Host of FTZ Andrew Cormier sits down with Youtube creator Sam Eckholm to discuss his story from taking pictures of F-22s to building the large USAFA recruiting tool "The Air Force Academy Blueprint"

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction

(11:15) Getting PA after graduation

(16:20) Mission of PA, no photography for officers

(17:45) F-22 Demo Team

(22:30) Scratching entrepreneurial itch while on active duty

(28:30) What guided you to separate?

(32:30) What is it like to use emerging tech first?

(40:45) Maintaining creative freedom while advertising someone else's product

(45:25) The Academy Blueprint

(52:40) Advice for cadets

The views expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily represent the views of the DoD or its components.

Andrew Cormier

Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-cormier-21841020b⁠

Instagram: @for.the.zoomies / @cormier.2

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Sam Eckhom

Youtube: Sam Eckholm0

Instagram: @sameckholm

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sameckholm

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Jake Thibeault 

Donations: https://www.tbo14tough.com

Instagram: jake.thibeault

GoFundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/jake-thibeault-needs-our-support