Maj. Byrne is 38 years old and serves as the safety observer and evaluator for the demonstration squadron. He also flies orientation flights and his jet (number seven) is used as the spare for all demonstrations. Maj. Byrne entered the U.S. Air Force in 1984 from the Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) at Bowling Green State University, Ohio. During operation Southern Watch, he flew 28 combat missions over southern Iraq. Currently living in Fostoria, Ohio, he is married to Carol Caskey . The two have a daughter, Julie and a son, Chris.
Stick Time: Over 3,000 hrs.
Aircraft: B-52G, F-15C, AT-38B, and F-16C/D
"Effective Dates of Promotion"
Second Lieutenant July 3, 1984
First Lieutenant July 3, 1986
Captain July 3, 1988
Major May 1, 1996
"Awards and Decorations"
Meritorious Service Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Meritorious Service Medal
Air Medal
Aerial Achievement Medal
Air Force Commendation Medal
Air Force Achievement Medal with one oak leaf cluster
Air Force Achievement Medal
