At the Air Force Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium, audiences witnessed the world premiere of an original tribute song honoring the United States Air Force, its Airmen, and their families.
Written and composed by Dan Clark (who is on the STARRS Board of Advisors and who is a member of the USAFA Board of Visitors), “Never Fly Alone” is a powerful musical tribute celebrating duty, honor, sacrifice, and the unmatched strength of America’s Air Force. From Mach 2 fighters to stealth bombers, from the Thunderbirds to mobility crews, this song captures the spirit of Airmen who defend freedom across the globe.
“May you always have a tailwind that will hurry you back home…
Pray God is always with you, so you never fly alone.”
This tribute recognizes not only those who fly and fight, but the families who guard the fort at home — the unseen strength behind every mission.
Filmed live at the Warfare Symposium 2026 in Aurora, Colo.
Original music and lyrics by Dan Clark
Dedicated to the United States Air Force and its families
Watch:
My good friend Mr. Dan Clark, an Air Force Civic Leader & talented professional, wrote & recorded this song as a tribute to the @usairforce. I was present for its premiere at @AFA_Air_Space & I’m proud to share it with airpower advocates today! pic.twitter.com/LEgOSZSYns
— General Ken Wilsbach (@OfficialCSAF) February 25, 2026
Dan Clark is the founder and CEO of an International Leadership Development Company; a High Performance Business Coach; New York Times Best-Selling Author of 37 books; University Professor; a Primary Contributing Author to the Chicken Soup for the Soul series; International Podcaster; Gold Record Songwriter; and an Award Winning Athlete who fought his way back from a paralyzing injury that cut short his football career. Dan was inducted into the National Speakers Hall of Fame – and has been named one of the Top Ten Motivational Speakers In The World. Dan has spoken to over 6 million people, in all 50 states, in 71 countries, on 6 continents, to more than 6000 audiences including most of the Fortune 500 companies, Super Bowl Champions, NASA, and to our Combat Troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, Asia and Africa. Dan has appeared on over 500 TV and radio shows and featured in news articles and magazine. Dan’s extraordinary life includes soaring to the edge of space in a U2 Spy plane; flying fighter jets with the Air Force Thunderbirds; racing automobiles at Nur-burg-ring and sailboats in Australia; serving on the Olympic Committee and carrying the Olympic Torch in the Winter Games; and keynoting the United Nations World Congress. Dan received the United States Presidential Medal presented by President Ronald Reagan; the United States Distinguished Service Medal presented by the U.S. Department of Defense; was the national recipient of the prestigious Air Force American Spirit Award; and was named Utah Father of the Year. His website
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