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Ever wonder what it takes to fly into danger to save lives? In this episode, Nik Fialka sits down with Reese, an Air Force Combat Search and Rescue pilot, to reveal the high-stakes world of aerial rescues—where precision, preparation, and bravery turn chaos into calm. Hear heart-stopping stories of daring missions, high-altitude hoists, and the relentless training behind them. Get an inside look at the sacrifices and teamwork that define one of aviation's most heroic roles. Ready to explore the bravery behind the green feet? Tune in and be inspired by these extraordinary tales!   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE Why mastering high-altitude, high-risk maneuvers is crucial for every rescue pilot How combat search and rescue missions redefine the meaning of "no-fail" operations What it takes to coordinate aerial refueling and rescue missions in the world's harshest environments The untold stories of teamwork and ingenuity behind civilian and combat rescue missions How situational awareness and clear communication transform chaos into successful rescues The meaning behind the green feet: A symbol of unity and commitment in rescue missions   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Harborview Medical Center in Seattle | UW Medicine Air Force ROTC Behind Enemy Lines (2001)  The Guardian (2006) Fill a Bucket by  Carol McCloud and Katherine Martin | Hardcover and Paperback Russell Wilson Inside Combat Rescue - National Geographic Channel     ABOUT REESE FUTRELL Reese Futrell is a U.S. Air Force HH-60 Combat Search and Rescue pilot with over 1,900 flight hours, including 130+ in combat. As an Aircraft Commander and instructor, he excels in high-stakes missions like aerial refueling, low-level flight, mountainous rescues, and Alternate Insertion/Extraction techniques. A graduate of Central Washington University, Reese is also a Civil Air Patrol pilot and STEM speaker dedicated to inspiring the next generation of aviators. As a husband and father of two, he's passionate about advancing his aviation career while sharing his love of flight with others.     CONNECT WITH REESE  LinkedIn: Reese Futrell     CONNECT WITH US Are you ready to take your preparation to the next level? Don't wait until it's too late. Use the promo code “R4P” and save 10% on all our services. Check us out at www.spitfireelite.com!   If you want to recommend someone to be a guest on the show, email Nik at podcast@spitfireelite.com, and if you need a professional pilot resume, go to www.spitfireelite.com/podcast/ for FREE templates!     SPONSOR Are you a pilot just coming out of the military and looking for the perfect second home for your family? Look no further! Reach out to Marty and his team by visiting www.tridenthomeloans.com to get the best VA loans available anywhere in the US. If you're a professional pilot looking for a great financial planning partner for your retirement, tax, and investment, go to www.tpope.ceterainvestors.com/contact or call ‭704-717-8900 x120‬ to schedule a consultation appointment with Timothy P. Pope, CFP®. Be ready for takeoff anytime with 3D-stretch, stain-repellent, and wrinkle-free aviation uniforms by Flight Uniforms. Just go to www.flightuniform.com and type the code SPITFIREPOD20 to get a special 20% discount on your first order.  

Joseph VanDusen flies among the best of the best as a former B-2 Stealth Bomber pilot. He was deployed 7 times and tallied up 139 Combat Missions on his way to being named B-2 Pilot of the Year in 2014 and winning the B-2 Aircraft Commander of the Year award in 2015. Joseph is now an entrepreneur, author, and well-known personal development speaker, in addition to flying the 787 Dreamliner for United Airlines.  His book: “Stealth Elevate” is a popular source of Leadership and Personal Development Gems forged over a career of Top Level Leadership.  Learn more at www.StealthElevation.com. This episode is brought to you by "Weekly Wealthy Wisdoms", my free newsletter featuring my latest insights of achieving well-being.  Sign up at by clicking here.  

