Today, I salute Air Force Veteran and NC State grad, Devon Drake. Devon was an avionics technician on the F-117 Nighthawk at Holloman AFB near White Sands Missile Range in New Mexico. When she returned to civilian life, she wanted to pursue her love for music. Devon started writing songs in 2023 and knows the struggles of independent artists, so she’s doing something about it. She has created her own record label, Aviation Records. Why, because as Devon says, flying solo doesn’t mean artists don’t need support on the ground. Aviation Records helps independent artists remain independent. She converted her Airbnb apartment into a 24/7 recording studio apartment. Additionally, she has two guest bedrooms that accommodate 6 more adults. New to her portfolio is a quiet, mid-century house in New Bern, NC, which is also used as an artist retreat. Congrats on your success, Devon, and THANK YOU for your service.
