Military / Veterans / Patriotism Keynote Speakers
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Military, Veterans and Patriotism keynote speakers exude duty, loyalty, honor and service to one's country above all else.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 6 Videos: 5
Afterburner Inc Featured
High performing team of elite fighter pilots who share their secrets to succeeding 98% of the time.
High performing team of real-life fighter pilots. They are passionate about helping people learn and apply the techniques they use every day to achieve a consistent mission success rate of 98%. Afterburner keynotes & experiential programs are ranked 4.9 on Facebook & Google by hundreds of participants.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 5 Videos: 13
Mike Abrashoff Featured
Former US Navy Commander of USS Benfold, Author, Leadership Consultant
Mike Abrashoff took command of the Navy’s near-worst performing ship. In twelve months it became the Navy’s best ship – using the same crew. “I created a culture where people felt safe, empowered, and supported. My crew did the rest.” Mike’s book, It’s Your Ship, sold over 1.3 million copies.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 13
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour Featured
America's First Black Female Combat Pilot; Former Cop & Marine Veteran; Author, Zero to Breakthrough; and Consultant to Business
Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour went from beat cop to US Marine Corps combat pilot in three years, flying over the deserts of Iraq. As America’s first Black female combat pilot, she realized many people want to create breakthroughs in their own lives, they just don’t know how. Her mantra: Get Gutsy!
Keynotes: 2 Books: 3 Videos: 8
José Hernandez Featured
Former NASA Astronaut; Inspiration for Amazon Prime Movie "A Million Miles Away"; Entrepreneur; Farmer; Vintner; Author
José Hernandez, born into a Mexican migrant farmworker family, shares his remarkable journey from humble beginnings to making history as the first migrant farmworker to travel to space. He shares how he overcame numerous obstacles to achieve his dream - exemplifying the power of determination and hard work.
Keynotes: 9 Books: 11 Videos: 2
Commander Mary Kelly Featured
Renowned Economist and Leadership Expert
Mary Kelly, PhD, CDR, US Navy (retired) is a nationally recognized and renowned economist and leadership expert specializing in improving business efficiency and maximizing available resources.
Keynotes: 7 Books: 2 Videos: 3
Carey Lohrenz Featured
First Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot in North America
World’s 1st Female F-14 Tomcat Fighter Pilot, Flew Missions Worldwide as a Combat-Mission-Ready United States Aircraft Carrier Navy Pilot; appeared on CNN, MSNBC, NBC, CBS, ABC, NPR, TIME Magazine, Huffington Post, Author of Fearless Leadership: High-Performance Lessons from the Flight Deck (2014)
Keynotes: 9 Books: 1 Videos: 10
Eric Maddox Featured
Negotiator; Author; Consultant; Army Veteran
Eric Maddox collected the intelligence which led to the exact location of Saddam Hussein. Eric is a consultant and author who delivers empathy based listening as the number one tool for building trust and maximizing influence in all areas of life.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Col. Nicole Malachowski, USAF (Ret.) Featured
First Woman Thunderbird Pilot; Combat Veteran; Fighter Squadron Commander; White House Fellow & Adviser; Indomitable Spirit
Nicole Malachowski had a dream: Become an Air Force fighter pilot. She achieved that and more. The first-ever woman on the elite Thunderbirds, Nicole brings audiences profound lessons on leadership, change, trust, culture, and overcoming the odds based her 21-year career and the tickborne illness that cruelly ended it.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Scott O'Grady Featured
An American Hero and Survivor
Scott O’Grady is a former United States Air Force Captain and Air Force fighter pilot who gained prominence after the June 2, 1995 Mrkonjic Grad incident, in which he ejected over Bosnia when his F-16C was shot down by a Bosnian Serb SA-6 while he was patrolling the no-fly zone.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 4
General Peter Pace, USMC (Ret.) Featured
Sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
General Peter Pace retired after more than 40 years of service in the United States Marine Corps. He was sixteenth Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff where he served as principal military advisor to the President, the Secretary of Defense, the National Security Council, and the Homeland Security Council.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 0 Videos: 6
Melissa Stockwell Featured
American War Hero; U.S. Paralympian; 3x World Champion Triathlete
Melissa Stockwell is an American war hero who has triumphed over personal tragedy to achieve greatness and World Champion status. She has dedicated her life to chasing remarkable accomplishments while giving back to others as a U.S. Paralympian and 3x World Champion triathlete.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 24
Ron White Featured
Memory Expert, U.S. Navy Veteran
Ron White is without question one of the top Memory Experts in the world. As a two-time national memory champion, Ron will teach audience members techniques to triple their memory, build relationships by recalling names and faces and much more!
Keynotes: 6 Books: 3 Videos: 3
General Anthony Zinni Featured
United States Marine Corps (Retired)
Gen. Zinni’s 39 years of military service took him to more than 70 countries. His operational experiences included two tours in Vietnam, where he was severely wounded. His last assignment was Commanding General, U. S. Central Command.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 2
Michele Rigby Assad
Former CIA Intelligence Officer; Counterterrorism & Security Expert
Michele Rigby Assad is a former undercover officer in the U.S. Central Intelligence Agency’s Directorate of Operations. Trained as a counterterrorism specialist, Michele served her country for ten years, working in Iraq and other secret Middle Eastern locations.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 4
Christian "Boo" Boucousis
Fighter Pilot, Human Behavior and Deep Performance Specialist
Boo is a force of nature who can start or close any event and engage an audience like none other, he is a genuinely aspirational keynote speaker. He’s energetic and charismatic, surprisingly inspiring, and his deep performance mindset will excite and motivate your teams to tackle disruption head-on.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 0 Videos: 3
Caleb Campbell: NFL Athlete, West Point, Former Army Officer
A transformative framework resulting in growth oriented leaders and teams and a culture where well-being and performance thrive together.
