About this episode
Send us a text For those who may be wondering if it's too late to embark on a new career journey, take heart from these inspiring stories. Lieutenant "Pops" Miller shares his incredible journey from enlisting in the Air Force to becoming an MQ-9 pilot. Initially joining the military because he felt aimless and his father wanted him to be safe, he later pursued a math degree out of defiance, despite facing numerous challenges along the way. His resilience and determination underscore the importance of seizing educational opportunities. Similarly, Pops' path from a maintenance Airman to an MQ-9 pilot is a testament to the power of perseverance. His emphasis on the value of being reliable and proficient in any career field, as well as his encouragement to stay positive and excel in our chosen paths, is truly motivating. These stories remind us that it's never too late to pursue our dreams, and that determination and resilience can pave the way for success, no matter the obstacles we face. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:30 Enlisting in the Air Force 06:09 Transitioning to Whiteman Air Force Base 08:04 The Rewards of Working on Gunships 09:26 Pursuing a Combat Controller Career 11:23 Moving to Whiteman Air Force Base 14:14 The Challenges of Maintaining the B-2 Bomber 21:54 Transitioning to Officer and MQ-9 Pipeline 23:49 Pursuing a Math Degree Out of Spite 29:37 The Value of Educational Benefits 34:54 Perseverance and Determination in College 35:51 Jared's Journey: From Maintenance Airman to MQ-9 Pilot 36:28 The Importance of a Bachelor's Degree in the Military 37:20 Challenges and Benefits of Being an Older Student at OTS 38:16 The Value of Reliability and Proficiency in Your Job 39:13 The Unique Aspects of the MQ-9 Career Field 55:58 Finding Fulfillment in Your Career: Stay Positive and Focus on the Good Things Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...