He’s a model, pilot, writer, actor, entrepreneur, and former Military officer. It sure seems like Reichen Lehmkuhl is in the running for the TREY CRUZ hottie of the year! In a recent interview with Connex24.7, we learn what this hunk has more to his looks. Lehmkuhl talks to us about politics, freedom of speech, modeling and his life!

More pics and an interview with Reichen after the jump!

Lehmkuhl moved from Cincinnati, Ohio when he was 8 years old to Boston. After he turned 18, he went into the U.S. Air Force Academy where he studied for about 4 years until he became an Air Force Officer. During his 5 year reign as an officer Lehmkuhl had gained his pilot’s license. Upon leaving the Air Force Lehmkuhl became a flight instructor and entrepreneur after opening his own Charter service (Tribe Airways).

“I’ve had a fun career in television, including my own show, “The Reichen Show”, have created a jewelry line, “Fly Naked” (available at www.LoveandPride.com), and have written a book called “Here’s What We’ll Say” about all the lies I had to tell to make it through the Air Force Academy as a gay cadet–to avoid the punishments of the ridiculous and backwards “Don’t Ask Don’t Tell” policy of our U.S. military.”, said Luhmkuhl

Reichen also has his eye on politics, as do we all ;]. Luhmkuhl states, “I identify with the Democratic party more so because of their emphasis on human rights and equality. As an entrepreneur and business owner, I like some of the ideals of the conservative party. But my heart overtakes my checkbook. I hope Hillary Clinton wins and, if she doesn’t, then Barack Obama.”