Join us for a moving and insightful conversation with Anthony Dyer, retired USAF Tech Sergeant and author of Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator. In this episode, Anthony shares:

• His journey from the Appalachian Mountains to flying elite combat missions in some of the world's most volatile zones.
• The emotional realities of military life—including the personal struggles and unseen wounds many veterans carry.
• How writing Moon Child became his mission to heal others and offer a voice for resilience.
• The symbolism behind “roots and wings”—honoring where we come from while striving toward a purpose beyond war.

Listeners will be inspired by Anthony’s candor, bravery, and the universal message that healing and hope can take flight.

Where to Learn More & Support the Author:

• Buy Moon Child on Amazon to dive into Anthony’s gripping memoir:
  Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator delivers a raw, unfiltered account of life in combat—the triumphs, the burdens, and the unseen scars that follow Warriors home. Amazon.com: Moon Child: The Roots and Wings of a USAF Combat Special Missions Aviator: 9798348582760: Dyer, Anthony, McKay, Hollie, Grayson, Robbie: Books

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