Building Resilience for the Next Fight: POW Studies and Modern Warfare
The evolution of POW studies is reshaping the future of military preparedness. In this episode, Dr. John Albano, retired Army Colonel, flight surgeon, and Program Manager at the Robert E. Mitchell Center for POW Studies, shares how decades of research on Vietnam POWs are transforming resilience training, reintegration protocols, and medical readiness for tomorrow’s conflicts.
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Captain Charlie Plumb: From Top Gun to Hanoi Hilton - A POW's Survival Story
Experience an extraordinary journey into one of naval aviation’s most profound stories as former POW Captain Charlie Plumb recounts his 2,103 days of captivity in North Vietnam. From ingenious communication methods and maintaining faith under extreme circumstances to crafting measuring devices from light bulbs, Plumb’s account offers powerful lessons in resilience, leadership, and human ingenuity. In this candid conversation with host Ryan Keys, Plumb reveals how military training, community bonds, and unwavering spirit helped POWs not just survive but thrive through unimaginable challenges.
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9/11's Hidden Story: How One Schedule Change Saved This Pilot's Life | Capt Steve Schreiber
In this episode of The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast, host Ryan Keys sits down with Captain Steve Scheibner, former Navy P-3 Orion pilot, Scheibner recounts his extraordinary journey from Cold War anti-submarine warfare missions to a life-changing near miss on September 11, 2001, when a last-minute schedule change kept him off American Airlines Flight 11. His story explores how fate, faith, and naval aviation principles shaped his approach to leadership, purpose, and service both in the cockpit and beyond.
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From Naval Academy to Navy Foundation: Two Helicopter Pilots' Parallel Careers
In this episode of The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast, guest host Pat Everly flips the script, interviewing regular host Ryan Keys about his remarkable career in Naval Aviation. From their shared beginnings at Naval Academy prep to commanding helicopter squadrons, Keys reflects on leadership challenges, maintaining squadron morale, and the pivotal role of mentorship. Listeners will gain unique insights into the journey of a naval aviator, the weight of command, and the transition from active duty to preserving naval aviation heritage.
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Search and Rescue Leadership: Combat Veteran Turns Coast Guard Aviator
In this episode of The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast, host Ryan Keys sits down with Commander Michael Ross, USCG, whose career spans Army combat aviation in Iraq to Coast Guard search and rescue missions in Alaska and beyond. Now Executive Officer at Coast Guard Air Station San Diego, Ross shares insights on adapting leadership across service cultures, making life-or-death decisions in high-stakes missions, and the evolving role of Coast Guard aviation in securing America’s maritime domain.
Over The Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast with Ryan Keys
Welcome to Naval Aviation Ready Room Podcast, where the stories, leadership, and innovations of naval aviation come alive. Hosted by Ryan Keys, this podcast takes you beyond the artifacts and into the human stories, pivotal decisions, and groundbreaking technology that define one of the world’s most dynamic aviation communities.
Dive into the heart of naval aviation through vivid storytelling, exclusive interviews, and actionable insights. From the tales of legendary pilots and restored aircraft to the leadership strategies forged in the skies, Ready Room offers a unique blend of history, STEM, and global collaboration. Whether you're a lifelong aviation enthusiast, an educator seeking inspiration, or curious about the leadership lessons behind aviation’s most iconic moments, this podcast connects you to the rich legacy and exciting future of naval aviation.
Join us in Ready Room —where every episode takes you deeper into the extraordinary world of naval aviation.
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