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Pilot with 1,000 combat hrs puts experience to work. Jul 22, 2008 - The pilot who achieved 1,000 combat flight hours, and more than 3,000 flight hours overall, returned from war to the numbered Air Force to offer his invaluable experience for the benefit and protection of U.S. citizens. [Read more...]	F-16 unit moves to next chapter Jun 10, 2008 - The 147th marked this day in history when it ceremoniously sent off the last of its F-16 aircraft to make room for the MQ-1 Predator and a new name – the 147th Reconnaissance Wing. [Read more...]

53rd TMG Commander passes 3000 hrs Jun 05, 2008 - Just over a month after a commander reached a flying milestone, another commander from the 53d Wing reached the same achievement here, June 4. [Read more...]	Pilot reaches 1,000 combat hours Feb 23, 2008 - 332nd Expeditionary Operations Group F-16 Fighting Falcon pilot, will reach two career milestones in a matter of weeks, one of which no other current Air Force fighter pilot has done until now. [Read more...]
Get out of that jet, now! Dec 13, 2007 - Get out! Get out now! No pilot ever wants to hear those words, but they were ringing in Major Jeffrey Cunningham's ears as he sat on the flightline at Nellis AFB, with his F-16 Fighting Falcon on fire. [Read more...]	F-15 pilot cited for causing mid-air collision with F-16 Nov 30, 2007 - Air Force Times reports that an F-15C Eagle pilot has been cited for causing the mid-air collision that cost more than $1 million in repairs to the F-16 he struck during the June 11 accident. [Read more...]
RAFO F-16s use ARS pod Nov 29, 2007 - The Royal Air Force of Oman (RAFO) has fielded a new digital imagery intelligence system for the first time on its fleet of Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 50s. [Read more...]	Shelter, lighting project complete at Hill AFB Mar 27, 2007 - Past and present 388th Fighter Wing leaders met March 26 on the wing ramp to mark the completion of a $6.25 million aircraft shelter and lighting project, a quality of life initiative for wing Airmen. [Read more...]
Dominating the skies: 'Viper' reaches 3,000 Jan 09, 2007 - Some pilots dedicate their entire lives to serving their country in the cockpit and reach certain milestones, including a 1,000 hours of flight, then 2,000 hours of flight; but reaching 3,000 hours is an accomplishment many only dream of. [Read more...]	149th Fighter Wing trains with bombs in Arizona May 17, 2006 - The bombs are heavy and so is the training schedule for student pilots under the tutelage of the 149th Fighter Wing. [Read more...]

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