Derek Adametz was born and raised outside of Madison, in the beautiful state of Wisconsin. A retired Navy Captain and former pilot, Derek’s career, and life, shifted course after a cancer diagnosis. Through years of service and the battles fought both in the air and on the ground, he discovered a deeper story worth telling. His writing explores themes of resilience, transformation, and quiet perseverance. He now lives in Chesapeake, Virginia, where he continues to write and reflect on the journey that shaped him. Unbreakable Wings is his debut memoir.