UFOs, the Deep State, the Shadow Government, Roswell. They are some of the biggest conspiracies and mysteries of the modern age, but what is truth and what is fiction? I sit down with Kevin D. Randle a retired Army lieutenant colonel who served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and Aircraft Commander and in Iraq as an intelligence officer. He is a prolific author of over 80 books both fiction and non-fiction and is widely regarded as the world's foremost authority on the Roswell crash. He can be heard weekly on the Nationally Syndicated Radio show "Coast to Coast AM with George Noory" and on his podcast "A Different Perspective" he is here today to discuss his latest book UFOs and the Deep State. The truth is out there. UFOs and the Deep State book synopsis A deep dive into UFO cover-ups by the deep state. A wake-up call to what has and is being hidden. “The leading proponent of the theory that the US government knows more than it's saying about UFOs.” —Globe and Mail (Toronto) The deep state exists without a doubt and it has perpetrated a consistent mission to hide, obscure, and delete information as it pertains to UFOs and alien interactions. Should unelected officials be making the decisions on disclosure? Has a secret space program been developing technologies not of this world for decades? What have the U.S. Air Force and other agencies been hiding? This and more is explored in UFOs and the Deep State. UFOs and the Deep State will touch upon: Air Force Office of Special Investigations and interviews with UFO witnesses The CIA-sponsored Robertson Panel to suppress UFO research and the campaign to move Project Blue Book from the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) to Air Force Public Affairs Exclusive interviews with Paul Bennewitz and the military personnel involved in the Rendlesham Forest UFO incident Project Moon Dust, run by the Air Force and Department of State An examination of the Secret Space Program and other black projects --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/under-the-lens/support

UFOs, the Deep State, the Shadow Government, Roswell. They are some of the biggest conspiracies and mysteries of the modern age, but what is truth and what is fiction? I sit down with Kevin D. Randle a retired Army lieutenant colonel who served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and Aircraft Commander and in Iraq as an intelligence officer. He is a prolific author of over 80 books both fiction and non-fiction and is widely regarded as the world's foremost authority on the Roswell crash. He can be heard weekly on the Nationally Syndicated Radio show "Coast to Coast AM with George Noory" and on his podcast "A Different Perspective" he is here today to discuss his latest book UFOs and the Deep State. The truth is out there. UFOs and the Deep State book synopsis A deep dive into UFO cover-ups by the deep state. A wake-up call to what has and is being hidden. “The leading proponent of the theory that the US government knows more than it's saying about UFOs.” —Globe and Mail (Toronto) The deep state exists without a doubt and it has perpetrated a consistent mission to hide, obscure, and delete information as it pertains to UFOs and alien interactions. Should unelected officials be making the decisions on disclosure? Has a secret space program been developing technologies not of this world for decades? What have the U.S. Air Force and other agencies been hiding? This and more is explored in UFOs and the Deep State. UFOs and the Deep State will touch upon: Air Force Office of Special Investigations and interviews with UFO witnesses The CIA-sponsored Robertson Panel to suppress UFO research and the campaign to move Project Blue Book from the Advanced Technical Intelligence Center (ATIC) to Air Force Public Affairs Exclusive interviews with Paul Bennewitz and the military personnel involved in the Rendlesham Forest UFO incident Project Moon Dust, run by the Air Force and Department of State An examination of the Secret Space Program and other black projects --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/under-the-lens/support

Are you looking for ways to be more successful in business? Do you wish you could achieve more and be more productive and adaptable in your work life? Then this week's podcast episode is for you. Whether you are a franchisor, franchisee, entrepreneur, or employee, tune in to hear powerful secrets to success in business with Gordon Logan, Chairman and Founder of Sport Clips. In the early 1990s, Gordon Logan recognized the huge potential, and relative lack of competition, in the men's and boys' haircut market. He wanted to create a place where guys could take care of one of life's necessities – a haircut – and say “This is my kind of place; I feel comfortable here” when they walked in the door. Assembling a group of passionate industry professionals, Gordon and his team worked together to develop the unique Sport Clips Haircuts concept we know today. While the Sport Clips logo and store design have changed since the first location opened in Austin, Texas in 1993, Gordon's goal, and Sport Clips' mission - to provide a “championship haircut experience in an exciting sports environment” - remains the same. Prior to founding Sport Clips, Gordon served as an Aircraft Commander in the U.S. Air Force, after which he worked as a financial planning and control consultant with Price Waterhouse & Co. in Houston, Texas. He is a graduate of MIT and The Wharton School of Business, at the University of Pennsylvania. He is also a retired CPA in the State of Texas. Gordon later owned and operated salons throughout Texas, an experience which proved to be invaluable in his journey toward creating one of the most successful haircut franchises in the nation. Be sure to take notes as Gordon shares: Why franchisors should understand why they should help franchisees realize their goals and dreams The 3 important types of plans to have in place Why it's common that a lot of startups run out of money before their concept grows to fruition and how to avoid it Why everyone should realize that there are going to be bumps in the road and how to handle them Why plans are worthless but planning is essential How implementing new things in the corporate owned locations first can result in success in franchisee locations Be inspired to be more successful with Gordon's tips - let's get hacking! Follow the Local Business Hacks podcast for more inspiring interviews, hacks, and insider secrets to help grow your business.

