Beyond the Battlefield: Former SEAL Embraces Mission to Help Others

From swimming the English Channel to heading the Florida Chamber Health Council, John Doolittle puts a spotlight on health and advocacy for veterans.

Retired Navy SEAL Capt. John Doolittle is director of the Florida Chamber Health Council. Courtesy of John Doolittle

Retired Navy SEAL Capt. John Doolittle first joined the military in the late 1980s. He said a big reason for his enlistment was the movie “Top Gun.”

“All I wanted to do was fly jets and be like Tom Cruise,” said Doolittle.