Episode 45 - Thanking our veterans with Clint Harper, retired USAF

Join us this week for a chat Clint Harper! 

We cover:

• The Voice of the Show is back, U2 & the Swifties
• Rugby world cup, South Africa win!, refereeing, and the use technology in sports
• Clint Harper!, his story, struggles of being a young adult, wake up calls, and personal growth
• His military service in the USAF, being a firefighter, aircraft maintenance, and working on the C130-H  
• How his service helped develop leadership skills, life as an outsider, cultural identity, and navigating the challenges he faced
• The struggles and loss of identity after service and training to be a leader
• Love for hockey, identifying as a veteran and related stigma, PTSD and finding help, and making it back to school 
• Why he left aviation, the importance of urban planning, and having a social impact
• Coming back to aviation, changing the industry from within and opportunities for veterans  
• The lack of recognition for military experience in aviation and the potential for veterans to help advance aviation and mobility, the importance of community 
• The electrification of aviation and airports and bringing destinations closer
• The development of AAM in rural/regional areas, and safety concerns 
• Where do we put vertiports and how do we update our systems 
• New leadership at the FAA and resource challenges, mental health concerns, land availability and gentrification 
• Transportation planning and equity, and intergenerational planning
• Fatherhood, being a girl dad, and gender equality
• Raising strong girls in male-dominated fields, diversity and inclusion
• Native American history and the value of native cultures to solve today’s problems
• Ignorance and cultural misunderstandings. 
• Pet peeves and humor in everyday life.

Until next time, keep it on the centerline!