Inspiring Students to Take Flight Cravin’ Flight Scholarship in Honor of Lt. Col. Matt Kincade There were few things in life Lt. Col. John Matkins “Matt” Kincade loved more than soaring through the open air with the wind behind him and miles upon miles unfolding in front of him. As a child, Matt dreamed of flying like they did in the air shows he watched in Arizona, and in 1998, he made that a reality when he joined the U.S. Navy. During his distinguished 20-year aviation career, Matt trained to fly seven different fighter aircrafts, completed several specialty trainings and deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom as well as a land mission to
Japan. He logged more than 3,200 hours in a fighter aircraft, including 124 hours of combat time and was lauded for his remarkable performance under strenuous combat conditions.
I could not imagine a better way to keep his legacy alive than to support students who love aviation as Matt did.” — Gina Kincade wife of Lt. Col. John Matkins “Matt” Kincade
Lt. Col. Matt Kincade and son November 2019
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Oklahoma City Community Foundation
