Alan C. Mack is a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer Five and Master Aviator whose nearly 36-year military career took him from combat aviation to the elite world of Army special operations as a Night Stalker, and ultimately to command of the United States Military Academy Flight Detachment at West Point.
With more than 6,700 hours of flight time—including more than 3,200 hours flown with Night Vision Goggles—Alan flew combat missions with the Army’s legendary 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment. His experience and leadership put him at the forefront of several clandestine special operations, some still too classified to discuss in an open forum.
Alan’s military awards include:
• Legion of Merit
• 2 Distinguished Flying Crosses
• 3 Bronze Star Medals
• 3 Meritorious Service Medals
• 10 Air Medals, including one with Valor device
• Combat Action Badge
• Army Broken Wing Award
Today, Alan carries that commitment to service into emergency management, first serving as Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services for Orange County, New York. He continues that mission in South Carolina, supporting emergency management services in the greater Charleston area.
As a storyteller and speaker, Alan offers a broad perspective on the people, missions and legacy of the Night Stalkers, connecting the world of special operations to lessons that resonate far beyond the battlefield.
