In this episode, Colin interviews Capt Julian "Cosmo" Gluck about his experience joining the Air Force, being a B-52 pilot, and his ideas for addressing the civilian-military gap.
03:26 - Cosmo's high school and USAFA experience (see In the Stairwell: https://youtu.be/q_2_hySQuD8)
12:17 - Preparing for the USAFA application
19:16 - How to get nominated to attend USAFA (see USAFA LEAD: https://www.academyadmissions.com/prepare/enlisted/)
27:40 - Cosmo's experience as a B-52 Pilot (see Jimmy Stewart: Bomber Pilot by Starr Smith: https://www.amazon.com/Jimmy-Stewart-Bomber-Starr-Smith-ebook/dp/B004PLNRL4/ and The Fighter Pilot Podcast B-52: https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/episodes/065-b-52-stratofortress/)
35:12 - Why does the 11B Bomber Pilot career field exist?
42:24 - Highlights from Cosmo's career (see Lt Col Dick Cole: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_E._Cole)
50:29 - Cosmo's approach to Squadron Officer School and addressing the civilian-military gap
01:12:58 - Commentary
Follow or contact Cosmo:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/julianrgluck/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliangluck/
Website: http://juliangluck.com
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