#12 Kylene Ruth

What this episode covers

Kylene Ruth – Retired U.S. Air Force Maintenance Officer, Leadership Coach, and Community Builder Highlights: – Why Kylene chose the Air Force Academy and how basketball shaped her path – The moment she knew maintenance—not the cockpit—was her calling – Lessons from leading with influence, not just compliance – Balancing dual-military life, marriage, and family while serving – Candid reflections on transition: healthcare, mental health, and identity after the uniform – Advice to service members preparing for retirement and life beyond the military Resources Mentioned: – U.S. Air Force Academy: afacademy.af.edu – Leadership development & coaching (Kylene’s business) – Blue Yonder resources: blueyonderpodcast.com/flightlog Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & guest introduction 05:30 – Why Kylene chose the Academy 12:15 – Becoming a maintenance officer 20:00 – Evolving views on leadership & influence 35:50 – Dual-military marriage and family balance 45:00 – The decision to retire & planning for transition 55:00 – Physical and mental health challenges post-service 1:10:00 – Key advice for those preparing to leave the military 1:20:00 – Final thoughts and parting wisdom ✅ Subscribe & Follow: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts 🔗 blueyonderpodcast.com 💬 Feedback or Questions? Connect with us at: 🌐 intotheblueyonderpodcast.com

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