In this episode, the guys are joined by Mark as he tells his experience as a Marine Corps helicopter pilot. Mark shares his path to becoming a pilot, the combat deployments he was on, and his transition to HMX: the President’s squadron. Mark explains the rigorous training process and the precision required in flying HMX helicopters. He shares with us what it’s like flying the most important person in the world and the stresses that go with it.

Music provided by Quincy Ledbetter (https://www.qledbetter.com/).

Artwork provided by Megan Weaver (https://meganweaverart.com/).

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