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Lt. Col Jordan Smith is the Director of Operations, 89th Attack Squadron, in the United States Air Force. He leads MQ-9 pilots, sensor operators, and intelligence professionals in worldwide combat operations. Jordan entered the Air Force in 2006 as a distinguished graduate of Texas A&M University’s ROTC program. His active-duty assignments include three operational tours with the 432nd Wing and Training Tour with the 12th Flying Freedom, Enduring Freedom, Freedom’s Sentinel, Inherent Resolve, and Resolute Support. Jordan has more than 5,500 hours flying and has piloted MQ-9A, MQ-1B, T-1, and T-6 aircraft. Did I mention he is also a die-hard automotive enthusiast and a photographer for Linkage Magazine? Jordan’s call sign is ‘Joker’.
SHOW SPONSORS
American Collectors Insurance • Linkage Magazine • Techforce Foundation • RPM Foundation
INSPIRATION
Joker was inspired by Doc, a man who helped mentor troubled youth and taught Joker how to drive a manual transmission car.
CHALLENGES
Trying to find a specific make and model car, a 1965 Pontiac Royal Bobcat GTO.
SPECIAL VEHICLE
Doc’s 1965 GTO. Be sure to listen to the back story and why this car has so much meaning for Joker.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION
The Looming Towers by Lawrence Wright
WORDS OF INSPIRATION
Saving the World – Be sure to listen to Joker’s story in this show.
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Joker is just an amazing person. Think you can’t make a difference? Everyone needs to listen to this. Thank you Jordan!
There’s no one better than Joker. BIG fan!
-Voltage
. What a story…planes, cars, action and life! Joker is a exceptional young man with a genuine glow and always helping. We met at the Audrain two years ago, always smiling while keeping us safe as a skillful pilot. An amazing man I call my friend. Thank you also, Joker for your service.
Thank you Mark and Alex
I had breakfast at SEMA with Joker and Alex and thank Mark for his insight in posing some inquisitive questions.
Jokers training, strength, and courage during wars and disasters have saved the lives of many. I thank and salute him.
Most of my family was in aviation (Brewster, US Air Force, Grumman, Sperry). I am delighted to see how far our technology has come and thank him for sharing this aspect.
Having worked as a GM designer and in sales at a BPG dealer selling the very last GTOs (perhaps Monaros) and G8s produced, I am always happy that the GTO will live forever.