Major Luke Harle is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Law, U.S. Air Force Academy. He has previously served in legal offices at the 15th Wing, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, and the 67th Cyberspace Wing, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. Major Harle also served as the Area Defense Counsel for Vandenberg Space Force Base and the Presidio of Monterey, Calif. Before entering active duty, Maj Harle taught world geography at Midway High School in Hewitt, Texas.

Major Harle was commissioned through the Direct Appointment Program. He is admitted to practice law before the Supreme Court of Texas.

Master of Laws, Military Law (National Security Law Concentration), Distinguished Graduate, The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, Charlottesville, Virginia (2026)

Squadron Officer School, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. (2023)

Juris Doctor, St. Mary’s University School of Law, cum laude (2018)

Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education, Baylor University, magna cum laude (2014)

Assistant Professor of Law, United States Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo. (June 2026 – present)

LL.M. Candidate, The Judge Advocate General’s Legal Center and School, Charlottesville, Va. (July 2025 – June 2026)

Deputy Staff Judge Advocate, 67th Cyberspace Wing, Joint Base San Antonio – Lackland, Texas (July 2021 – July 2023)

Area Defense Counsel, Vandenberg Space Force Base, Calif. (July 2021 – July 2023)

Assistant Staff Judge Advocate, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii (February 2019 – July 2021)

Meritorious Service Medal

Air and Space Commendation Medal w/ one device

Meritorious Unit Award