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"Cabo" is the former Commander and Pilot for the F-22 Demonstration team. Prior to his time on the F-22 Demo team, "Cabo" was a line fighter pilot in the F-22 and F-15C.
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"MET" is a career fighter pilot with over 4,000 hours in the mighty Viper. He has flown in support of Operation Allied Force, Operation Unified Protector, Operation Enduring Freedom, and Operation Inherent Resolve. He is one of Denmark's most experienced fighter pilots and author.
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Louis "Shiner" Nolting rejoins the podcast to discuss Combat Search and Rescue, the new HH-60W and more. Check out his first episode, where "Shiner" recounts his deployment to Afghanistan in 2011, where he was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses.
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This is a rebroadcast from episode 17 when "Shiner" joined the podcast to share his story. We dive deep into his two Distinguished Flying Crosses which he was awarded.
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"Alf" is a career fighter pilot and former Olympic athlete. We sat down at the annual Guns Garin Memorial Golf Tournament to chat F-16, Air Force, and "Guns" Garin.
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Cody is a former Marine Raider turned entrepreneur. Cody opens up about his raw and intense experiences, from violent missions to the daily struggles with military bureaucracy. We'll dive into the founding of MARSOC, the special operations branch of the Marine Corps, and hear Cody's candid thoughts on military leadership, the impact of service on personal life, and his unexpected transition to civilian life.
With unflinching honesty, Cody details his personal battles, from being on the KIA list to the psychological toll of warfare, and recounts a particularly harrowing encounter during the battle of Fallujah. Beyond the battlefield, Cody confronts societal issues, including his views on media influence and the need to foster critical thinking in our youth.
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Mike "Pako" Benitez rejoins for episode 86 @AfterburnPodcast . "Pako" is a former Marine turned F-15E Weapon System Officer. He hosts @TheMergeMedia Podcast and Merge Newsletter 👉 https://www.themerge.co/
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00:00 Podcast challenges led to valuable insights.
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13:15 Viper chased by F-16 near B-21 bomber.
18:53 Struggles with software, code, and electric vehicles.
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Jack "Farely" Stewart is a former F/A-18 fighter pilot and Top Gun graduate, and most recently, a published author. Grab his new book "Unknown Rider" here: https://amzn.to/3unguKr
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Kevin Latchman is a Royal Air Force C-17 officer who has commanded at multiple levels within the RAF. He joined the @AfterburnPodcast to share his story and perspectives throughout his Air Force Career. He was awarded the Air Force Cross for his actions during the Kabul Afghanistan evacuation in August 2021. Group Captain Kevin Latchman's superior airmanship adverted certain disaster during a takeoff when vehicles crossed the runway during his takeoff roll.
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Brett Yoakum joins @AfterburnPodcast for episode 83. Brett is a C-17 loadmaster a former police officer and a firefighter. Brett recalls his harrowing time in Afghanistan, where he found himself in the midst of chaos during the Kabul evacuation missions.
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Brett shares the challenges he faced as a police officer and the often negative public perception of law enforcement. They explore the complexities of the militarization of police and discuss recent events that have shaped public opinion. From intense situations in war zones to battling mental health issues, Brett's story is one of resilience, camaraderie, and the tough choices one encounters in the line of duty.
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Dive into the latest global events as we discuss escalating tensions with Iran's proxy forces in the Middle East, and the U.S. bolstering its defense posture. We'll also touch on the shocking off-duty Alaska Airlines pilot incident, Boeing's financial turbulence over the Air Force One project, and the renaming of U.S. Army posts in Georgia. Plus, get insights into China's diplomatic moves with its new defense minister and the rocky road to the San Francisco summit. Lastly, we delve into the chilling reports of Russia executing its soldiers. Don't miss this comprehensive roundup of the week's most pressing news!
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Retired A-10 Fighter Pilot, Dylan "Habu" Thorpe joins episode 82 of @AfterburnPodcast with John "Rain" Waters. Dive deep into Habu's career from a Weapon Systems Operator in the F-15E to his journey to becoming an A-10. Explore combat stories, air show highlights, and the intricate world of Combat Search and Rescue. Thanks to @e3aviationassociation for bringing out the film crew. Check out E3 Aviation's awesome aviation community here: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation
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In episode 81 @AfterburnPodcast Colonel Samuel G. McIntyre, a U-28A Air Force Special Operations Pilot, who distinguished himself during the tumultuous events unfolding at Hamid Karzai International Airport, Kabul, Afghanistan. Amidst the initial Taliban invasion and the emergency United States embassy evacuation, Colonel McIntyre's exceptional flying skill, courage, and precision defensive maneuvers were pivotal in safeguarding the lives of his crew, Afghan civilians, and U.S. embassy and military personnel. For his actions, he was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with Valor. Read the DFC citation here: https://bit.ly/McIntyre_DFC_Citation
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Colonel McIntyre’s valor is encapsulated in his receipt of the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for his extraordinary achievement during Operation Freedom’s Sentinel. Facing a runway obstructed by a stampede of civilians and enemies, emergency fuel conditions, and violent urban warfare, Colonel McIntyre executed unprecedented feats of airmanship, landing amidst chaos and ensuring the safe recovery of his crew.
This episode delves into the intricate dynamics of U-28A tactical capabilities, offering a glimpse into the life of a pilot marked by complexity, challenge, and courage. It’s a narrative that transcends the ordinary, unveiling the profound impact of precision, skill, and dedication in the theatre of war.
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Unfortunately, this week the aviation world lost a pillar of the community. Richard McSpadden tragically lost his life in a general aviation mishap on Sunday October 1st. I was fortunate to have been able to talk "Spad" and capture a few of those moments in the podcast. This episode was initially released as #57 back in November of 2022. Lt Col (Ret) Richard "Spad" McSpadden is the Senior Vice President of AOPA's Air Safety Institute. Prior to his time at AOPA, "Spad" lead large efforts in the IT industry after serving 20 years in the Air Force. His Air Force career began with him flying the F-15C and he would later become the Commander and Flight Leader of the USAF Thunderbirds.
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Richard McSpadden is a former Air Force Fighter pilot, Commander of the USAF Thunderbirds, and led AOPA's Air Safety Institute. He unfortunately passed away this week in a General Aviation accident.