People everywhere are tired. They’re running on empty, trying to meet relentless demands in a world that refuses to slow down. But the answer isn’t doing more—or doing less. It’s finding the courage to face the discomfort we avoid head-on and, in doing so, expand into something greater.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 3 Videos: 6
Paul de Gelder
Army Airborne, Navy Bomb Disposal Diver, Shark Attack Survivor, "Shark Week" Discovery TV Host, Author
Paul de Gelder is a shark attack survivor, former navy diver, and long-time host of Discovery Channel’s Shark Week. Paul speaks candidly and humorously about overcoming adversity, embracing change and turning fears into your greatest strengths to create an amazing life personally and professionally.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 2 Videos: 2
Rorke Denver
American actor, author, and former United States Navy SEAL commander
LCDR Rorke T. Denver has run every phase of training for the U.S. Navy SEALs and led special-forces missions in many international hot spots. He starred in the hit film Act of Valor, which is based on true SEAL adventures and has a New York Times Bestseller.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 6 Videos: 2
David Feherty
Host, Golf Channel's "Feherty," New York Times Best-selling Author
David Feherty‘s sharp wit and colorful personality have made him golf’s favorite TV announcer. Feherty is open about his struggle with addiction and depression saying, “Far too many people are owned by addiction and devastated by depression.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 1 Videos: 10
Jason Harris
Best-Selling Author; Combat-Proven Pilot; Retired Lieutenant Colonel; Empowering Leaders and Teams Through a Culture of Commitment, Accountability, High Performance, and Trust
Jason is a best-selling author, expert thought leader, and professional pilot. His high-risk combat experiences have all served as the launching point for his “No Fail Trust®” methodology used to empower executives and team members to foster an environment of mutual trust, responsibility, and productivity.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 2
Patrick Houlahan
Former United States Marine Corps “Top Gun” Fighter Pilot, Founder and CEO of Strategic Leadership Consultants LLC
Meet Patrick Houlahan, CEO of Strategic Leadership Consultants LLC. With 27+ years in the military, including as a TOPGUN graduate and Marine Corps Instructor Pilot of the Year, Patrick brings unparalleled leadership expertise. His inspiring keynotes and workshops empower organizations nationwide, shaping compassionate, mission-driven leaders for success.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 0 Videos: 1
Thomas A. Kolditz
Retired Brigadier General, Author, and Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders
Thomas Kolditz is a leadership expert, retired Brigadier General, author, and Executive Director of the Doerr Institute for New Leaders at Rice University. He weaves his personal experiences and abilities as a soldier, skydiver, and scholar into the first-hand study, analysis, and practice of leadership in dangerous circumstances
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Phillip W. Koontz
U.S. Navy SEAL Combat Veteran & Motivational Speaker
Phillip Koontz, former Navy SEAL of over six years, takes his life lessons forged through the trials of SEAL training and currently helps others practically apply them to their personal, professional and family lives. He is now a worldwide motivational speaker for business, academic, athletic and religious audiences.
Keynotes: 5 Books: 0 Videos: 4
Shane Kruchten
Triumph Over Adversity: A Marine's Journey of Resilience, Advocacy, and Empowerment
From the heartland of America to the bustling streets of San Diego, Shane Kruchten's biography is a testament to the transformative power of unwavering determination, unyielding patriotism, and an unshakeable commitment to making the world a better place.
Keynotes: 4 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Elizabeth McCormick, CSP
Former Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot, #13 of Top 30 Motivational Speakers in the World for 2025, Interactively teaches YOUR audience how to FLY
A former U.S. Army Black Hawk Helicopter Pilot, Elizabeth McCormick, is now a sought-after motivational speaker specializing in Leadership, Sales and Safety events. She works with organizations and individuals to develop tactical strategies to lead themselves to greater heights no matter the turbulence and change.
Keynotes: 6 Books: 2 Videos: 12
Jason Redman
Former Navy SEAL Officer, Author of Orange Wounded Warrior Sign at Bethesda Naval Hospital
Jason Redman joined the Navy on September 11, 1992 and spent eleven years as an enlisted SEAL. On September 13, 2007, outside of Fallujah, Iraq, Lieutenant Redman’s Assault Team came under heavy machine gun and small arms fire and he was severely wounded in the ensuing firefight.
Keynotes: 1 Books: 1 Videos: 1
Brad Snyder
U.S. Paralympic Athlete; Retired U.S. Navy Officer
Brad is blind. As a part of his rehabilitation process Brad returned to the pool, and after a few months of training earned a spot on the US Paralympic National Team for swimming. At the 2012 Paralympics, he competed in seven events, earning two Gold medals and one Silver medal.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 0 Videos: 2
John Wayne Walding
Green Beret Sniper, Silver Star & Purple Heart Recipient
SFC (R) John Wayne Walding, a decorated Green Beret and combat veteran, served 12 years in the U.S. Army, including 7 years in 3rd Special Forces Group. After losing his leg in the Battle of Shok Valley, he became the first amputee Green Beret sniper, inspiring others through his resilience.
Keynotes: 3 Books: 1 Videos: 6
Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman
Combat veteran, New York Times Bestselling Author, Hall of Fame Speaker
Waldo Waldman is a Hall of Fame Speaker, decorated fighter pilot, executive coach, and author of the New York Times & Wall Street Journal Bestseller Never Fly Solo. He helps organizations build collaborative cultures of trust, courage and resilience in order to adapt to change, break performance barriers, and overcome adversity.
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