David Berke
Retired Marine Corps fighter pilot and former TOPGUN instructor with extensive combat experience and expertise in naval aviation and air combat operations.
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Mar 10, 2026 • 44min
S2E380 Leadership Lessons from TOPGUN Instructor and Author David Berke
David Berke, retired Marine fighter pilot, TOPGUN instructor and leadership author, shares vivid stories from flight school to combat and commanding squadrons. He discusses how leadership is a learnable skill. Short, punchy takes cover teamwork on carriers, humility over Hollywood myths, discipline vs motivation, and why routines and long-term preparation matter.
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Mar 7, 2026 • 17min
Into the Danger Zone: TOPGUN Instructor Breaks Down the U.S. Strike on Iran
David Berke, retired Marine fighter pilot and former TOPGUN instructor, brings frontline naval aviation perspective. He breaks down the scale and coordination of a massive strike on Iran. He explains long bomber missions, air supremacy versus Iranian defenses, and how pilots train to manage fear and survive under fire.
Apr 5, 2017 • 3h 19min
69: The Real Top Gun. Battlefield, Work, and Life are Identical. With Elite Marine Fighter Pilot, David Berke.
Elite Marine Fighter Pilot, David Berke, shares his journey from Top Gun selection to combat zones in Iraq and Afghanistan, highlighting the intensity of training at Top Gun and the challenges of ground combat. He discusses leadership, building trust, overcoming loss, and transitioning from military to civilian life.
