Lightning Ben is the autobiography of C. Ben Basye. Following an accelerated education in a one-room country school, Ben pursued and accomplished many fulfilling life paths, including two Ph.D.s and an exceptional military career. This book details his Navy Pilot experience as well as his many contributions during the Korean war. Included in his life story is a short but provocative critique of the "New Military" and his view of the crumbling U.S. public education system.