Eagles Honored in 2026
Fred Haise, Jr. (born November 14, 1933), a proud Biloxi, Mississippi native, is a former NASA astronaut, engineer, and military pilot whose career spanned research aviation, spaceflight, and aerospace leadership. He first began flying in the Naval Aviation Cadet...
Colonel Win E. DePoorter was born on June 24, 1934, in Dodge City, Kansas, though he spent his formative years in Memphis, Tennessee, which he considered his hometown. He entered active duty on March 27, 1957, following his graduation from Memphis State University...
General (Retired) Jacqueline Desiree Van Ovost was born on 29 September 1965 in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and entered active duty in 1988 following her graduation from the United States Air Force Academy with a degree in Aeronautical Engineering. After completing...
John Peters, Squadron Leader retired, RAF is a former Royal Air Force fighter pilot, combat veteran, author, and internationally respected authority on leadership, resilience, and performance under extreme pressure. He entered the world’s consciousness during the...
Jessica Cox, was born in 1983 in Sierra Vista, Arizona, without arms due to a rare congenital condition. From an early age, she learned to navigate daily life using her feet, developing independence, adaptability, and determination that would shape her future...
William “Bill” Robinson was born in 1943 in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force on November 22, 1961, and was trained as a helicopter maintenance technician. In April of 1965, Bill was deployed to Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai AFB, Thailand,...
Chief Warrant Officer Five (CW5) (Retired) Douglas M. Englen was born in Colorado and grew up outside of Denver. After graduating from high school, he decided to join the Army. Influenced by his grandfather, who served in the Navy in World War II, and his father, who...
Colonel (Retired) Joseph Anthony Peterburs was born on 25 November 1924 in Saint Paul, Minnesota, and entered active duty on 30 November 1942 at just 18 years old as an Aviation Cadet. After completing extensive pilot training, he was assigned to the European Theater...
Colonel Eileen Collins stands out as a leading figure in the history of aviation and space exploration, a trailblazer whose career was marked by breaking barriers and showcasing exceptional technical skill. Her journey from a child reading books at the public library...