Gordon Logan is the Founder & CEO at Sport Clips Haircuts, a company that he started back in 1993 and now has over 1,700 locations in the US & Canada. Logan started out at MIT, after which he served as an Aircraft Commander in the U.S. Air Force for seven years. After his military service, he worked as a financial planning and control consultant with Price Waterhouse & Co. in Houston, Texas. He holds an MBA with Honors from The Wharton School of Business. Why to Listen:  In the past I've interviewed veterans involved in Franchises. Gordon started a company that has become a franchise with over 1,700 locations, and many of their franchise owners are veterans. He gives an incredibly vivid look at what it is like to start and grow a company, how to remain fresh and grow with your business, and how failures are never final.

Don Schmitt is the former co-director of the J.Allen Hynek Center for UFO studies in Chicago where he served as Director of Special Investigations for ten years. He was a special investigator for Hynek before that. A seven-time best-selling author, his first book UFO Crash at Roswell was made into the Golden Globe nominated movie Roswell and his book Witness to Roswell was the no. 1 UFO book in the world for two straight years. He is also the co-founder of the globally famous International UFO Museum and Research Center in Roswell. ANDKevin D. Randle is a retired Army lieutenant colonel who served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and Aircraft Commander, accumulating more than 1100 hours of combat flight time. In 2003 he deployed to Iraq as an intelligence officer. He served on active duty with the Army and later the Air Force. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard on his deployment into the Middle East. He retired from the National Guard in 2009. He is a graduate of the University of Iowa, has advanced degrees from California Coast University and American Military University. He has taught classes at both the community college and the university level. His interest in UFOs began as a teenager when he investigated a sighting while living in Colorado. His big question then was if the object had been sharply defined or had a been a ball of light. From that point on he has investigated hundreds of sightings around the country including nearly three decades researching the events in Roswell. He has written more than 25 books about UFOs

Kevin D. Randle is a retired Army lieutenant colonel who served in Vietnam as a helicopter pilot and Aircraft Commander, accumulating more than 1100 hours of combat flight time. In 2003 he deployed to Iraq as an intelligence officer. He served on active duty with the Army and later the Air Force. He was a member of the Iowa National Guard on his deployment into the Middle East. He retired from the National Guard in 2009.He is a graduate of the University of Iowa, has advanced degrees from California Coast University and American Military University. He has taught classes at both the community college and the university level.His interest in UFOs began as a teenager when he investigated a sighting while living in Colorado. His big question then was if the object had been sharply defined or had a been a ball of light. From that point on he has investigated hundreds of sightings around the country including nearly three decades researching the events in Roswell. He has written more than 25 books about UFOs and he now hosts a weekly UFO update to Coast-to-Coast AM. His UFO related blog, A Different Perspective can be found at www.kevinrandle.blogspot.com. His blog on his Vietnam experiences can be found at www.vietnamgrounzero.blogspot.com

Meet a the McCarthy family, Sean and Katie. They serve the Air Force in different roles that merge in the most critical of places...the flight line. This Maintenance Operations Officer and Aircraft Commander balance demanding careers while raising the newest McCarthy, baby Lily. Listen to their story and you may hear some similarities with your experiences. Enjoy

Our guest today is the COO of LIFEAID Beverage Co, Andy Halliday.  Andy is the son of an Air Force B-52 Aircraft Commander and spent his high school years in Tachikawa, Japan when his father retired from the Air Force to become a 747 Captain for Japan Airlines. He left Japan to go to Dartmouth, … The post Ep. 172 – LIFEAID Beverage Co. COO, Andy Halliday appeared first on COO Alliance.

