Episode 199: Josh Martin 160th SOAR Pilot/Invictus Games
-CHAPTERS-
00:00 Introduction to Josh Martin's Journey
02:44 Early Life and Influences
05:40 Impact of Family Dynamics
08:35 Resilience and Overcoming Challenges
11:23 Pursuing Military Aspirations
14:34 West Point Experience
17:15 Transitioning to Military Life
20:28 Leadership Development at West Point
23:21 Career Path in Aviation
26:15 The Kiowa Helicopter Experience
29:25 Transition to the 160th SOAR
32:20 Assessment and Acceptance into the 160th
35:28 Training and Challenges Ahead
41:17 The Weight of Leadership
47:15 Navigating Green Platoon Challenges
53:54 First Combat Experiences
59:37 The Pressure of Elite Missions
01:08:08 Imposter Syndrome in the Elite
01:17:16 The Day Everything Changed
01:26:27 Facing the Dark Moments
01:35:52 The Decision to Amputate
01:42:36 The Journey to Invictus Games
01:52:06 Reflections on Military Life
02:03:26 Future Aspirations and Adaptive Sports
-SUMMARY-In this conversation, Josh Martin shares his inspiring journey from a challenging childhood to becoming a decorated military pilot and adaptive athlete. He discusses the impact of his father's health struggles on his resilience, his experiences at West Point, and the transition to Army aviation. Josh reflects on the pressures of elite operations in the 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment and the lessons learned from his combat missions. His story is one of determination, leadership, and personal growth, showcasing how he overcame obstacles to achieve his dreams. In this conversation, Josh Martin shares his journey from being a military aviator to facing life-altering challenges after a motorcycle accident. He discusses the pivotal moments in his military career, the decision to undergo amputation, and how he found purpose through adaptive sports. Josh reflects on the support from mentors, the struggles of recovery, and his aspirations for the future, including a desire to return to flying and compete in international adaptive sports events.
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Josh Martin
SOF Veteran / Consultant / Active Duty Spouse / Father
Josh Martin is a dynamic leader, seasoned strategist, and veteran with a passion for solving complex problems and building high-performing teams. After graduating from West Point with a degree in Systems Engineering, he commissioned as an Aviation Officer in the U.S. Army. Josh earned his initial rating as a helicopter pilot in the OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and served as a reconnaissance pilot in the 101st Airborne Division. As someone who was always looking for the next challenge, Josh favorably assessed to become a Special Operations Aviation Officer in the elite 160th SOAR while still a lieutenant. Upon completion of Green Platoon and qualification to fly the MH-47G Chinook, he led a wide range of missions around the globe, often in high-risk, complex environments. He continued to progress through the organization, holding multiple leadership positions and earned Air Mission Commander (AMC) and Fully Mission Qualified (FMQ) designations.
He later earned his MBA from Vanderbilt University, where he was recognized for his leadership and service, before joining McKinsey & Company. As a strategy and management consultant, Josh has driven operations transformation efforts and advised clients across a range of other business optimization topics at Fortune 500 clients.
Josh’s journey is as resilient as it is accomplished. In 2018, a motorcycle accident caused a life-altering injury, eventually leading to a below-knee amputation after years of surgeries and rehabilitation. Refusing to let this setback define him, Josh embraced the challenge. He has competed … Read More
