Five Million Steps: Hiking the Pacific Crest Trail after Three Decades of Service to Our Nation

From a rough childhood to a distinguished United States Air Force career, Jason France's life has been a whirlwind of service, sacrifice, and personal struggle. But it has also been filled with amazing opportunities and incredible experiences. After retiring from serving over three decades in uniform—and holding one of the highest enlisted leadership positions in the military—Jason embarks on a solo trek to hike the 2,650-mile Pacific Crest Trail.

His five-month journey to fulfill a childho...