Christopher Choate

About Christopher Choate

Coyote is a decorated retired U.S. Air Force Colonel with an extraordinary career spanning four decades of military and civilian federal service with a distinguished background in military aviation and strategic planning. He flew both the legendary F-4 Phantom and the advanced F-15E Strike Eagle, embodying the precision and expertise that define the tactical air forces of the United States.

Coming of age in the rural areas of Southern Illinois and Western Tennessee in the dark ages before the Internet, Coyote spent his youth outdoors playing every sport that included some type of ball (golf being the exception). His passion for aviation was a cherished inheritance from his father, a tail gunner on the B-36J “Peacemaker,” the world’s first intercontinental nuclear bomber, ultimately guiding Coyote to Memphis State University and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps.

Throughout his distinguished military career, Coyote occupied critical roles that directly impacted national defense strategy. As a Strategic Planner at the Pentagon, he was instrumental in developing comprehensive national defense strategies and planning for an uncertain and changing world. His technical expertise enabled him to make significant contributions to the operational testing of the newest and most advanced weapon systems as well as the development of joint doctrine, particularly during the revolutionary integration of unmanned aircraft systems into modern military operations.

As an author, Coyote brings his wealth of military and strategic experience to his current literary pursuits. His writing is characterized by a direct, incisive style punctuated with dry humor and satirical wit. With a passionate commitment to critiquing contemporary social dynamics, he writes with the goal of challenging what he perceives as ideological trends threatening Western cultural foundations. His work is marked by a provocative examination of societal shifts, delivering commentary with the same strategic precision he once applied to military operations.

Beyond his writing, Coyote represents a bridge between generations—a living testament to service, adaptability, and continuous personal growth. His life story is a compelling narrative of dedication, expertise, and an unwavering commitment to understanding and shaping the world around him.