Title: ‘Danger Close’ Focuses On The Kiowa's Crucial Role In Iraq And Afghanistan - Task & Purpose
Headings: ‘Danger Close’ Focuses On The Kiowa’s Crucial Role In Iraq And Afghanistan
‘Danger Close’ Focuses On The Kiowa’s Crucial Role In Iraq And Afghanistan
What do you think the Kiowa brings to the battlefield that other helicopters do not?
What is it like to get shot at when you’re in a Kiowa? Do you hear the rounds?
What was it like flying in Iraq versus flying in Afghanistan? Did it require some adjustment?
When you joined the military as a Kiowa pilot, did you do so hoping to see combat?
What would you say to an 18-year-old woman who is thinking about joining the Army as a Kiowa pilot?
Why the title “Danger Close”?
What do you hope civilian readers take away from this book?
Do you hope it will influence the conversation around women in combat in any way?

Content: The Kiowa’s smaller, nimble size is what makes us so effective for the mission. I’ve had ground guys tell me that they love the Kiowa. They say the Kiowa is like an airborne extension of the infantry on the ground. Amber Smith and her family, all pilots. Photo courtesy of Simon and Schuster
What is it like to get shot at when you’re in a Kiowa? Do you hear the rounds? Yeah, we fly low enough to where you can definitely hear it. Sometimes you don’t hear it. I’ve had times where I get a call from ground guys who are like, “Hey, Annihilator 2-4, you’re taking fire.” And we hadn’t heard it.