Podcasts about Naval aviation

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you! The phrase, “float like a butterfly….sting like a bee”, is touted as the second most recognized saying in the modern world, courtesy of Drew Bundini Brown and espoused publicly by his protégé, Muhammad Ali. Naval Aviation Officer Candidate School in Pensacola, Florida was touted as the Cradle of Naval Aviation to legions of Navy pilots for almost seventy years. This indoctrination into this specialized branch of the U.S. military is unique to the piloting world, and perhaps best illustrated in the blockbuster movie, “An Officer and a Gentlemen”. Even though the filmmakers took great literary license in making a compelling video by skewing reality, they managed to capture some of the essential elements of the experience faced by Dr. Paul and Commander Drew. What is a Poopie? The short answer is, “the lowest form of life known to man”, that is according to our U.S. Marine Corps drill instructors. As a Poopie, long before he became Commander Drew, this somewhat carefree native New Yorker was molded into a Naval Officer who stood ramrod straight and learned to pay particular attention to detail in all aspects of life. One of the most interesting aspects of water survival training is the ability to extricate oneself from a submerged aircraft. The Dilbert Dunker for fixed wing airplanes and its close cousin, the helo-Dunker for helicopters, are the contraptions used for this lifesaving training, a maneuver which no one ever wants to do in real life. At the completion of Navy Aviation Officer Candidate School and official commissioning as a Navy Ensign, it was common practice to present one's Marine Corps Drill Instructor with a single silver dollar as an expression of gratitude for the life-changing training provided by this unrelenting task master. Commander Drew's transformation was so dramatic he, give his Drill Instructor not one, but two silver dollars; one for himself and another in the memory of his father, long before Drew-senior came up with his famous quote. After becoming a Naval Officer, actual flight school became another type of initial training, that could be as tough as what had been done on the ground. This “boot camp in the air”  was significantly tougher than the indoctrination from the drill instructors on dry land. This was particularly true for those who had no prior flying experience. The intensity of the flight training required combinations of intellect, toughness and perseverance, all of which would be rigorously tested before flying solo….and most especially in preparation for the ultimate test of a new Navy Pilot…..landing on a floating ship at sea, which was the culmination of everything that had been done leading up to this seminal event. 

Naval aviation and aircraft carriers remain indispensable elements of the 21st-century military. Host Bill Hamblet talks with Navy Captain Matt Wright about his article in the March issue of Proceedings.

Kegan Gill is a former Navy F/A-18E pilot that survived the fastest ejection in the history of Naval Aviation. His story is an amazing example of psychological resilience and emotional intelligence. In this episode, Ant dives deep into Kegan's long road to recovery and the incredible head game that got him back in the cockpit. You can find out more about Kegan's book Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation's Fastest Survived Ejection at www.kegangill.com. LINKS Find out more about Kegan at www.kegangill.com Follow Ant on Instagram, X, and Facebook Learn more about Ant on his website antmiddleton.com Follow Nova Podcasts on Instagram for videos from the podcast and behind the scenes content – @novapodcastsofficial. CREDITSHost: Ant MiddletonEditor: Adrian WaltonExecutive Producer: Anna Henvest Managing Producer: Elle Beattie Nova Entertainment acknowledges the traditional custodians of the land on which we recorded this podcast, the Gadigal People of the Eora Nation. We pay our respect to Elders past and present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Links1. “Beyond Tactics: How the Hawkeye Proved the Power of Adaptability in the Red Sea,” by Nathan Sawyer, USNI Proceedings, October 2024. 2. Nathan Sawyer Linkedin profile. 

In this episode of the U.S. Navy History Podcast, hosts Dale and Christophe explore the intriguing story of the SS Flying Enterprise, a cargo ship notable for its varied cargo, dramatic storm encounters, and ultimate sinking in 1952. They discuss the ship's specifications, cargo, and rescue attempts while humorously interacting. The episode also covers the historic Balloon Enterprise used during the Civil War for surveillance and communication, including a significant demonstration for President Abraham Lincoln. Lastly, they touch upon the role of an L-class blimp during WWII and honor the memory of fallen hero Sergeant Matthew A. Puccino, sharing his inspiring story of bravery.usnavyhistorypodcast@gmail.com@usnhistorypod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Discord⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠The Ships Store⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Hero Cards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠the Grateful Nation Project — Hero Cards⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠navy-cycling.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Summary In this conversation, Lieutenant Kegan Smurf Gill shares his extraordinary journey of resilience following a catastrophic ejection from a fighter jet, which led to life-threatening injuries. He discusses his path to recovery, the challenges he faced with conventional medicine, and how he discovered the transformative power of psychedelic-assisted therapy. Lt. Gill emphasizes the importance of advocating for alternative treatments for veterans and first responders, highlighting the need for systemic change in mental health care. Takeaways Lieutenant Gill's ejection was the fastest in naval aviation history. He faced life-threatening injuries but was determined to return to flying. Rehabilitation was grueling, but Gill focused on small victories. Conventional pain medications were ineffective for his recovery. Psychedelic-assisted therapy played a crucial role in his mental health recovery. Gill advocates for the use of psychedelics in treating PTSD and trauma. The pharmaceutical industry poses challenges to alternative treatments. There is a growing movement to change mental health treatment for veterans. Gill's book, 'Phoenix Revival,' details his journey and recovery. Optimizing health for first responders can lead to better outcomes. Follow Lt. Kegan "SMurF" Gill Instagram Pheoni Revival:The Aftermath of Naval Aviation's Fastest Ejection  www.kegangill.com LinkedIn How to Get Involved: Gary Roberts, founder of the PIR Center of Excellence, has established a state-of-the-art medical center in Costa Rica dedicated to revolutionizing the treatment of mental health, addiction, and neurological disorders through cutting-edge therapies, research, and education. In addition to his work at the PIR Center, Gary founded the nonprofit Promises Recovery, Inc., inspired by his late daughter Lauren, who tragically passed away from an opiate overdose on her 27th birthday. Lauren's vision was to help those suffering from addiction and mental health issues who were trapped in the frustrating cycle of insurance limitations, and Gary continues her mission through this nonprofit. Check out our new youtube channel Good Dudes Grow Podcast You can learn more about Gary and his journey on LinkedIn and Instagram. Please help us bring innovative therapies to those who need it. Donate today through: Paypal or gofundme

On this episode of Sons of the Flag, the hosts are honored to welcome Kegan “Smurf” Gill, author of Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation's Fastest Survived Ejection. Gill's harrowing story of recovery and his mental fortitude is one to be studied by anyone seeking to improve their life. Coming back from the brink of death, Gill rose like the phoenix from devastating injuries, mental breakdowns, and nearly losing everything meaningful in his life. This episode pays tribute to fallen heroes and emphasizes the importance of comprehensive care, combining physical fitness, nutrition, and mental wellness as essential components of recovery.   To learn more about Gill, head to KeganGill.com to pick up his new book (also available on Amazon and Audible). And follow Sons of the Flag across social media @SonsoftheFlag to stay updated on SOTF events and assistance programs.  

