{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":300,"width":600,"title":"Episode #107 \u2013 Hercules to Hawgs: Flying Both Ends of the Fight with Col. Derek \u201cWoody\u201d Oaks","description":"\ud83c\udf99\ufe0f Episode 107 \u2013 Hercules to Hawgs: Flying at Both Ends of the Fight with Col. Derek \u201cWoody\u201d Oaks. Welcome aboard the 107th sortie of the Lessons from the Cockpit Show I\u2019m Lt Col Mark Hasara, USAF (Ret.), KC-135 Weapons Officer and your pilot for today\u2019s mission. I\u2019ve flown jets, built war plans, and stayed hopelessly addicted to aviation for over 60 years. This week? You're in for one hell of a ride. After two attempts, we finally locked in this high-value target: Col. Derek \u201cWoody\u201d Oaks, a pilot who flew both ends of the Air Force spectrum\u2014from hauling cargo in the C-130 Hercules and C-17 Globemaster III, to packing a serious punch in the A-10 Warthog. Not many can say they went from tactical airlift to tactical CAS... but Woody can. And he\u2019s got the stories, scars, and lessons to prove it. We break down: Life in the Herc and what it takes to fly into dirt strips under fire Transitioning to the Warthog and how it changes your view of airpower Lessons in leadership, flying under pressure, and staying adaptable when missions shift fast. This one\u2019s pure jet fuel\u2014don\u2019t miss it. \ud83d\udeeb Fuel the Flight Deck \u2013 Join the All Ranks Club Love aviation stories like this? Want more insider access? Join the All Ranks Club and help keep the podcast mission-ready. Every dollar goes to better interviews, better gear, and keeping the jets airborne. At the Coin Holder ($5), Designated Driver ($15), or Buy the Bar ($50) levels, you unlock: \ud83c\udfa7 Private Zoom calls to talk jets, war stories, and leadership \u2753 Group Q&As\u2014go deeper into what you love \ud83c\udf7b Virtual Bar Nights with me and fellow air-minded warriors \ud83d\udce6 A 10-pack of exclusive 7-inch aircraft stickers\u2014yep, dishwasher safe \ud83e\ude99 Help design our All Ranks Challenge Coin \ud83c\udf81 Want to surprise the aviation nut in your life? Gift a membership \u27a1\ufe0f Give the Gift of Flight \ud83d\udee1\ufe0f Join now: \ud83d\udc49 Patreon \u2013 All Ranks Club \ud83d\udee9\ufe0f Join the hangar crew on Discord: \ud83d\udc49 Hop in Here \ud83d\udcb8 Refuel the Show Directly Drop some gas in the tank through Venmo: \u27a1\ufe0f @Mark-Hasara Your support helps us stay airborne and keep these stories flying. \ud83c\udfa8 Wall Pilot \u2013 Aviation Art You Can Stick Anywhere Support the show and deck out your walls with custom-drawn aircraft art. Wall Pilot creates: 4, 6, and 8-foot vinyl prints of your favorite warbirds 158+ ready-to-print aircraft profiles Custom builds with your name, tail flash, and loadout Whether you flew the F-4, love the F-22, or want your dad\u2019s old P-51 on the wall\u2014we\u2019ve got you covered. \ud83c\udfaf Order yours now: \u27a1\ufe0f Shop Ready-to-Print \ud83c\udfaf Want something custom? \u27a1\ufe0f Design Your Dream Jet Perfect for hangars, offices, man caves, or squadron walls. Order 2 or 3 and fuel the show with every print. \ud83d\udd25 Next Week\u2019s Mission Brief I\u2019m flying solo next week\u2014breaking down current events and the future of airpower: B-2s in Diego Garcia A-10s in the UAE Chaos in Yemen and the Pacific A deep dive into the F-47 NGAD and the Tanker\/Mobility gap nobody\u2019s talking about Air bridges and power projection today? Not like Iraqi Freedom... it\u2019s uglier. Strap in. Thanks for flying with me. Subscribe, share, support\u2014help us keep telling these stories. And remember\u2026 Nobody Kicks Ass Without Tanker Gas\u2026 NOBODY! ","author_name":"Lessons From The Cockpit","author_url":"https:\/\/lessonsfromthecockpit.show\/","html":"