• #126 Derek 'Woody' Oaks – C-130 to A-10 | Combat Flying & Leadership

  • Feb 16 2025
  • Length: 1 hr and 38 mins
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#126 Derek 'Woody' Oaks – C-130 to A-10 | Combat Flying & Leadership

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  • In this episode of The Afterburn Podcast, Mike “Flash” McVay sits down with Col (Ret) Derek "Woody" Oaks, a pilot who made the rare transition from flying C-130 to the A-10. Woody shares his experiences flying combat missions, the challenges of transitioning between vastly different airframes, and the leadership lessons he learned throughout his Air Force career. From his time at the Air Force Academy to commanding a fighter group, “Woody” reflects on decision-making in combat, the art of close air support, and what it means to lead in high-pressure environments. Whether moving troops and cargo in the C-130 or delivering firepower from the A-10, his stories capture the essence of military aviation, camaraderie, and the evolution of airpower.

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