029 | "The US Air Force's Airman of The Year" (Julian at US Air Force)

Dec 6

Today’s guest on the “Phil with F30” podcast is Julian Gluck - A Military Pilot in US Air Force

Forbes List: USA
Year: 2020
Category: Law and Policy

My guest today is in the Law and Policy category and is only the third military member selected for the honor.

Julian Gluck is a B-52 Stratofortress pilot and flight commander for the U.S. Air Force. He has flown combat missions against ISIS and the Taliban and served as the executive officer of the Department of Defense’s largest bomb group. In 2018, the Air Force Times chose him as Airman of the Year, another prestigious honor.
Julian was recently nominated to serve as the next Chairman of the Company Grade Officers Council for all 49,000 captains and lieutenants in the Air Force, and even Space Force. And he has directly advised military leaders at the Pentagon. He is also in the ABC documentary “Everyday Heroes.”
Julian’s military experiences have contributed to his leadership skills, which are exemplary and impressive. He shares his experiences in his endless hours of volunteer work. One of his projects centers on helping people in the civilian world understand and dispel many of the misconceptions of military life. Through his work with the Civil Air Patrol, Julian encourages and shows civilians how to give service to the community without becoming a member of the military.
I especially enjoyed our conversation in the “30 under 30 Round,” which has even more insights on how Julian lives his life and excels in leadership.
Julian is a true inspiration. He is so deserving of this Forbes honor.

*NOTE: The views expressed on this podcast are those of the speakers and do not reflect the official policy or position of the United States Air Force, Department of Defense, or United States government.

“Under 30 Seconds Round”

1. What is the book you’ve gifted more often than any other book, and why?

Meditations, Marcus Aurelius. I read Stoic meditations every morning. I love philosophy and theology.

2. What’s one of the best investments and one of the worst investments you’ve ever made and why?

Best - Joining the U.S. Air Force.
Worst - Investing in precious metals through mutual funds.

3. What’s the most impactful thing you do in your Morning and Evening routines?

AM - I wake up and check the news. I read a Stoic mediation and pick a weekly virtue that I think about and meditate on.
PM - I do nonprofit or volunteer work in the evenings. Then I go on a run to clear my mind and listen to music.

4. Pretend you won the Peter Thiel Fellowship and you were going to get money to start a business instead of going to college, what’s the very first thing you’d do to start a new business?

I would find a group of individuals I trust that represent several life sectors. I’d look for opportunities to aid others, probably through a nonprofit.

5. What’s something you never knew you needed?

Technology such as Zoom. I’ve been able to connect with family and to work with people in all different sectors. It’s amazing what technology can allow us to do.

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