Peace Through Strength: A U.S. Marine Shares His Story

About this episode

Major General Bobby Hollingsworth shares his life journey and insights on military preparedness and technology in an interview with Robert J. Marks.

Major General Bobby Hollingsworth had a distinguished 38-year career as a U.S. Marine fighter pilot and in leadership roles including commanding the Marine Corps Reserve Support Command and serving as vice commander of Marine forces in the Pacific. After retiring, he was appointed by President George W. Bush to lead the National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. In this full-length interview with host Robert J. Marks, Hollingsworth shares his life journey from dairy farm to fighter pilot, his perspective on the current state of U.S. military preparedness and leadership, and his insight into the evolution of military technology throughout his career. Source

People in this episode

Host: Robert J. Marks

Guest: Major General Bobby Hollingsworth

Topics covered

• military leadership
• U.S. military preparedness
• military technology
• personal journey
• career development

Keywords

• U.S. Marine
• fighter pilot
• military technology
• leadership
• career
• George W. Bush
• military preparedness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: U.S. Marine Corps, National Committee for Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve

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