USAFA - Spirit of 76 - Legacy Project - REPORT! Interviews with the Long Blue Line.

Rich Luhrs - Spirit of 76 - EE/Math Double Major, Guggenheim Scholar

March 04, 2024 03:32 - 1 hour - 96.7 MB

Rich Luhrs grew up in Kinderhook, NY and was told from day one he would not be flight rated upon graduation so he focused on academics and double majored in EE and Math. After AFA he attended Princeton on a Guggenheim Scholarship followed by engineering roles at Wright Pat and Edwards. Oh, and a very short time as a EE instructor at AFA from where he entered civilian life as a SR EE for several companies and agencies till his retirement. As a cadet Rich pulled off many spirit stunts and recal...

Kirk Bell- Spirit of 76 - Pilot, Financial Advisor, AOG Chapter President

February 04, 2024 23:47 - 1 hour - 62.5 MB

Kirk Bell grew up in Gary, IN and attended three high schools, two of them military ones in OK and MO. His older brother was a Preppie in the class of 74 which led to some interesting overlap for Kirk. As an upper class cadet Kirk was in CS-28 and they won Honor Squadron our Firstie year. (Cuff-links? Really?) Upon graduation Kirk became a pilot and followed UPT at Vance with an IP tour. He also had a short Air Ops stint at Keflavik, Iceland followed by another IP tour at Randolph in San Ant...

Larry New - Spirit of 76 - Major General, twin (from Texas), F-15 pilot, USAF Procurement, Boeing VP

January 27, 2024 20:14 - 1 hour - 70.4 MB

Major General Larry New and his twin brother are both grads and classmates of the Spirit of 76. They both hail from Texas and flew fighters, Larry primarily in the F-15. Larry accumulated over 3500 hours in fighters even flying into his 50's! As he climbed the general officer ranks he worked on USAF procurement and resources for force structure at NATO and Pentagon assignments. Upon retirement from the USAF he became a VP at Boeing as well as an AOG Board of Directors member. Larry has numer...

Mark Penley - Spirit of 76 - Federal Prosecutor and Texas Attorney

January 27, 2024 19:20 - 59 minutes - 55.4 MB

Mark grew up in Denton Tx, was also a history major, roomed with Rich King for a stint, spent his active duty as a maintenance officer at Reese where the challenge was to keep the training flight schedule on track while repairing and logistically supporting T-37 and T-38 aircraft. After finishing his commitment he went off to law school and worked as a trial lawyer in Dallas followed by 15 years as a Federal Prosecutor followed by a role with the Texas Attorney General's office. I got to kno...

Stef Eisen - Spirit of 76 - Col (Ret) - pilot, IP, PhD, Dean of AWC

December 10, 2023 20:31 - 1 hour - 70.1 MB

Stef grew up on a farm in CT the son of a Luftwaffe pilot and learned to fly in HS. At USAFA he excelled academically (DG top 40 MOM's) as did his cadet squadron who was the top academic squadron while we were at the zoo. Upon graduation he became a pilot and stayed in the IP/training role throughout most of his career. With a Masters and PhD he eventually rose to Commander of AF Basic Command in TX and the AWC in AL. Since retirement from active duty he has been the director of USAF Negoti...

Gary Turnipseed - Spirit of 76 - Lt Col (Ret) F-15, T-37 and United Airlines pilot with great Gathering of Eagles story

November 26, 2023 21:09 - 1 hour - 67 MB

Gary is originally from Texas and was an upper classman in CS-29, the Black Panthers (at that time). Upon graduation was assigned to Vance for UPT and kept there as a IP till he got an assignment to Eglin and F-15's. Luke, Osan, Langley, and Tyndall followed his flying career. once the desks loomed he transitioned to United Airlines. While at ACSC he hosted Hub Zemke at a Gathering of Eagles weekend. Gunter Rall, Gabby Gabrreski, and Jerry Johnson also were there. Look them up!

