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From “Oorah” to “Oh Yeah” – Troy Kinnunen Springboards from the Marines to the College of Aviation
College of Aviation
… -- the U. S. Marine Corps -- because once a Marine, always a Marine. Almost right after his 2013 graduation from … adventure military service would be. First stop was basic and combat training in California, which in itself … long to wait. Within a year, he was selected for special-duty assignment as an embassy security guard. Over the next …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2021/10/kinnunen
Flying Frisbees, Planes, and Fish: Scott Lands at Western Michigan University
College of Aviation
… Tom Thinnes on He is an "Ultimate Frisbee Guy." He has a warm spot in his pilot's log for "Warbirds" -- Spitfires , Mustangs , Zeros , Hellcats , … Tigers , Messerschmitts -- whose aerial dogfights in World War II were its version of medieval jousts with fatal …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2022/09/fish
3D maps could help people with visual impairments navigate their world
W Magazine
… “Through trial and error, we decided just using the hallways would be the best approach for the smaller model, and … to the fourth-floor larger model,” says Barton. “We didn’t want the features to be too sharp or too jumbled, because … the team crafted models sturdy enough to withstand heavy use and detailed enough to be functional. “I’ve shown …
https://wmich.edu/news/2019/12/57071
Airport and Aviation Extraordinaire: Ashley Lucas
College of Aviation
… Ashley Lucas Submitted by Tom Thinnes on While working her way through the WMU College of Aviation, Ashley Lucas admits … are following in her career path. While majoring in what was then known as the aviation science and administration curriculum at Western, Lucas said she was aware of the college's Women in Aviation International …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/03/lucas
Props, Planes, and Police - The Abe Herr Story
College of Aviation
… of Western Michigan University’s College of Aviation, was surrounded by transportation. Although the little city, … in Erie County near the northwest border of New York, was better known as a railroad town, it also had an aviation … Works, the railroad had a big impact on the city. It was also the home of Charles F. Ritchel, who engineered a …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2013/12/herr
Rising from Republic Airways and Soaring with Spirit Airlines: Aaron Jones Climbs Higher
College of Aviation
… Rising from Republic Airways and Soaring with Spirit Airlines: Aaron Jones Climbs … spring 2010 graduate of the College of Aviation recently swapped captain's uniforms, ending a nearly 10-year stint with Republic Airways and changing into the colors of Spirit Airlines . …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2023/09/ajones
Your past does not define your future: Logan Stuckhardt thrives at WMU
Haworth College of Business
… Haworth College of Business. From a young age, Stuckhardt was faced with some challenging circumstances and had to … seeking out networking opportunities.” Beyond the classroom walls of WMU, Stuckhardt has experienced once-in-a-lifetime … Bunzl as a sales intern. My eight-week summer internship was jam packed, consisting of three outside sales shadow …
https://wmich.edu/business/news/2024/09/sales-business-marketing-logan-stuckhardt-thrives
Enlightened aviation adventure creates path to success for alumnus
College of Aviation
… [caption align="right"] [/caption] YPSILANTI, Mich.—If you want an out-of-the-box thinker, then Eric Epplett is your … Eastwood's character in "Heartbreak Ridge" when "Gunny Highway" muttered that Marines are never stumped because they …
https://wmich.edu/news/2020/03/58542
The Rise of Rochon – Randall’s Aviation Journey and The Power of Giving Back
College of Aviation
… schedule as a United Airlines (First Officer) based in Newark, N.J. and all kinds of volunteerism for the OBAP , he … his initial hometown of New Iberia, La., to the state of Washington, he was introduced to flying. That trip sparked … crew, ramp tower, operations, and the gate agents. My duty was to make sure that everyone was in sync with that …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2019/09/rochon2019
Takeoffs and Touchdowns – Matt Thaler Scores with Delta
College of Aviation
… Both have made it "in The Bigs," "in The Show," "on Broadway." Davis plays in front of thousands of people and before … another link. Thaler has the technical wherewithal to go watch Davis wherever he plays these days. As a Bronco …
https://wmich.edu/aviation/news/2020/08/thaler