Project: Incomplete

50. Stop the Infighting: A Challenge For Our Listeners

J.R. and Kevin are back with a one-on-one episode. In this conversation, the guys reflect on passing the one year mark of Project: Incomplete and discuss how unity can be achieved in our relationships, neighborhoods, and country. With never-ending competing headlines in the media, the politicization of seemingly every topic, and the conditioning of believing that those we disagree with are bad people, we find ourselves faced with a growing and serious conflict: infighting. Fighting amongst family members, neighbors, co-workers, teammates, and fellow citizens. The tension that has been building over the past year and a half has led to tension, broken relationships, and burnt bridges. All the while, it has only emphasized the mission of this podcast: to allow for and initiate genuine and open conversations. If we're to progress forward together in this country, it requires checking your ego at the door, reaching out to others that you disagree with, and initiating conversation. Who did you have a falling out with over the past year and a half? Reach out to them. Be sure to share, follow, and join in on the conversation... Instagram: @projectincomplete [https://www.instagram.com/projectincomplete/?hl=en] Stars & Stripes Handcrafted American Flags: https://starsandstripesco.com [https://starsandstripesco.com]

Ep. 49: Governor Scott Walker

Scott Walker is the former Governor of Wisconsin and current President of Young America's Foundation. During our conversation with Governor Walker, we discuss his transition into public service, how to discover and engage our faith, pursuing more meaningful and productive conversations, combatting cancel culture, and what drives his optimism for the future of the United States. At the end of the podcast, Governor Walker answers the Final Project question: "When Scott Walker's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?" Young America's Foundation (YAF) is committed to ensuring that increasing numbers of young Americans understand and are inspired by the ideas of individual freedom, a strong national defense, free enterprise, and traditional values.  For more information, visithttps://www.yaf.org [https://www.yaf.org]. Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation. Instagram: @projectincomplete Twitter: @projincomplete www.projectincomplete.com

Ep. 48: Noah Elias

Noah Elias is the Founder of Stars & Stripes Co. Based in Oklahoma, Starts & Stripes Co. crafts one-of-a-kind, handmade wooden flags. In our conversation with Noah, we discuss the founding of the company and its growth over the past few years, what the American flag means to Noah, building a team, hard work, family, and what keeps Noah going. Finally, at the end of the podcast, Noah answers the Final Project question: "When Noah Elias' Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?" SHOP STARS & STRIPES: https://starsandstripesco.com [https://starsandstripesco.com] Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation. Instagram: @projectincomplete Twitter: @projincomplete www.projectincomplete.com

Ep. 47: Sam Eckholm

Sam Eckholm is an active duty U.S. Air Force Officer. He graduated from the Air Force Academy in 2018 before being selected to travel with the F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team as their photographer, videographer, and social media lead. In our conversation with Sam, we discuss his experience working with the F-22 Raptor Demo Team for two show seasons, his approach to content creation and social media, growing the demo team's Instagram following from 13K followers to over 230K, and developing resiliency while pursuing opportunities and sharing experiences in life. Finally, at the end of the podcast, Sam answers the Final Project question: "When Sam Eckholm's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?" Sam's Instagram: @sameckholm Sam's Twitter: @sameckholm Sam's YouTube: SamEckholm ABOUT THE TEAM: The F-22 Raptor Demonstration Team performs precision aerial maneuvers at airshows across the world to demonstrate the unique capabilities of the world's premier 5th generation fighter aircraft. The team also performs with the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation to showcase modern day fighter jets flying in formation with World War II, Korean, and Vietnam era aircraft. ABOUT THE F-22: The F-22 Raptor is the Air Force's premier 5th generation fighter aircraft. Its combination of stealth, supercruise, extreme maneuverability, and integrated avionics represents an exponential leap in warfighting capabilities. The Raptor performs both air-to-air and air-to-ground missions that are vital to the 21st century Air Force. The F-22, a critical component of the Global Strike Task Force, is designed to rapidly project air dominance at great distances while defeating threats attempting to deny access to our nation's Air Force, Army, Navy and Marine Corps. The F-22 cannot be matched by any known or projected fighter aircraft. For more info on the F-22 Raptor and the F-22 Demonstration Team, please visit: https://www.acc.af.mil/Home/Aerial-Events/F-22A-Demo-Team/ [https://www.acc.af.mil/Home/Aerial-Events/F-22A-Demo-Team/] Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation. Instagram: @projectincomplete Twitter: @projincomplete www.projectincomplete.com

Ep. 46: Maj. Jason Markzon

Major Jason Markzon is the Advance Pilot and Narrator for the U.S. Air Force Air Demonstration Squadron, the Thunderbirds. In our conversation with Jason, we discuss his path to joining the Air Force and becoming an F-16 pilot, the impact of 9/11 and how it drove Jason to join the military, a day in the life of a Thunderbird pilot, Jason's responsibilities during show season, what makes the F-16 a unique fighter, the recent America Strong Mission with the U.S. Navy Blue Angels which served as a tribute to front line health workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, work-life balance, and Jason's biggest lessons and takeaways from his time serving with the Thunderbirds. Finally, at the end of the podcast, Jason answers the Final Project question: "When Jason Markzon's Project is complete, what will he be most proud of? How will he want to be remembered?" Jason earned his commission in 2007 as a graduate of Arizona State University’s Air Force Reserve Officers’ Training Corps program, where he majored in Aerospace Engineering. Before joining the Thunderbirds, he served as an F-16 Flight Evaluator and Maintenance Operations Flight Commander assigned to the 13th Fighter Squadron at Misawa Air Base, Japan. He has logged more than 2,300 flight hours as an Air Force pilot in the F-16, T-38, and T-6. He is in his third season with the team and hails from Tucson, Ariz. (Credit: https://afthunderbirds.com/site/team_members/jason-markzon/ [https://afthunderbirds.com/site/team_members/jason-markzon/]) Be sure to follow, subscribe, and join us in the conversation. Instagram: @projectincomplete Twitter: @projincomplete www.projectincomplete.com