Andy

We were working in the maintenance bay (Minot AFB) when Challenger came over our local radio station. We went numb for a bit. I was fortunate to see some A-10s fly over the base once. We rarely got to see cool stuff up there.

Amazing story half way through thank you for the amazing content keep up the good work bringing amazing perspectives

So freaking awesome. Thank you Ryan and Kim! Great interview.

WOW!!!!!!! What an AMAZING interview and story of KC! I LOVED this interview and listening to the Bravery, Skill, and PURE Heroism! This is WHY we have the BEST MILITARY on the Face of this Earth.

Awesome episode man loved every bit!. Kim is great and I loved her story.

Great interview! I really liked the fact that it was something just different in many ways. A Killer Chick and a different point of view, circumstances, and mission type. Been subscribed and to several others you roll with. Drive On. Salute!

This was a great interview!!! Thank you Kim and Ryan.

Fantastic interview!!! Great job, Ryan & Kim!

What a Killer Chick! Fantastic interview, you get the best .

Can’t thank you enough both for your service and sharing these amazing stories. Bless you and your family.

Great interview ! And Col Campbell, THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE !!!

She's such an awesome interview, 2nd one I've seen with her. Thanks Ryan for your great platform to listen to these great warriors.

One of the best interviews I've heard. Thank you both Killer Chick and Ryan!

Great interview! Kudos, KC! Thanks for your service.

Thank you for your service!

What an awesome roll model! Very inspiring! Thanks for sharing.

That was a great 👍 podcast! Thank you Ryan and Kim for sharing your story. ✌️

Great interview

Really good combat story. Thank you

Ryan, thank you for video. Kim is an amazing women! I loved all her stories. As a fellow airman "Aim High"!

Amazing and inspiring story! Thank you for your service ma'am!

Thank you for your service

Wonderful talk, she danged it out of the park in her career, appears to come out wholesome too 🙏❤️☀️🌱

That was an awesome story of perseverance mixed with some excitement. KC's story is impressive. I will be sure to share it with my kids. She's a great example to look up to. I give this one A 10. 👍👍

One of the best and inspirational in this series. Warrior.

Combat Story,a go to listen! Gets better everytime! As a Veteran these blogs are important to me and make me glad to be on our side!!

So many positive adjectives come to mind!!! Sierra Hotel....with Class, humility, grit and Beauty! Colonel, you are a true patriot, and will go alongside in history with many true leaders, known.... and those unknown except to their peers who benefited from their experiences! Amazing interview and interviewer, but the interview subject was absolutely fantastic!!!Best wishes and happiness to you and your family! Thanks to you and your husband for your service and willingness to humbly share with us! Adios from SAT!

You are such a great example of what a human being can be. Thank you!

Fantastic interview. I wish there had been more people like her in command positions when I was in the Air Force.

One of the most profound stories on developing leadership, in any place of opportunity. Thank you very, very, much. Much respect to you both.

She awesome

Such a Awesome video!!! My congrats to all you warriors! Mrs. Campbell, you are an extroinary person. I wish you and your family health and Happiness!!!! Thank You Mam...

Excellent podcast! KC is one of your most intriguing guests to date!

Thank both of you so much for your service to our country

GREAT INTERVIEW‼️ kudos to Kim and kudos to the interviewer. It’s a gift to bring out the best interview ever. I have been fortunate to sit in corporate classrooms led by Former Blue Angel pilots who were the best. Kim tops that. What a gift to us. Thank you both‼️👍

Bad-ass pilot, great interview-thanks so much!

Ryan, I thank you. For your service.

Excellent presentation from both sides

Hey Ryan, listen to u on podcast, but had to search this video on KZread so I could comment. I've always loved A10s since I was kid there really is nothing like it, I would love for u to have more a10 pilot stories. Keep up the great work, love hearing these veterans stories!!

Your story about 9/11 was similar to mine. My wife woke me up before I went to work and said turn on the TV and I saw the second tower get hit. The nation wide no fly zone and later the DC FRZ changed aviation as we know it forever.

Thank you, shared.

This is an amazing interview.

Great interview congrats!!

Hi Kim, as an old AF Flight Nurse during the VietNam war flying in a C141 I've been enthralled with planes. The S10 Warthog has been my favorite plane since the P38 Lightning. You, and Ryan have my tremendous respect. Thank you for your service sounds too microscopic, but I feel it. My heroes is a tremendous list and you are most definitely on it.

Nice! I've always wondered about this event.

@pittsky

2 жыл бұрын

She is bad ass. Love her.

she's awesome, and I couldn't be more proud, but, and I hope she appreciates this correction. Into big ass tower ACTUALLY did hit a {guy wire} or guy line. It's what attatches to a tower in several locations in order to hold it upright..

Watching this again on 5/30/22 Memorial Day......Hey KC....Hey Ryan ....Thanks !