John Scott Wedemeyer Advocates Resilience and Real Leadership
Retired LtCol and Distinguished Aviator Shares Combat-Tested Lessons to Inspire Accountability and Focus
NEWPORT, NC / ACCESS Newswire / June 25, 2025 /John Scott Wedemeyer, a decorated U.S. Marine Corps veteran and international Gulfstream G650 pilot, is using his recent media spotlight, "John Scott Wedemeyer: From Fighter Jet Cockpits to Global Skies", to raise awareness about the need for stronger personal accountability, focus, and resilience in today 's fast-changing world.
With over 20 years in the U.S. Marine Corps and more than 4,700 hours in the cockpit of the F/A-18 Hornet, Wedemeyer knows the cost of unpreparedness. He flew five combat tours and trained countless aviators as a Distinguished Naval Flight School Graduate.
"Every mission, every flight, every team - someone 's depending on you," said Wedemeyer. "The most important leadership skill isn 't charisma. It 's showing up prepared, every single day."
Wedemeyer believes that the lessons from aviation - discipline, precision, and staying calm under pressure - can and should be applied beyond the military. Today, he 's calling on individuals, families, educators, and community leaders to embrace those values and pass them on.
Why It Matters: A Culture of Resilience Starts Early
According to a 2023 Pew Research study, nearly 70% of Americans say young people lack discipline and resilience in the face of setbacks. In parallel, a Gallup poll reported that only 33% of U.S. employees feel engaged in their work, often citing a lack of clear leadership or support.
"There 's a gap between what people want and what they 're building day to day," Wedemeyer said. "Leadership is about showing people what right looks like. That starts at home, in school, and in business."
Wedemeyer credits his own success to early habits formed through sports and structure. As a multi-sport athlete growing up in Rockingham, North Carolina, he learned that repetition and effort - not talent alone - determine long-term outcomes.
"I wasn 't the biggest or the fastest," he said. "But I was consistent. That mindset took me all the way to combat missions and global aviation."
A Call to Action: Practice What You Want to Lead
Rather than launching a formal initiative or organization, Wedemeyer is urging individuals to take a more personal approach. He wants people to reflect on the values they 're modeling for others.
"Ask yourself: What am I building into my habits that others will copy?" he said. "If you want resilience in your kids, your team, your community - start with how you prepare."
Whether you 're a business leader, a parent, a student, or a coach, Wedemeyer 's message is clear: consistency and calm are not talents, they are trained responses.
"People think courage is something you 're born with," he added. "But it 's not. It 's built by doing hard things every day without excuses."
What You Can Do:
Create a routine that pushes you outside your comfort zone
Model calm behavior during stressful situations
Prepare thoroughly before meetings, interviews, or challenges
Mentor someone younger who could benefit from structure and support
Teach the value of failure as a learning tool, not a setback
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About John Scott Wedemeyer
John Scott Wedemeyer is a retired U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant Colonel, a Distinguished Naval Flight School Graduate, and one of the most experienced F/A-18 pilots in military history. Since retirement, he has flown as a Gulfstream G650 pilot internationally for over 18 years. He holds degrees from The Citadel and the Naval Postgraduate School. He resides in North Carolina and enjoys golfing and fishing.
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