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Captain Sterling "Sterls" Gilliam joins the @AfterburnPodcast for episode 80 (Part I). Sterls is a career naval fighter pilot and is now the National Naval Aviation Museum director in Pensacola, Florida. Check out E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation ✈️ Grab the newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Apple - https://apple.co/3dLradT Spotify - https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ #afterburnpodcast #navalaviation #fighterpilot #f18 Guns Garin Memorial Foundation https://bit.ly/GunsGarin Guest Links: 🎙️Afterburn Podcast Sponsors🎙️ Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation 00:00 Intro 00:03:01 From Fighter Pilot to Director of the National Naval Aviation Museum 00:05:05 Navy museum reopens despite pandemic challenges 00:09:51 Navy Pilot Slot 00:13:03 Preparation and focus are key in Navy aviation 00:15:58 How pilots land on aircraft carriers. Landing Signal officers (LSOs) enable aircraft carrier landings 00:19:02 Naval aviation: a dynamic and essential operation 00:20:10 Optimal wind direction for aircraft carrier operations 00:24:03 Gyro-stabilized landing system on the stern of the aircraft carrier 00:26:44 Doing well leads to better combat efficiency and safety. Carrier aviation is a complex team sport.
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This week on the Lowdown we look at how an F-35 can go missing, China's Defense minister has been "missing," why the Air Force missed it's recruiting goals for the first time in 25 years. Join the free newsletter and get a weekly snapshot of defense, aviation, and geopolitics: https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter
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This week we cover China's President Xi Jinping skipping the G20, Raytheon boosting AMRAAM production, Chinese spies on military bases and exploiting service members, and the B-2 landing in Norway.
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Three years ago, on September 5th, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Rosamond was the pilot in command of a California Air National Guard CH-47 that rescued hundreds of trapped campers in the Sierra Nevada Mountains. The campers were cut off and surrounded by wildfires. The actions of CW5 Rosamond, his crew, and a fellow UH-60 Blackhawk crew risked their lives to land and recover 242 individuals in the Mammoth Pools. Despite local, state, and Homeland Security officials advising against them attempting a rescue they pressed forward, knowing they might not return. For their actions, the 7 crew members were awarded Distinguished Flying Crosses.
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Alex "AP" Pelbath and Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt join in for a live discussion and Q&A to share their thoughts and experiences during the withdrawal from Afghanistan. "AP" served as the Air Mission Commander for the final mission out of Afghanistan. "Voodoo" is a C-17 Instructor Pilot and Weapons Officer who flew numerous evacuation missions during August 2021.
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Grace Tinkey joins us on @AfterburnPodcast for episode 76. Grace is a former C-17 loadmaster and has made a roundabout way to becoming an Air Force officer. We jump into Grace's experience during August 2021 and the role her and her fellow crew played in the daunting evacuation of Afghanistan at Hamid Karzai International Airport. She shares her firsthand experience at the challenges many faced during that period. Grace started her journey in aviation at as a cadet at the United States Air Force Academy. She shares the detour that led her to becoming a C-17 loadmaster. Grace recently commissioned as an officer and is awaiting to start pilot training. JOIN the Afterburn Newsletter for weekly nuggets of "wisdom."
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The U.S. approved F-16's to Ukraine. Denmark and the Netherlands will donate F-16's to Ukraine. A coalition of 11 nations will be training Ukrainian pilots and maintainers. But there is a lot to break down with Ukraine receiving F-16's. In this episode, we talk about how many F-16's Ukraine will receive, how Ukrainian pilots will be trained, and just a few of the logistical hurdles and challenges facing Ukraine with flying and operating the F-16. Sign up for the newsletter and stay in the fight https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter - https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Rain on IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Podcast on IG - https://www.instagram.com/afterburnpodcast/ Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ Today we delve into the complexities and challenges surrounding Ukraine's acquisition of F-16 fighter jets. The United States has approved the Dutch and the Danes to deliver their F-16 jets to Ukraine. Denmark will begin delivering over the next three years and the Netherlands is still waiting to determine the number and frequency of delivery. While this donation is a significant asset for Ukraine's defense, there are several factors to consider, such as training, logistics, and infrastructure. Join us as we explore the training process for F-16 pilots, the maintenance requirements, and the challenges Ukraine faces in operating these jets in a contested environment. Is this acquisition the golden bullet that will save Ukraine? Tune in to find out!
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Col (Ret) Alex "AP" Pelbath joins me on @AfterburnPodcast to discuss his experience as the Air Mission Commander during the evacuation of Kabul in August of 2021. "AP" shares what it was like during the initial days when chaos broke out at Kabul International Airport through his experience of planning and flying the last C-17 mission out of Afghanistan. Join "AP" & "Voodoo" for a live Q&A/discussion at the end of August (Details to follow) --Subscribe to the newsletter to be updated on when and where the live chat will go down -- https://bit.ly/AfterburnNewsletter Alex Pelbath : linkedin.com/in/alex-pelbath
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Courtney "Voodoo" Vidt is a C-17 Instructor Pilot and Weapons officer. "Voodoo" and her crew were integral in the massive effort to evacuate U.S. personnel and our allies out of Afghanistan in August of 2021. We talked in-depth about her experiences during those missions.
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Tyler “Feed” Davies is a former F/A-18 fighter pilot and Blue Angel. He began his career in the Navy on the enlisted side of the house before commissioning and becoming a pilot. We talk boat stuff, airshows, crazy landings and much more. #fighterpilot #blueangel #f18superhornet
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Vice Admiral Mark "MRT" Fox returns to the @AfterburnPodcast to discuss his Naval Aviation career following his MiG-21 shootdown during Desert Storm. Including his time a the White House’s Military Liaison and commanding the US Navy’s 5th Fleet. Afterburn Podcast Sponsors Launch Your Aviation Career - BogiDope: https://bit.ly/BogiDope Secure Your Digital Identity - Aura: https://aura.com/afterburn E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation 🚨Afterburn Podcast Links🚨 Newsletter/Contact - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/contact Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast IG - https://www.instagram.com/rainwaters27/?hl=en Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@rainwaters27?lang=en Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/afterburnpodcast Website - https://www.theafterburnpodcast.com/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-afterburn-podcast/message
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We're back for another round of Bro Chat. Fighter pilots solving the world’s problems even though no one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is a series where we bring exciting guests to talk about current issues, problems, future conflicts, and what we would do if we were in charge but again no one asked us so we will leave it here. Bro Chat is a collaboration between the Afterburn Podcast and the Kodiak Shack Podcast. About the Hosts: John “Rain” Waters – Former F-16 fighter pilot and host of the Afterburn Podcast Jeff “Vader” Brandon – Former F-16 fighter pilot and turned F-15C fighter pilot and host of the Kodiak Shack Podcast Jeff “Bender” Page – F-35 fighter pilot and former F-16 fighter pilot *Support the Channel Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Or by hitting the “Super Thanks” above *Shop Merch https://bit.ly/ShopAfterburnPodcast Kodiak Shack Podcast: https://www.kodiakshack.com/ Launch Your Aviation Career with BogiDope :https://bit.ly/BogiDope 5% OFF with code "Afterburn"
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In this episode we sit down with Kelsie Hancock who's fiancé, Capt Nick Losapio, was killed in Marine Corps MV-22 mishap in June of 2022. Nick was a graduate of Norwich University and had served in the United States Marine Corps for over eight years. Nick was on his way to fly at HMX-1 which is responsible for airlifting the President of the United States. I met Kelsie at the Guns Garin Memorial Golf tournament (GGMF) and for fortunate to learn a little bit about her and Nick.
