In this Heritage Minute Special, Maj. Julian Gluck ’12 returns to the U.S. Air Force Academy to reflect on the enduring legacy of Gen. Carl “Tooey” Spaatz, the U.S. Air Force’s first chief of staff and a foundational figure in American airpower.

The episode examines Civil Air Patrol’s origins and the significance of the Spaatz Award. Gluck shares how early exposure to military traditions shaped his own path to USAFA and why preserving heritage remains essential to developing future leaders.

Listen to the full conversation now!