CALLSIGN
Magazine & Podcast
Immersing You in the Adrenaline-Fueled World of Military Aviation.
Welcome to CALLSIGN Magazine, your premier American aviation digital magazine and podcast. Founded in 2024 by military aviation journalist Alan de Herrera and headquartered in Irvine, California. CALLSIGN brings you compelling stories about the men and women who push the limits of human endurance and machine performance every time they take to the skies.
Our content features in-depth stories and first-person narratives that capture the mindset and professionalism defining these aviators’ passion and drive to fly on the edge. Through our unique immersive journalism style, we embed ourselves with military squadrons, offering the reader an adrenaline-fueled journey capturing the raw, unfiltered passion that fuels the engines of these aviators.
CALLSIGN celebrates not only the cutting-edge technology of modern aircraft but also the rich history of aviation, honoring the legendary aircraft and pilots who paved the way. Our vibrant community serves as a platform for aviation enthusiasts and those who appreciate the artistry of aviation photography.
The CALLSIGN Podcast is where we crank up the volume on these stories providing detailed interviews and thought-provoking raw conversations with the pilots and innovators shaping the world of aviation today. We explore the mindset, discipline, and dedication that define this elite community, highlighting the pride and purpose that come from serving something greater than oneself.
Buckle up; it’s going to be a wild ride.
Editor-in-chief
Alan de Herrera
Driven by a love affair with aviation journalism spanning over 15 years, Alan is focus on elevating aviation media into an art form of visceral imagery and immersive storytelling. His journey into the world of military storytelling began in 2010 when he was embedded on the US Navy hospital ship the USNS Comfort during the aftermath of the Haitian earthquake documenting the navy’s largest humanitarian response in history. The experience cemented his passion and desire to document the incredible work or our armed services. Over the years he’s embedded on several navy ships and has worked with the Army, Marines and the Air Force writing and shooting articles for several newspapers and magazines.
In 2023, Alan had the extraordinary rare opportunity to embed with the Blue Angels squadron for their entire season. While writing several articles about the team, he began to interview several former Blue Angel pilots, sparking a desire to start focusing exclusively on military aviation. This led to an epic five-day motorcycle trip with former Blue Angel pilot John "Gucci" Foley focused on learning more about the mindset of these incredible pilots on a very personal level. The story is set to be released in book form sometime later in 2025 titled "Riding with an Angel," a captivating account of his five-day adventure with Foley.
You can view Alan’s additional work here alandeherrera.com
