#11 - Lieutenant Commander Ned Davis: Pilot, US Navy

Wellness On The Rocks · Jul 23, 2025

Lieutenant Commander Ned Davis is a pilot with the US Navy, and currently works as an Operations Officer for a squadron called Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron Eight (HSC-8)

In this episode Ned sits down with his bartender Taylor McQuade and shares his journey through the military, from training at the Naval Academy and flying the SH-60 Seahawk, the navalized version of the Black Hawk, to becoming an instructor and department head in San Diego. He reflects on his evolving perspective on politics, the military's approach to mental health, and the challenges service members face in seeking…