A former Air Force pilot recounts his harrowing near-death experience during training, where he lost control of his T37 trainer and had to rely on his training to recover and land safely. [... more]

Peter Braxton recounts his first day as an Air Force pilot on 9/11, learning of the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center and participating in the air refueling mission to support the military response. [... more]

A former Air Force pilot recounts his harrowing experience of a near-death incident during training, where he lost control of his plane and had to rely on his training to recover and land safely. The story highlights the importance of crisis management and professional development in high-pressure situations. [... more]

Peter Braxton recounts his harrowing experience as a pilot in training, where he encountered a life-threatening situation and had to rely on his training and instincts to survive. His story highlights the importance of crisis management and professional development in high-pressure situations. [... more]

On his first day as an Air Force pilot, Peter Braxton was in the air over the Atlantic when he received a call from NORAD, directing him to fly between 5,000 and 50,000 feet altitude, indicating that all airspace was clear. As he looked out the window, he saw the smoke rising from New York City, and his mission quickly shifted to refueling fighter jets armed with missiles. Braxton shares his story of being the first military asset over New York on 9/11, but one of the last people to learn what happened. [... more]