Episode Notes:

Patrick sits down with retired Maj. Gen. Mark W. Mitchum, who spent his career in operational leadership, the Pentagon, and now the private sector. In the first part of this two-part episode series, they trace an unconventional path into aviation, from a borderline eyesight test that nearly kept him out of the cockpit to flying the F-15C, F-16, and F-22 across active duty and the Guard.

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