David is a career US Air Force Officer, with over 20 years of service to his country. He spent the last 17 years leading high-performing military teams, ranging in size from 5 to 127 people, and managing the execution of over $650M of military funding.
Gold Star Mother, Author, Veterans Advocate, National Speaker
Karen Vaughn is the mother of fallen US Navy SEAL, Aaron Carson Vaughn (SEAL Team VI). On August 6, 2011 Aaron was killed in action in the Tangi River Valley of Afghanistan when a chopper (call sign Extortion 17) carrying thirty Americans was shot from the sky while rushing into battle. Losing Aaron changed everything and launched Karen on a brand-new path.