The Afterburn Podcast

JB served over 26 years in the Army, 10 of which was in Special Operations in the esteemed 75th Regiment. We chat leadership, his experience jumping into Panama during Operation Just Cause and a few other of his experiences. He is the Author of Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground.

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• What are Go-Pills, Side-Effects. "Knuckles" returns to add science to the discussion.
• Dealing with missing goals, or marks.
• Tips and tricks for winning at pilot training...or any training for that matter.

"Slash" entered into the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He started his aviation journey flying the C-7 before transitioning across several platforms. By the time "Slash" retired he added the B-52, T-38, Hawk, SR-71, and A-10 to his flying resume. Support the Podcast: Become a Patreon TheAfterburnpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

Have a question? info@theafterburnpodcast.com Support the Podcast https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast How do you maintain and build your passion for flying when you are several years into your flying career?  How do you make sure you keep learning and improving?  Why doesn't the Air Force wear full battle rattle when they fly? What qualities do you value that you find day to day in your pilot peers? What does a controlled ejection look like? Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...

"Bender" is a fighter pilot, a former F-16 pilot and now he currently flies the F-35.  In this episode we dive further into the mishap breakdown from episode #23.  The goal is to bring more context to the events that unfolded on June 30th 2020 that resulted in the fatal mishap with Lt. David "MEZr" Schmitz.  ltschmitzfoundation.org Support the Podcast--> Become a Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast theafterburnpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...

On 30 June 2020, Lt David “MEZr” Schmitz was killed in an F-16 mishap at Shaw AFB. He was conducting a night mission qualification sortie. Upon his initial landing attempt his aircraft struck the instrument landing system antennas resulting in significant damage to his aircraft. The subsequent recovery resulted in the aircraft rolling upon landing. “MEZr” ejected but his seat failed. www.theafterburnpodcast.com Patreon--> https://www.patreon...

Brian has 20+ years as an US Army Officer and Warrant Officer. Five years as an Armor/Cavalry officer as an M1 Tank and 120mm Mortar Platoon Leader. 15+ years as an Aviation officer with over 2,000 hours as OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and AH-64D/E Pilot. Two Combat Deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan. Become a Patreon --> https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com He is the host of The Low Level Hell Podcast --> https://thelowlevelhellpodcast...

"2Watt" is an A-10 pilot and on July 20th, 2017 he was conducted a low angle strafe during an operational check flight.  The gun malfunctioned which resulted in the canopy being jettisoned and damaging the aircraft's hydraulic system.   "2Watt" successfully recovered the stricken aircraft to a nearby field.  For his superior airmanship he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross.  Become a Patreon --> https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Show website --> https://www...

Col Hamilton is an Air Force Test pilot and has flown over 30 different types of aircraft.  He has flown numerous military fighter aircraft, including the F-15C, F-15E, as well as the F-35A/B/C.   He led a team of nearly 1000 individuals as the command of F-35 developmental test at Edwards AFB.  Become a Patreon --> https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Show website --> https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...

"Tuna"is a former Air Force pilot and joins me on the podcast to talk about his aviation career.  He has flown the A-10, the F-117, completed a Navy exchange in the F-18 (with well over 100 traps), and rounded out his career flying the F-4.  He earned a Distinguished Flying Cross during a mission over Kosovo in the F-117.   Become a Patreon --> https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Show website --> https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...