About Gregory M. Acuña
Gregory M. Acuña is an author whose storytelling is grounded in experience, precision, and a life spent navigating the skies and the complexities of global conflict. His thrillers reflect a world he knows intimately, mixing high tension espionage with human depth and historical authenticity.
Long before he wrote his first novel, Gregory was gathering the real world knowledge that would later fuel his fiction. His background spans military service, international aviation, and a lifelong dedication to understanding the forces that shape global security.
A Life of Service in the Air
Gregory served seventeen years as a U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve pilot, flying the C141B Starlifter and KC10 Extender around the world. His missions placed him at the heart of military operations, where discipline, strategy, and responsibility are part of everyday life.
These experiences helped shape the way he writes conflict, teamwork, and decision making. His stories carry the authenticity of someone who has lived the pressure, precision, and purpose that define military operations.
From Pilot to Storyteller
After his military career, Gregory spent decades as an American Airlines Captain, flying the Boeing 787 and 777 on international routes. These years expanded his understanding of global cultures, geopolitics, and the subtle human elements behind world events.
This deep well of experience enriches every book he writes, bringing realism to his espionage scenes, insight to his characters, and a grounded sense of place to every location his stories explore.
Honoring History and Mentoring the Future
Gregory remains dedicated to preserving aviation heritage and contributing to historical documentation, including his upcoming work, Catching That Smile: Our Story with PSA. His writing reflects both his respect for the past and his commitment to accuracy in storytelling.
Living in California, he continues to mentor young aviators while crafting the next generation of espionage thrillers. Through his novels, he brings readers into covert worlds shaped by loyalty, sacrifice, and the unseen forces that define history.