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Host Bill Hamblet talks with Majors Aaron Barlow, and Caleb Kadrmas about their prize-winning essay from the 2025 Marine Corps Essay Contest.
EP. 456: Lead Solo—Life Lessons from Blue Angel's Pilot CDR Frank Weisser
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5 months ago
EP. 456: Lead Solo—Life Lessons from Blue Angel's Pilot CDR Frank Weisser
In this episode, host Bill Hamblet interviews CDR Frank Weisser, a two-time Blue Angels pilot who was deployed in combat three separate times. Frank shares insights from his book Lead Solo—published by the Naval Institute Press—reflecting on leadership, risk, and resilience drawn from his elite aviation career—including his unforgettable experience as lead pilot in the iconic movie "Top Gun: Maverick."
The Proceedings Podcast
Host Bill Hamblet talks with Majors Aaron Barlow, and Caleb Kadrmas about their prize-winning essay from the 2025 Marine Corps Essay Contest.
