Spring 2024

Fire Stalker
Helicopter pilot Michael Sagely (’96) uses combat aviation training to battle Southern California wildfires

The New Frontier
U.S. Space Force leader began his ascent at Embry-Riddle

Human Factors Grad Protects Patients and Healthcare Teams
Alumna Tara Cohen (’15, ’17) is improving healthcare safety

A Rare Catch
How Jacqueline Fazekas (’21) Spotted a Fireball Before Impact

Eagle Relief
Eagles Deliver More than 500 Pounds of Supplies to Hurricane-Ravaged North Carolina

Always Vigilant
Eagle John Desmarais (’95, ’00) Leads Civil Air Patrol National Staff

Meet the Eagle Who Helps Civilian Astronauts Fight Cancer
Alumna's journey helps fuel St. Jude's mission

General Salutes the Past, Prepares Future Leaders
Brig. General Daniel Woodward (’80), USAF (Ret.) leads the effort to maintain and promote America’s overseas commemorative cemeteries and memorials.

Embry-Riddle Alumna is an Airborne Environmentalist
Volunteer pilot aids in conservation

‘Rocket Science Barbie’ Shares the Creativity of Tech
It's a Barbie World — We just do science in it.

Maintenance 911 at 30,000 Feet
Alumnus is the one to call when something goes wrong in flight
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Alejandro Cardona Seemann Is Guided by the Music of Engines
From early fascination to industry leader

Aviation Historian Demystifies Area 51
Aviation, not aliens, inspires alumnus' secret history

Eagle and NGPA Executive Director Helps ‘Build, Support and Unite’
Advocating for LGBTQ+ aviators, alumnus strengthens community, support and inclusion

CAA Executive Returns Air Travel to the Glamorous Life
During pandemic, Jay Woo (’12) developed a VIP experience for air travelers

Aviation Is Ryan Lynch’s Sweet Spot
This Eagle pilot has a sweet business that nurtures students

Raising Donor Awareness Is a Peak Experience for Eagle
Alumna donates kidney and keeps on moving

Combat Veterans and Children with Disabilities are Eagle’s Co-Pilots
Jim Lewis is flying to make a difference, one passenger at a time

A Big-Picture Mentor Helped Eagle Christopher Awes ‘Go Wide’
Marine Corps veteran now drives the big jets for Atlas Air

Pilots to the Rescue
Grad saves at-risk animals, one flight at a time

Building on a Firm Foundation
Airbus Americas CEO gives advice to the next generation

Luke Jones is a Restoration Mechanic With His Hands on History
An A&P certificate from Embry-Riddle helped this alumnus get to the Smithsonian

A Conversation with a Transportation Groundbreaker
Arlando Teller has gone from rez kid to presidential appointee
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