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In this profoundly moving episode, Joe welcomes Staton West, a military veteran, commercial pilot, and friend, who shares his honest journey through alcoholism, military service, and recovery via the HIMS program. Staton discusses the pressures of military life, the emotional challenges of transitioning to civilian aviation, and how faith, community, and structured accountability were crucial to his sobriety. This is part one of a two-part conversation. Tune in next week for Part 2.
✈️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How addiction can take root in high-performance careers like the military and aviation
What the HIMS Program is and how it helps pilots return to the cockpit
The emotional and mental toll of leaving military life behind
The importance of faith, support systems, and mentorship in recovery
A message of hope, healing, and redemption for anyone facing addiction
This is more than a story of recovery; it's a story of resilience, transformation, and the power of second chances.
👉 If you’re a pilot, veteran, or someone walking through recovery, this episode is for you.
HIMS Program: https://himsprogram.com/about-hims/
🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire and uplift.
Prefer watching instead of listening?
Catch the podcast on YouTube! 🎥 ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@caseyaviation
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In this profoundly moving episode, Joe welcomes Staton West, a military veteran, commercial pilot, and friend, who shares his honest journey through alcoholism, military service, and recovery via the HIMS program. Staton discusses the pressures of military life, the emotional challenges of transitioning to civilian aviation, and how faith, community, and structured accountability were crucial to his sobriety. This is part one of a two-part conversation. Tune in next week for Part 2.
✈️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How addiction can take root in high-performance careers like the military and aviation
What the HIMS Program is and how it helps pilots return to the cockpit
The emotional and mental toll of leaving military life behind
The importance of faith, support systems, and mentorship in recovery
A message of hope, healing, and redemption for anyone facing addiction
This is more than a story of recovery; it's a story of resilience, transformation, and the power of second chances.
👉 If you’re a pilot, veteran, or someone walking through recovery, this episode is for you.
HIMS Program: https://himsprogram.com/about-hims/
🎧 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more stories that inspire and uplift.
Prefer watching instead of listening?
Catch the podcast on YouTube! 🎥 ➡️ https://www.youtube.com/@caseyaviation

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