Alaska Airlines Captain Millison Fambles joins us on this episode of Talking Flight. Millison is from Longview, Texas and he was awarded a college scholarship from the Lady Bird Johnson Foundation. Lady Bird was the wife of President Lyndon Johnson, and she served as First Lady of the United States from 1963 unit January of 1969. When her Foundation awarded this scholarship to Millison, they had no idea that Mill would ultimately step up and mentor hundreds of inner-city children, and change their lives forever. Captain Fambles had to endure a period of racial discrimination while he attended USAF Pilot Training, but he prevailed and ultimately became a C-141 Aircraft Commander. After leaving the USAF, Millison got a tip about a great airline headquartered in Seattle, Washington. Of course, that Airline was Alaska Airlines. He applied, and before he knew it, he started class as one of Alaska's newest pilots. 29 years later, He is now a senior Captain. Mill has built a reputation as a great pilot, but he is better known for his success in starting a flight camp for inner-city children.

This week's podcast from BASICS Scotland explores the links between post incident support and crew resource management with Angela Lewis. Angela explains the operational improvements that are achievable when organisations develop a menu of different types of support for their personnel. She also looks at the problems with the “can do” mentality that is prevalent in those who work in pre hospital emergency care.   Key points from this podcast: Self-care is not selfish and is very important to prioritise Routine is good Keep your social connections, as social support is very important Resources related to this podcast: The Sleep Council Website – www.sleepcouncil.org.uk National Wellbeing Hub – www.promis.scot LifeLines Scotland Website – www.lifelinesscotland.org International Critical Incident Stress Foundation – www.icisf.org PSA Limited Website – www.psa-ltd.com About Angela Angela Lewis is the founder and MD of PSA Ltd, delivering training in the principles and practice of Crew Resource Management and post incident support in the UK/Europe.  Serving 16 years in the RN's Fleet Air Arm, as an Aircraft Commander in Sea King Helicopters, much of her military life was based at HMS Gannet with over 550 call outs on Search and Rescue duties.  With a specialised interest in mitigating the impact of traumatic incidents on teams, Angela has trained extensively in Critical Incident Stress Management with ICISF in Baltimore, US, and Trauma Risk Management with the Royal Navy and Royal Marines. Angela delivers training regularly to support professionals at all levels in aviation, healthcare, ambulance, fire and police services, charities, staff care departments, education and the private sector in the UK and Europe.  She is delighted to have had the opportunity to support teams from NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Greater Glasgow & Clyde, Lanarkshire, Lothian and Suffolk & Sussex Trust, NATS, Emergency Medical Retrieval Service, Scottish Ambulance Service, Mountain Rescue Service, Yorkshire Police and others.

Alex speaks with Mercedes Stephenson of The West Block about a recent and powerful interview with Kelly Brennan, and looks deeper into the investigation being launched against General Jonathan Vance. Then, Alex speaks with Major Stephen McAlpine, Aircraft Commander of the C-130 Hercules that helped locate two hikers that were stranded on a slab of ice 3 km off shore. Finally Alex speaks with resident tech expert Adam Oldfield about Facebook ending the news blackout in Australia, and what that means for Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

You Don't Have to Choose Air Force or Civilian Pilot: You Can Do BOTH Today we interview Jeffrey Van Orsow, author of Alternate Route: The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Pilot in the Air National Guard and Air Force Reserve Jeffrey Van Orsow is an Aircraft Commander on the C-17 Globemaster as part of the Air Force Reserve, as well as a First Officer for Alaska Airlines. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/thepilotnetwork/support

