Lead with Grit - Congressman August Pfluger ’00
From THE LONG BLUE LEADERSHIP PODCAST by U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation
December 16, 2025 · 46 min · Season 4 · Episode 7
About this episode
Congressman August Pfluger reflects on leadership and courage through his experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy and in public service.
On Long Blue Leadership, Congressman August Pfluger ’00 reflects on these qualities through his experiences at the U.S. Air Force Academy, in the cockpit and as part of the U.S. House of Representatives. His story challenges every leader to ask where courage is calling them to go next.
People in this episode
Guest: August Pfluger
Topics covered
- leadership
- courage
- personal growth
- military experience
- public service
Keywords
- leadership
- grit
- U.S. Air Force Academy
- Congress
- courage
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: U.S. Air Force Academy, U.S. House of Representatives
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