From the military to mountain climbing, David Baker’ 76 thrives on a challenge
David Baker’ 76 not only excels when pushing himself to the max, but seeks out the opportunities to do so. Whether he is scaling the highest mountain on two different continents, traveling to Antarctica for a mammal and whale expedition, or keeping our troops safe, David thrives when testing his physical and mental limits.
From exploring the Arctic to hiking Mt. Kilimanjaro( see p. 9) to photographing Mt. Kosciusko in New South Wales, Australia( above), David Baker understands the value of hard work and testing personal limits to lead a fulfilling life.
Having spent 24 years in the United States Air Force, David learned early in his career how to problem solve, overcome challenges, and push himself beyond his comfort zone. It was in the military where David acquired leadership skills, which would later play a crucial role in delivering intelligence that protected our troops at war.
“ As I moved up through the military ranks, I gained not only more technical experience, but also experience in leading people and managing resources. The military was a good teacher and I was lucky enough to have great supervisors, role models, and mentors.”
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When David left the military, he went into Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance( ISR) for General Dynamics and was a lead engineer. The purpose of ISR is to aid in the support of rapid and sound decision-making.