In this episode, Adam hosts Kegan 'Smurf' Gill, who shares his incredible journey through aviation and beyond. Kegan recounts his experiences in Navy flight school and the advanced training that prepared him for life in the fleet. A life-changing ejection event (the fastest in Naval Aviation history) has the guys delving into the challenges of survival and recovery. Kegan opens up about the trauma and mental health battles he faced, highlighting the support from the veteran community and alternative therapies that aided his recovery. He reflects on personal growth and resilience, offering insights from his upcoming book, Phoenix Revival: The Aftermath of Naval Aviation's Fastest Ejection,. The episode closes with Kegan's appreciation for the support he's received and his hopes for the future.

Experts speculate the first shot of the next war will not be kinetic. It will start in cyberspace. Cyber survivability is a capability and we must deliver it faster. From safeguarding mission critical systems to ensuring operational readiness, every member of the NAVAIR team has a role in expanding the capability the fleet needs. If we intend to fight and win in distributed maritime operations, we must own and actively protect our supply chain networks and kill chains

Retired Navy fighter pilot Seamus "Flats" Flatley joins  @AfterburnPodcast  for an episode that dives deep into Naval Aviation. Join Mike "Flash" McVay as he discusses with "Flats" a wide range of topics from the F-14 Tomcat's evolution into an Air-to-Ground platform, his experiences as a Forward Air Controller (FAC-A) during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and his time at Blackwater and the light attack aircraft program.

From the Ingles Studio this is your news minute on the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast presented by Credit Union of Georgia. Today is Friday, November 8th and I'm Keith Ippolito. Lockheed Achieves Milestone in Unmanned Naval Aviation Lockheed Martin, the U.S. Navy, and General Atomics achieved a groundbreaking milestone in unmanned aviation with the first live control flight of a drone using the Unmanned Carrier Aviation Mission Control Station. The demonstration involved the General Atomics MQ-20 Avenger, an unmanned combat aircraft, controlled via Lockheed Skunk Works' Multi-Domain Combat System autonomy platform. This system, developed by Skunk Works, offers autonomy, mission planning, and command capabilities. Navy pilots in Maryland successfully controlled the MQ-20 in California, showcasing beyond line-of-sight capabilities. This test marks a significant step in developing the control station, crucial for future Navy unmanned operations. John Clark of Skunk Works highlighted the collaboration's success in integrating the MQ-20 with UMCS, demonstrating common control and third-party platform integration. Lt. Steven Wilster emphasized the demo's importance in advancing unmanned naval aviation, crucial for addressing current and future threats. For more news about our community, visit mdjonline.com. For the Marietta Daily Journal Podcast, I'm Keith Ippolito. Produced by The BG Podcast Network NewsPodcast CurrentEvents TopHeadlines #BreakingNews #PodcastDiscussion #PodcastNews #InDepthAnalysis #NewsAnalysis #PodcastTrending #WorldNews #LocalNews #GlobalNews #PodcastInsights #NewsBrief #PodcastUpdate #NewsRoundup #WeeklyNews #DailyNews #PodcastInterviews #HotTopics #PodcastOpinions #InvestigativeJournalism #BehindTheHeadlines #PodcastMedia #NewsStories #PodcastReports #JournalismMatters #PodcastPerspectives #NewsCommentary #PodcastListeners #NewsPodcastCommunity #NewsSource #PodcastCuration #WorldAffairs #PodcastUpdates #AudioNews #PodcastJournalism #EmergingStories #NewsFlash #PodcastConversations #podcast #podcasts #podcaster #podcastlife #podcastshow #podcasting #podcasters #podcastersofinstagram #itunes #applepodcasts #spotifypodcast #soundcloud #youtube #radio #radioshow #comedy #music #hiphop #art #entrepreneur #covid #motivation #interview #repost #loveSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We visit the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum in Maine and speak with the Vice President and Operations Manager, and the Executive Director. In the news, more furloughs and cost-cutting measures at Spirit Airlines, the FAA's final rule is out on powered-lift vehicles such as eVTOLS, a fuel top-off assumption leads to the loss of a Beechcraft B-60, the “doomsday plane” gets an official designation, and Boeing machinists vote again on a contract proposal. Guests At the Brunswick Naval Aviation Museum we spoke with Vice President and Operations Manager Jeff Smat and Executive Director John B. Briley. The Museum was founded in 2009 as a 501(c)3 non-profit corporation with a mission to preserve the rich heritage of NAS Brunswick (NASB) by honoring the tens of thousands of men and women who served here, educate the public about the history of maritime patrol aviation and NASB, and maintain a memorial for those NASB-based airmen who gave their lives in service to their country. The museum is located at 179 Fitch Avenue, Brunswick, ME 04011. Currently, the Museum and Memorial Gardens are open Wednesdays (10:00 am-4:00 pm) and Sundays (12:00 pm-4:00 pm). For more on SERE, see Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape. Jeff Smat on the flight simulator. Aviation News Spirit to Furlough More Than 300 Pilots as Losses Mount Spirit Airlines is experiencing financial difficulty and a second-quarter net loss of $158 million. More red ink is expected for the third quarter. Last month the airline furloughed 186 pilots and plans to do the same for 330 more pilots effective January 31, 2025. (Spirit has 3,500 pilots.) About 120 captains are to be downgraded. Spirit says it will sell 23 of its Airbus A320 and A321 aircraft next year. That's a fleet reduction of about 11 percent. Energy Reserves and Pilot Training For eVTOLs Addressed in FAA's SFAR Rules The FAA issued its final rule for powered-lift vehicles, such as eVTOLS. The Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes - Final Rule adopts permanent amendments and a Special Federal Aviation Regulation (SFAR) for ten years to facilitate the certification of powered-lift pilots, clarify operating rules applicable to operations involving a powered-lift, and finalize other amendments which are necessary to integrate powered-lift into the National Airspace System (NAS). The Integration of Powered-Lift: Pilot Certification and Operations; Miscellaneous Amendments Related to Rotorcraft and Airplanes NPRM was issued in June 2023. Standing order to top off fuel tanks backfires on pilot In November 2022, the pilot of a Beechcraft B-60 (N51AL) assumed the FBO topped off the fuel tanks, per his standing fueling order, before hangaring the aircraft. But fuel was not added this time and the pilot landed in a cemetery when both fuel-starved Lycoming engines quit. The pilot and his wife sustained minor injuries. See Project Summary: Aviation Investigation - 3 Docket Items - ERA23LA050 from the NTSB. SNC Receives Second Boeing 747-8 for SAOC Conversion as Aircraft Gets E-4C Designation Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) now has the second of five Boeing 747-8s from Korean Air for conversion to “Doomsday aircraft,” which become airborne command centers during national emergencies. These provide critical command, control, and communication (C3) for the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The E-4C will replace the current fleet of E-4B Nightwatch B747-200 aircraft. The contract notice says the award was for $13 Billion. SOC recently cut the ribbon for its Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) at its Aviation Innovation and Technology Center (AITC) in Dayton, Ohio. This 100,000 sq. ft. hangar is located near Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Boeing Machinists head to the polls in decisive vote that could end strike

