George Kohn
MS, Cartography (1977)
United States Air Force
Author of Vector to Destiny – Journey of a Vietnam F-4 Fighter Pilot. Colonel George W. Kohn flew U.S. Air Force F-4’s from Danang AB, Vietnam in 1970. He completed 201 combat missions and was awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross with two oak leaf clusters. He is a graduate of the USAF Air War College, the University of Wisconsin with a Master of Science degree in cartography, and the University of Southern California Flying Safety program.
A former commander of the 440th Airlift Wing in the Air Force Reserve and an airline pilot, he retired from flying in 2003. He has given numerous presentations on military and farming topics.
George and his wife, Sandy, started West Star Organics in 1993, a successful certified organic greenhouse business that grows and markets bedding plants throughout the Midwest. Located near Madison, WI, it is now owned and operated by their son and his wife.
