In Memoriam

Captain Mitchell A. Bulmann

Captain Mitchell A. Bulmann

6 July 2001

Captain Bulman was born on September 17th, 1973 in Dearborn, Michigan. He graduated from Traverse City High School in 1991. After graduation, he attended Northwestern Prep School in California to attend the United States Air Force Academy.

In 1996 he achieved his goal by being the first from Traverse City to graduate from the Academy. Following graduation, Mitch was assigned to Electronic Systems Command at Hanscom AFB. He also attended Harvard University, graduating in 1999, magna cum laude, with a master’s degree in Public Policy and Diplomacy.

After that he attended pilot training class, receiving his dream assignment to go train to fly the F-16 “Viper” at Luke AFB. He was assigned to the 77th FS at Shaw AFB.

On July 6th, 2001 he tragically died in a combat training mishap off the coast of South Carolina.


Visitor Comments

Great Friend
Josette Simpson, Dec 31, 2006 - 05:53 AM

I would like to say I was lucky to know Mitch and I am blessed to have had him as a friend.

Miss you
Brett Wells, Feb 25, 2008 - 11:09 PM

One more month and I would have seen you at my wedding dude. I miss hanging out with you. You're a great guy and our B-course at Luke will always be in my mind.

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