Youth Worker On Fire Podcast

Top Pilot, “Vader One” Captain Chuck Mingonet considers himself a small town Florida boy, but if you know this Florida boy he is all Man. He entered into pilot training in 1984 with the United States Navy and was the distinguished graduate for his class. He received his Navy wings in 1985 and began a 25-year career with the navy, which included Commander of a combat carrier squadron 2004-2005, Electron Warfare Office for Central Command Head Quarters 2005-2006,  Congressional Navy Liaison for Naval Warfare Director 2006, Commander of a Naval Air Station 2007-2010. His awards include Air Medal, Defense Superior Service Medal, and the Legion of Merit. Chuck married the love of his life, Sandy. After a semester in Seminary, he and Sandy moved back to Eustis, Florida to take care of his dad after his dad’s heart surgery. He helped his mom with the family business while becoming a youth pastor for 4 years at a local church.  After retiring, he is a father to his 2 children. He and Sandy are grandparents to 12 gran