Astronaut, medical doctor, scientist, pilot and Renaissance man Story Musgrave visited Naval Base Ventura County, Point Mugu, on Jan. 9 to speak with members of Naval Test Wing Pacific.
Story spoke for two hours, relating his life experiences as an example of being the best one can be. He stressed striving to attain all you can, but all the while doing it safely, to ensure you come home at night because that is what truly is paramount.
Story spoke of his standardizing procedures in the emergency room, his work as an experimental parachutist discovering the effects on the human body, his missions to space and his stunt flying each relating to a key point of safety and success. The recurring theme was “Are you in the game?”
Story emphasized one must be fully engrossed in the activity one is pursuing — knowing the rules of your trade, learning the most you can about your field, being a true professional — all in order to ensure success and a safe return home.
Story’s talk was well received, and the members of Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 30 (VX-30) were afforded the opportunity to hear from a true legend.
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