The Afterburn Podcast

During a clearing operation in Sangin District in Helmand, Afghanistan Caleb and his team discovered a large Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory. During the operation a pressure plate IED exploded underneath Caleb leaving him gravely wounded. Caleb’s journey to becoming a Green Beret is inspiring let along hearing his journey of recovering following the IED blast. Today, Caleb is an adaptive fitness instructor and continues to crush life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...

"Bond" is a former Royal Air Force Tornado pilot, the first exchange pilot in the F-22 program, and founder of Red 6 Aerospace.   He grew up in a relatively poor area of England and climb to the pinnacle of aviation.  Following his father's suicide he returned home to run the family business.  He has now combined his skills as a fighter pilot, a businessman, and life’s lessons to create an aerospace company focused on developing technology and augmented reality to help train our warriors...

Ever wonder what the requirements are to become an officer in the Air Force?  The process to become an officer?  Regardless of your answer you might find something useful inside this episode to apply to your everyday life.   But for those of you seeking to become a pilot, this is your first step.   Capt Colin Slade, aReserve Officer Training Corps instructor, joins me to discuss the requirements and how to go about becoming an officer.   Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...

Chaos is an F-16 instructor pilot at the US Air Force Weapon School.  In this episode we talk about his journey through aviation, the loss of his father in an aircraft accident, as well as the death of our friend and fellow fighter pilot “Pyro.” Chaos is the epitome of the Weapon School’s mantra of “Humble, approachable and credible.”  A simple mantra that I feel is applicable to nearly everything in life. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...

From providing close air support in the mountains of Afghanistan to leading the A-10 Demonstration team, ShiV has a great story as an A-10 pilot.  His journey started as an enlisted airman serving as a Russian linguist on the EC-130.  He excelled and earned a Officer Training School slot and subsequently went on to pilot training.  We discuss challenges and hurdles he had to overcome to become a pilot as well as a few things he has learned over the years as a Hawg driver...

After surviving an IED blast in Iraq, Steve was medically retired from the USMC.  Steve is credited with a kill of an insurgent from over 1600 meters when he was deployed to Iraq in 2004.  He founded Tier 1 Group, which specialized in training for defense and other government agencies, and grew the company to an industry leader for defense and tactical training.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

From fighting ISIS in Afghanistan to instructing in the F-35,  “Fifty” talks about his journey in the Air Force.  This episode covers everything from his initial medical disqualification to flying the most advanced fighter ever built.  Also, we hit on why the F-35 evolution of the F-35, bad press, and how it is not a replacement for the A-10.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-afterburn-podcast/exclusive-content Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle...

fighters. A-10 pilot, Major Tyler “Leeroy” Schultz (USAF) is called in and helps turn the fight around. His actions earn him the Distinguished Flying Cross.   That day 83 ISIS fighters are killed during the 5 hour firefight. Listen in to hear “Leeroy’s” journey becoming an U.S. Air Force A-10 pilot and the actions he took to save 50 U.S. soldiers and numerous coalition troops.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle...