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Brad Bruce

Brad Bruce

President & CEO of Pentastar Aviation, U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and board member of VetTek Foundation supporting veterans and first responders.

Aug 13, 2026

MissyGUEST
9:06
So, yeah, that's where we come in and try to assist financially to be able to give them the high-end prosthetic or orthotic device that they deserve and need with all their, you know, hard work and uh protection that they provide us
9:22
yeah justin too i i would say the other thing that we've we've sort of learned in short order is that um you know there's folks out there in great need that maybe don't have the resources to even find us right or that that there's an opportunity for them with us um uh many many veterans and first responders you know maybe um are more well off or more connected or more socially engaged and connected to find resources.
9:48
But as Missy can attest, you know, there's been situations we've already run across where maybe that potential candidate was struggling with something at home or some mental health challenges or something where it's hard to follow up with them.
10:00
And, you know, I think it's especially rewarding if we can reach those folks as well.

10 MINS LATER

20:06
So then, Brad, what is it about this mission that keeps you inspired?
20:11
Yeah, so I grew up with a cousin who was a double amputee in a combat-related injury in Vietnam.
20:18
I had a brother-in-law who, post-service, had to lose a leg due to diabetes.
20:27
And so there's two completely sort of different aspects.

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