On this episode of "Into the Unknown" Jeremy Swick reconnects with childhood friend and U.S. Air Force Capt. Aaron Clinton-Earl, now serving with the 316th Logistics Readiness Squadron, for a raw conversation about loyalty, leadership, and the pact that shaped his future. From growing up in Milwaukee to navigating culture shock at the Air Force Academy, Aaron shares how a football scholarship wasn’t just a goal — it was a non-negotiable lifeline.
He opens up about a near-derailment caused by a childhood asthma mix-up, what it felt like to step into basic training sight unseen, and how shifting from player to coach reignited his purpose. With nearly a decade of service and a passion for both mentorship and mission-readiness, Capt. Clinton-Earl’s story is one of grit, grace, and the long game of growth. Whether you’re chasing a calling or honoring a past decision, this episode is proof that some leaps of faith land exactly where they’re meant to. Ps. Ask Capt. ACE about that time he threw the host's wallet out of a moving car on accident, or lost the host's phone in a snowball filled parking lot.
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