{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"Episode #105: Lessons from Marine Corps Aviation with Colonel Byron \u201cShrek\u201d Sullivan","description":"EPISODE #105 \u2013 Marine Airpower, the Battle of Ramadi, and Flying the Beast: The F-35 and MV-22 Strap in and arm hot, folks\u2014this one\u2019s a burner. Welcome to Episode 105 of the Lessons from the Cockpit show! I\u2019m your host Mark Hasara, retired KC-135 pilot, author of Tanker Pilot, and a lifelong aviation nut with over 60 years of airpower obsession. This week, I sit down with Colonel Byron \u201cShrek\u201d Sullivan, a retired United States Marine Corps airpower warrior. And trust me\u2014this is the kind of episode that makes your hair stand up. "Shrek" is a Marine\u2019s Marine\u2014combat leader, airpower tactician, and the former commander of VMX-1, the Corps\u2019 top Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron at Yuma, Arizona. He\u2019s called in air support as a Forward Air Controller on the ground in Ramadi, and he\u2019s led Marines flying cutting-edge aircraft like the F-35B Lightning II and the MV-22 Osprey. \ud83e\ude96 On the ground or in the air, Shrek brings the thunder\u2014and in this episode, you\u2019ll hear: - What it's like calling in airstrikes under fire - How the Marines train to dominate the battlefield with airpower - The challenges and differences flying the F-35 vs. the Osprey - Why our enemies fear the U.S. Marine Corps and its aircraft Support the Show & Own a Piece of Aviation History This episode is brought to you by Wall Pilot, creators of stunning custom aviation art. \ud83c\udfaf Over 158 ready-to-print vinyl aircraft profiles\u2014WWII, Cold War, and 5th-gen jets \ud83c\udfaf Printed in 4, 6, and 8-foot sizes to stick on any flat surface \ud83c\udfaf Want your name on your favorite jet? We\u2019ll design it for you! \ud83d\udc49 Grab your aircraft art at: https:\/\/wallpilot.com Join the All Ranks Club \u2013 Your Hangout for Aviation Nerds If you love airplanes and war stories, the All Ranks Club on Patreon is where you belong.  \ud83d\udc68\u200d\u2708\ufe0f Join at Coin Holder, Designated Driver, or Buy the Bar levels, and you\u2019ll get: \u2705 One-on-one Zoom calls with me to talk planes and war stories \u2705 Virtual Bar Nights to hang out, swap stories, and talk airpower \u2705 Exclusive Q&A sessions to pick my brain or share yours \u2705 7-inch aviation profile stickers \u2013 dishwasher safe and collectible \u2705 First dibs on our upcoming All Ranks challenge coin \ud83d\ude80 JOIN NOW: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/c\/lessonsfromthecockpit\/membership \ud83c\udf81 Gift a membership to your favorite aviation junkie: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/lessonsfromthecockpit\/gift Keep This Jet Flying Producing this show takes time, fuel, and gear. If you like what you hear and want to help keep it airborne: \ud83d\udcb5 Venmo: https:\/\/account.venmo.com\/u\/Mark-Hasara \ud83d\udcb5 Patreon Gifts: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/lessonsfromthecockpit\/gift Every bit helps keep Lessons from the Cockpit launching new episodes every week. Next Week on the Show We\u2019re not done with Shrek just yet. In Episode 106, Shrek is back with his good friend and fellow Marine aviator, \u201cLiddy\u201d, former commander of Marine Aviation Weapons and Tactics Squadron One (MAWTS-1). These two legends dive deep into what it means to lead, innovate, and dominate with Marine airpower. \ud83d\udea8 Subscribe and join the All Ranks Club so you don\u2019t miss it. Thanks for listening\u2014and as always\u2026 Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas... NOBODY! ","author_name":"Lessons From The Cockpit","author_url":"https:\/\/lessonsfromthecockpit.show\/","html":"