Air Force AC-130 Avaitor Reveals Raw Truth | Moonchild Interview
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Anthony Dreyer shares his experiences as an AC-130 Aviator, discussing combat missions, PTSD, and his memoir 'Moonchild'.
**Jeep Talk Show: Anthony Dreyer - "Moonchild" | AC-130 Avaiator, Combat Missions, PTSD & Recovery** In this powerful episode, we sit down with Anthony Dreyer — former U.S. Air Force Special Missions Aviator and **AC-130 Gunship Avaitor ** with over a decade in special operations aviation. Anthony flew high-risk missions around the globe as a gunner on the legendary Spectre and Spooky gunships, earning multiple accolades including the Air Force's Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year in 2018. From growing up in the Appalachian Mountains of Sylva, North Carolina, to orbiting battlefields at night delivering devastating close air support, Anthony shares his raw and honest story of service, trauma, addiction, and ultimate recovery. **Topics Covered:** - Life as an AC-130 Avaitor– malfunctions, miniguns, 105mm howitzer, and combat operations - Combat search & rescue missions (including the intense June 8, 2018 mission) - PTSD, prolonged exposure therapy, and choosing better over bitter - The brotherhood of special operations and the real cost of service - Writing his memoir "Moonchild" – turning pain into purpose - Military humor, call signs, and why freedom isn't free Anthony's…
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