Randy Chang - Spirit of 76 - Lt Col (Ret) C-130 and Gulfstream pilot with interesting satellite package recovery story and VIP close encounter tale

July 29, 2023 18:44 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

Randy is from Hawaii originally which helped greatly in his USAFA experience. Upon graduation he was initially a MAC pilot flying C-130's in Little Rock and Yokota. After his first assignments he got a very interesting job flying as a test pilot at Hickam recovering falling satellite packages with an unusual method he describes. His success with the GAMBIT project led him to Andrews where he flew VIPs in the C-20. Here he also has a hair-raising close call which earned him an Air Medal perso...

Bill Franklin - Spirit of 76 - Lt Col (RET) Bomber pilot and United Airlines pilot - Hampton University Aviation Instructor

July 01, 2023 17:33 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

Bill grew up in Lynchburg, VA and became fascinated with aviation when his mom, a single parent, purchased a ride for him at a local airshow. This started him on the trajectory of Jr AFROTC in High School, USAFA, USAF B-52 and B-1 pilot career to United Air Lines 727, 757, 767, 777, and A320 pilot career, to aviation instructor and professor at Hampton Univ, and now United Fleet Technical Instructor. Not bad for a CS-33 Cellar Rat!

Marc Felman - Spirit of 76 - Col (ret) - Tanker pilot - Harvard Fellow - MacKay and Jabara Award winner - 8/8 Semesters Comm's list - Ac Pro 7/8!

June 17, 2023 19:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Marc Felman grew up an AF brat and shares his wisdom about how such a childhood carries into adulthood. At USAFA Marc was on Ac Pro 7/8 semesters, survived 4 academic boards, was on the Comm's list 8/8 times, and that combo meant he graduated far from the bottom of the barrel. After R flight he got to become an honorary non-com as well as SERE instructor. On active duty received both the MacKay and Jabara awards as a tanker pilot with an incredible story concerning weather and quick thinking...

Emma Przybyslawski - 2010 AF brat and daughter of 76 Pink Panther - USAF Intel and AFSOC - AOG board member - CS-19 Squadron Commander -Bronze Star

June 03, 2023 18:52 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Emma is the daughter of a classmate from the Pink Panthers and is full of enthusiasm and experience. From AF brat to the zoo, after 4 high schools, to eventual CS-19 Squadron Commander to foreign travels during cadet summers she shares her pre-active duty life. Upon graduation the path continued -- USAF intel in Honduras (counter crime) to Eglin & Hurlburt in FL (AFSOC) to joint ops in Iraq (counter ISIS) = Receipient of the Bronze Star from Seal team 7. She is currently the co-founder of ...

Rachelle DeShazo Stoll - 2009 - USAF Air Battle Manager - Honor & Ac Pro survivor, wife & mom of two, Management Consultant, athlete

May 27, 2023 18:44 - 1 hour - 60.8 MB

Rachelle grew up a hotel managers "brat" and lived in the Philippines, Korea, Japan, and Bahamas before graduating HS in Boise. At USAFA she landed on both Honor and Academic probations doolie year and wanted to quit, but only daily, so her dad made her gut it out. He gave her a great gift upon graduation. She became an Air Battle Manager in AWACS while on active duty, overcome airsickness, and eventually managed over 300 people during major system upgrades while undermanned. Tindall, Tink...

Chris MacAulay - 1998 - Col (Ret) USAFA Lacrosse star, 3 Master's Degrees, Maintenance CDR, Pentagon Strategy and Brooking Institute, Husband and Father

April 22, 2023 17:47 - 52 minutes - 48.7 MB

Chris grew up an AF brat mostly in the No Va area and was recruited for AFA lacrosse (among other schools). He lettered all four years at AFA but also found himself with an interesting story of 80-80-6 (that's tours, demerits, and months restriction) with an additional 20 tours earned during his 3 degree year. Whew! After his 2 degree year started he lost his pilot qual, which has happened to many of us... He started at AFA upon graduation working for the lacrosse program and fighting to ge...

Bob Gold - Spirit of 76 - CS-38 All Star - Lt Col(ret) - F-4 and A-10 pilot, 22-year USAF career followed by UPS cargo pilot till retirement

March 25, 2023 18:31 - 1 hour - 65.8 MB

Bob Gold grew up in So Cal and got the flying bug at a young age. So he went off to USAFA to become a pilot not knowing what was awaiting him (I had a similar initiation so totally know whereof he speaks!). Bob shares a doolie year story about another cadet my Pink Panther classmates will recognize. From Ac Pro to Dean's list and upon graduation from UPT to F-4's to A-10's to staff assignments Bob traveled the world and now, after a long post-USAF career as a pilot for UPS, has retired to Al...

Joseph Abakunda - 2014 - Rwanda Space Agency Chief Strategy Officer

March 11, 2023 19:19 - 48 minutes - 45 MB

This is the first of the non-76 grads we will be hearing from this season. Joseph Abakunda - top of his class of 2014, alphatbetically -- CS-18 Squadron Commander, US Senate Aide, Army Air Assault graduate, glider pilot, BU and Tufts global leadership conferences attendee, and US AFRICOM intern. Grew up in Uganda but originally from Rwanda. Attended USAFA at the guidance of his government. Falcon SAT 3 & 5 involvement as well as member of USAFA Space Club. Upon graduation flew SAR helicop...

Joseph "Paveway" Bledsoe III - 2011 - 8/8 Dean' and Commandant's Lists - Active Duty F-15 Pilot, AOG Board Member, Class of 11 President, Father of 3

February 18, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

"Paveway" shares the origin of his call sign, how he grew up in Amish country in PA, his time as a VERY successful cadet (8/8 Dean's and Commandant's Lists and 2/8 Sup's, Top grad in Biology, Class of 11 President, Marshall Scholar Finalist, etc.), grad school at Univ of Maryland, UPT top stick, Seymour Johnson F-15's with deployment to the Middle East with combat time, and now his activities flying F-15E out of Mountain Home. Joe is on the AOG Board and is a father of 3 to boot!

Joseph "Paveway" Bledsoe III - 2011 - 8/8 Dean' and Commandant's Lists - Active Duty F-15 SE Pilot, AOG Board Member, Class of 11 President, Father of 3

February 18, 2023 20:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MB

"Paveway" shares the origin of his call sign, how he grew up in Amish country in PA, his time as a VERY successful cadet (8/8 Dean's and Commandant's Lists and 2/8 Sup's, Top grad in Biology, Class of 11 President, Marshall Scholar Finalist, etc.), grad school at Univ of Maryland, UPT top stick, Seymour Johnson F-15's with deployment to the Middle East with combat time, and now his activities flying F-15E out of Mountain Home. Joe is on the AOG Board and is a father of 3 to boot!

Jannell MacAulay - 1998 - Lt Col (RET), Phd, TED speaker, combat pilot, founder of Warrior Edge, AFA cheerleader, rugger,& soaring IP AND mom of 2

February 11, 2023 21:00 - 47 minutes - 44.3 MB

This episode you meet Jannell MacAulay, Class of 98, and hear about her upbringing, academy life (2 year as a Pink Panther!), academic and flying career on active duty with additional roles as special operations consultant and international diplomat. Upon retirement from the USAF she successfully transitioned into her successful career as speaker and professional instructor in "Ancient Warrior" mindfulness. On a personal note, since I am a long time season ticket holder and original 12, w...

Dave Ross - Spirit of 76 - LT Col (RET) Yell Leader, AWACS Mission Commander, Toastmaster World Champion

January 21, 2023 21:35 - 1 hour - 76.6 MB

Dave grew up in Sacramento and was HS class President, debate, and band member who was the 1st ever Calif State HS intern. At USAFA Dave got on conduct and aptitude probation AND was on the Commandant' s List, Yell Leader of the cheer squad, and member of the AFA Color Guard. Upon graduation he stayed at AFA as a minority affairs advisor/recruiter. After a short stint in pilot training Dave became an Air Weapons Officer eventually rising to Flight Commander in AWACS. While on active duty h...

Tom Lange - Spirit of 76 - AFA Punter -USAF Pilot : KC-135, T-37, and C-5 - Delta Pilot - Boeing Test Pilot - currently active athlete in 60+ league

December 10, 2022 21:09 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MB

(Ret) MAJ Tom Lange grew up in Arizona in an active family of four boys. After achieving his college goal of playing D-1 football (as the USAFA punter for all four years, three as the primary) Tom

Chad Hennings - 1988 - A-10 Pilot, AFA Hall-of-Fame, College Football HOF, Dallas Cowboy, 3-time Super Bowl Champ

November 15, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

This episode you meet Chad Hennings, 88 grad who never lost to Navy. Chad grew up in Iowa and shares his interesting story of being "recruited" by AFA for football. He discusses it all from Doolie summer and pugel sticks in Jack's Valley to Wing staff and SAMI's to graduation. Chad offers several wise life lessons along the way. While he was an active duty A-10 pilot overseas during Provide Comfort out of Turkey the USAF rules changed and enabled him to try out at 27 for the Dallas Cowboys ...

Spirit of 76 - Jack Catton

November 01, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

This episode you get to meet Jack Catton, USAF Major General, Cadet Wing Commander, fighter pilot, and son of a 4-star. We discuss it all, including Jack's departure form active duty, in depth. I hope everyone who listens to this can gain a better understanding of how our USAFA Class used spirit and positive attitudes to change the world for the better in no small part through leaders like Jack.

Spirit of 76 - Jack Catton - Major General - Wing Commander - USAF fighter pilot

November 01, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

This episode you get to meet Jack Catton, USAF Major General, Cadet Wing Commander, fighter pilot, and son of a 4-star. We discuss it all, including Jack's departure form active duty, in depth. I hope everyone who listens to this can gain a better understanding of how our USAFA Class used spirit and positive attitudes to change the world for the better in no small part through leaders like Jack.

Jack Catton - Spirit of 76 - Major General - Wing Commander - USAF fighter pilot

November 01, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

This episode you get to meet Jack Catton, USAF Major General, Cadet Wing Commander, fighter pilot, and son of a 4-star. We discuss it all, including Jack's departure form active duty, in depth. I hope everyone who listens to this can gain a better understanding of how our USAFA Class used spirit and positive attitudes to change the world for the better in no small part through leaders like Jack.

Mike Eyolfson - Spirit of 76 - USAF Col - Flight Surgeon -Urologist

October 15, 2022 07:00 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MB

Mike Eyolfson grew up an AF brat and came to USAFA from Wiesbaden. Initially headed to missiles at FE Warren upon graduation Mike got accepted into U Colorado Med school soon after USAFA graduation. From there he spent 20 years on active duty as a Flight Surgeon and Chief of Urology at Kirtland and Travis AFB's with time the desert too. Mike is now referring soccer on the weekends and a "dog treat" golf Marshall.

Roger Yauchzy - Spirit of 76 - Lt Col (RET) Fighter pilot - Desert Storm, Cold War Bear hunter, & Iceland trap veteran - Army Liaison - CS-28 Honor Squadron member as a Firstie

October 01, 2022 19:00 - 59 minutes - 55.3 MB

Roger is a humble guy with a solid attitude about teamwork and his flying experiences. He overcame much in his career, from initially not being pilot or nav qualified as a cadet to piloting F-4's in Iceland and Germany during the Cold War where he intercepted Soviet Bears and other aircraft. From those assignments he served as a Liaison with the US Army which led to his being transitioned to F-16's where he fought in Desert Storm (with a bad back!). Roger eventually retired from the USAF a...

Craig Manson - Spirit of 76 - Col (RET) - Judge - Dept of Interior Asst Secretary - Missileer - JAG - Cadet Wing Staff

September 15, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

Craig grew up an Army brat and spent most of his childhood in Albuquerque, NM. As a Doolie Craig has one great spirit prank story as well as an infamous meeting with an upperclass football player of note. As a 3 degree Craig landed on Ac Pro but survived. He also saw both sides of SERE as student and member of the cadre in later summers. While a cadet Craig was on the debate team till Firstie year when he was on Wing Staff. Upon graduation Craig landed at Ellsworth as a Missileer which even...