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In the last 18 months the Guns Garin Memorial Foundation has given away over $150,000 to veteran families in need and are on track to give away their 20th flight school scholarship. They are passionately committed to their mission to care uniquely for veterans and their families, and inspire the next generation of pilots. Major Richard Charles “GUNS” Garin (Rick) was a loving, dedicated, and accomplished person who made the world a better place wherever he went. He was an incredible husband, father, brother, son, friend, and pilot. "Guns" was an F-16 Fighter Pilot/Weapons Officer at McEntire Air National Guard Base and passed away suddenly in July of 2020. Several of his friends and wife came together and founded GGMF. The Guns Garrin Memorial Foundation has two missions. First, we are here to support local military families during times of hardship. Second, the foundation exists to help educate and encourage youth to explore a career in aviation. This organization was founded to honor his life and to inspire other young aspiring pilots to follow in his footsteps. The members of our board see the importance of preserving his memory through the efforts of the Foundation. Guns Garin Memorial Foundation: https://gunsgarin.com/ *Learn more about @e3aviationassociation612 https://bit.ly/E3Aviation --- *Learn more about E3 Aviation Association: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation *Support the Channel Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Or by hitting the “Super Thanks” above *Shop Merch https://bit.ly/ShopAfterburnPodcast Launch Your Aviation Career with BogiDope :https://bit.ly/BogiDope 5% OFF with code "Afterburn" --- Contact Me Email: https://bit.ly/contactTAP Website: https://bit.ly/AfterburnWebsite --- Audio Links: *Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3dLradT *Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr *Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3xWf74o *Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/3fooCTm
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In this episode we sit down with Kelly Garin who shares more about who Rick "Guns" Garin was as a husband, father, and more.
In the last 18 months the Guns Garin Memorial Foundation has given away over $150,000 to veteran families in need and are on track to give away their 20th flight school scholarship. They are passionately committed to their mission to care uniquely for veterans and their families, and inspire the next generation of pilots. Guns Garin Memorial Foundation: https://gunsgarin.com/ Major Richard Charles “GUNS” Garin (Rick) was a loving, dedicated, and accomplished person who made the world a better place wherever he went. He was an incredible husband, father, brother, son, friend, and pilot. "Guns" was an F-16 Fighter Pilot/Weapons Officer at McEntire Air National Guard Base and passed away suddenly in July of 2020. Several of his friends and wife came together and founded GGMF. The Guns Garrin Memorial Foundation has two missions. First, we are here to support local military families during times of hardship. Second, the foundation exists to help educate and encourage youth to explore a career in aviation. This organization was founded to honor his life and to inspire other young aspiring pilots to follow in his footsteps. The members of our board see the importance of preserving his memory through the efforts of the Foundation. Guns Garin Memorial Foundation: https://gunsgarin.com/ *Learn more about E3 Aviation Assocation https://bit.ly/E3Aviation --- *Support the Channel Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theafterburnpodcast Or by hitting the “Super Thanks” above *Shop Merch https://bit.ly/ShopAfterburnPodcast Launch Your Aviation Career with BogiDope :https://bit.ly/BogiDope 5% OFF with code "Afterburn" --- Contact Me Email: https://bit.ly/contactTAP Website: https://bit.ly/AfterburnWebsite --- Audio Links: *Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3dLradT *Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3SAeSUr *Google Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3xWf74o *Podcast Addict: https://bit.ly/3fooCTm
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Fighter pilots solving the world’s problems even though no one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is a series where we bring interesting guest to talk about current issues, problems, future conflicts, and what we would do if we were in charge but again no one asked us so we will just leave it here. Bro Chat is a collaboration between the Afterburn Podcast and the Kodiak Shack Podcast.
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Jeff “Bender” Page – F-35 fighter pilot, formerly F-16 fighter pilot
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In this episode, John "Rain" Waters talks with Ed Calderon, a former police officer from Tijuana and an expert in non-permissive environments. The conversation delves into China's influence in Mexico and Mexican drug cartels and their role in fentanyl production. Calderon also shares firsthand experiences in law enforcement fighting drug cartels, as well as his personal journey immigrating to the United States and becoming a US citizen. This eye-opening conversation covers topics such as Mexican drug cartels, China, fentanyl production, law enforcement, and non-permissive environments, as well as drug trafficking and immigration. Ed shares thoughts about the dark side of drug wars, predictions for the future, and more.
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Join the Afterburn Podcast as we delve into the accomplished career of Col (Ret) William "BIF" Mott, a seasoned fighter pilot who has served in the U.S. Air Force for decades. We'll discuss his early days defending the skies against Soviet threats in the F-15C Eagle, to his involvement in Operation Desert Storm and his time at the prestigious USAF Fighter Weapons School. Additionally, we'll explore his transition to flying the state-of-the-art F-22 Raptor, and the impressive capabilities of this advanced aircraft. Perfect for military history enthusiasts and aviation fans alike, this episode offers an insider's perspective on the life and experiences of a seasoned fighter pilot.
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“Hom” is a CF-18 instructor pilot and former demo pilot. Additionally, “Hom” is the owner of an F-1 Rocket and big proponent for general aviation. We sat down at Oshkosh 2023 to hear a little about his story. Thanks to @E3AviationAssociation for capturing this interview. Find out more about E3 Aviation here: https://bit.ly/E3Aviation
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Mike "Pako" Benitez from the Merge Newsletter & podcast joins forces with The Afterburn Podcast’s John “Rain” Waters to co-host an epic interview with the Commander of the Air Force Thunderbirds AND the Executive Officer of the Navy Blue Angels. We go behind the scenes with both teams to learn about leadership, flying, teamwork in a way you’ve never heard before.