Originally Published April 11, 2022. Today, we are honored to have Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad as our special guest. A graduate of the US Naval Academy in 1985, Kyle's distinguished 35-year career in the Navy was centered around aviation training and operations, commanding at various levels and serving as an instructor pilot, including an exchange tour with the Canadian Air Force. However, in 2018, a tragic accident left Kyle paralyzed from the waist down. Despite the prognosis that he'd never stand again, Kyle's determination, resilience, and spirit led him to defy the odds. Through intensive therapy and sheer will, he regained some mobility and continued to serve on active duty, becoming an inspiration to many. Join us as he shares his incredible journey of overcoming adversity, finding new purpose, and demonstrating that it's not what happens to you, but what you do with what happens, that defines your life.   Rear Admiral Kyle Cozad (retired) is a 35-year Navy veteran, who served at the highest levels of the US Navy.  After a catastrophic spinal cord injury while still on active duty, Cozad confronted the fight of his life – defying medical prognoses that he'd never walk again, only to return to full duty (in a wheelchair) for his final 30-months of service.  Since his accident, Cozad has participated in the DoD Warrior Games, was recognized as a Department of Defense Top Employees with Disabilities in 2020 and has become an advocate for disability awareness and personal resilience in his book, “RELENTLESS POSITIVITY.”   Most recently, Cozad joined the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation as the President and Chief Executive Officer in October 2020 where he resides today in Pensacola, Florida – affectionately known as “the Cradle of Naval Aviation.”   Social Media: Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/kyle-cozad-80b038101   Instagram: Instagram.com/rearadmiralkc    Thanks for listening to the show! It means so much to us that you listened to our podcast! If you would like to continue the conversation, please email me at allen@drallenlycka.com or visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka. We would love to have you join us there, and welcome your messages. We check our Messenger often.   This show is built on “The Secrets to Living A Fantastic Life.” Get your copy by visiting: https://secretsbook.now.site/home   We are building a community of like-minded people in the personal development/self-help/professional development industries, and are always looking for wonderful guests for our show. If you have any recommendations, please email us!   Dr. Allen Lycka's Social Media Links Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/drallenlycka Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr_allen_lycka/ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/drallenlycka LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allenlycka YouTube: https://www.YouTube.com/c/drallenlycka   Subscribe to the show. We would be honored to have you subscribe to the show - you can subscribe on the podcast app on your mobile device

We've been talking a lot about the USAF recently, so it's time for some naval contemplation. Longtime F-14 RIO Cdr. Ward Carroll joins us to talk Naval Aviation, including its future and current air and missile defense ops. Dr. Tom Karako of CSIS brings us up to date on other air and missile defense news. And we have headlines in airpower. Powered by GE!

A former Naval Aviator tells us about his life after Naval aviation, the content he's produced, and the pivot he's making. In the news, the optics of flying in a corporate aircraft, the Boeing Starliner is back to earth with a few problems, a new Navy policy for aviator sea tours, and noise complaints at Australian airports. Guest Rob Roy is a former Naval Aviator who produces a YouTube channel with over 100k subscribers. He's also the founder of the weekly Flybuyer newsletter with curated aviation news that focuses on general and business aviation. It targets people who fly airplanes, potential owners, and enthusiasts. Rob's YouTube channel currently includes videos of carrier landings and catapult launches made during his 2015-2016 deployment. We hear about some of Rob's Naval aviation experiences flying the C-2 Greyhound cargo plane and training for carrier landings. Not this Rob Roy… The big news is the pivot Rob has taken with his life after naval aviation. He's shifting his focus to making airplane walk-around videos full-time that will appear on his YouTube channel. Rob intends to create a large body of review videos for people who want to buy airplanes. If you'd like to have your airplane filmed by Rob, he's created an Airplane Filming Form form where you can express your interest. And be sure to sign up for the Flybuyer newsletter and visit Rob's YouTube channel. Here's the video Rob mentioned when talking about the arresting cable that snapped during an E-2C Hawkeye's landing in March 2016 aboard the USS Eisenhower: Video: Cable snaps on USS Eisenhower during landing https://youtu.be/r-EHwYOfY94?si=zO93Cjtq13exFr2X Aviation News Managing the Optics of Flying in a Corporate Aircraft Corporate executives, athletes, pop stars, and celebrities often travel by corporate or private aircraft. This sometimes brings them public scrutiny due to the perceived environmental impact of their wealth or fame. The optics can generate unwanted attention. This article looks at why private/corporate might be used, the financial case, and using executive time productively. A study says executives are productive for about 80 percent of travel time while using business aviation and 30 percent while flying commercial. It's a good thing NASA sent the Boeing Starliner back to Earth empty because it had even more problems The Boeing Starliner experienced problems on its crewed flight to the Space Station and returned to Earth without the astronauts. The capsule did stick the landing, but other problems surfaced. An additional thruster failed (5 of 28 had failed when Starliner docked) and the Starliner guidance system temporarily blacked out. The thruster failures were attributed to Teflon seals swelling under heat and blocking propellant flow. The helium leaks compounded the situation. A software glitch caused the temporary blackout of the Starliner guidance system during reentry. Boeing's space and defense chief exits in new CEO's first executive move New CEO Kelly Ortberg has removed Boeing's head of its space and defense unit, effective immediately. Steve Parker, the unit's chief operating officer, will assume the position until a replacement is named. Starliner has cost Boeing $1.6 billion in overruns since 2016, according to a Reuters analysis of securities filings. Navy will force aviators to remain in service to complete sea tours The US Navy wants to increase aviation community retention and will require naval aviators to serve a pair of two-year sea tours. The new policy applies to officers serving on their first shore tour with a projected rotation date of October 2025 and beyond. It is reported that about 25% of unrestricted line aviators want to leave the Navy after their minimum service requirement. Some even request to leave the Navy when their second two-year sea tour is underway. A Naval Air Forces spokesperson says the new policy will extend most officer's servi...

