GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN

The U.S. Air Force Academy Association & Foundation has recently learned of the death of Col. (Ret.) Randal D. Carlson, CS-11, Class of 1966. Col. Carlson passed away on Feb. 6, 2026, in Lake Junaluska, North Carolina.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11 a.m. on June 16, 2026, at the Memorial Pavilion at the USAFA Cemetery, 3024 Parade Loop, USAF Academy, Colorado.  Burial will immediately follow.

A Celebration of Life was held on Feb. 16, 2026, at The Orchard Church, Waynesville, North Carolina.  

His family has suggested memorial donations be made in lieu of flowers to Blue Ridge Honor Flight.

Condolences may be left online with his obituary or sent to his family in care of his wife, Linda:

Mrs. Linda Carlson
121 Harmon Ave.
Lake Junaluska, NC  28745-9725

U.S. Air Force Academy access is currently limited to DOD ID cardholders. If you are not a DOD ID cardholder you must obtain a pass. Pass details and submission opportunity can be found here.

If you are in need of assistance, contact the Pass & Registration Office/Security Forces at 719-333-0441. 

3116 Academy Drive, USAF Academy, Colorado 80840