Colonel Frank Wendling '82 is a retired U.S. Marine Corps officer and Naval Aviator with a distinguished 29-year career. Commissioned in 1989, he became a CH-53E helicopter pilot in 1992 and served in multiple operational, instructional, and command roles, including deployments with the 26th MEU, combat service during Operation Iraqi Freedom, and command of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron 463. He held senior planning and joint leadership positions across the Pacific and Korea, commanded the Marine Corps Embassy Security Group worldwide, and later served in senior education and training oversight roles. A graduate of the Air Command and Staff College, School of Advanced Air and Space Studies, and Naval War College, he earned multiple master’s degrees and accumulated over 3,675 flight hours. Highly decorated for his service, he retired in 2018, transitioned into private-sector leadership, and now works as a keynote speaker.

Check out this week's episode of The Wright Way podcast as Dr. Barber hosts a catch-up session with three members of the Class of 2026: Lane Nichols, Brantley Erwin & Peyton Holderer. Visit your favorite podcast platform, search for "The Wright Way," and click "Subscribe" so you don't miss any upcoming episodes! Have someone you would like to hear on the podcast, or want to be a guest yourself?

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Get ready for the next episode of The Wright Way podcast, where Dr. Barber sits down with standout alumnus Trey Bonham. A talented athlete and former collegiate basketball player, Trey shares insights from his journey on and off the court, reflecting on his time at UMS-Wright and the lessons that carried him through the world of college athletics. No matter how busy his training schedule is, Trey always makes time to come on campus and mentor our basketball players. Don’t miss this inspiring conversation with one of our own!

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