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RFT 012: Interview With Walt Fricke, CEO of Veterans Airlift Command

Episode RFT 012 features an interview with Walt Fricke, the founder of Veterans Airlift Command. Walt talks about his love of aviation from a young age, his service in Vietnam, and his creation of this exceptional charitable organization.Walt started flying when he was a teenager, and became an Army helicopter pilot. While in Vietnam, he was severely injured, and experienced first-hand the loneliness of recuperating in a military hospital far from home. Walt went on to a successful career in banking, and after he retired he conceived the idea of serving injured veterans. He created an organization to transport wounded warriors, veterans and their families through a network of volunteer aircraft and pilots.You will be truly inspired when you listen to this interview!Subscribe now on iTunes!