Logan Sisson is an Instructor of Professional Development at the Center for Character and Leadership Development, at the U.S. Air Force Academy. Previously he was an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at the U.S. Air Force Academy. He retired from the Air Force after almost 24 years. He has flown the C-21 and C-17, but is at his best in the classroom. He has taught courses in ethics, just war theory, cyber warfare, human rights, comparative religion, medical ethics, philosophy of love and sex, moral injury, and symbolic logic.

Logan was born in Riverside, California, but has lived in many different states and countries. He attended High School in Vacaville, CA. He is married and has 6 children. He enjoys his time with his family, golfing, working out, and playing piano.

PhD, Philosophy, University of Virginia (2016)

Master of Arts, Philosophy, University of Montana (2001)

Bachelor of Science, Humanities, United States Air Force Academy (2000)

U.S. Air Force Academy Center for Character and Leadership Development (2024 – Present)

Assistant Professor, USAF Academy Department of Philosophy (2015 – 2024)

Personnel Recovery Chief, AFCENT HQ, Shaw AFB, SC (2019 – 2020)

PhD Student, University of Virginia (2021 – 2015)

Instructor, USAF Academy Department of Philosophy (2010 – 2012)

C-17 Instructor Pilot/Chief Command Post, Hickam AFB, HI (2006 – 2010)

C-21 Instructor Pilot/Lead Executive Officer, Scott AFB, IL (2003 – 2006)

Pilot Training Student, Columbus AFB, MS (2001 – 2003)

MA Student, University of Montana (2000 – 2001)

Wye Faculty Fellow (2018)

Outstanding Academy Educator Award (2017)

U.S. Air Force Academy Department of Philosophy PhD Selectee (2012)

Pacific Air Forces Command Post of the Year (2009)

Squadron Officer School Top Third Graduate (2005)

Pilot Training Academic Excellence Award (2003)

Pilot Training Military Training Award (2003)

Distinguished Graduate U.S. Air Force Academy Academy (2000)

U.S. Air Force Academy Department of Philosophy MA Selectee (2000)

Cadet Survival Training Outstanding Instructor Award (1999)

Exchange Cadet to United States Coast Guard Academy (1998)

Ethics

Just war theory

Moral injury

Human rights