
06 September 2025
Episode 54 - Moon Child: A Veteran’s Flight Path with Anthony Dyer
Destination Aviation
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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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