Alta DeRoo, MD, MBA, FACOG, DFASAM, joins host, Zach, to talk about her experience in the US Navy (USN) and her path to practicing OBGYN and addiction medicine. She discusses the intersection of general medicine or primary specialty practice and addiction and shares her perspectives on stigma related to addiction. Dr. DeRoo explains the potential challenges of transitioning from active duty to veteran status and how these can sometimes lead to substance use, addiction, or mental health issues. Finally, she shares what inspired (and continues to inspire) her sense of service and offers advice to the next generation of addiction medicine specialists. Dr. DeRoo's father was active-duty Navy when she was born on Midway Island in the South Pacific. A sense of service was branded in her character, and after earning a BA in psychology from Connecticut College, she joined the Navy and served for 24 years. She was selected for combat Naval Aviation and was among the first cohort of women to fly in combat. Dr. DeRoo was the first female in her community of the E2C Hawkeye, a carrier airborne early warning plane. (They have a short cameo in Top Gun, but you would not see Mav flying her plane.) After 8 years of aviation and over 40 combat missions, Dr. DeRoo was awarded a scholarship to attend medical school. After graduating from the University of Florida College of Medicine, she completed residency in OBGYN. She completed several missions, including Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and 5 deployments on the USNS Mercy performing surgeries in Singapore, Vietnam, and the Philippines, and she was the mission commander of a Papua, New Guinea mission. Dr. DeRoo became very aware of the alcohol and drugs that sailors and soldiers used on deployment (for various reasons). Her father was also one of these sailors who eventually developed alcohol use disorder. From his stories and the stories of her shipmates and battle buddies, she became very interested in the science of addiction. Her Commanding Officer at the time allowed her to moonlight at a nearby methadone clinic, which was the beginning of her career in addiction medicine. Dr. DeRoo later became board certified in addiction medicine and practiced both OBGYN and addiction medicine. She retired from the USN to Culpeper, VA, where she started the county's first ever OBOT with their Community Services Board, started treating pregnant women with SUD, and incorporated this into a clinic in her town. Through aggressive naloxone distribution and OUD treatment, they were able to decrease their opioid overdose rate between 2016-2018. It was during this time Dr. DeRoo also became interested in the Virginia Chapter of ASAM. She served as secretary for two years, then president elect in 2020. The only thing that drew her away from serving as president in 2020 was a job opportunity that, to her, was a calling. She was asked to be the medical director of the Betty Ford Center and all California sites. She made dramatic changes there and was promoted to chief medical officer of the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation and their 16 sites across the US. During this time, she also earned an MBA from the University of Virginia and became a Distinguished Fellow of ASAM.   Virginia Society of Addiction Medicine (VASAM) American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM) Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Distinguished Fellows of ASAM (DFASAM) If you or someone you know is struggling with addiction, you are not alone. Treatment is available and recovery is possible. Visit ASAM's Patient Resources page for more information. The information shared in this podcast episode is for educational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. The views expressed in this podcast may not be those of the host or ASAM management.

Navy FA-18 Pilots CDR Kristen Findlay and LT Mark Jbeily talk about this year's Tailhook Symposium, TOPGUN training, and changes to carrier qualification.

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you!Accomplishing purpose driven goals requires commitment as well as enduring periods of discomfort. Athletes in general and olympians in particular, experience many years of extreme physical and emotional stress in their quest to be the best in their sport.This year's Summer Olympics has been historic for many reasons. One of the key moments of distinction was at the conclusion of the Womens Gymnastics 2024 Olympic Floor final results which had three black women at the podium, all at the same time, being awarded the gold, silver and bronze medal respectively. The crowd in attendance cheered and applauded with great joy. This celebration in Paris was in stark contrast to the final result of the Mens 200 meter dash at the 1968 Summer Olympics in Mexico City where John Carlos and Tommie Smith gave a Black Power salute. With each man raising a black-gloved fist as a sign of defiance of the racial condition afflicting the majority black people in their quest for equality in the USA during that tumultuous era, contrary to being celebrated they found themselves vilified and shunned by mainstream media for causing discomfort for those unaccustomed to challenge of the social status quo. For more good news, former New York City mayor, Michael Bloomberg does it again. His philanthropic organization has donated an additional 600 million dollars on top of the one billion dollar donation he's already provided to Johns Hopkins School of Medicine just two months ago. This time his donation will be directed specifically to four historically black medical schools, doubling their overall endowments in the long term quest to narrow racial health care disparities across the country. When people hear the term ‘spin' with an airplane it brings up the thoughts of a disaster. But in the rarefied air of Naval Aviation, there is a type of spin that is a good thing. That term is used exclusively in carrier aviation when the visual landing pattern is so full of aircraft that there is room for no more. In that case additional aircraft approaching the pattern may be told to “spin it”, meaning they simply need to take their formation and circle the ship to allow additional time for space to develop in the landing pattern so they can enter safely and land normally. Meet a wingman who does good deeds to neighbors in need by providing free lawn care and property maintenance to those unable to care for it themselves due to the challenges of life. His selfless service transforms the lives and local communities for those who are less fortunate.

