Call Sign

E.G. "Buck" Shuler is known by his colleagues for his commitment to excellence and leadership. This book tells the story of General Shuler's life by introducing his family, career, and the many interesting people and events that were part of that life.

E.G. Shuler, known as "Buck" to his friends and fellow airmen, is a dedicated patriot who has lived his life in service to his family and his country. He has a long family history in South Carolina, to include following in his father's footsteps by attending The Citadel and then entering the military. Serving as a USAF pilot, General Shuler took part in some of the most significant events in recent American history, to include the Cuban Missile Crisis, the Vietnam war, and North Korean border threats. He later became a senior leader in the United States Air Force, achieving the rank of Lieutenant General, and holding important leadership positions, to include command of the Eighth Air Force.

General Shuler brings his rich background together in a personal memoir, designed to tell his story, and impress upon the reader his value of service to country and dedication to a cause. Filled with riveting stories of his time in the Air Force, along with touching memories of the wonderful years spent with his loved ones, Call Sign: Gray Eagle is a wonderful read for fans of military history who want to learn more about one man who served from Lieutenant to Lieutenant-General in military service.

Lieutenant General E.G. "Buck" Shuler Jr. is a storied and respected leader of U.S. military forces, having commanded the Strategic Air Command's 8th Air Force at Barksdale Air Force Base in Louisiana. General Shuler served his country in some of the nation's most defining conflicts, including flying combat missions during the Vietnam War and nuclear airborne alert missions during the Cuban Missile Crisis. This rich experience contributed to a widely successful career in military leadership. General Shuler currently makes his home in Sumter, South Carolina with his wife, Annette, where they enjoy spending time with their sons and their many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.