Anthony Dyer - US Air Force Special Missions Aviator

Anthony Dyer - US Air Force Special Missions Aviator

From There Will Be Bourbon by Eric Bandazewski

August 23, 2025 · 42 min · Episode 122

About this episode

Anthony Dyer shares his experiences as a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator and discusses the challenges faced after military service.

Born in the rugged Appalachian town of Sylva, North Carolina, Anthony Dyer was raised in a world of untamed adventure, where resilience was a way of life. That same fearless spirit propelled him into the elite realm of Special Operations Aviation , where he spent over a decade as a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator , flying into the world's most volatile war zones. Tasked with executing high-risk missions under relentless pressure, Anthony's career was defined by precision, courage, and sacrifice. But what happens when the mission ends? In Moon Child, Anthony delivers a raw, unfiltered account of his life in combat- the triumphs, burdens, and unseen wounds that follow Warriors home . He shares the harrowing details of his most dangerous operations, including the 2018 Jolly Green Rescue Mission of the Year , where split-second decisions meant the difference between life and death. Yet, beyond the battlefield, Anthony faced a far deadlier enemy: the silent battles of addiction, trauma, and the search for purpose beyond war . For those who have known war, for those who have battled addiction, and for those still finding their way-Moon Child is your story, too.

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Host: Eric Bandazewski

Guest: Anthony Dyer

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Organizations: US Air Force

Books & works: Moon Child

Places: Sylva, North Carolina

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