Last week, I had the privilege of being interviewed by the New York Times, MSNBC, and ABC News regarding the serious concerns surrounding the use of non-secure channels and personal cell phones to share military attack plans. Operational Security (OPSEC) and Communications Security (COMSEC) are…
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Photo Credit: Kenny Holston/The New York Times Yesterday, I had the privilege of being interviewed by The New York Times regarding the recent "Signal Leak" controversy—a topic that strikes at the very heart of Operational Security, or OPSEC. Protecting the safety and success of our men and…
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I was recently interviewed by Adam Peters, founder of a podcast, newsletter, and community called "The Strategic Veteran", which is creating an environment that supports vets to ensure their transition to civilian life is smooth and frictionless as possible. It's all about curbing veteran…
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(Photo credit: US Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jose Miguel T. Tamondong) An F-35A Lightning II aircraft crashed in Alaska at Eielson Air Force Base on January 28th. Fortunately, the pilot was able to eject and was later evaluated at a hospital and released. Fairly shortly after the…
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In the past few years, I've had multiple requests for keynote speeches on Safety. Early in my career, I had the unique experience of flying an F-4 Phantom Jet Fighter into some high voltage power lines and living to tell the story - I have a unique perspective on the topic that relates well to…
Continue reading…Interview with Anthony ‘AB’ Bourke on “Live Your Best Life” Podcast
I was just interviewed on Liz Brunner’s “Live Your Best Life” podcast. Liz is a rockstar. A former TV News Anchor, Miss America Contestant and CEO of her own business. She is smart, insightful and a true professional in every sense of the word. She focuses her podcast on people who…
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(Reposted from, and a big thanks to, Craig Middlemas - AB Bourke) HUGE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITY for all my local Utah event planner friends. This is an event you don't want to miss! The speaker Anthony "AB" Bourke is phenomenal. A highly decorated F-16 fighter pilot, plus CEO and founder…
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Training magazine is a professional development magazine that focuses on both workforce development and training. Recently I had the pleasure of putting together an article for the folks there about how to create an elite hybrid work environment, with a Superbowl twist. You can read my…
Continue reading…Keynote Speaker on Medical Expert Interview Podcast
Fighter Pilot Speaker Anthony 'AB' Bourke interviews Stephen J Ronan, MD FACS. Both entrepreneurs, they compare and contrast fighter pilot combat & training practices with medical practices, ranging from quality control to technology megatrends impacting both fields. Stephen J Ronan MD FACS…
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There has been much debate about the value of sending F-16s to Ukraine in support of their homeland defense efforts against Russia. This short video featured in the Wall Street Journal explains the rationale behind NATO’s decision and makes the case that the transition will take far less time…
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