Major Garret “Toro” Schmitz is the pilot and commander of the F-16 Viper Demo Team In this Logbook he talks about his childhood inspiration to become a pilot, his early training and Air Force career. Toro explains the similarities and differences between the T-38 Talon training jet and the F-16, and what it was like transitioning into flying the air show demo circuit. Finally Maj. Garret says what he can about his call sign “Toro” and what his nest steps are with the United States Air Force and his career.