Navigating the Skies: Ryan Pote’s Adventures from Helicopter Pilot to Treasure Hunting
Description
Ryan is a twelve-year veteran Navy helicopter pilot and mission commander who was part of a joint interagency special operations task force during Operation MARTILLO. He deployed numerous times throughout Central and South America combating drug cartels and criminal organizations.
He was medically separated after sustaining injuries during an emergency landing. While recovering, he worked as an investigator for JAG. He was also a search and rescue pilot and an instructor. Ryan still works for the Department of Defense where he manages prototype UAS development programs.
His debut, Blood and Treasure, releases July 22, 2025.
Bookmarks:
0:00 - Intro/5 Minute Countdown
4:45 - Show Starts
9:00 - Flying Drug Busts and Operation Martillo
13:00 - Slidebelt Survivor Belt 2.018:00 - Collecting Roman Coins
20:00 - Starting in Writing
47:00 - Roman Coin Giveaway
49:00 - Blood & Treasure
55:00 - International Space Station
1:00:00 - Traveling