Ep 168: Courage, Combat, and Creativity: Isaac Lee’s Extraordinary Life as A Marine Pilot

Ready 4 Pushback

Join us as we explore the inspiring journey of Marine veteran and author Isaac Lee. From the crucible of Officer Candidate School to the intense challenges of combat, Isaac shares his experiences of leadership, brotherhood, and overcoming adversity. Discover how journaling and a strong support network helped him balance military life with family and find purpose after service. Learn practical strategies for building resilience, fostering teamwork, and prioritizing mental health. This episode offers a powerful blend of personal narrative and actionable insights.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN FROM THIS EPISODE

• How Isaac’s meticulous habit of journaling throughout his military career laid the groundwork for his book, “Hangar 4”

• Difficulties Isaac faced in juggling a demanding military career and family life, and how he overcame them.

• Importance of intense training and the unbreakable bonds formed with fellow pilots

• A gripping account of Isaac’s first combat flight experience

• The value of seeking help and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health in the military

RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED

• Hangar 4 by Isaac G. Lee | Kindle, Hardcover, and Paperback

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ABOUT LIEUTENANT COL. USMC (Ret.) ISAAC G. LEE

Isaac G. Lee grew up in Lubbock, Texas. A graduate of Texas Tech University, he departed for Marine Corps Officer Candidates School in the summer of 1997. His two decades as an officer and aviator resulted in seven overseas deployments, which included four combat tours of duty in the Middle East. The veteran combat aviator served as the Commanding Officer of an operational CH-53E squadron prior to his retirement from the Marine Corps in 2017. Isaac and his family reside in San Diego, California, where he works as an operations executive. When he isn’t volunteering to help his fellow veterans, he spends his free time with loved ones and enjoys baseball and football.

CONNECT WITH LIEUTENANT COL. USMC (Ret.) ISAAC

• Website: Isaac G Lee

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