Joseph Kittinger
Commanding officer
Joseph William Kittinger II was an officer in the United States Air Force who served from 1950 to 1978, and earned Command Pilot status before retiring with the rank of colonel. He held the world record for the highest skydive—102,800 feet —from... Wikipedia
Born: July 27, 1928, Tampa, FL
Died: December 9, 2022 (age 94 years), Florida
Spouse: Sherry Kittinger
Awards: Purple Heart, Distinguished Flying Cross, Parachutist Badge, and more
Battles/wars: Vietnam War
Nickname(s): Red