J. Anthony Gallo

A graduate of the United States Air Force Academy with an MPA from Auburn University, Jon Anthony Gallo, served on active duty in the Air Force for 26 years with assignments as a jet fighter pilot, International Politico-Military Affairs Officer and Base Commander. The recipient of aviation combat awards and the Legion of Merit, his assignments included the Philippine Islands, Thailand, Germany, and Italy. After retiring from the Air Force, Jon worked as a DC-10 Training Instructor, and then worked directing air shows, balloon festivals and air races. He also served as a faculty advisor and adjunct instructor for Embry Riddle Aeronautical University. Jon and his wife, Jacquie, live in Colorado and have three children, ten grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two cats.