Sent us text! We would love to hear from you!Perseverance is key to accomplishing anything worth doing, especially if it is difficult at first. Those who succeed are those who do not quit after encountering hurdles that can be overcome eventually with persistence.Many people can become jet pilots, but relatively few people have landed aboard a floating object moving in the ocean. Naval Aviation, and aircraft carrier operations in particular require a level precision unmatched in other realms of flying. The first time a pilot lands on an aircraft carrier, he or she joins a unique cadre of aviators. Those who persevere under the unique environment and the rigors of Naval Aviation and manage to land safely aboard a moving platform at sea are prime examples of those who have dedicated themselves to successfully completing a difficult task under difficult conditions.In the hustle and bustle of modern life many people are filled with tension and worry. In a Northern section of Japan it is mandatory that residents laugh vigorously at various periods to help relieve stress and improve the overall quality throughout the community.Our friend Mr. Beast is at it again, as one of his latest philanthropic efforts has successfully removed tens of millions of trash from the world's oceans.The stress and strain of caring for an older relative can tax the nerves and resources of the most giving caregiver. Those who are overwhelmed because they are doing everything themselves need to involve others in the tasks that seem overwhelming. Having a team of people to help out is key. If other relatives are unwilling or unable to assist, look online for community resources that may be available.Meet a wingman who has raised dozens of children from infancy to adulthood even though, she was not their biological mother.

Join Todd Conklin on this enlightening episode of the Pre-Accident Investigation Podcast as he sits down with retired Rear Admiral John Meyer of the United States Navy. Dive into a fascinating discussion about Admiral Meyer's innovative approach to safety, his unique journey, and the transformative steps taken within naval aviation to enhance safety protocols. From the creation of a simulation center for aircraft movement on flight decks to a paradigm shift in leadership thinking, this episode offers valuable insights into managing safety in complex environments. Learn how Admiral Meyer's dedication and forward-thinking have led to significant improvements and what advice he has for current and future leaders. Don't miss this compelling conversation that blends philosophy, practical solutions, and leadership wisdom, all aimed at making the workplace safer for those who serve. Tune in to discover how small changes can lead to monumental impacts in safety and operations.

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Commander Greg Wooldridge is a veteran of 27 years in Naval Aviation and has logged 8300 hours, more than anyone in the Navy when he hung up his flight suit. The high point of Greg's flying career was leading the Navy's famed Blue Angels a record three times. He is featured in the new documentary “The Blue Angels”. Filmed for IMAX, the immersive footage puts you in the cockpit for a firsthand view of the Blue Angels' precision flying, while the aerial shots deliver a spectacular showcase of the breathtaking maneuvers that have made them the world's premier jet team! Let's geek out together with Greg and stories of the incredible Blue Angels...right here!!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gil "Duster" Rud has led a charmed life, from meager roots on a North Dakota farm to joining Naval Aviation and eventually commanding the Navy's demonstration squadron, the Blue Angels.Duster explains leading the Blues in general and during the difficult transition from flying the A-4 Skyhawk to the F/A-18 Hornet.Pick up a copy of Duster's book, From the Prairie to the Pacific and learn more about him on the Blue Angels Phantoms channel here.Current SponsorsNational University {Title Sponsor} - Visit nu.edu/veteran to discover how NU supports service members, veterans, and their families through flexible online programs in high-demand fields.AirCorps Aviation - Click here to explore exciting aerospace career opportunities in northern Minnesota.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

Learn, Write, Publish with NYT's Best Selling Author George Galdorisi, Lesson 2. Leaders need to write. You need to write. Building on Lesson 1 on how to write and get published George goes in to greater depth on the Lesson 1 topics. The accompaning slides are available at www.georgegaldorisi.com. Enjoy Lesson 2.

Welcome to the seventy-seventh episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show with your host retired Lt Col Mark Hasara, KC-135 pilot and Air Force Weapons School graduate. I was turned on to a great memoir website by my good friend Scott Brown. Navy Captain Bo Smith is responsible for helping create the Navy's IRON HAND Surface to Air Missile or SAM suppression procedures during the Vietnam War. Bo started his Naval Aviation career with two Vietnam tours in the Douglas A-4B and A-4C Skyhawk with Attack Squadron VA-15 Valions. His third tour during the 1972 LINEBACKER I and LINEBACKER II campaigns Bo was assigned to Attack Squadron VA-82 Marauders flying the A-7C Corsair II. In this first of a two part series, Bo tells us what it's like flying the A-4 and A-7 on YANKEE Stations, to teaching new aircrews in the Republic F-105 Thunderchief at McConnell AFB Kansas in a US Air Force exchange tour. This episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit show is financially sponsored  by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. Wall Pilot sells four, six, and eight foot long profiles of famous aircraft printed on vinyl you can peel off and stick on any flat surface. Bo's first assignment flying Navy attack aircraft was in the Douglas A-4 Skyhawk during the 1966 and 1967 Rolling Thunder air campaign. Bo flew with VA-15 Gold Tails, developing the IRON HAND SAM suppression tactics used in Carrier Air Wing Ten. This print of a VA-15 A-4C was Bo's personal Skyhawk during his second 1967 Rolling Thunder Vietnam cruise. During the LINEBACKER I and II campaigns in 1972 over Vietnam, Bo flew with Attack Squadron VA-82 Marauders. This VA-82 Marauders A-7C is loaded for an Iron Hand mission he spoke of during the show carrying Mk20 Rockeye cluster bombs and AGM-45 Shrike anti-radiation missiles. US Navy attack planes carried similar weapons loads on Iron Hand SAM suppression missions like this A-4F Skyhawk assigned to VA-55 Warhorses. The Marauders were chosen for the famous Than Hoa Railway Bridge strike on 6 October 1972 carrying  AGM-62 Walleye tv guided bombs. Walleyes launched by LCDR Leighton "Snuffy" Smith and his wingman Ltjg Marv Baldwin destroyed the center pillar supporting the Than Hoa bridge causing the center span to collapse. LCDR Leighton Smith retired as a four star Admiral and commander of all Naval Forces in Europe. Bo flew the Republic F-105B/D and F-105F Thunderchief as an instructor pilot training new Thud crews during his Air Force exchange tour out of McConnell AFB near Wichita Kansas. Being around Thud Drivers, Bo learned a lot about Air Force SAM and defense suppression tactics, techniques and procedures. Although Bo did not fly Wild Weasel Thuds, this F-105G from the 333rd Tactical Fighter Squadron flew missions over Vietnam and is credited with three North Vietnamese MiG kills, one by dropping centerline bomb rack off the jet which hit the MiG chasing it. The last combat cruise for LTV A-7E Corsair IIs was during Desert Storm. VA-46 Clansmen and VA-72 Blue Hawks were part of the USS John F Kennedy air wing sailing in the Red Sea. This VA-72 A-7E was the Squadron Skipper Commander JR "Shooter" Saunders jet armed for a Suppression of Enemy Air Defenses or SEAD mission into Iraq during the Desert Storm air campaign. Please go by Bo Smith's fantastic website, an electronic journal of his exploits flying missions in the A-4 Skyhawk and A-7 Corsair II over Vietnam. He even has some of the charts of his targets showing the triple A gun sites and SAM sites on the maps! This is the best Vietnam War memoir website you will come across at Bo Smith. He does update the website when he finds new information. The second episode with Captain Bo Smith will be out next week. Thanks for downloading and listening to this and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit show. We are over 25,000 downloads now. This and previous episodes can be found on the new Lessons from the Cockpit website at www.lessonsfromthecockpit.show    

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week...Naval Aviation took some big hits in the latest US defense budget submission. Naval air analyst and veteran Ward Carroll will be here for his take on what is going up and down with Naval Air. Please send us feedback by DM'ing @CavasShips or @CSSProvision or you can email chriscavas@gmail.com or cservello@defaeroreport.com.

