In this episode, host Joe Peebles interviews guest Hunter Hughes, a U.S. Air Force veteran and current business aviation entrepreneur. They discuss Hunter's experience as an A-10 pilot and the importance of safety and fatigue management in aviation. Hunter shares how his family's background in aviation influenced his career path and the role models and mentors who inspired him. He also provides insights into the steps he took to become a pilot and emphasizes the importance of persistence in pursuing dreams. The conversation concludes with a discussion on the role of fighter pilots in maintaining global security. In this conversation, Hunter Hughes, an A-10 pilot, and Joe Peebles, a former CH-47 Chinook door gunner, discuss the emotional impact of military service and the importance of supporting one another. They also delve into the rigorous training and preparation required to be an A-10 pilot and the role of A-10s in ground support. The significance of the A-10's sound and its impact on the battlefield is explored. The conversation then shifts to the challenges of transitioning from the military to civilian life and the power of networking and building relationships. The episode concludes with advice to their younger selves, emphasizing the importance of building networks and reading more books.

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