Mack, Alan C.: - CW5 Alan C. Mack retired from the Army as a Master Aviator. He served over 35 years in the Army, first as an aircraft mechanic then as a pilot. n nHe flew CH-47s in support of Operations Desert Shield and Storm. Additionally, he spent 17 years flying MH-47 Chinooks with the 160th SOAR. As a Night Stalker Flight Lead, he participated in Operations Desert Thunder, Desert Fox, Enduring, and Iraqi Freedom. n nHis awards include the Legion of Merit, 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 10 Air medals - 1 with V, and a Combat Action Badge. n nAlan finished his career as Commander of the West Point Flight Detachment. Now he and his wife Patti live happily in New Yorks Hudson Valley. n nHis website is www.alancmack.com