Coaching a Dream

The first day of combat As the engines of my F-14 roared to life I was asking myself a question: “Are you ready for this?” I was about to launch off the U.S.S. Independence for my first combat sortie into Iraq. I became consumed with the checklists that would ready my...

Life’s Crucibles

  Just steps away from becoming a U.S. Navy fighter pilot my close friend Steve made a fatal mistake. Unfortunately, when his jet approached the aircraft carrier something went dramatically wrong and he ended up crashing into the back of the boat.Walking away...