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… From Army Skies to Life-Saving Flights: The Journey of Brian Vanderberg Submitted by … 1988 A Kalamazoo-area native and a member of the class of 1986 at Portage Central High School, Vanderberg used …

… "Eggles" lands his "Field" of Dreams Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Captain Dave Powell, dean of the College of Aviation, is often quoted as saying, “Sometimes it’s better to be lucky, than good.”  …

… WMU Aviation Excellence in Diversity Award Winner - Albert Glenn Submitted by Tom … have demonstrated a significant impact on helping to increase diversity in the field of aviation.  Captain Albert Glenn currently serves as the …

… Bronson Barth Keeps his Eyes on the Sky in Louisville Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Kentucky is famous … licking good,” and horse racing.  In the state are the city of Louisville and the Louisville International Airport, … class.  The rumors were his class was exceptionally hard.  Listening to the stories, I put off taking his class.  When …

… The Kalam-AZO Connection - WMU Broncos at the Helm of the Kalamazoo/Battle Creek International Airport Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Airport … of aviation. The responsibilities of overseeing day-to-day tasks reside with the efforts of talented airport managers …

… The Migration of Jonathan Miller - A SouthWestern Journey to Success Submitted by Tom Thinnes on Commuting to a job is a reality for many American … junket to get to work. That's what Jonathan Miller did as part of reaching his goal to become a commercial …

… From Taipei to the Skies: The Inspiring Journey of SkyWest Captain Po Hsien 'Johnny' Chen … my goals and dreams," he says, "and told me to be realistic and settle for less."  However, one offered a …

… Management and Operations Alumnus Mitchell Carr Cruising in His Career Submitted by Tom Thinnes on "If you want … for it because, in life, you can only stop yourself.  Some of the biggest critics, who will make you double-think or … time on a Jet Ski! Not even the college's relevant, realistic and practical courses prepared Carr -- much less …

… Clarence "Pappy" Vandeventer - WMU Aviation Hall of Honor Inductee Submitted by Tom Thinnes on When looking at the … (Pappy) VanDeventer, it is hard not to be wowed.  The man was immersed in aviation, his influence reaching far beyond …

… Cruising with Captain Cooper – Heather’s Ups and Downs in Aviation Submitted by Tom Thinnes on It was the best of times, it was the worst of times -- and WMU College of …