Alpharetta Veteran Takes Flight Again Thanks to Delta and The Mansions at Alpharetta

Not many people get to relive their days in the cockpit, but for one Alpharetta veteran, Veterans Day brought that dream to life.

Colonel John Mack, U.S. Air Force (Ret.), a resident of The Mansions at Alpharetta, took to the skies once again through Delta Air Lines’ advanced flight simulator in a special experience honoring his decades of military service and lifelong passion for aviation.

Mack, 81, was born and raised in Columbia, South Carolina, and graduated from The Citadel, the historic Military College of South Carolina. Over his 30-year career in the U.S. Air Force, he piloted B-52 bombers and other aircraft during the Vietnam War, earning more than 20 distinguished honors, including the Congressional Medal of Honor and the Meritorious Service Award.

“It’s like reliving an amazing time of my life,” Mack said after the flight. “Flying again brought back the best memories, and I would go back with no hesitation if I were needed.”

The simulator experience, hosted at Delta’s headquarters, was part of The Mansions at Alpharetta’s Veterans Day celebration, a heartfelt tribute to the men and women who’ve served our country and the stories that continue to lift us all.

The Mansions at Alpharetta joined with The Mansions at Gwinette Park to celebrate its residents this month and their incredible life stories.