Wings and Weather: What Flying Teaches Us About Navigating Uncertainty By John Scott Wedemeyer
The Sky is Never Perfect As a Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot for 20 years, I spent thousands of hours in the cockpit flying through clear skies, thick clouds, storms, and sometimes chaos. One thing I learned early on is that the sky is never perfectly predictable. Weather changes. Conditions shift. What looks safe one moment […]
Beyond the Uniform: Redefining Purpose After Military Retirement By John Scott Wedemeyer
The End of One Journey, The Start of Another After 20 years as a Marine Corps F/A-18 pilot, wearing the uniform became a core part of who I was. Flying combat missions, leading squadrons, and serving alongside some of the most dedicated people I’ve ever met gave my life a clear purpose. But when I […]
The Citadel Brotherhood: How Military College Shapes Lifelong Purpose and Grit By John Scott Wedemeyer
The First Step into the Corps of Cadets When I first set foot on the campus of The Citadel in Charleston, South Carolina, I had no idea how deeply it would shape the rest of my life. I was just a young man from Rockingham, North Carolina—athletic, competitive, and eager to serve. I knew I […]
From Combat Missions to Calm Waters: Why Fishing Offers the Perfect Post-Service Reset By John Scott Wedemeyer
A Different Kind of Mission After 20 years of flying F/A-18s in the United States Marine Corps—including five combat tours and over 4,700 hours in the cockpit—my life used to be filled with high speeds, tight turns, and constant adrenaline. Every mission was meticulously planned, every decision carried weight, and every second counted. When I […]