 I'm Lieutenant Commander Doug Pistorius, your captain on the Xennial Aviator podcast, and we're about to embark on an inaugural flight that threads the vast skies of my personal and professional exploits. From the technical intricacies of Naval Aviation to the expanse of the world viewed from a cockpit, my 15-year journey as a Naval Aviator has been nothing short of extraordinary. Join me as I delve into the friendships forged and the globe-trotting thrills. This is where tales of the skies and street meet the voice of experience.Additionally, we'll navigate the terrain of the Xennial micro-generation, a rare airspace where the analog roots of childhood intertwine with a digital  adulthood. As a Xennial, my path is one of bridged eras. This show promises an eclectic crew of guests, from a fellow aviator transitioning to the airlines, an Oakland cop, a distilling expert supporting veteran causes, and an enlisted sailor reaching for the golden wings. Every episode is a tribute to the peaks and valleys of life's flight plan, because it's not just about the smooth rides but also the turbulence that teaches us to soar.Intro Music:  Track Title: The Need For Speed Artist Name(s): Tiger Gang   (Soundstripe.com)Outro Music:Track Title: ChessArtist Name:  Phononaut (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro1Bqd0pTjA)Socials:Email: TheXennialAviator@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555711167875Instagram: @thexennialaviatorTiktok:@thexennialaviatorIntro Music: Track Title: The Need For Speed Artist Name(s): Tiger Gang (Soundstripe.com)Outro Music:Track Title: ChessArtist Name: Phononaut (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ro1Bqd0pTjA)Socials:Email: TheXennialAviator@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555711167875Instagram: @thexennialaviatorTiktok:@thexennialaviatorDONATE and Buy me a Beer! I'll give youa shoutout on the next episode! https://www.buymeacoffee.com/thexennialaviator

If you are passionate about what you are doing it feels less like work. Everyone is gifted at something, take your time and find out what that gift is for you. When the life-size statue of Jackie Robinson, the first black player allowed into the major leagues of American baseball was desecrated in Wichita, Kansas it became a major news story. But when $180,000 in funds were raised in only four days to replace it, this positive turn of events was barely reported. Naval Aviation involves extensive flight operations at night to project end-to-end combat capability. Night aircraft carrier operations carry extra risks to all involved. Both of your wingmen hosts have had to deal with challenging and potentially disastrous events during their time at-sea. Try to control your anger. Excess cortisol levels can increase your chance of sickness, premature aging and early mortality.If you are ready to finally get out and see the world, get your passport first; you will need it to get into other countries and back into this one. Meet two wingmen who transformed from survivors into first responders and saved others in need.

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. – Isaiah 41:10 Kegan Gill, Former Navy F/A-18E pilot, is on a mission to heal mind, body, soul and the world after surviving the fastest ejection in the history of Naval Aviation. Today, he shares his story of the accident, his miraculous physical recovery, and the extreme hardships he faced following the incident. He explains how a traumatic brain injury led him to a psych word, on psychiatric medication - and how he started his journey to healing, and supporting others to do the same. Follow Kegan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kegansmurfgill/ Kegan Gill LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kegan-gill-6986a4259/  -- Subscribe to the Level-Up Video Series⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to our newsletter, The MENifesto here! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join our New Kinetic Man Facebook Group! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Check out the Kinetic Men Events on Meetup!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Join The Kinetic Man Mastermind Waitlist here!  Know someone who would make a great guest on our podcast? Let us know! takeaction@thekineticman.com.

Captain Sterling "Sterls" Gilliam joins the  @AfterburnPodcast  for episode 80 (Part I). Sterls is a career naval fighter pilot and is now the National Naval Aviation Museum director in Pensacola, Florida. Check out E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation ✈️ Grab the newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter

Welcome to the sixty-ninth episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast! I'm your host Mark Hasara, former US Air Force KC-135 pilot and author of the book Tanker Pilot, now on the Air Mobility Command Leadership Library reading list of General Mike Minihan! This past weekend I attended the Tailhook Association's 2023 convention at the Nugget Resort in Sparks, Nevada as a guest of Admiral Bill Gortney. I was asked to be part of the Operation Iraqi Freedom panel on Friday afternoon discussing the air refueling plan for the Shock and Awe campaign. This podcast episode discusses events and people I met while there. Bottom Line Up Front... this was a fantastic convention and I would admonish all of you to become members of this extraordinary organization of Naval Aviation and Aviators!  This episode of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast is supported by the book Tanker Pilot: Lessons from the Cockpit found in all four formats on Amazon: hardack, softback with black and white photos, Kindle and Audible which has an extra file download containing the thirty-two color pictures. Lessons from the Cockpit is also supported by Wall Pilot, custom aviation art for the walls of your home, office, or hanger. There are 133 Ready-to-Print four, six, and eight-foot-long very detailed and researched profile graphics of your favorite aircraft printed on vinyl you can peel off and stick to any flat surface. Wall Pilot's squadron and unit patches have not faded nor come off several trucks and boats, a testimony to their quality! The famous "Felix Squadron", VF-31 Tomcatters, flew combat missions over Baghdad on the opening night of Operation Iraqi Freedom's Shock and Awe air campaign. The Carrier Air Wing Fourteen Commander, Captain Kevin "KC" Albright, and his Deputy Commander Captain Scott "NOTSO" Swift had their names on this F-14D Tomcat, callsign BANDWAGON 100. This print shows the aircraft armed for the opening night mission to Baghdad carrying air-to-air and air-to-ground weapons. One of the profiles I took with me to Hook 23 was the VF-31 Tomcatters flagship F-14D Tomcat, part of the USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN airwing flying combat missions out of the Northern Arabian Gulf. This is Navy Commander Paul "BUTKUS" Haas the Tomcatters Skipper personal jet during Shock and Awe. My good friend Captain Stephen "Moose" Laukaitis was the Deputy Air Wing Commander of Carrier Airwing Eight during Shock and Awe. His VFA-87 WAR PARTY F-18C Hornet which flew missions during the Shock and Awe air campaign is available from Wall Pilot. Thanks for downloading and listening to this episode! I hope you enjoyed my "After Action Report" on the 2023 Tailhook Association convention. The Industry Floor was just incredible... being able to fly an F-35 simulator was a lot of fun. This and previous episodes of the Lessons from the Cockpit podcast can be downloaded off my website at markhasara.com Look forward to talking with you next week!   

