Paul Toro is a 1987 graduate of the United States Air Force Academy where he earned a BS in Economics. Upon graduation he went to pilot training in Del Rio, TX and eventually flew B-52s, C-5s, and T-37s. After 12 years in the Air Force he went on to fly DC8s and MD-80s commercially. Paul earned his MA from Vermont College of Norwich University in Military History. He has taught history for Park University, Saint Phillips College, Palo Alto College, and American Military University.