"Gen. John P. Jumper was Chief of Staff of the U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C from 2001-2005. As Chief, he served as the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for the organization, training and equipage of more than 700,000 active-duty, Guard, Reserve and civilian forces. During his active service Jumper was a command pilot with more than 5,000 flying hours, principally in fighter aircraft, Jumper served two tours in Southeast Asia, accumulating more than 1,400 combat hours."
~U.S. Air Force
Interviewed March 16, 2023
John Jumper portait: Image courtesy of the United States Air Force
"Caret served as executive vice president to The Boeing Company, and previously was the president and chief executive officer of Boeing Defense, Space and Security. Caret held numerous leadership roles over her 34+ year career with Boeing, including chief financial officer for Boeing Defense, Space and Security. She curently serves on the Raytheon Technologies board."
~Leanne Caret Personal Bio
Interviewed May 7th, 2023
Leanne Caret portrait: Image courtesy of: For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology
"Steve served in the United States Navy from 1975 to 1981 and obtained the rank of Lieutenant. He performed piloting duties, including aircraft carrier operation with the A-4 Skyhawk and C-1 COD, and logistics and nuclear courier operations. After his military career Mr. Loranger was President and Chief Executive Officer of Honeywell Engines & Systems, he ended his carrer as chairman and CEO of ITT"
~Steve Loranger Personal Bio
Interviewed March 17th, 2023
Steve Loranger portait: Image courtesy of the National Air and Space Museum
" Lloyd W. "Fig" Newton, a four star general was commander of Air Education and Training Command, headquartered at Randolph Air Force Base. The General is a command pilot with more than 4,000 flying hours. He flew 269 combat missions in Vietnam and was selected to join
the U.S. Air Force Aerial Demonstration Squadron, “The Thunderbirds”, in November 1974, making him the first African American pilot to fly with the team. In September 2000 General Newton joined Pratt & Whitney Military Engines and became Executive Vice President of the company.
~Lloyd Newton Personal Bio
Interviewed May 5th, 2023
General Lloyd "Fig" Newton portrait: Image courtesy of the United States Air Force
"Browne served as a naval flight officer in the U.S. Navy, flying F-14 Tomcats off the USS Dwight D. Eisenhower, making numerous deployments to the Mediterranean, North Atlantic and Caribbean during seven years of active service. Browne amassed over 1,400 flight hours and more than 300 carrier landings, and he is a graduate of the U.S. Navy’s “Top Gun” Fighter Weapon School."
~National Air and Space Museum
Interviewed Feb 21st, 2023
Christopher Browne portrait: Image courtesy of the National Air and Space Museum