Alan Mack, Master Aviator, Author, to Speak at CCA Annual Dinner

Alan C. Mack, elite aviator, war hero and author, will be the keynote speaker at the CCA Annual Dinner Meeting.

Mack, who also serves as Orange County Deputy Commissioner of Emergency Services, was a U.S. Army helicopter pilot during Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan in 2001. His book, “Razor 03: A Night Stalker’s Wars,” chronicles Mack’s training and combat missions, including the hunt for Osama Bin Laden in the mountains of Tora Bora, rescuing “Lone Survivor” Marcus Luttrell in the Kunar Valley, and being shot down by Taliban fighters during Operation Anaconda.

Logging more than 6,700 hours of flight time, of which over 3,200 hours were flown with night vision goggles, Mack’s many awards include the Legion of Merit; two Distinguished Flying Crosses; three Bronze Star Medals; three Meritorious Service Medals, and 10 Air Medals; one with Valor device, Combat Action Badge, and the Army Broken Wing award. He also served three years as the Commander of the United States Military Academy’s Flight Detachment at Stewart International Airport in Newburgh.

His experience and leadership traits put him at the forefront of several special operations, some still too classified to discuss. As keynote, Mack will share his unique stories of success, tragedy and ultimate happiness.

Mack began working for Orange County in August 2016 as deputy commissioner of emergency services

The CCA Annual Meeting is a members-only event and will be held April 27 at Newburgh’s beautiful Powelton Club. For more information about the Annual Meeting call the CCA office at 845-562-4280.