Josh was born and raised in Tampa, FL. After attending high school, he set off to pursue his dream career of becoming a fighter pilot in the United States Air Force by way of the Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Josh has since flown and deployed in both the F-15C Eagle and F-22 Raptor across the globe. His last assignment in the Air Force was serving as the F-22 Demonstration Team Commander/Pilot during the 2020-2022 airshow seasons. Through this experience, he realized his passion for inspiring the next generation of young Americans. The combination of aviation, nature, and service to others is what led him to develop Uplift Aviation.