Louisiana-Monroe's connection to the design is by way of Maj. Gen. Claire Lee Chennault. He grew up in Louisiana, lived in Monroe and most famously formed a group of volunteer pilots in WWII ...

The Gen. Claire Lee Chennault Award is given each year for significant achievement in fighter warfare tactics and development; Fuel was announced as the award's recipient for 2019. "I feel that it ...

Gen. (later maj. gen.) Claire Lee Chennault, in a letter to the ace’s father, a banker in rural South Dakota: “He is a first rate combat pilot and the reckless bravery of his attacks ...