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: Amber SmithPhoto courtesy of Simon and Schuster
“The Kiowa contributed so much to both wars in Iraq and Afghanistan,” Smith said. “ I think it’s the untold story: how necessary we were on the battlefield and how much we contributed. I want just people to know what we did.” With “Danger Close” now on shelves, Task & Purpose spoke with Smith about the challenges of being a Kiowa pilot, combat, and her hopes for how the book will help influence perceptions of service members and veterans. What do you think the Kiowa brings to the battlefield that other helicopters do not? Everything . That’s why everyone loves the Kiowa as much as they do — because of its mission. We fly direct support for ground forces. We can fly anywhere from 50 feet above ground level to 300 feet above ground level.