CannCon and Alpha Warrior welcome Lt. General Steve Kwast to SITREP for a powerful conversation on faith, service, and the future of warfare. General Kwast shares his journey from dreaming of flight as a child in Africa to becoming the first pilot straight out of training assigned to the F-15E Strike Eagle. He recounts combat missions in Desert Storm and Afghanistan, the lessons learned in Top Gun training, and the critical role of air power in saving lives on the ground. The discussion dives into situational awareness, the moral burden of combat, and how God-given confidence shapes leadership. Moving into today’s battles, Kwast explains the nature of information warfare, the threats of AI and infiltration, and why America’s strength lies in its innovation and faith. He emphasizes that the art of war should be about deterrence and peace, not glorification of violence, and that teaching children God’s ways is essential to preserving freedom. A candid, wide-ranging interview that connects the heart of a warrior to the challenges of America’s future.