101 Captain Chuck Mingonet - Vader One - Navy Jet Pilot, Commander, Mentor, Father, and Family Man

Top Pilot, "Vader One" Captain Chuck Mingonet considers himself a small town Florida boy, but if you know this Florida boy he is all Man. He entered into pilot training in 1984 with the United States Navy and was the distinguished graduate for his class. He received his Navy wings in 1985 and began a 25-year career with the navy, which included Commander of a combat carrier squadron 2004-2005, Electron Warfare Office for Central Command Head Quarters 2005-2006,  Congressional Navy Liaison for Naval Warfare Director 2006, Commander of a Naval Air Station 2007-2010. His awards include Air Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit. Chuck married the love of his life, Sandy. After a semester in Seminary, he and Sandy moved back to Eustis, Florida to take care of his dad after his dad's heart surgery. He helped his mom with the family business while becoming a youth pastor for 4 years at a local church.  After retiring, he is a father to his 2 children. He and Sandy are grandparents to 12 grandchildren.  Chuck has discipled and mentored students through JROTC, has been involved in student ministry at 23 churches in the 23 separate locations the Navy stationed him. He mentors and disciples his grandchildren while helping his young grandson through a life threatening illness. Commander and Captain Chuck Mingonet talks about mentoring young adults and teenagers in there Christian growth and helping many others through the foster care program. He shares his mentoring tips  that have worked for him and may work for you. Captain Mingonet was involved with YWAM (Youth With a Mission) and the many other organizations. This Commander has done it all in one life time. This is just the tip of the peak of his passions, calling, and accomplishments. Enjoy this episode, as it's a roller coaster and high speed G Force ride with a great man who has a "NEED FOR SPEED" of the jet and life variety! Credits: Hosted by: Doug Edwards Theme Song: "The One and Only" by The 808 (Listen to more at: the808music.com) Edited by: Ryan James Edwards Recorded by: Doug Edwards Graphics by: Ryan James Edwards