Listen "Episode 45 - Thanking our veterans with Clint Harper, retired USAF"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a text with your feedback on an episode and recommendations for topics you’d like us to discussJoin us this week for a chat Clint Harper! We cover:The Voice of the Show is back, U2 & the SwiftiesRugby world cup, South Africa win!, refereeing, and the use technology in sportsClint Harper!, his story, struggles of being a young adult, wake up calls, and personal growthHis 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 facedThe struggles and loss of identity after service and training to be a leaderLove 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 impactComing 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 closerThe 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 planningFatherhood, being a girl dad, and gender equalityRaising strong girls in male-dominated fields, diversity and inclusionNative American history and the value of native cultures to solve today’s problemsIgnorance and cultural misunderstandings. Pet peeves and humor in everyday life.Until next time, keep it on the centerline!Click subscribe and please leave a rating and review! We appreciate all of our listeners! Please leave a comment and rating via the podcast platform you use to enjoy your podcasts! Make sure to follow the No U-Turn Podcast crew on Linked In and Instagram! Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/company/no-u-turn-podcast/ Instagram: nouturn_podcast Follow the guys on Linked In: Ravi Singh: www.linkedin.com/in/ravi-h-singh-1508006 Chris Fernando: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-fernando Basil Yap: https://www.linkedin.com/in/basil-yap-461b1975 Check out Terry Ann Fernando, the designer of our No U Turn logo: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terry-ann-fernando-70b5b07
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