Happy is a Rhodes Scholar and holds a degree in English literature. He graduated with top honors from Airborne School, Ranger School, Special Forces School and Flight Officers School under Madmax. As a master tactician, he also oversaw several strategically important rescue missions. Happy is second-in-command of the VFA-103 Squadron after Madmax. In this role, he has earned a reputation as an arrogant egotist, but Happy’s skills usually back up his inflated ego.