A Patriot's Calling - My Life as an F-16 Fighter Pilot

A decorated fighter pilot and PGA professional tells the story of his life and service--to both his nation and others--in this remarkable memoir that is a stirring record of faith, patriotism, family, philanthropy, and golf. What does it mean to be a patriot? For Oklahoma native Dan Rooney, it is someone who not only puts his life on the line for country, but who opens his heart and mind and seeks to build a life that embodies the purest and most concentrated essence of himself. For many, Rooney is the model of a patriot: as an Air Force pilot who deployed to Iraq, serving three tours of duty; as a professional golfer who established a nonprofit foundation awarding thousands of scholarships to the children of fallen and disabled veterans; as the father of five daughters; as a man of faith, whose copilot, both in the skies and on the ground, has always been God. A Patriot''s Calling is his autobiographical journey through some of the most character-defining moments of his awe-inducing life and career. "On my third tour of duty in Iraq as F -16 fighter pilot, I felt a powerful calling from God to share the miraculous fusion of people and experiences uniquely placed along my journey. During my reflection, I began to understand how the forces of synchronicity had shaped my life. Synchronicity, or, as I like to call it, ''chance with a purpose,'' is all around us. These encounters with God''s messengers are the sign-posts along the road of life guiding us toward our essence." A Patriot''s Calling illuminates Rooney''s true essence--and offers guidance and inspiration for us all. A Patriot''s Calling includes 40 photos and 3 maps.

Product details

• Authors: Lt Colonel Dan Rooney
• Publisher: Dey Street Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.02.2020
• EAN: 9780062992239
• ISBN: 978-0-06-299223-9
• No. of pages: 256
• Dimensions: 135 mm x 203 mm x 15 mm
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Aviation and space engineering; Non-fiction book > History > Biographies, autobiographies; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political administration; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Military, RELIGION / Inspirational, TRANSPORTATION / Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction, Personal religious testimony and popular inspirational works, Autobiography: historical, political and military, Air forces and warfare, Aviation skills / piloting, Aviation skills and piloting, RELIGION: Inspirational, BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Military, TRANSPORTATION: Aviation / Piloting & Flight Instruction