Episode 8, SrA Caleb Lapinel

SrA Caleb Lapinel Joins Chief Richardson to recount his time as the first U.S. Air Force Airman to attend the Brazil Jungle Warfare Course.  

SrA Lapinel shares some of his experiences and how important not only physical and metal strength are, but how important emotional intelligence is in high stress situations. 

Also, his thoughts on snakes vs Chief's and his thoughts on why being transparent leader is so important. 

Chapters

• 0:00 Introductions, who is Caleb Lapinel?
• 5:49 What is your current career field and why do you like it?
• 9:25 Brazilian Jungle Warfare School
• 11:22 Snakes!
• 13:45 What were the biggest challenges?
• 17:50 What do you like most about being in the military?
• 19:47 What do you expect from a leader?
• 21:12 What's next?
• 23:11 Closing comments, mental health