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“Baldy” and Michael Thompson are brothers and board members of the Guns Garin Memorial Foundation. “Baldy” is an F-16 and Michael is a Pro Golfer playing on the PGA tour. They sit down to share a bit of their own personal stories and their involvement with GGMF.
This is the second segment of several you will see over the next few weeks about the Guns Garrin Memorial Foundation. TAP Ep 63 with "Croc" https://youtu.be/ZIZ9XRlcsdQ
GGMF’s mission is twofold. First, we are here to support local military families during times of hardship. Second, the foundation exists to help educate and encourage youth to explore a career in aviation. We accomplish both of these mission objectives by providing flight training scholarships, aviation education grants, and emergency monetary relief for military families in need.
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"Croc" is a viper driver and the President of the Gun Garin Memorial Foundation (GGMF). He attended jet pilot training at Laughlin Air Force Base in 2010 and was a pilot training instructor in the T-6A from 2010-2015. He transitioned to the F-16 Viper in 2016, earning top graduate honors from the Basic Qualifications Course. He has multiple combat deployments in support of operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria. He also has a career in commercial aviation and is a First Officer at a major airline. He has been the president of the Board of Directors since its inception in 2021.
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Major Richard Charles “GUNS” Garin (Rick) was a loving, dedicated, and accomplished person who made the world a better place wherever he went. He was an incredible husband, father, brother, son, friend, and pilot. "Guns" was an F-16 Fighter Pilot/Weapons Officer at McEntire Air National Guard Base and passed away suddenly in July of 2020. Several of his friends and wife came together and founded GGMF. The Guns Garin Memorial Foundation has two missions. First, we are here to support local military families during times of hardship. Second, the foundation exists to help educate and encourage youth to explore a career in aviation. This organization was founded to honor his life and to inspire other young aspiring pilots to follow in his footsteps. The members of our board see the importance of preserving his memory through the efforts of the Foundation.
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Fighter pilots solving the world's problems even though no one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is a series where we bring interesting guest to talk about current issues, problems, future conflicts, and what we would do if we were in charge but again no one asked us so we will just leave it here. Bro Chat is a collaboration between the @TheAfterburnPodcast and @kodiakshackpodcast7691 About the Hosts: John "Rain" Waters – Former F-16 fighter pilot and host of the Afterburn Podcast Jeff "Vader" Brandon – Former F-16 fighter pilot and soon to be new F-15C fighter pilot Jeff "Bender" Page – F-35 fighter pilot, formerly F-16 fighter pilot This week Mike "Swag" Walker joins us to solve all the problems. "Swag" is an F-16 Weapons Officer with multiple combat and contingency deployments in the F-16.
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General Mike “Mobile” Holmes was the Commander of Air Combat Command, leading a team of 159,000 military and civilian personnel at over 300 operating locations worldwide. He held a degree in electrical engineering and had extensive experience in various command and leadership positions throughout his career, including commanding fighter squadrons and wings and serving in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Gen. Holmes was a seasoned pilot with over 4,000 flight hours, including 530 combat hours in the F-15 fighter jet. He played a crucial role in developing strategies, doctrines, and tactics for air, space, and cyber power employment, and ensuring air defense forces were prepared to face challenges in both peacetime and wartime.
In this episode of the Afterburn Podcast, we sit down with Gen Holmes to discuss his vast career as a leader in the U.S. Air Force. From his time from a young wingman in the F-15C to the Commander of Air Combat. Gen. Holmes takes us through his journey in the military, starting with the tense period in the 1980s preparing to fight the Soviet Union to post-9/11 combat operations. With over 4,000 flight hours, including 530 combat hours, Gen. Holmes provides valuable insights into the challenges leading one of the largest organizations to the future fight.
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Join us 1/26 for Bro Chat 10.0 1830 est for a Live Stream of Bro Chat over on Youtube --> Click "Notify Me" so you don't me out. Bro Chat is fighter pilots solving the world’s problems even though no one asked us. Fighter Pilot Bro Chat is a series where we bring interesting guest to talk about current issues, problems, future conflicts, and what we would do if we were in charge but again no one asked us so we will just leave it here. Bro Chat is a collaboration between the Afterburn Podcast and the Kodiak Shack Podcast.
In this episode Dan “Satan” Levy joins us to talk about the current state of the A-10 community, how awesome shooting the A-10 gun truly is, and the Air Force’s new policy that requires officers to get a Master’s Degree in order to be promoted.
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John “Rain” Waters – Former F-16 fighter pilot and host of the Afterburn Podcast
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Jeff “Bender” Page – F-35 fighter pilot, formerly F-16 fighter pilot
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Ep 61 Vice Admr (Ret) Mark “MRT” Fox
“MRT” began his naval career in 1978 after commissioning from the United States Naval Academy. He completed five fleet tours in the A-7 and F-18 with over 100 combat and contingency mission in Iraq, Libya, and the Balkans.
On 17 January 1991, “MRT” scored the first air-to-air kill of a MiG-21 during Operation Desert Storm. Prior to his retirement “MRT” served in numerous command tours, including Deputy Commander USCENTCOM, Naval Strike and Air Warfare Center, U.S. Naval Forces Central Command, and Director White House Military Office.
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Show Notes
(0:00:00) Intro
(0:01:50) Adm Fox's Background
(0:08:45) Standing up Navy's first F-18 Super Hornet Squadron
(0:12:32) Director White House Military Office
(0:19:10) Why I joined the Navy
(0:22:50) Experience of flying the F-18
(0:29:13) Mediterranean Aircraft Carrier Cruise in F-18 and fighting F-104s and F-4s
(0:31:05) Fighting in Libya - MiG-23 Intercept - Seeing an SA-5 Launch
(0:37:50) What it was like shifting from cold war mindset to desert storm
(0:41:50) Desert Storm
(0:51:25) January 17th 1991 Mission
(1:02:14) Mission and night of the shootdown
(1:15:10) MiG-21 Shoot down
(1:23:30) Almost shooting down a MiG-29
(1:42:30) LCDR Scott Speicher Shootdown, unknown status, and recovery
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Episode 8.0 of the Bro Chat. In this episode, we welcome Billie Flynn, the former Senior Experimental Test Pilot for the F-35 program. Today we answer questions from Patreon supporters, discuss the F-35's capabilities, procurement wins and fails and a variety of other topics, including a hilarious story of how Vader accidentally ruined one of Bender's upgrade sorties in the F-16. Join the conversation and hear the inside scoop on all things military aviation with the Bro Chat.
