Hangar 4: A Combat Aviator's Memoir By Isaac G. Lee
Risk taker Son Badass Husband Combat aviator Father From Officer Candidates School to squadron Commanding Officer Isaac G Lee Lieutenant Colonel USMC Ret reached the finish line at HANGAR 4 on MCAS Miramar at the conclusion of seven deployments during his two decades of service In this memoir he shares the lessons the rewards the losses and ultimately the personal cost Isaac pushed every boundary he encountered as a combat aviator repeatedly testing his own mettle under harsh wartime conditions He sets a high standard in HANGAR 4 with his candid accounting of a transformative journey that took place while he endeavored to balance life in the squadron in the cockpit in war zones and at home Combat defines every warfighter along with episodes of survivor s guilt emotional numbness and lingering grief Personal reckoning occurs in the aftermath of war Truth triumphs Once a Marine always a Marine Hangar 4 A Combat Aviator s MemoirIsaac G Lee grew up in Lubbock Texas A graduate of Texas Tech University he departed for Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in the summer of 1997 His two decades as an officer and aviator resulted in seven overseas deployments which included four combat tours of duty in the Middle East The veteran combat aviator served as the Commanding Officer of an operational CH 53E squadron prior to his retirement from the Marine Corps in 2017 Isaac and his family reside in San Diego California where he works as an operations executive When he isn t volunteering to help his fellow veterans he spends his free time with loved ones and enjoys baseball and football HANGAR 4 is his first book. Book Hangar 41 
MWSA ReviewLt Col Isaac Lee s Hangar 4 offers an unflinching deeply personal account of the Global War on Terror through the eyes of a CH 53 pilot As a historical narrative it provides a stark look at the critical role heavy hauler helicopters played in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan Lee s firsthand experience as a pilot lends authenticity to the story with realistic dialogue and meticulously accurate military doctrine that grounds the reader in the high stakes reality of combat missions Filled with beautifully descriptive prose and authentic dialogue one can almost smell the jet fuel exhaust and pungent saltiness of Marines in need of a shower The salty language common to Marines and the vivid depiction of sweating it out in the cockpit under a 110 degree heat in low light night flying dodging haboobs add layers of realism to the narrative through technically and culturally accurate accounts. Hangar 4 ebookers The protagonist s addiction to the adrenaline of combat and subsequent problem drinking common in Marine culture are explored with a raw honesty that is both compelling and unsettling Through detailed accounts of specific missions such as sweating under the chicken plate while evading surface to air missile pings with only three machine guns to defend the nearly 100 foot long helicopter crawling along at under 200 mph Lee reveals how the allure of war can consume even the most disciplined warriors War can leave you numb to the danger and death. Hangar 4 kindle app The book s tone shifts from action packed to somber as it delves into the psychological toll of repeated deployments shedding light on the invisible wounds carried by those who serve on the front lines Alongside these gripping combat narratives Lee chronicles his growth as a coach s son and baseball star in west Texas to a pilot and leader of Marines from flying white knuckle entry level syllabus as a co pilot to commanding a combined unit His love for being with his Marines and fostering their growth coupled with a fierce desire to bring every one of them home stands out as a central theme As so many memories are linked with music as a nice immersive touch a playlist designed to set a mood for each chapter is also offered by the author Equally poignant is the portrayal of the impact these deployments have on the pilot s family His wife s quiet resilience and his son and daughter s struggles with their father s absence and dopamine addiction paint a heartbreaking picture of a family caught in the crossfire of duty and personal sacrifice Lee s courage to deal with PTSD and seek therapy driven by his desire to show up as the best version of himself for his Marines and family is a testament to his character It is not just a tribute to the valor of helicopter pilots it is a powerful reminder of the enduring human costs of war offering readers a sobering perspective on the sacrifices made by military families This book made the reviewer proud to be a Marine and Col Lee sums up the Marine Corps experience perfectly with a line in the final chapter The greatest gift that the Marine Corps gives is the honor of being in the presence