LAB Session - Derek France

I had the honor of sitting down with Derek France to talk leadership, faith, family and life at Mach 2. Derek is a career Air Force officer and fighter pilot.  He grew up in an Air Force family and after graduating high school in Las Vegas, Nevada, he followed his father’s footsteps to the Air Force Academy where he graduated in 1992. He has served over 28 years and has over 2,500 hours primarily in the F-15C Eagle and F-22 Raptor.  Derek has commanded at the Squadron, Group and Wing level and has served in 18 assignments including overseas locations in Korea, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates.  He and his wife, Amanda have been married over 23 years and have three fantastic daughters - Erin, Mattie and Clara.  He is currently finishing up an assignment at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida and moving to Ramstein Air Base in Germany.

Don’t miss the opportunity to hear and learn from one of our country’s most capable and compassionate leaders. And yes….a couple thoughts on flying fighter jets.