Born in Bowling Green, John C. Carmichael began his combat career in the skies of Korea, flying 60 missions in the P-51 Mustang and the sleek and deadly F-86 Sabre jet fighter.  He became the USAF’s expert in the T-39 Sabreliner, serving as Chief Flight examiner and Chief of Standardization. He returned to combat in Vietnam, and flew an additional 106 combat missions. He eventually served in the Military Assistance and Advisory Group (MAAG) where he flew with and trained South Vietnamese pilots in 8 different aircraft. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross and five Air Medals over his career.