Steve Simon - 1977 - Missiles to AFA Liaison with Congress to Lt Col (RET) to EVP at AOG

September 01, 2022 07:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MB

Steve Simon is what I am calling the in-house AFA historian at the AOG. He writes many of the historical articles in Checkpoints as well as stars in the Heritage Minute videos produced by the AOG. He grew up an AF brat on the enlisted side, was a football team manager all four years as a cadet, and chose missiles upon graduation. While stationed at FE Warren Steve ran several marathons and was selected as a torch bearer for the 1980 Winter Olympics where he got to attend the "Miracle on Ice...

Steve Hall - Spirit of 76 - Pink Panthers

August 15, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MB

Andy Kaufman, Robin Williams, and Lt Col (RET) Steve Hall. Three of the funnies people ever. This episode will cover all kinds of events and stories with humor and accents. Please do not be offended, it's just what comes out when Steve and I start talking. You will learn about science (Coke Can Cannon), history (marching tours in goose-step), language (nursery rhymes with a "clean" twist), leadership and people. Enjoy!

"Cliff" Clifford - Spirit of 76 - F-15 pilot to Ophthalmologist to Kansas State Legislature

August 01, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 57.3 MB

"Cliff" leads off this season 3 with his stories of getting up in the rafters of Mitches to hang spirit banners to flying F-15's in Germany to MedSchool in So Cal to Ophthalmology in Utah (Intern) and Oklahoma (Fellow) to practice in Saudi Arabia to eventually President of Fryeye in Garden City, KS. And of course now he is an acting representative for his district in the State of Kansas and actually running for election as we speak.

Season 3 trailer

July 15, 2022 22:04 - 2 minutes - 2.65 MB

Welcome to Season 3 of the podcast.

Fred Gregory - 1964 - Astronaut with 3 Shuttle Missions, 550 Combat SAR missions in Vietnam, Fixed wing & rotary test pilot AFA Distinguished Grad 04 & Building named for him

June 05, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 99.2 MB

Fred Gregory - 1964 - Astronaut Hall of Fame - 3 Shuttle Missions - 550 Combat SAR missions in Vietnam - Fixed wing and rotary test pilot: AF & USN - AFA Distinguished Grad 04 - and has a Fairchild Hall annex named for him! DC native with incredible tales of childhood and how he got to AFA. Car enthusiast who still drives a Vette. I thououghly enjoyed our chat and hope to have many more down the road.

Charlie Williams - 1977 (& 76?) - Fighter Pilot, Airline Pilot, High School Forensics and Drama coach/teacher, and Author

May 23, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 72.9 MB

This episode you meet Charlie Williams, an F-4 and F-16 pilot on active duty, a Delta pilot for over 18 years, a high school forensics (debate) and drama coach/teacher, and currently published author. Charlie was in 5 squadrons, 5 groups, has 5 Polaris yearbooks, and is working in his 4th career. He is quite the character and has a bunch of wisdom to share.

Andre' Kerenyi - 1986 - Pilot - Test & Measurement Engineering expert and consultant - MBA & MS -

May 01, 2022 19:00 - 51 minutes - 47.3 MB

Andre' lives in Prague on this episode. He gives a very interesting update on current events (spring 2022) and flying activities he is tracking on public sites. his background is as a pilot prior to attending USAFA, and getting deeply involved in several high adrenaline activities as a cadet -- Scuba, Mountaineering, Parachute, and Flying. Was a Pink Panther all four years and double majored in EE and Math. By his own admission was not the greatest military cadet but made it through with g...

Don Hall - Spirit of 76 - Waldo F. Dumbsquat

April 24, 2022 19:00 - 1 hour - 60.4 MB

Lt Col Don Hall grew up an AF brat and served a full career as an Instructor pilot and Safety and Training officer. But his true calling has been writing the Waldo F. Dumbsquat series in Checkpoints for over 40 years. He is still conducting flight safety instruction in Texas for various university and private organizations.

Naviere (Hall) Walkewicz - 1999 - VP Strategy and Business Development: AOG - Fitessentials Owner - Lt Col USAF Reserves - 2019 Ms Veteran American

April 17, 2022 19:00 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MB

Naviere has a ton of energy and a wonderful attitude. She grew up an Air Force brat in a family where the dad is a '79 grad and her younger siblings are also grads. While a cadet she created her own PE program (aerobics) to get credits and help keep the AFA football team in shape in the off-season. On active duty she was logistics Transporter of the Year. She also successfully led Howard University to win recruiting branch of the year. She also carried those skills to her Offut, Nebraska r...