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In this episodes I'm joined by Dominic "Slice" Teich, an F-16 fighter pilot, business owner, and author. We discuss the challenges and rewards of being a type A personality, and how Dominic got involved in aviation. He shares his experiences flying the F-16 and offers insight into the world of military aviation, business, and more. We also talk about his journey as a business owner and human. Plus the lessons he has learned along the way. Whether you're interested in aviation or just want to hear the story of an inspiring and accomplished individual, this episode has something for everyone.
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This was our first ever Live streamed Bro Chat (Watch it on YouTube) we cover everything from 6th Gen fighters, the B-21 Raider, debrief, and much more. Check out the Kodiak Shack Podcast with "Vader" and Bender & The Merge Newsletter + Podcast with "Pako."
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Live Bro Chat December 17th at 11:00a eastern on the Afterburn Podcast YouTube channel. Click "notify me" so you don't miss out. This week "Drago" Walters joins the chat. "Drago" is a Viper Driver and Weapons Officer.
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Billie Flynn joins me on the podcast to discusses everything from technology improvements to how fighter pilots use the bathroom to single pilot KC-46 operations to the next big air war. Billie is a career fighter pilot with over 40 years flying fast jets. He began his career in the Canadian Air Force flying the CF-18 and recently retired as the Senior Experimental Test Pilot for the F-35 Lighting II.
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David Bellavia was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on November 10th, 2004 during Operation Phantom Fury in Fallujah, Iraq. He recently released his second book, Remember the Ramrods. Bellavia enlisted in the U.S. Army as an infantryman in 1999. n the summer of 2003, Bellavia’s unit deployed to Kosovo for nine months before receiving orders to deploy directly to Iraq to support Operation Iraqi Freedom. From February 2004 to February 2005, Bellavia and the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Infantry Regiment, were stationed in the Diyala Province along the Iranian border. Throughout the year, his task force took part in the battles for Najaf, Mosul, Baqubah, Muqdadiyah and Fallujah.
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Mike "Flash" McVay joins the Bro Chat with "Vader" and "Bender" from the Kodiak Shack Podcast. "Flash" has flown the A-10, F-16, and F-35. He has also instructed at the USAF's Weapons School. You can check out a great article by Flash over on War on the Rocks: Still Flying and Serving, Just Not Active Duty Today we talk SEAD, the next fight, near-peer threats, pilot retention, and more.
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Back with "Vader" and "Bender" from the Kodiak Shack Podcast for round 4 of the Bro Chat series. We solved most of the World's problems on this episode but didn't write down any of the answers..yet again. Guess we will have to do it again.
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Lt Col (Ret) Richard "Spad" McFadden is the Senior Vice President of AOPA's Air Safety Institute. Prior to his time at AOPA, "Spad" lead large efforts in the IT industry after serving 20 years in the Air Force. His Air Force career began with him flying the F-15C and would later become the Commander and Flight Leader of the USAF Thunderbirds.
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Back with "Vader" and "Bender" from the Kodiak Shack Podcast for round 3 of the Bro Chat series. We solved most of the World's problems on this episode but didn't write down any of the answers. Guess we will have to do it again.
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Fun to jump on the the Fight's On! Aim High episode. This is a series over on the Fighter Pilot Podcast. This is episode 3 of 8. You can find episodes 1 & 2 over on the Fighter Pilot Podcast https://apple.co/3MA0fyI
The third Fight's On! episode explores Air Force flight school from selection through primary and advanced training to winging, culminating in assignment to a pilot's first combat unit as told through the eyes of an F-16 combat veteran.
Fight’s On! is an eight-episode series about combat aviation training focusing on how the U.S. takes newly minted (warrant) officers and molds them into combat aviators able to fight and win in today’s high-tech battlespace.
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Lt Col Trimble commissioned into the Air Force in 1970. He initially served as a Weapon System Officer in the F-4 Phantom. From April until December of 1972 Lt. Trimble flew 175 combat sorties with 82 of those over North Vietnam. On 27 December 1972, Desoto 03, piloted by Major Carl Jefcoat and Lt. Jack Trimble was hit by hostile fire forcing the crew to bail out over North Vietnam. Several days later, they were confirmed as POWs. Lt. Trimble and Major Jefcoat were released on 29 March 1973 along with the fourth and last group of POWs to be released by the North Vietnamese. Lt Col Trimble went on to earn his pilot wings and flew the F-4 for the remainder of his career.
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"Vader" and "Bender" rejoin to discuss everything from "Vader" transition from the F-16 to the F-15C, tanker shenanigans, frustrations, & "Vader" shares a story about "Rain."
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"Mace" joined me for an interview @EAA AirVenture 2022. She is the founder of Upside Down Dreams and a former F-16 fighter pilot and Thunderbird. She flew the Viper across the globe but now has ventured into new challenges.
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On June 30th 2020, Lt David “MEZr” Schmitz was killed in an F-16 mishap at Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. He was assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron which is apart of the 20th Fighter Wing. A recent article written by Rachel Cohen and published on Air Force Times highlights information never released to the public until now. “MEZr’s” ejection seat failed to work properly during an ejection sequence ultimately resulting in his death. A key component of the ACES-II ejection seat is the Digital Recovery Sequencer (DRS) which was determined to be at fault for the ejection seat failure. In this episode we talk about the revelations about suspected counterfeit chips and other components that were discovered during the investigation.
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Kris “Tanto” Paronto is a former Army Ranger and CIA Global Response Staff (GRS) operator conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world. He was part of the CIA annex security team during the 2012 terror attacks on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya which is portrayed in the movie “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi.” He has deployed as a private security contractor to South American, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa.
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"Juice" started his career as a C-130 navigator and was selected to attend pilot training after his first assignment. He spent the remainder of his career as a fighter pilot flying the F-16. He currently serves as the Commander of Air Force ROTC Detachment 605 at North Carolina A&T State University.
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"Juice" joins me to discuss Air Force ROTC and some of the things he has experienced as a ROTC Commander
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"Vader" and "Bender" are career fighter pilots and branching out with the Kodiak Shack Podcast. They are looking to connect the frontline warfighter with those that innovate. "Vader" is a former F-16 Fighter Pilot now learning to fly the F-15C. "Bender" also left the world's greatest fighter and is now flying the F-35.
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How realistic is Top Gun Maverick? "Pako" takes us on a GBU-24 journey and breakdown of the mission in Top Gun. Spoiler alert, if you haven't the movie yet then you have failed.
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Billie is the former Senior Experimental Test Pilot for the F-35. He has over 40 years in the fast jet business. He began his career in the Canadian Air Force as the first nugget to go through their CF-18 training. He served as an exchange pilot at the US Air Force Test pilot school where he worked on programs such as Auto Ground Collision Avoidance System (AGCAS) and thrust vectoring. He is an experiential test pilot and has done extensive flying in the F-18, F-16, Eurofighter, F-35 and many more.
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Andrew has found success in life but has had to overcome a few obstacles along the way. He is one of ten select civilian pilots selected to join the Air Force Heritage Flight Foundation. We flew numerous airshows and flyovers during my time as a demo pilot. In this episode Andrew shares a bit about his background, his path to success, and a few flying stories.
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"Thor" is a former Eagle drive who beat cancer. "Thor" is a cancer survior and has an incredible story to share. He pivoted from the aviation world Air Force and pursued a career in business. We don't spend much time talking about the glory days of flying the Eagle. Instead we spend most of the episode talking about his life post Air Force.
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"Hank" commissioned into the Marine Corps in 1967. He flew over 250 combat missions over Vietnam. During his time in Vietnam he flew the A-4, A-6, and served as a Forward Air Controller. During his tour in Vietnam he was awarded a Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with a Combat "V," a Navy Commendation Medal with a Combat "V," and the Purple Heart.
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"Pako" joins me to discuss No Fly Zones. Their history, what it takes to make a No Fly Zone, and the feasibility of implementing a No Fly Zone over Ukraine.
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General Kelly is the Commander of Air Combat Command. As the Commander he leads over 150,000 military and civilians across 240 locations worldwide. He is a career fighter pilot with over 6,000 hours in the F-15E, F/A-18, F-16, and F-35A. He has amassed over 800 combat hours supporting worldwide contingency operations.
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This weekend's Super Bowl flyover will be one of a kind. A P-51 will be flanked by an F-35, F-22, F-16, & A-10. Air Combat Command's (ACC) single-ship demo teams & USAF Heritage Flight Foundation will bring the sound of freedom to the SoFi Stadium for Super Bowl LVI.
A camera will live stream the formation from the cockpit of the P-51. It can be viewed here: https://www.facebook.com/USairforce
In this episode I talk with Steve Hinton and Lt Col Chris "Nike" McAlear. Steve will be leading the formation in a P-51 (Wee Willy). Steve has a few notches on his belt. He is a Reno Air Race champion, flown in airshows across the globe, and can be seen flying in numerous movies.
"Nike" will be part of the team linking the NFL and CBS to the formation. He is a former Strike Eagle pilot (don't hold that against him) and currently flies as an aggressor in the T-38, predominately against the F-22. Additionally, he is the outgoing Chief of ACC Aerial Events. His team is responsible for all demo teams in ACC.
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"Satan" started his career as a civilian doing test in the world's greatest fighter...the F-16. He ultimately commissioned and went on to fly the mighty Hawg. We chat about his journey, current issues, and his experience.
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Captain Will "Pyro" Dubois was a fighter pilot assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron. On 1 December 2014 "Pyro" was lost in a mishap on a combat mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. This is a three part episode.
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Captain Will "Pyro" Dubois was a fighter pilot assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron. On 1 December 2014 "Pyro" was lost in a mishap on a combat mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. This is a three part episode.
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Captain Will "Pyro" Dubois was a fighter pilot assigned to the 77th Fighter Squadron. On 1 December 2014 "Pyro" was lost in a mishap on a combat mission in support of Operation Inherent Resolve. This is a three part episode.
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"Motor" has multiple combat tours in the Viper and has served on the USAF Thunderbirds. He is currently the Det 24/CC and is responsible for the development of Pilot Training 2.5 (UPT 2.5). We spend a large chunk of this episode digging into Pilot Training Next and UPT 2.5 as it has generated a few questions...
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"Pako" started his military career in the Marine Corps as a door gunner in the CH-46 & CH-53. He ultimately crossed over into the Air Force as a Weapon System Officer (WSO) in the F-15E. He has five combat deployments under his belt. Pako has completed fellowships at DARPA, Congress, and in Silicon Valley.
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Brad served 20 years in the Army. During his time in the Army he fought as a Ranger in the Battle of Mogadishu and later completed multiple deployments as a member of Delta Force. Since retiring Brad has pursued his passion for music. He is a founding member of Silence and Light which is an all veteran band that donates 100% of their proceeds to various veterans organizations.
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"Cranky" has flown over 30 aircraft and is a graduate of Air Force Test Pilot's School. He has logged time in the B-17, F-111, MiG-21, F-5 to name just a few. On top of that he has logged over 3,000 in the mighty Viper.
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"Gator" is the current A-10 Demonstration pilot. He comes from a family of fighter pilots and his family is full of fighter pilots to this day.
His biological grandfather, Wayne, was an F-105 pilot and was shot down over Vietnam. The day he was shot down he was flying with the callsign Pistol 01.
The man he grew up knowing as his grandfather, Roger, was career fighter pilot and was shot down over Vietnam in an F-105. The day he was flying he was flying with the callsign Gator 01.
Wayne and Roger were squadron mates. It wasn't until years after the war had ended that Wayne was officially declared KIA.
Today Gator and his brother Jay "Pistol" Fullam are Hawg drivers as well as his sister-in-law.
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Kevin is a career firefighter with over 20 years of service. He has been serving as a Captain on a Technical Rescue team for the past seven years. He is also the host of “Tier 1 Talks” podcast which interviews professionals from the military, law enforcement, and fire service.
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"Hilts" has flown nearly every block of the F-16. He has flown over the skies of Iraq and Kosovo. He has sat nuclear alert and has a few stories to share. He is currently the Chief Pilot at the only FAA certified test pilot program on the East Coast Piston2Jet.com.
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"Smash" joins me to talk about his career as a Marine fighter pilot. He is a test pilot and has survived an ejection at 380 feet.
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Conor is a professional race car driver and currently competes in the NTT IndyCar Series. Watch Memorial Day weekend as he takes to the track in the Indy 500.
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Kevin has aviation running through his veins. He is a professional airshow pilot and air racer. He was flew in the Red Bull Air Races and was recently selected as the only American to join the World Air Races as an AeroGP1 competitor in the inaugural upcoming season.
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"Slap" joined the Air National Guard to become a Fighter Pilot. He is the founder of Bogidope.com as well as a pilot for a major airline.
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"Shiner" rejoins the podcast to share a story of engine trouble ending with him becoming a firefighter. You can listen to "Shiner" on episode #17.
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"SLUF" began his career flying A-7's with two tours to Korat Airbase where he flew 63 missions, including the Mayaguez incident. He has seen a few things in his day and shares a bit of his story.
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"Yogi" has served in the Marines, Navy, Army, and Air Force. He flew in the opening days of Afghanistan and received a Distinguished Flying Cross for a mission flown during Operation Anaconda.
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"Perty" joined the Royal Air Force right out of the gate. He has flown numerous aircraft and has a few "notches" on his belt. He has instructed, survived an ejection, gone to war a few times, and most recently successfully lead the RAF Red Arrows Demonstration Team.
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JB served over 26 years in the Army, 10 of which was in Special Operations in the esteemed 75th Regiment. We chat leadership, his experience jumping into Panama during Operation Just Cause and a few other of his experiences. He is the Author of Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground.
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- What are Go-Pills, Side-Effects. "Knuckles" returns to add science to the discussion.
- Dealing with missing goals, or marks.
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"Slash" entered into the Air Force during the Vietnam War. He started his aviation journey flying the C-7 before transitioning across several platforms. By the time "Slash" retired he added the B-52, T-38, Hawk, SR-71, and A-10 to his flying resume.
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How do you maintain and build your passion for flying when you are several years into your flying career?
How do you make sure you keep learning and improving?
Why doesn't the Air Force wear full battle rattle when they fly?
What qualities do you value that you find day to day in your pilot peers?
What does a controlled ejection look like?
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"Bender" is a fighter pilot, a former F-16 pilot and now he currently flies the F-35. In this episode we dive further into the mishap breakdown from episode #23. The goal is to bring more context to the events that unfolded on June 30th 2020 that resulted in the fatal mishap with Lt. David "MEZr" Schmitz.
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On 30 June 2020, Lt David “MEZr” Schmitz was killed in an F-16 mishap at Shaw AFB. He was conducting a night mission qualification sortie. Upon his initial landing attempt his aircraft struck the instrument landing system antennas resulting in significant damage to his aircraft. Following approximately 30 mins of troubleshooting “MEZr” attempted to recovery the aircraft. Shortly after touching down the aircraft began to roll and he initiated the ejection sequence. Due to numerous failures he ejection seat failed to deploy the parachute contained within the seat
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Brian has 20+ years as an US Army Officer and Warrant Officer. Five years as an Armor/Cavalry officer as an M1 Tank and 120mm Mortar Platoon Leader. 15+ years as an Aviation officer with over 2,000 hours as OH-58D Kiowa Warrior and AH-64D/E Pilot. Two Combat Deployments to Iraq and one to Afghanistan.
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"2Watt" is an A-10 pilot and on July 20th, 2017 he was conducted a low angle strafe during an operational check flight. The gun malfunctioned which resulted in the canopy being jettisoned and damaging the aircraft's hydraulic system.
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Col Hamilton is an Air Force Test pilot and has flown over 30 different types of aircraft. He has flown numerous military fighter aircraft, including the F-15C, F-15E, as well as the F-35A/B/C. He led a team of nearly 1000 individuals as the command of F-35 developmental test at Edwards AFB.
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"Tuna"is a former Air Force pilot and joins me on the podcast to talk about his aviation career. He has flown the A-10, the F-117, completed a Navy exchange in the F-18 (with well over 100 traps), and rounded out his career flying the F-4. He earned a Distinguished Flying Cross during a mission over Kosovo in the F-117.
He is a warbird pilot and restorer. He is checked out to fly the P-51, P-45, A-1, B-17, SBD, Avenger, B-25 and a few more.
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"Huggy" started flying the U-2 in 1989 and flew it for the majority of his Air Force career until his retirement. Recently, he returned to fly U-2 as the USAF's first civilian instructor pilot to fly the high flying spy plane.
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In this episode we discuss "Shiner's" second sortie where he was awarded his second Distinguished Flying Cross.
Less than 30 days after his first Distinguished Flying Cross, "Shiner" was tasked to rescue two army pilots downed in enemy controlled territory. During the initial insertion, his aircraft received enemy fire, striking his flight engineer. Over the next five hours "Shiner" and his crew would work to recovery the pilots and conduct a total of eight approaches.
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In this episode Maj Lou "Shiner" Nolting and I talk about two sorties he flew while supporting operations in Afghanistan in 2011. "Shiner" is an HH-60 Air Force Pavehawk pilot, specializing in Combat Search and Rescue. On March 29th, 2011 "Shiner" and his crew were alerted to respond to an urgent evacuation of four critically wounded Soldiers. While setting up for a hoist extraction his aircraft came under heavy effective enemy fire. Rounds struck the main rotor, fuel tank, and number two engine. With a loss of power "Shiner" executed a pedal turn and plummeted forty feet in an effort to gain airspeed and save the aircraft and seven crew members.
Less than 30 days later, "Shiner" was tasked to rescue two army pilots downed in enemy controlled territory. During the initial insertion, his aircraft received enemy fire, striking his flight engineer. Over the next five hours "Shiner" and his crew would work to recovery the pilots and conduct a total of eight approaches.
For his efforts "Shiner" was awarded two Distinguished Flying Crosses.
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On the night of September 5th, 2020 two California National Guard helicopter crews rescued hundreds of individuals, many with severe burns and injuries. They were trapped with no means of escape during the Creek Fire. They navigated mountainous terrain, dense smoke, and darkness for hours. Truly impressive story. For their actions they were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by President Donald Trump. Their citation reads:
he President of the United States hereby awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Rosamond, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kipp Goding, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brady Hlebain, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Irvin Hernandez, Warrant Officer 1 Ge Xiong, Sergeant George Esquivel Jr., and Sergeant Cameron Powell of the California Army National Guard for distinguished acts of heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight on September 5th, 2020.
The brave actions and superior airmanship of these soldiers resulted in the successful rescue of 242 adults and children from the rapidly developing Creek Fire in Central California. Their actions are in keeping with the highest military traditions of selfless service, honor, and personal — personal courage, and reflects a great credit upon themselves, the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, the California Army National Guard, and the United States Army.
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On the night of September 5th, 2020 two California National Guard helicopter crews rescued hundreds of individuals, many with severe burns and injuries. They were trapped with no means of escape during the Creek Fire. They navigated mountainous terrain, dense smoke, and darkness for hours. Truly impressive story. For their actions they were awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by President Donald Trump.
The President of the United States hereby awards the Distinguished Flying Cross to Chief Warrant Officer 5 Joseph Rosamond, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Kipp Goding, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Brady Hlebain, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Irvin Hernandez, Warrant Officer 1 Ge Xiong, Sergeant George Esquivel Jr., and Sergeant Cameron Powell of the California Army National Guard for distinguished acts of heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight on September 5th, 2020.
The brave actions and superior airmanship of these soldiers resulted in the successful rescue of 242 adults and children from the rapidly developing Creek Fire in Central California. Their actions are in keeping with the highest military traditions of selfless service, honor, and personal — personal courage, and reflects a great credit upon themselves, the 40th Combat Aviation Brigade, the California Army National Guard, and the United States Army.
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"Flint" teaches America's newest pilot training graduates how to fly the mighty Viper. He instructs students on the multi-role missions of the F-16.
He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and has flown the F-16 in three operational assignments. He has over 50 combat missions in support of Operation Inherent Resolve.
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"Mongo" has to wear a space suit in his office to keep his blood from "boiling." Let that sink in for minute. "Mongo" walks us through his aviation journey and more importantly what it is like to fly on the edge of space in a U-2 Spy Plane.
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Brian is currently an Air Force Reservist. He spent 12 years on Active Duty prior to joining the reserves and pursuing a career in the airlines. He is an ROTC graduate, former UPT T-1 instructor, C-130J, & C-40 pilot.
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Rob Holland pushes the aviation limits in the world of aerobatics and flying. Rob is a five-time consecutive World Champion and nine-time U.S. National Aerobatic Champion. He is both humble and approachable. All around great American, listen in to hear about Rob’s journey.
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“Knuckles” played college football prior to joining the Air Force as a flight surgeon for an F-16 Fighter Squadron. We talk about the role of the flight surgeon and “Knuckles” journey to becoming a Squadron Flight Doc. “Knuckles” has now a year into his journey to becoming an Orthopedic Surgeon.
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Mike Goulian is an accomplished pilot and businessman. He found a passion for aviation early in life and grew that passion into a successful career. The Goulian name is synonymous with excellence in the aerospace world. He raced on the Red Bull Air Race circuit for 12 years in the Master Class Series. He is one of the youngest pilots to win the US Unlimited Aerobatic Championship and he has won countless awards for his high energy airshow performance. Mike was able to do this while successfully running his family aviation business with his wife Karin.
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"Tally" tells her path to going to the United States Air Force Academy, flying the mighty Viper, and then a rather unique story while flying a combat mission on her last deployment.
Tally started off as a T-6 instructor pilot before flying the F-16. She is now a T-38 adversary pilot flying primary against the F-22 and F-35.
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During a clearing operation in Sangin District in Helmand, Afghanistan Caleb and his team discovered a large Improvised Explosive Device (IED) factory. During the operation a pressure plate IED exploded underneath Caleb leaving him gravely wounded. Caleb’s journey to becoming a Green Beret is inspiring let along hearing his journey of recovering following the IED blast. Today, Caleb is an adaptive fitness instructor and continues to crush life.
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"Bond" is a former Royal Air Force Tornado pilot, the first exchange pilot in the F-22 program, and founder of Red 6 Aerospace. He grew up in a relatively poor area of England and climb to the pinnacle of aviation. Following his father's suicide he returned home to run the family business. He has now combined his skills as a fighter pilot, a businessman, and life’s lessons to create an aerospace company focused on developing technology and augmented reality to help train our warriors for the next fight.
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Ever wonder what the requirements are to become an officer in the Air Force? The process to become an officer? Regardless of your answer you might find something useful inside this episode to apply to your everyday life. But for those of you seeking to become a pilot, this is your first step.
Capt Colin Slade, aReserve Officer Training Corps instructor, joins me to discuss the requirements and how to go about becoming an officer.
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Chaos is an F-16 instructor pilot at the US Air Force Weapon School. In this episode we talk about his journey through aviation, the loss of his father in an aircraft accident, as well as the death of our friend and squadron mate “Pyro.” Chaos is the epitome of the Weapon School’s mantra of “Humble, approachable and credible.” A simple mantra that I feel is applicable to nearly everything in life for those looking to succeed.
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From providing close air support in the mountains of Afghanistan to leading the A-10 Demonstration team, ShiV has a great story as an A-10 pilot. His journey started as an enlisted airman serving as a Russian linguist on the EC-130. He excelled and earned a Officer Training School slot and subsequently went on to pilot training. We discuss challenges and hurdles he had to overcome to become a pilot as well as a few things he has learned over the years as a Hawg driver. And we might or might not talk about the mighty GAU-8 30mm gatling gun.
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After surviving an IED blast in Iraq, Steve was medically retired from the USMC. Steve is credited with a kill of an insurgent from over 1600 meters when he was deployed to Iraq in 2004. He founded Tier 1 Group, which specialized in training for defense and other government agencies, and grew the company to an industry leader for defense and tactical training.
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From fighting ISIS in Afghanistan to instructing in the F-35, “Fifty” talks about his journey in the Air Force. This episode covers everything from his initial medical disqualification to flying the most advanced fighter ever built. Also, we hit on why the F-35 evolution of the F-35, bad press, and how it is not a replacement for the A-10.
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50 Special Ops troops are engaged in a heavy firefight with ISIS fighters. A-10 pilot, Major Tyler “Leeroy” Schultz (USAF) is called in and helps turn the fight around. His actions earn him the Distinguished Flying Cross. That day 83 ISIS fighters are killed during the 5 hour firefight. Listen in to hear “Leeroy’s” journey becoming an U.S. Air Force A-10 pilot and the actions he took to save 50 U.S. soldiers and numerous coalition troops.
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