Surviving the Impossible: Lt. Kegan "Smurf" Gill's Story of Resilience and Return

What Are You Made Of? - A podcast by Mike "C-Roc" Ciorrocco

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Mike C-Roc welcomes former Navy pilot and motivational powerhouse, Kegan "Smurf" Gill. Known for surviving the fastest ejection in naval aviation history, Keegan shares his incredible journey from a near-fatal incident in the cockpit of F/A-18E/F Super Hornet to his inspiring comeback. Despite severe injuries and initial paralysis, Keegan fought to rebuild his body and life, ultimately returning to the skies and discovering new resilience along the way. He talks about the challenges of carrier landings, the mental and physical toll of flying at high speeds, and the passion that continues to drive him. Keegan’s powerful story of survival, recovery, and personal transformation exemplifies what it truly means to be unbreakable. Join C-Roc and Keegan for an episode filled with stories of courage, grit, and the relentless pursuit of purpose. Website- https://www.KeganGill.com Social Media Links/Handles- https://www.instagram.com/kegansmurfgill/?hl=en https://www.linkedin.com/in/kegan-gill-6986a4259

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