Welcome to the CavasShips Podcast with Christopher P. Cavas and Chris Servello…a weekly podcast looking at naval and maritime events and issues of the day – in the US, across the seas and around the world. This week…the carrier air wing mission has changed as aviators turn their attention from wars in the desert to supporting NATO and deterring China. The F-35C is now fully integrated into the carrier air wing and a growing unmanned aviation presence is right around the corner. YouTube creator and naval aviator Ward Carroll is with us to discuss the latest in Naval Aviation.

Vice Admiral Mark "MRT" Fox returns to the @AfterburnPodcast to discuss his Naval Aviation career following his MiG-21 shootdown during Desert Storm. Including his time a the White House's Military Liaison and commanding the US Navy's 5th Fleet. Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation

Join John Welbourn, Jud Kauffman, and Dr. Kirk Parsley on Fridays. This week with special guest - Kegan Gill This week's guests: - Kegan Gill: Former Navy F/A-18E pilot on a mission to heal mind, body, soul and the world after surviving the fastest ejection in the history of Naval Aviation. - Judson Kauffman: Former Navy SEAL and serial entrepreneur, Jud's mission is to help others find fulfillment and maximize their individual potential in order to have the greatest positive impact on the world. Jud is a speaker, coach, and advisor. - Dr. Kirk Parsley, M.D.: Kirk has worked with elite performers and the SOF community on all aspects of performance and resilience since 2009. He was our Medical Research team lead in the Triple 7 expedition and helped the jumpers prepare physically and mentally also helped them manipulate their sleep schedule for improved performance and stress mitigation and - John Welbourn: John is a former American football offensive tackle and guard and the creator and operator of Power Athlete HQ. This performance-based programming transforms athletic potential into real-world results. Our Power Hours will allow you to ask questions in real time!

Kegan “Smurf” Gill is former Naval Aviator and holds a Naval Aviation record for fastest survived ejection from a fighter jet. He ejected at approximately 695 mph! He sustained major TBI, a broken neck, broken arms, broken legs, and severe nerve and blood vessel damage. The ejection was just the beginning of his dramatic and unbelievable fight for survival! His story and journey back from the brink of death is one that will have you on the edge of your seat! If you love what we do and want to support the cause, don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, AND SUBSCRIBE! Oh by the way, we just launched our own magazine click the link below to get the first issue for FREE!The DEBRIEF Vol. 1 Want to help us grow? Buy us a coffee by clicking the link below! Adult content warningSupport the show

Between 1943-1945, the US Navy operated Naval Air Station Wildwood in Cape May, NJ as a training center for dive bomber squadrons. Thousands of pilots were trained there and during the peak training months of mid 1944 – early 1945, the air station was home to over 200 warplanes. From a historical perspective, NAS Wildwood is a fascinating study in American mobilization and US naval warfare doctrine. Jim Krombach, a naval aviation historian and a member of the Board of Trustees for NAS Wildwood, joined the MacArthur Podcast to share the story of NAS Wildwood. Learn more about the NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum: NAS Wildwood Aviation Museum | (usnasw.org) Follow us on:Twitter: @MacArthur1880; @AEWilliamsClarkFacebook: @MacArthurMemorialwww.macarthurmemorial.org

“But he said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly of my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may rest upon me. For the sake of Christ, then, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions, and calamities. For when I am weak, then I am strong.” – 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 Alan “Snap” Greer is a retired U.S. Navy pilot turned leadership consultant for Naval Aviation. Alan has combined his own experiences in Aviation Safety plus his own challenges with mental health to now lead military leaders through how to create an environment where truth can survive. We talk about Psychological Safety, leading through relationships, veteran suicide awareness and response, and the pillars to maintain a high threshold of joy.  https://storehouse310.com/mastermind⁠https://storehouse310.com/mastermind⁠ Connect with Alan here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alansnapgreer/  -- Get your FREE Storehouse Family Roles Exercise PDF here: www.storehouse310.com/roles Come join David and Stu in the next group of the Storehouse Mastermind, which brings together a diverse group of men striving to become the best husbands, fathers, friends, and leaders possible. Applications are open for the next House!  Learn More here: https://storehouse310.com/mastermind Join our Facebook Group⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Do us a favor and leave us a review! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Click here at Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Know someone who would make a great guest on our podcast? Let us know! stuart@storehouse310.com.

On today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Kegan Gill former US Navy F/A-18E strike fighter pilot.Kegan Gill's life changed forever after narrowly surviving a jet crash in which he set the record for the fastest ejection in naval aviation history. In the process of ejecting, Kegan sustained catastrophic injuries that literally ripped his limbs apart along with a severe traumatic brain injury. His body landed in the ice cold waters of the Atlantic, and his wet suit had ripped open. With his parachute still attached, and unable to move his arms, Kegan was continuously dunked into the freezing water for two hours before his rescue. Luckily, his hypothermic condition kept him from bleeding to death.Today, he shares his story of the accident, his miraculous physical recovery, and the extreme hardships he faced following the incident. He explains how a traumatic brain injury led him to a psych word, on psychiatric medication - and how he started his journey to healing, and supporting others to do the same. Support the show - https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=9LG48GC49TW38Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=en

