Col Mark "Tyson" Sletten (USAFA '00)
On June 18th, a general aviation mishap claimed the life of Mark “Tyson” Sletten in Alaska. Tyson was a friend, a hero, and most importantly a loving family man. Steel Hearts has joined forces with The Fallen Wings Foundation to support Tyson’s continuing legacy.
A nickel on the grass…
Tyson’s bracelet:
Line 1: Col Mark "TYSON" Sletten - USAFA 2000
Line 2: Feb 14th, 1978 - Jun 18th, 2024
Line 3: “a nickel on the grass"
Left image: USAFA Class of 2000 Crest
Right image: 8th Fighter Squadron patch
On June 18th, a general aviation mishap claimed the life of Mark “Tyson” Sletten in Alaska. Tyson was a friend, a hero, and most importantly a loving family man. Steel Hearts has joined forces with The Fallen Wings Foundation to support Tyson’s continuing legacy.
A nickel on the grass…
Tyson’s bracelet:
Line 1: Col Mark "TYSON" Sletten - USAFA 2000
Line 2: Feb 14th, 1978 - Jun 18th, 2024
Line 3: “a nickel on the grass"
Left image: USAFA Class of 2000 Crest
Right image: 8th Fighter Squadron patch
On June 18th, a general aviation mishap claimed the life of Mark “Tyson” Sletten in Alaska. Tyson was a friend, a hero, and most importantly a loving family man. Steel Hearts has joined forces with The Fallen Wings Foundation to support Tyson’s continuing legacy.
A nickel on the grass…
Tyson’s bracelet:
Line 1: Col Mark "TYSON" Sletten - USAFA 2000
Line 2: Feb 14th, 1978 - Jun 18th, 2024
Line 3: “a nickel on the grass"
Left image: USAFA Class of 2000 Crest
Right image: 8th Fighter Squadron patch
