It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of legendary Club member Colonel Joseph “Joe” Kittinger, II MED ’63, a distinguished recipient of the 2001 Explorers Club Medal and an aerospace pioneer. Col. Kittinger passed away today – Friday, December 9, 2022, at 94. pic.twitter.com/xQCYKqUXdx
— The Explorers Club (@ExplorersClub) December 9, 2022
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One brave American, in peacetime and in war..
Yes, Joe Kittenger was a very brave and accomplished man. He man he described as the bravest man he ever knew was a personal hero of mine, Colonel (Dr.) John Stapp. They worked together and were friends. When a man as brave as Joe Kittenger says you’re the bravest man he ever met, it means something.
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/spacemen-kittinger/
Rand:
Why is my comment honoring a man who flew missions over Viet Nam held in moderation?
No idea.
RIP