Lt Col (ret.) Wendy Emminger is an Arizona native who is a 2003 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy, receiving a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biology. She was a 4-year member of the USAFA Women’s Soccer team, team captain, MVP and 4-time member of the Mountain West Conference All-Academic team. She was even on the ballot for Academic All-American. She had the opportunity to continue her soccer career after the Academy by being a 6-time member of the All Armed Forces Women’s soccer team and even got to fly her team to the Military World Games in Brazil. Wendy attended Pilot training in Columbus, MS and received her first choice to fly the KC-10 at Travis AFB, CA. She attained the highest academic average in her class, missing only 2 out of 517 questions, earning her the Academic Achievement Award. She was also awarded the prestigious Air Force Association Award. During her time in the KC-10 she was an Instructor, Evaluator, Formal Training Unit (FTU) Instructor and Functional Check Flight (FCF) Pilot. She was Distinguished Graduate of both her Aircraft Commander and Instructor Pilot upgrade as well as Squadron Officer School.  She was named Group and Squadron Instructor Pilot of the year, Squadron Aircrew of the Year and commanded the Operation’s Group Team of the Year. She deployed 7 times in support of Operation Iraqi and Enduring Freedom flying over 170 combat missions and was named as the Expeditionary Operations Group Team of the Month three times. She was then selected for a special assignment to E-3A NATO AWACS Component in Geilenkirchen, Germany where she served as the Executive Officer to the Component Commander, a 2-star General, and led a multinational staff responsible for administration of an International Headquarter of 1900+ military and civilian personnel from 16 nations. It was in Geilenkirchen that she was selected as Field Grade Officer of the year and also found out about her selection to attend the German Joint Staff College in Hamburg, Germany as well as her early promotion to Lt Col (2 BPZ), putting her among the top 1% of her peers.  After attending a year of language training in Monterey, CA, Wendy moved to Hamburg to represent the US Air Force to 89 elite officers from 15 NATO/EU states. During her first year at the Academy she found out she was selected for Command of the KC-46 Formal Training Unit in Altus, OK. Unfortunately, she was never able to take command because she was blindsided by a case of severe depression that ultimately led to her being medically retired from the military. Wendy is currently studying to become a Parayoga Instructor and will be attending the prestigious Thunderbird University in Arizona to attain an Executive Master in Global Management this summer with the hopes of opening the Emminger Leadership and Wellness Institute in the future. Her goal is host corporate retreats and fuse the lessons of leadership and resiliency she’s learned through 30 years of participating in team sports, operating as a military aviator as well as suffering through a severe mental illness with the principles of Yoga to improve corporate culture, create sustainable, diverse teams and build more empathetic and resilient leaders.

LT Angel Hughes talks leading an aircrew on a challenging nighttime search for a distressed vessel and the aerial delivery of supplies to aid the rescue effort, flying in hurricane conditions, earning her wings on the HC-144 Casa Ocean Sentry, and performing the many missions of the Coast Guard from these fixed wing aircraft. She also tells of founding ‘Sisters of the Skies’, a non-profit whose mission is to mentor and aid children in pursuit of aviation careers. Learn more at http://www.sistersoftheskies.org --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/theyhadtogoout/support

Tom Carlin started his aviation career as an Air Force navigator, flying KC-135 airborne refueling tanker aircraft. On his own, he obtained a Private Pilot certificate and bought an airplane.   Often, his commander needed tom’s assistance with air transportation issues that oould not be accommodated with Air Force aircraft, and he quickly became the “hero” of the unit. this visibility was instrumental in his getting an assignment to Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT).   Following UPT, he remained as an Instructor Pilot, then became an Aircraft Commander in the C-141. He had numerous missions that involved air refueling and extended crew duty times, sometimes exceeding 24 hours.   Later, he flew the RC-135, again on extended missions.   After Air Force retirement, he started his airline career with a major airline, and purchased another airplane, this time a retired Air Force T-41 Mescalero trainer. It turns out this is the EXACT airplane your humble podcast host flew as a student pilot in Air Force UPT at Laughlin Air Force Base in 1967!

