About this episode
Meet retired Marine Drill Instructor “JC,” the man who turned terrorizing into an art form for officer candidates dreaming of the skies! In his time, JC wasn’t just flying high as a Marine Plane Captain in an F-4 Phantom Squadron or mastering the systems as a Flight Engineer on the KC-130. Oh no, he was also the gatekeeper of dreams at the Navy’s Aviation Officers’ Candidate School in Pensacola. Imagine trying to become a naval aviator with JC as your personal obstacle course! In his rollicking book, “ The Pressure Cooker: Forging Naval Officers Through Marine Leadership ,” JC recounts 240 hilarious and hair-raising stories from naval officers who somehow survived his drill sergeant tactics to earn their Ensign’s bars. These tales aren’t just stories; they’re rites of passage, signed, sealed, and delivered by the king of the candidate gauntlet himself. Want a peek into what it takes to soar through the ranks (and survive JC’s legendary “guidance”)? Buckle up, and grab a copy. Your flight lesson into the awe-inspiring begins now!