Drew Natale - 1992 - NY Law Firm HR administrator - USAF Navigator - Captain AF - Academic Board survivor

April 16, 2022 19:57 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

Drew shares his story of academic challenges and academy struggles with his indomitable spirit that let him become CAPTAIN AIR FORCE at home football games as an upper class cadet. He shares his active duty lessons learned and current activities as well. This dry description doesn't do justice to the energy and fun he expressed during the episode. If you need a "pick-me-up" check out Drew's story.

Pete Kluck - Spirit of 76 - Honor Grad - Honor Committee Chairman - F-4 & F-16 Pilot - Missionary in Africa

March 27, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

Pete grew up in Connecticut and thought about either Yale or Cornell till he got the yearning to fly. Was CT state champ gymnast and liked the price of USAFA so headed off to the Base of the Ramp in 72. Great cadet with accolades as Distinguished Grad, Honor Committee Chairman, and Situational Leadership trainer. On active Duty flew F-4's and F-16's at Columbus, Clark, Torrejón, & MacDill. Left USAF after 13 years to pursue missionary work in Cameroon, Chad, and Congo. Spent 15 years awa...

Pete Kluck - Spirit of 76 - Distinguished Grad - Honor Committee Chairman - F-4 & F-16 Pilot - Missionary in Africa

March 27, 2022 19:00 - 38 minutes - 35.8 MB

Pete grew up in Connecticut and thought about either Yale or Cornell till he got the yearning to fly. Was CT state champ gymnast and liked the price of USAFA so headed off to the Base of the Ramp in 72. Great cadet with accolades as Distinguished Grad, Honor Committee Chairman, and Situational Leadership trainer. On active Duty flew F-4's and F-16's at Columbus, Clark, Torrejón, & MacDill. Left USAF after 13 years to pursue missionary work in Cameroon, Chad, and Congo. Spent 15 years awa...

Bryce Johnson - 2008 - Methodist Health System - RPV and C-130 Pilot

March 13, 2022 17:00 - 50 minutes - 46.5 MB

Bryce is the son of a 79 Grad and as a cadet was noteworthy as a KAFA DJ, Recondo instructor, and Poly Sci major. IN USAF he became a C-130 and RPV pilot spending much time in the desert, Nevada and SW Asia. At the time of this interview Bryce is living with his family in Omaha an still in the USAF Reserves. He has quite the update on doolie year for us older coots.

Bernie Goldbach - Spirit of 76 - Media professional, lecturer in Ireland, long distance runner(as cadet), and great character.

February 27, 2022 19:53 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MB

This is the Bernie Goldbach episode - Spirit of 76 classmate and quite the character. I hope we make it through the censors with this one. Bernie received long distance running fame (sort of) as cadet, possesses a creative he mind he applied to special USAF missions while on active duty, and is a leading edge media professional today in Ireland. Bernie wrote an autobiography I will share once I determine how to find it and where it is sold.

"Season 2" intro

February 21, 2022 23:49 - 39 seconds - 631 KB

Expanding from Spirit of 76 Pink Panthers to other squadrons and other classes of graduates (for the most part) from the US Air Force Academy.

REPORT! Interviews with the Long Blue Line - Dave Clary (RET MG) Spirit of 76 & Ali Baba

February 21, 2022 23:44 - 1 hour - 75 MB

This episode you meet Major General (RET) Dave Clary. Raised as an Army brat, cadet Chorale singer, Boy's State supporter, UPT IP Pilot, A-10 pilot in UK, A-7 Pilot aboard USS Carl Vinson, AFSC faculty Maxwell, more A-10's in UK leading to several command assignments from AZ to HI to NM to Osan to Offut. Later career took him to Pentagon and commands with impressive leaders in our overseas combat operations. Now working for Booz Allen and still supporting the mission.

