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Resilience in the Ranks: Hailey’s Journey from Injury to Army Pilot

Resilience in the Ranks: Hailey’s Journey from Injury to Army Pilot

Update: 2025-11-06
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Hailey Mckneely is a Medevac pilot, flying Blackhawks and supporting Rangers and high-risk operations. She joins Jess in this episode to explore how she turned personal setbacks—like a DUI, breaking her leg in training and failing academics—into stepping stones. They dive into her fitness transformation, aviation journey, and the mindset it takes to succeed in high-pressure roles.

Learn how Hailey pushed through physical and academic failures without giving upGet a rare glimpse into what it takes to become and thrive as an Army pilotDiscover mindset shifts for balancing ambition with rest, growth, and joy

Connect with Hailey on IG: @hay_layyy

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Resilience in the Ranks: Hailey’s Journey from Injury to Army Pilot

Resilience in the Ranks: Hailey’s Journey from Injury to Army Pilot

Jess Berry