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Rugpull Radio Ep. 140: Special Guest Lt. Col. Kevin Kelly aka “Puncher” – Air Force Fighter Pilot
Episode 4640
In this episode of Rugpull Radio, GMoney sits down with Lt. Col. Kevin “Puncher” Kelly, a retired Air Force fighter pilot, to walk through his military career, combat experience, and the realities of modern air warfare. Puncher shares firsthand insight into pilot training, rules of engagement, command structure, and how decision-making actually works inside the U.S. military, contrasting public perception with operational reality. The conversation explores leadership, discipline, morale, and the psychological demands placed on pilots, as well as broader reflections on readiness, bureaucracy, and the evolution of warfare. Grounded in lived experience rather than theory, the episode offers a candid look at life inside the cockpit and the mindset required to operate in high-risk, high-accountability environments.
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