Land Or Eject? An A-10 Without Hydraulics

Air Force A-10 pilot Kim "KC" Campbell lost all hydraulics over Baghdad while supporting troops under fire. She faced the choice to eject or attempt a landing, relying on training and a controllability check. Later, family changed her promotion plans, and retirement meant finding purpose beyond the Air Force. The Danny Li Podcast features defining moments from U.S. military veterans, senior military leaders, and national security professionals. Each episode explores military leadership, service, duty, sacrifice, veteran identity, camaraderie, and the transition to civilian life - preserving the experiences and lessons that keep veterans connected to the values, purpose, and identity shaped through military service. Want a brief weekly email when new episodes go live?