Interviews

General H.T. Johnson didn’t just follow a path; he defined the standard. Explore the memoir of the first 4-star graduate, a man who served as the vanguard for the Class of '59.

"Fighter pilot is a state of mind, not a job title." Colonel RL Penn reflects on the earned confidence of the cockpit, the peril of North Vietnam, and the sheer joy of a rainy formation landing in Spain.

From flying 128 combat missions in Vietnam to reclaiming his place in the sky at age 83, Paul S. Lasen (Class of 1959) exemplifies the spirit of the Academy’s pioneers. Read about his historic flight with the Thunderbirds and his journey as the oldest living graduate of the Long Blue Line.

On July 11, 1955, Col. Max Miller stepped into history as one of USAFA’s first cadets. Seventy years later, he’s still serving, mentoring, and inspiring.

Major General Hank Canterbury shares his Air Force Aviation career and how he qualified as the overall top aviator graduate of the USAFA.