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    Pathway to Wings Podcast

    Pathway to Wings Podcast

    Audio | HQ Air Force Recruiting Service
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    About

    "The Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators and is hosted by current Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.



    Episodes


    • Pathway to Wings Podcast - Ep 10, Lt. Darian Haynes, RPA Pilot

      On this podcast, Maj. Waters, sits down with Lt. Darian Haynes. In this episode they discuss her pathway to become an MQ-9 RPA pilot, growing up as a military brat, the OTS application process and challenges of training.

      The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

      12/16/2020


    • Pathway to Wings Podcast – Ep. 5, Maj. Kristen “Tally” Hollrith, F-16 and C-17 Pilot

      On this podcast, Maj. Waters, sits down with Maj. Kristen “Tally” Hollrith. In this episode, they discuss her pathway to become an F-16, T-38, and C-17 pilot and the challenges she and her husband overcame while both flying fighters at different locations.

      The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

      12/01/2020


    • Pathway to Wings Podcast - Ep 7, Maj. Mason "Flint" Locke, F-16 Pilot

      On this podcast, Maj. Waters, of Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, sits down with Maj. Mason “Flint” Locke. In this episode, they discuss his pathway to become an F-16 Instructor Pilot, his upbringing in rural Texas, his journey through Reserve Officer Training, his combat deployment, and his perspective as an F-16 instructor.

      The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

      11/19/2020


    • Pathway to Wings Podcast - Ep 8, Lt. Col. Cathyrine "Lilo" Armandie, F-15E WSO

      On this podcast, Maj. Waters sits down with Lt. Col. Cathyrine “Lilo” Armandie. In this episode, they discuss her pathway to become an F-15E Weapon System Officer, her combat deployments, and her role leading the Air Force’s Diversity and Inclusion effort.

      The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

      11/19/2020


    • Pathway to Wings Podcast - Ep 6, Maj. Kate Hewitt, MC-130J Pilot and Navigator

      On this podcast, Maj. Waters sits down with Maj. Kate Hewitt. In this episode, they discuss her pathway to become an MC-130J pilot, her experience through the transition from enlisted to Officer Training School, Navigator training, and ultimately her transition from navigator to pilot.

      The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

      11/16/2020


    • Pathway to Wings Podcast - Ep. 9, Capt. Ilma Vallee, KC-135 Pilot

      On this podcast, Maj. Waters, sits down with Capt. Ilma Vallee. In this episode they discuss her pathway to become a KC-135 pilot, her immigration from Eastern Europe, overcoming cultural and language barriers, and transition from enlisted to officer.

      The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

      11/16/2020


    • Pathway to Wings Podcast – Ep 3, Maj. Afton Brown, C-17 Globemaster III Pilot

      On this podcast, Maj. Waters, sits down with Maj. Afton Brown on Nov. 15, 2020. In this episode, they discuss her pathway to become a C-17 and T-1 instructor pilot, and her journey through Air Force aviation and overcoming challenges.

      The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

      11/15/2020


    • Pathway To Wings Podcast – Ep 2, Maj. Jay “Spins” Park, F-15E WSO

      On this podcast episode, Maj. Waters, sits down with Maj. Jay “Spins” Park, on Oct. 12, 2020. They discuss his pathway to become an F-15E Weapon System Officer, his upbringing as a Korean immigrant and overcoming significant family dynamics to succeed.

      The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

      10/12/2020


    • Pathway to Wings Podcast – Ep 4, Maj. Kenny Thomas, C-130 Hercules Navigator

      On this podcast, Maj. Waters, sits down with Maj. Kenny Thomas, on Oct. 10, 2020. In this episode, they discuss his pathway to become a C-130 Navigator, the challenges he overcame, and unique opportunities to gain flight experience.

      The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Detachment. 1's official podcast. This podcast is designed for those looking to become Air Force aviators, and is hosted by Air Force aviators. This podcast strives to inform, influence, and inspire our future leaders by sharing real stories and experiences of what it's like to fly and the process it took to get there.

      10/10/2020


    • Pathway to Wings Podcast - Ep 1 Female Combat Rescue Pilot

      On this podcast, Maj. John "Rain" Waters, of Air Force Recruiting Service Detachment 1, sits down with his unit commander, Lt. Col. Annie "Sunshine" Driscoll, on Oct. 7, 2020. They discuss her pathway to become a helicopter pilot on the HH-60 Pave Hawk, her family dynamics being married to an F-15E Strike Eagle pilot, and her first rescue mission while being deployed in Afghanistan.

      The "Pathway to Wings" is Air Force Recruiting Service, Det. 1's official podcast. This podcast is... read more

      10/07/2020