The Flight Log
Events & Highlights
The Story continues beyond the pages
Book Signings and Apprearences
Military events · Museum signings · Author talks
Naval Helicopter Association Symposium, Valley Center, CA: 12–15 May, 2026
“Beyond the Flight Line” panel guest speaker — May 14.
WRFA sponsored the Aircrew Happy Hour — May 12.
Early introduction of Lisette's Walk, Run, Fly Again to the naval aviation community.
SOF Week 2026, Tampa, FL: 18–21 May, 2026
John and Lisette presentation at the GSOF Team Room, followed by book-signing — May 21.
WRFA launch-week appearances and engagement with the Special Operations community.
Hurlburt Field, FL — USAFSOS & Exchange: 2 July, 2026
USAF Special Operations School presentation.
Hurlburt Field Exchange book-signing.
Eglin Air Force Base Exchange, FL: 3–4 July, 2026
Homecoming and 4th of Jully book-signings with John and Lisette.
Stripes Pub & Grill, Navarre, FL: 4–5 July, 2026
Fourth of July weekend book-signings and homecoming appearances.
National Naval Aviation Museum, Pensacola, FL: 6 July, 2026
Book-signing at the museum's Flight Deck Store.
Better Off Read Summer Book Festival, Artpark, Lewiston, NY: 5 Sept, 2026
WRFA author appearance and book-signing.
AFA Air, Space & Cyber Conference, National Harbor, MD: 14–16 Sept, 2026
John and Lisette attended, promoting WRFA and connecting with the Air Force and aerospace community.
National Museum of the United States Air Force, Dayton, OH: 18 Sept, 2026
John and Lisette book-signing at the Air Force Museum Store, 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
Military Influencer Conference, Tampa, FL: 23–26 Sept, 2026
Military-community networking and WRFA outreach. No formal speaking engagement independently verified.
200 Club of Greater Miami, Coral Gables, FL: 13 Oct, 2026
Featured keynote speaker and WRFA book-signing at Riviera Country Club.
Fall Spyder, Bike & Trike Fest, DeLand, FL: 29–31 Oct, 2026
Patriot Talk keynote presentation and book-signing — October 31, 2026.
Still Soaring
Every Mile Had a Story
30th Annual Air Force Marathon, Dayton, OH: 19 Sept, 2026
30th Alive Day anniversary — Lisette’s first distance race
John and Lisette completed the Half Marathon; Shelley participated in the 10K.
Team WRFA honored fallen teammates and their families along the Blue Mile.
Mighty Niagara Half Marathon, Lewiston–Youngstown, NY: 3 Oct, 2026
Half Marathon completed by John Alvarez.
Ghost of William Morgan 5K, Lewiston, NY: 24 Oct, 2026
John ran the Halloween-themed 5K dressed as a pirate, using his running blade.