Juan Browne started his flying career as a teenager. He bought his first airplane when he was 15 years old, and has bought and sold dozens of airplanes since.   He earned his A&P license right after graduating high school, then attended college on a ROTC scholarship. After graduation, he was commissioned in the Air Force and attended Undergraduate Pilot Training (UPT) at Williams Air Force Base.   After UPT, Juan became a T-37 Instructor Pilot at Mather Air Force Base. His next assignment was flying the C-141, and he quickly rose to Aircraft Commander, flying all over the world, nonstop using air refueling.   He next flew C-130 aircraft with the Reno Air National Guard, and finally secured a job as an airline pilot.   Juan hosts the Blancolirio YouTube channel, with over 1000 videos uploaded.

See Jim's photographs from Vietnam on the Bullock Museum's website.

In this interview, I chatted with former B-52 & KC-135 Aircraft Commander, Keith Shiban.We talk about starting his USAF career, instructing on the T-38 Talon, moving on to the B-52, his training, the aircraft's handling characteristics, the roles of the 6 member crew and much more.Help keep the channel going:https://www.patreon.com/aircrewinterviewor donatehttp://www.aircrewinterview.tv/donate/

  In this episode, I am interviewed on the Coffee Talk Show with Carl Potter, founder of The Safety Institute. The Safety Institute is a resource for organizations that want to create workplaces where it’s difficult to get hurt. Carl Potter works with organizations that want to put safety first in the minds of their employees so that everyone can go home every day without injuries.  After working in the electric utility industry for over 17 years, he started Potter and Associates International in 1992. Through his presentations and consulting, he now spends his time bringing his frontline, hands-on experience of personal responsibility and safety to companies all over the US, Canada, and other countries including Africa, Cuba, and Haiti.  He is the founder of The Safety Institute – a resource for organizations that want to create workplaces where it’s difficult to get hurt. In addition, it is a community of independent safety professionals who are committed to preventing every workplace injury.  Carl is a certified safety professional and certified management consultant.  He is the author of 12 books, including the best-seller Who Is Responsible for Safety, authored hundreds of published articles, and writes a weekly safety blog read by thousands.  As a pilot who has owned and flown many different airplanes, he brings different perspectives to workplace safety. Carl is an Aircraft Commander and District Flight Safety Officer in the US Coast Guard Auxiliary – a division of the US Homeland Security He is involved in humanitarian efforts that involve safety and aviation including Angel Flight of Oklahoma and Mission Aviation Fellowship.    Contact Us www.SAMatters.com   www.RichGasaway.com   612-548-4424 (office)   651-331-8518 (cell)   Get connected with SAMatters   Facebook: Follow SAMatters LinkedIn: Follow Rich Gasaway Twitter: Follow Rich Gasaway Instagram: Follow SA_Matters Youtube: Subscribe to SAMattersTV Itunes: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Stitcher Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio Google Play: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio iHeart Radio: Subscribe to SAMatters Radio   Premier Sponsor Midwest Fire MidwestFire.com   Feature Segment Sponsor Sims-U-Share Simsushare.com Associate Sponsor Chief Miller Instagram: @Chief_Miller   Firefighter Near Miss Reporting System http://www.firefighternearmiss.com/   SPONSOR THIS SHOW   The SAMatters Show is the longest running, fastest growing, safety focused weekly program on the Internet. If you know a company that might be interested in advertising their product or service to our listeners and viewers, ask them to contact us by clicking the “Contact us” tab at the top of the SAMatters.com website.

Lorraine Morris started flying as a young child in the front seat with her father in a General Aviation airplane. She earned her Private Pilot certificate during the summer between high school and college, and continued to fly, working her way through college as a CFI. Lorraine hired on with a major legacy airline, and rose to Line Check Airman (LCA) on the B777. In addition, she started flying warbirds with the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) and is now an Aircraft Commander on the EAA's Boeing B-17. Lorraine resides on an airpark and owns three airplanes, as well as three projects she and her husband are restoring.