Dave Clary (RET MG) - Spirit of 76 - Ali Baba

February 21, 2022 23:44 - 1 hour - 75 MB

This episode you meet Major General (RET) Dave Clary. Raised as an Army brat, cadet Chorale singer, Boy's State supporter, UPT IP Pilot, A-10 pilot in UK, A-7 Pilot aboard USS Carl Vinson, AFSC faculty Maxwell, more A-10's in UK leading to several command assignments from AZ to HI to NM to Osan to Offut. Later career took him to Pentagon and commands with impressive leaders in our overseas combat operations. Now working for Booz Allen and still supporting the mission.

Dave Clary (RET MG) Spirit of 76 & Ali Baba

February 21, 2022 23:44 - 1 hour - 75 MB

This episode you meet Major General (RET) Dave Clary. Raised as an Army brat, cadet Chorale singer, Boy's State supporter, UPT IP Pilot, A-10 pilot in UK, A-7 Pilot aboard USS Carl Vinson, AFSC faculty Maxwell, more A-10's in UK leading to several command assignments from AZ to HI to NM to Osan to Offut. Later career took him to Pentagon and commands with impressive leaders in our overseas combat operations. Now working for Booz Allen and still supporting the mission.

Air Force Academy - Spirit of 76 - Rich King. Special Guest

December 29, 2021 16:50 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

COL (ret) Rich King was one of the guys who excelled as a cadet, F-4 WSO, and career AF officer. After active duty he spent 20 years working for WBB in the DC area supporting efforts to improve the Air Force. Rich and I met one summer as upperclassmen and ran into each other once in Korea in 1981. He has a great attitude and solid message for all.

Air Force Academy - Spirit of 76 - Rich King

December 29, 2021 16:50 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

COL (ret) Rich King was one of the guys who excelled as a cadet, F-4 WSO, and career AF officer. After active duty he spent 20 years working for WBB in the DC area supporting efforts to improve the Air Force. Rich and I met one summer as upperclassmen and ran into each other once in Korea in 1981. He has a great attitude and solid message for all.

Rich King - Spirit of 76

December 29, 2021 16:50 - 40 minutes - 37.4 MB

COL (ret) Rich King was one of the guys who excelled as a cadet, F-4 WSO, and career AF officer. After active duty he spent 20 years working for WBB in the DC area supporting efforts to improve the Air Force. Rich and I met one summer as upperclassmen and ran into each other once in Korea in 1981. He has a great attitude and solid message for all.

Mike Worden - Spirit 0f 76 - Pink Panthers - Special Guest - MG - QB

November 27, 2021 20:56 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

This episode you meet Major General Mike Worden, one of the most illustrious members of the Class of 76. Mike was NEVER a Pink Panther but has experiences with our wild group from his cadet days, while on active duty, and now as a retired MG. Mike had quite the cadet football career followed by an outstanding military career where he served in four conflicts. He has quite interesting stories and we start with one from our cadet days and his intro to the Pink Panther mindset.

Air Force Academy - Spirit 0f 76 - Pink Panthers - Special Guest - MG Mike Worden

November 27, 2021 20:56 - 1 hour - 72.3 MB

This episode you meet Major General Mike Worden, one of the most illustrious members of the Class of 76. Mike was NEVER a Pink Panther but has experiences with our wild group from his cadet days, while on active duty, and now as a retired MG. Mike had quite the cadet football career followed by an outstanding military career where he served in four conflicts. He has quite interesting stories and we start with one from our cadet days and his intro to the Pink Panther mindset.

Air Force Academy - Spirit of 76 - Pink Panthers - Steve Jorgensen

November 14, 2021 19:57 - 49 minutes - 45.5 MB

Here is my first Pink Panther roomie, Steve Jorgensen. Steve was a CS-36 Squadron Commander our Firstie year, lead the mass procurement event of Trans AM's our 2nd Class year, became an F-15 pilot in PACAF and left Active Duty for American Airlines where he flew for over 30 years. Now Steve occupies his time working with all types of railroads. He has great stories about skiing, flight physicals, and being a Pink.

USAFA - Spirit of 76 - Legacy Project - REPORT! Interviews with the Long Blue Line.

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