192 - The Last Plane Out of Afghanistan

[Seacoast Podcast is now on Instagram]On August 30, 2021, Lt Col Alex Pelbath commanded the final U.S. Air Force C-17 aircraft that departed Kabul, Afghanistan. The exit closed out 20 years of conflict and played a key role in the historic evacuation. Alex reflects on the infamous day that Americans watched on TV, as many Afghans lost their lives while attempting to escape with the plane.  Host Joey Svendsen and former Navy Commander and CIA Operations Officer, Mark Merritt, join Alex for a candid conversation on military ethics and to discuss what they believe is a healthy way for society to view the brave men and women in uniform. Alex also shares the story behind his new journey of running for Congress.  At the top of the episode, Amy, Joey, Lynne, and Tomelex talk about meat in heaven, pan-handling, and why people with British accents sound smart.  On this Episode Alex Pelbath | Instagram | WebsiteMark Merritt | Linkedin | ContactHosts:  Tomelix Copeland, Lynne Stroy, Joey Svendsen, Amy Worley  Seacoast Podcast is now on InstagramBe a Patron of the podcast We have a YouTube Channel for videos of all episodes since Jan. 2024. We'd love to hear from you.  E-mail Joey HERE. Producer/Editor/host: Joey SvendsenSound Engineer/Editor: Katelyn Vandiver