Special thanks to Shreenand Sadhale for suggesting this episode! Cliff Notes version of my career: Air Force Academy Undergraduate Pilot Training O-2A Forward Air Controller, Danang, Vietnam B-52 copilot, Mather Air Force Base F-4 Aircraft Commander, Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base F-4 Aircraft Commander, Kadena Air Base, Okinawa T-39 Aircraft Commander/Instructor Pilot, Kadeena Air Base, Okinawa O-2A Instructor Pilot, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida B727 Flight Operations Instructor/Flight Engineer, Unites Airlines O-2A Instructor Pilot, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida T-39/C-21 Instructor Pilot/Evaluator, Yokota Air Base, Japan B737 First Officer/Training Check Airman, United Airlines B737/B727 Captain, United Airlines B727 /B777 Standards Captain, United Airlines Adjunct Professor, Metropolitan State College of Denver/Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University C680 Flight Instructor/Evaluator, FlightSafety International B777 Senior Commander, Jet Airways, India IOSA Audit Team Leader B787 Instructor Pilot, Boeing B777 Instructor Pilot, Omni Air International Lecturer, Metropolitan State University of Denver Fleet Technical Instructor, United Airlines

Rich Jackson is a true Renaissance Man of aviation. He has flown in the Air Force, the Navy and the Coast Guard, and after retiring from 22 years in the military he flew in several combat zones as a contract pilot. Rich started out as a helicopter pilot in the Air Force and served as an H-53 Aircraft Commander, based in Sembach Air Base, Germany. He then transitioned to fixed wing in the Air Force. After another helicopter stint in the Air Force as an HH-65 Aircraft Commander, he transitioned to the Coast Guard and then served on an exchange tour with the Navy, instructing in T-34 aircraft. Rich has flown helicopters to both the north and south pole, and has served in numerous advisory capacities for advanced helicopter operations and employment. After retiring from the Coast Guard, he flew as a pilot of MC-337 ISR aircraft during Kosovo operations, then worked as a Piasecki Aircraft test pilot before going back into the combat theater, this time in Iraq, again flying the C-337. With 5000 hours in the C-337, he is perhaps the highest time Skymaster pilot in the world. Rich continues to work as a consultant to the tactical community.

Captain Mike Swanigan sits down with Captain Carlos Zendejas to talk about his life and his career. Carlos moved to the Untied States from Mexico with his family when he was a 5th grader. Spanish was his first language,but he found out by accident that he could speak and read english. Their new home was in the traffic pattern of Laughlin AFB Texas, and he was amazed by the T-37 jets flying over him. He decided then and there that he was going to figure out a way to fly them. In this podcast, Carlos tells us about the hard work that it took for him to get through USAF Pilot Training, and what it was like to be the Aircraft Commander on KC-10 refueling mission.  Carlos inherited his parents amazing work ethic and applied it to all areas of his life. Carlos is now one of the Seattle Base Chief Pilots for Alaska Airlines. He serves the 1000 Alaska Airlines pilots based in Seattle Washington. We get an inside look at what it takes to keep an airline operation running smoothly and safely. I came away from this interview inspired and amazed by this amazing person.  

