Episode 418 - Aaron Croft - Combat SAR Pilot Running for Congress

Описание: Aaron is an independent political candidate running for the US House seat in the WA-05 congressional district. Aaron has dedicated nearly 22 years of service to the United States, including combat leadership, foreign affairs, and diplomatic work at a U.S. Embassy. His military career taught him the value of service, teamwork, and accountability — principles he now brings home to Eastern Washington.

​Aaron has deep local ties. He served at Fairchild Air Force Base and chose Spokane as the place to retire with his family. His wife grew up in Elk, WA, and both of their children pursued undergraduate degrees here in Eastern Washington. Their family’s roots run deep in the Inland Northwest.

​From the battlefield to the embassy table, Aaron’s experience translates directly to civilian service: putting people first, making tough decisions, and building bridges between people and communities.

Croft4Congress: https://www.croft4congress.com/

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[00:00:00] Opening and why politics
[00:07:44] Aging, organized religion, civility
[00:14:07] Common ground and core issues
[00:18:38] Accountability, rules, and tax code
[00:25:05] Lobbyists, term limits, independence
[00:28:53] Dead internet theory and social media
[00:33:20] Pilot training and early flying
[00:43:35] Helicopters: Hueys to Pave Hawks
[00:50:09] Risks, retirement, and returning home
[00:56:41] Post‑mil plans and choice to run
[01:00:24] Independents, caucus, and shutdowns
[01:19:16] Debt, “Doge” cuts, and waste
[01:33:05] Reform urgency and shutdown impacts
[01:40:20] Decision, pillars, and cost of living
[02:03:21] White House addition and donors
[02:11:09] Combat flying stories and closing