John Boyd

1927–1997 (age 70)

United States Air Force fighter pilot and strategist

Biography

John Boyd gained renown as a United States Air Force fighter pilot and strategist, pushing the service to embrace energy-maneuverability thinking and to focus on agility in an ever-changing world.

He mentored countless officers in the pursuit of innovative leadership and tactical excellence, and his legacy rests with him at Arlington National Cemetery.

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