Doctor Alford was born in Mobile Alabama of a military family. His father was a  career soldier and aviator in the United States Air Force and  was also a  decorated war hero in WWII and unfortunately a prisoner of war in Germany. Dr. Alford received his  undergraduate degree in 1969 with majors in Mathematics, Physics, Aerodynamics, Biology and Chemistry.   He entered the USAF like his father and was trained to be a Jet Pilot,  Aircraft Commander and Flight Instructor.   He saw service in Viet Nam and was decorated twice with the Distinguished Air Medal. He left the USAF in 1974 as a Flight Examiner and Instructor  and today continues his avocation as a certified flight instructor. In 1974  he entered the University of Alabama, School of Dentistry and graduated with  honors in 1978. He was voted into the National Honor Dental Society (Omicron Kappa Upsilon)), PHI PHI chapter and received the Academy of General Dentistry Award for excellence voted by all the university professors, as well as the Lazanski Award for excellence in Oral Surgery. The Dean and Professors of the University of Alabama ranked Dr. Alford at the top of his class upon graduation.     More Recently Dr. Alford received  the "2011, 2012 and 2013, 2014 and  2015  People's Choice Award for "Favorite Dentist".  Dr. Alford diligently continues his quest for learning and education and recently  received his certification in Facial Rejuvenation with PDO Threads from CosmoFrance.  He is also one of a handful of Dentist in the United States certified in "Disclusion Time Reduction" Therapy (DTR) in the management of Oro-facial and TMD Pain.                     Dr. Alford moved to Bradenton in 1978 and began  his dental practice with special emphasis in  Cosmetic Reconstruction, Implants and Cosmetic enhancements with laser whitening. He entered the United States Dental Institute for continued education and completed a full course ( 5 years) in functional orthopedics with additional training in orthodontics. He realized he needed to be more knowledgeable in functional occlusion and began taking courses in TMJ, full mouth reconstruction, nathology (function) of the jaws, and prosthodontic reconstruction with  IMPLANTS. He continues to attend courses from leading clinicians throughout the world and  recently attended the World Conference on Implant Therapy in Las Vegas bringing back to Bradenton the most current treatments being offered utilizing computer imaging technology and Laser Application to current dental procedures.  Beginning in November 2011 through  February 2012 Dr. Alford completed  the requirements to receive his MASTERS CERTIFICATION in LASER Dentistry from Biolase which is the world leader in  medical and dental laser education and manufacturing. His office hosts the Largest Laser Study Club in the United States with the objective to educated all dentist in the use of modern dental lasers.    Dr. Alford also devotes his time to teaching.  He is a  visiting clinical instructor at the University of Alabama and LECOM School of Dentistry in Bradenton, Florida  in Laser Technology. Additionally he teaches facial anatomy, facial rejuvenation and PRP procedures for the International Association of Facial Esthetics.  The Advanced Dental Cosmetic Center is also  a state certified training facility for the Manatee Technical Institute dental assisting program.  Dr. T also  teaches cosmetic reconstruction utilizing the most current technology in Zirconia and E-max  based crowns and bridges, and CAD SIM /CAD CAM prosthesis, Veneers  and Implant supported crowns to visiting dentist on a one on one basis.  Dr. Alford is only one of 12 other dentist in the United States that works with Eddie Corrales from CADSMILES in California. The Advanced Dental Cosmetic Center and Dr. Alford  has provided more Ceramic Restorations utilizing CEREC Technology for smile reconstruction with Mr. Eddie Correlas than any other dentist in the US.      Dr. Alford is a member of the American Dental Society, Manatee County Dental Society, West Dental Society, American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, American Academy of Computer Dentistry,  International Academy of Implant Dentistry, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry. the World Clinical Laser Institute, International Academy of Facial Esthetics, The American Academy of Cosmetic Dermatology, The American Academy of Facial Esthetics and The Omicron Kappa Upsilon National Honor Dental Society. From  January 2011 to January 2016  Dr. Alford has been  awarded the honor of "America's Top Dentist" for 6 years running in the field of Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry by the Consumers Research Council of America.   www.adcc.us  (Short for www.advanceddentalcosmeticcenter.com)

A tanker aircrew off loads over 70,000 lbs of fuel to a NATO E-3 AWACS during a combat sortie over northern Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Includes sound bites from Capt. Dorothy Ellis, KC-135 Aircraft Commander, 92nd Air Refueling Suadron, Fairchild AFB, Wa. Hometown: Moore, SC; 1st Lt. Robert Dobbins, Co-Pilot, 909th Air Refueling Squadron, Kadena AB, Japan. Hometown: Hobe Sound, Fla. and SrA Shawna Sims, Boom Operator, 92nd Air Refueling Suadron, Fairchild AFB, Wa. Hometown: Lufkin, Tx. Also available in high definition.