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Captain Ed ‘RIV’ Hrivnak
Author of WOUNDED, A Legacy of Operation Iraqi Freedom. 11:45 am – SAT, FEB 22 | Heritage Room Medevac during War
CHEWUCH INN
This presentation discusses the challenges of in-flight care and the heroic sacrifices by our servicemen using photos and video from actual combat missions. Hrivnak describes the differences of the C-141 and C-17 transports, pressurized and unpressurized flight operations, and details the seven stressors of flight that affect all aircrew.
CABINS & LODGING
Hrivnik has been published in three books and is featured in a two time Emmy winning and Oscar nominated film. With over 4,000 hours on 20 different types of aircraft, Captain Hrivnak is one of the few people in aviation that has worked as an instructor flight nurse, airdrop loadmaster, helicopter CFI, and search and rescue pilot. Captain Ed Hrivnak, RN, penned WOUNDED while caring for soldiers that were injured in Iraq. His war stories have aired on PBS, NPR, ABC World News, and numerous talk shows. Hrivnak was an instructor flight nurse in the Air Force Reserve. He retired as a captain after twenty years of service. A veteran of the first Gulf War and Operation Iraqi Freedom, Ed also participated in peacekeeping missions supporting Somalia, Rwanda, and the Balkans. Combining his military and civilian flying career, the author has logged over four thousand flight hours on twenty different types of aircraft. Currently he is an assistant fire chief for Central Pierce Fire and Rescue.
An incredible flight over the North Cascades Mountains into the beautiful Methow Valley. Shopping and dining in the Old West town of Winthrop is just a short stroll from our Inn. Choose from a room or cabin, relax and enjoy. Looking for adventure? Hike, bike, paddle to explore the Valleys abundance of outdoor recreation and beauty. Complimentary full breakfast & free shuttle to and from Chewuch Inn & Cabins from either airport. www.chewuchinn.com • 800-747-3107 Twisp Airport (2S0) or Methow Valley State airport (S52)
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