Join me and Linda Williams, as we sit down at the Warrior Exhibit in Fayetteville, Tennessee, for a conversation with Captain Bruce “Hawks” Abbott, a U.S. Navy veteran who served a 31-year career. From growing up in a small town in eastern Oregon to flying intelligence missions during the Cold War, Captain Abbott shares a firsthand look at life in the Navy, including his time in aviation, signal intelligence, and space operations. His story takes us from celestial navigation and long deployments at sea to working on cutting-edge satellite technology, GPS development, and even contributing to plans for returning to the Moon and going to Mars. Captain Abbott also reflects on: • His early life and what led him to military service • Flying missions near Russia, China, and North Korea • The evolution from celestial navigation to modern GPS • His work with Naval Space Command and NASA • Experiences supporting space shuttle missions • Being recalled to active duty multiple times • Advice for the next generation considering military service This interview is full of history, insight, and moments from a life dedicated to service and innovation. A special thank you to Linda Williams and the Warrior Exhibit for helping preserve and share these important stories. 🇺🇸 Thank you, Captain Abbott, for your service and for sharing your journey.