of other Marines p 367 Lee gives the reader a glimpse into that world in a few hundred pages that is at once satisfying inspiring hopeful and leaves the reader grateful that Marines carry the weight to keep America free. Hangar 4n35 Review by Shawn R Frost June 2024 Hangar 4 A Combat Aviator s Memoir Within 2 pages I was transformed back to flight school This is an outstanding offering from a career Marine who takes the reader into the life of a pilot Talk about a view from the cockpit This walked me through some fond memories some moments of sheer terror and the joy of flying as a Marine. Book Hangar 44 It goes beyond that and highlights the stress of a marriage and kids This is a must read. Hangar 4 booklet Semper Fi sir Hangar 4 A Combat Aviator s Memoir
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MWSA ReviewLt Col Isaac Lee s Hangar 4 offers an unflinching deeply personal account of the Global War on Terror through the eyes of a CH 53 pilot As a historical narrative it provides a stark look at the critical role heavy hauler helicopters played in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Afghanistan Lee s firsthand experience as a pilot lends authenticity to the story with realistic dialogue and meticulously accurate military doctrine that grounds the reader in the high stakes reality of combat missions Filled with beautifully descriptive prose and authentic dialogue one can almost smell the jet fuel exhaust and pungent saltiness of Marines in need of a shower The salty language common to Marines and the vivid depiction of sweating it out in the cockpit under a 110 degree heat in low light night flying dodging haboobs add layers of realism to the narrative through technically and culturally accurate accounts. Hangar 4 ebookers The protagonist s addiction to the adrenaline of combat and subsequent problem drinking common in Marine culture are explored with a raw honesty that is both compelling and unsettling Through detailed accounts of specific missions such as sweating under the chicken plate while evading surface to air missile pings with only three machine guns to defend the nearly 100 foot long helicopter crawling along at under 200 mph Lee reveals how the allure of war can consume even the most disciplined warriors War can leave you numb to the danger and death. Hangar 4 kindle app The book s tone shifts from action packed to somber as it delves into the psychological toll of repeated deployments shedding light on the invisible wounds carried by those who serve on the front lines Alongside these gripping combat narratives Lee chronicles his growth as a coach s son and baseball star in west Texas to a pilot and leader of Marines from flying white knuckle entry level syllabus as a co pilot to commanding a combined unit His love for being with his Marines and fostering their growth coupled with a fierce desire to bring every one of them home stands out as a central theme As so many memories are linked with music as a nice immersive touch a playlist designed to set a mood for each chapter is also offered by the author Equally poignant is the portrayal of the impact these deployments have on the pilot s family His wife s quiet resilience and his son and daughter s struggles with their father s absence and dopamine addiction paint a heartbreaking picture of a family caught in the crossfire of duty and personal sacrifice Lee s courage to deal with PTSD and seek therapy driven by his desire to show up as the best version of himself for his Marines and family is a testament to his character It is not just a tribute to the valor of helicopter pilots it is a powerful reminder of the enduring human costs of war offering readers a sobering perspective on the sacrifices made by military families This book made the reviewer proud to be a Marine and Col Lee sums up the Marine Corps experience perfectly with a line in the final chapter The greatest gift that the Marine Corps gives is the honor of being in the presence of other Marines p 367 Lee gives the reader a glimpse into that world in a few hundred pages that is at once satisfying inspiring hopeful and leaves the reader grateful that Marines carry the weight to keep America free. Hangar 4n35 Review by Shawn R Frost June 2024 Hangar 4 A Combat Aviator s Memoir Within 2 pages I was transformed back to flight school This is an outstanding offering from a career Marine who takes the reader into the life of a pilot Talk about a view from the cockpit This walked me through some fond memories some moments of sheer terror and the joy of flying as a Marine. Book Hangar 44 It goes beyond that and highlights the stress of a marriage and kids This is a must read. Hangar 4 booklet Semper Fi sir Hangar 4 A Combat Aviator s Memoir | Hangar 4: A Combat Aviator's Memoir By Isaac G. Lee |
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