U.S. Navy
CHRIS AND ANGIE BAKER
CHRIS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
NAVY – 1310 / NAVAL AVIATOR
YEARS OF SERVICE — 8 YEARS
DEPLOYMENTS – 1 [OEF]
NAVY – 1310 / NAVAL AVIATOR
YEARS OF SERVICE — 8 YEARS
DEPLOYMENTS – 1 [OEF]
angie
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
NAVY – 1310 / NAVAL AVIATOR
YEARS OF SERVICE – 8 YEARS
DEPLOYMENTS – 1 [OEF]
NAVY – 1310 / NAVAL AVIATOR
YEARS OF SERVICE – 8 YEARS
DEPLOYMENTS – 1 [OEF]
“I was talked into joining the military after I was already a consultant in Chicago. I was looking for a new thing and found the Navy. I flew EP-3’s on various deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
I transitioned right into commercial flying for Southwest Airlines after nine years on active duty. The timing was perfect. Just crazy luck to be able to go right to the airline. The move to Southwest made the transition much easier.
I hope our fellow Veterans appreciate how amazing they are and how much their service matters. There is a small percentage of Americans who have served and it shows how amazing the United States is. To take on the responsibility of defending the U.S., in your early twenties, in a time of war, is an awesome responsibility. I would tell you that you can’t take anything for granted. Tomorrow isn’t promised. You go overseas and friends don’t come back; you need to remember not to take life for granted.”
I transitioned right into commercial flying for Southwest Airlines after nine years on active duty. The timing was perfect. Just crazy luck to be able to go right to the airline. The move to Southwest made the transition much easier.
I hope our fellow Veterans appreciate how amazing they are and how much their service matters. There is a small percentage of Americans who have served and it shows how amazing the United States is. To take on the responsibility of defending the U.S., in your early twenties, in a time of war, is an awesome responsibility. I would tell you that you can’t take anything for granted. Tomorrow isn’t promised. You go overseas and friends don’t come back; you need to remember not to take life for granted.”
“My dad was an Air Force Academy grad and wanted me to be an aviator. Then Top Gun happened and, well, that was it, I joined the Navy. I flew the P-3 Orion during Operation Anaconda on recon missions during the early phases of Operation Enduring Freedom.
My transition was harder than I thought it would be. In the military, there are like-minded people all around you, but in the civilian world, there isn’t as much in common with the people you meet and are around. Work to find a new purpose. Connect with other veterans. It’s ok to ask for help! And start looking before you leave. Look at what you want to do and realize all the cool things you’ve done might not sync up. Constantly move and work to be the best you can be every day.
My transition was harder than I thought it would be. In the military, there are like-minded people all around you, but in the civilian world, there isn’t as much in common with the people you meet and are around. Work to find a new purpose. Connect with other veterans. It’s ok to ask for help! And start looking before you leave. Look at what you want to do and realize all the cool things you’ve done might not sync up. Constantly move and work to be the best you can be every day.
KEEP EXPLORING
CHRIS & ANGIE FEATURED IN NVMM'S 'TRANSITION TALKS' SERIES
Photo: © Beau Simmons, 2020
U.S. Navy
CHRIS AND ANGIE BAKER
CHRIS
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
NAVY – 1310 / NAVAL AVIATOR
YEARS OF SERVICE — 8 YEARS
DEPLOYMENTS – 1 [OEF]
NAVY – 1310 / NAVAL AVIATOR
YEARS OF SERVICE — 8 YEARS
DEPLOYMENTS – 1 [OEF]
angie
LIEUTENANT COMMANDER
NAVY – 1310 / NAVAL AVIATOR
YEARS OF SERVICE – 8 YEARS
DEPLOYMENTS – 1 [OEF]
NAVY – 1310 / NAVAL AVIATOR
YEARS OF SERVICE – 8 YEARS
DEPLOYMENTS – 1 [OEF]
AN EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
CHRIS:
“I was talked into joining the military after I was already a consultant in Chicago. I was looking for a new thing and found the Navy. I flew EP-3’s on various deployments in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
I transitioned right into commercial flying for Southwest Airlines after nine years on active duty. The timing was perfect. Just crazy luck to be able to go right to the airline. The move to Southwest made the transition much easier.
I hope our fellow Veterans appreciate how amazing they are and how much their service matters. There is a small percentage of Americans who have served and it shows how amazing the United States is. To take on the responsibility of defending the U.S., in your early twenties, in a time of war, is an awesome responsibility. I would tell you that you can’t take anything for granted. Tomorrow isn’t promised. You go overseas and friends don’t come back; you need to remember not to take life for granted.”
I transitioned right into commercial flying for Southwest Airlines after nine years on active duty. The timing was perfect. Just crazy luck to be able to go right to the airline. The move to Southwest made the transition much easier.
I hope our fellow Veterans appreciate how amazing they are and how much their service matters. There is a small percentage of Americans who have served and it shows how amazing the United States is. To take on the responsibility of defending the U.S., in your early twenties, in a time of war, is an awesome responsibility. I would tell you that you can’t take anything for granted. Tomorrow isn’t promised. You go overseas and friends don’t come back; you need to remember not to take life for granted.”
AN EXCERPT FROM THE BOOK
ANGIE:
“My dad was an Air Force Academy grad and wanted me to be an aviator. Then Top Gun happened and, well, that was it, I joined the Navy. I flew the P-3 Orion during Operation Anaconda on recon missions during the early phases of Operation Enduring Freedom.
My transition was harder than I thought it would be. In the military, there are like-minded people all around you, but in the civilian world, there isn’t as much in common with the people you meet and are around. Work to find a new purpose. Connect with other veterans. It’s ok to ask for help! And start looking before you leave. Look at what you want to do and realize all the cool things you’ve done might not sync up. Constantly move and work to be the best you can be every day.
My transition was harder than I thought it would be. In the military, there are like-minded people all around you, but in the civilian world, there isn’t as much in common with the people you meet and are around. Work to find a new purpose. Connect with other veterans. It’s ok to ask for help! And start looking before you leave. Look at what you want to do and realize all the cool things you’ve done might not sync up. Constantly move and work to be the best you can be every day.
KEEP EXPLORING
CHRIS & ANGIE FEATURED IN NVMM'S 'TRANSITION TALKS' SERIES
Photo: © Beau Simmons, 2020