In this clip from my interview with Merryl Tengesdal, author of Shatter the Sky: What Going to the Stratosphere Taught Me about Self-Worth, Sacrifice, and Discipline  she talks about how her dream of becoming an astronaut led her to join the U.S. Navy where she flew as an H60 helicopter pilot before transitioning to the U.S. Air Force to fly the U-2. Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Conrad Dungca of the Naval Information Warfare Command Pacific (NIWC Pacific) discusses Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR). Conrad discusses each component of ISR, and how ISR fits into information operations.  Research Question: Conrad suggests two research questions: 1) how has ISR evolved and what is ISR, and what is the right direction for ISR; 2) how has ISR impacted people and the world? Resources: Fleet Tactics And Naval Operations by Wayne Hughes and Robert Girrier The Myth of Artificial Intelligence: Why Computers Can't Think the Way We Do by Erik J. Larson Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-143 Guest Bio: Conrad Dungca grew up in Los Angeles, CA.  He graduated with merit from the US Naval Academy earning a Bachelor of Science in Systems Engineering, with an emphasis in Communications and Computer Engineering in May 1991. Upon graduation, he was commissioned an Ensign as a Student Naval Aviator. He attended primary flight training in Corpus Christi, TX, and advanced rotary wing flight school in Florida, earning his Naval Aviation wings of gold in 1994.  His service in the Navy was primarily flying the H-46 Sea Knight helicopter.  His other Navy tours included: Tutoring inner city high school students as a Navy Upward Bound Mentor at UCSD,  Engineer duty at Los Alamos National Laboratory in New Mexico, Assistant Operations Officer at the Joint US Military Advisory Group in the Philippines, Navy Recruiting Duty in San Diego, Officer In Charge of a Counter IED Unmanned Aerial Vehicle detachment in support of Operations New Dawn and Enduring Freedom, and Commanding Officer for two Navy Reserve Units supporting NAVAIR in the rapid research and development of naval aviation systems. Conrad Dungca served over 30 years in the US Navy, retiring at the rank of Navy Captain.  He is currently working at Naval Information Warfare Center Pacific (NIWC Pac) as the Lead Systems Engineer of the Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance Department supporting the engineering processes of over 180 department projects.  Prior to Conrad's assignment to the ISR Department, he was involved with multiple communications related projects in NIWC Pac's Communications and Networks Department, focusing mostly with the Navy afloat and ashore communications architectures and systems. About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Former U.S. Navy A-4 Skyhawk, A-7 Corsair II, and F/A-18 Hornet pilot Jerry "Lefty" Schubert stopped by the show during a 2020 Happy Hour to share stories on grit, Naval Aviation, and fatherhood.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donations

In this excerpt from my interview with Beverly Weintraub about her book Wings of Gold, she talks about the inception of women in Naval Aviation in the early 1970's. Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Aviatrix Book Review website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

November 23rd marks the release of the second great Naval Aviation movie of 2022, Devotion, except unlike the previous--this one is based on actual events. Korean War F4U Corsair pilots Jesse Brown and Tom Hudner became the U.S. Navy's most celebrated wingmen for events expertly described in a book of the same title by Mr. Adam Makos.On this episode, our warbird cohost Trevor "Boat" Boswell returns to celebrate the movie release with an interview conducted by FPP friend Rick "Nack" Hartnack with former U.S. Marine Corps F-4 Phantom pilot and current F4U Corsair owner John French. After, Mr. Makos joins Boat to discuss his book and involvement in the movie adaptation.Check out Mr. French's involvement helping injured veterans enjoy the great outdoors at highergroundusa.org, and for a copy of Devotion signed by Congressional Medal of Honor awardee, Tom Hudner, visit valorstudios.com.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Frank Morano interviews Kyle Cozad, retired US Navy Rear Admiral, President & CEO of the Naval Aviation Museum Foundation and the author of the new book “Relentless Positivity: A Common Veteran Battling Uncommon Odds” about his life, his book, and Veterans Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ward Carroll spent 20 years as an F-14 Radar Intercept Officer and saw the transformation of the Tomcat as an air superiority fighter to a long range strike aircraft as the world around it changed from preparing for WW3 to counter insurgency operations around the globe. He currently hosts a youtube channel where he discusses the history of Naval Aviation as well as examines current events in the world of flying and combat. Check out his channel here.Want to support the Podcast? Follow the link to Patreon.Official Merch Here!Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Admiral Bill “Shortney” Gortney, USN (Ret.), talks about naval aviation at the annual Tailhook Symposium in Reno, Nevada.

After many recent episodes discussing how 1986's Top Gun and this year's Top Gun: Maverick are "movies, not documentaries," it seemed  appropriate to round out 'Top Gun Month' (which ended up being two months) with a look at the 2008 Naval Aviation story that is a documentary.This week, episode 20 of the F-14 Tomcast is repurposed to further share the story of how Speed & Angels came to be. Tomcast hosts Crunch & Bio welcome past FPP guest Paco Chierici and Meagan "Vargas" Varley who describe how the documentary was imagined and filmed.Listener questions addressed on this episode include why a pair of aircraft were needed to attack the target in Top Gun: Maverick, inclement weather considerations for fighter cockpits, Super Hornet afterburner use during catapult shots, and why grown men are weeping during Top Gun: Maverick.Top Gun anthem covered by Jaime Lopez / announcements by Clint Bell.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

Good vs bad. Right vs wrong. Humor, redemption, drama, romance, action, closure, and of course, Naval Aviation. Top Gun: Maverick is many things but best of all, it is simple entertainment that people all over the world enjoy. It's the summer blockbuster we all hoped for. And needed.On this episode, U.S. Navy Reserve Captain Brian "Ferg" Ferguson returns to the show four years and 143 episodes later to explain his role in the making of this film. Part safety officer, part Navy ambassador, Ferg was instrumental in the coordination and details needed between Paramount and the U.S. Navy to ensure Top Gun: Maverick not only thrilled audiences but reflected the proud traditions of the naval service.Top Gun anthem covered by Jaime Lopez / announcements by Clint Bell.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

You've heard on this podcast—and likely seen videos online—of how pilots land high performance military jets on the angled, steel flight decks of modern aircraft carriers, but how did they do it back in the beginning on wooden, straight-deck carriers?On this episode, former U.S. Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade Dale Berven joins us to describe the procedures he followed when landing his F9F Panther aboard the USS Philippine Sea (CV-47) in 1953. Adapted from a 2020 Happy Hour discussion exclusive for our Patreon supporters, Dale and host Jell-O have a meandering discussion about more than simply day carrier landings on straight-deck carriers, such as the hydraulic catapults used at the time and even Naval Aviation's contribution to the Korean War.Bumper music by Jaime Lopez / announcements by Clint Bell.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-fighter-pilot-podcast/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands