This week, the nation observed Veterans Day to celebrate the contributions of the men and women who so bravely and selflessly serve our nation. On the next What’s Next, you’ll hear first-hand from a veteran whose contributions to our nation will be remembered for years to come.
Retired Marine Colonel Art “Turbo” Tomassetti served a total 27 years in the Marine Corps. In that time, he fought in the Gulf War, flying Harrier jets in 39 combat missions, and later became an accomplished test pilot for the X35 (now known as the F35.) His plane and flight suit are in the Smithsonian for being the first person ever to have completed “Mission X”, which consists of a short (450 foot) takeoff, a supersonic dash and vertical landing all in the same flight.
In his retirement, Art is continuing his motivational speaking and producing motivational videos. He talks to Bill Shafer about his years of service and his personal search for what’s next.