Tartan Help - Probably way to much info, but now I gotta zero in on this option

[LKM]

The number one rule in picking a tartan is go with what you want. I normally go for non-clan related tartans myself. If you find a family history related tartan at some time, there is nothing that says you can only have one kilt. Many people have more then one. From what you listed about your search for a tartan that means something for you I would think these tartans could be a good starting point of tartans to look at:

U.S. 2001 Air Force https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4179
US Air Force Reserve Pipe Band https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4180
Washington State https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4495
Duchess of Fife https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1002
Fife (McGill) https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1180
Fife (Mann) https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1179
Fife, Duke Of https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=1182
Pride of Fife https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=3371
Lanarkshire https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=2039
Lanark (Fashion #1) https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4975
X Marks the Scot https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...tails?ref=4790
Scottish Wildcat https://www.tartanregister.gov.uk/ta...ails?ref=11196

If you don't like these tartans, there are thousands out there to choose from.