HeyJaredThe Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living
A podcast devoted to the history of aviation, told by the aviators who were in the cockpit. Lifting the curtain on fighter pilot culture, life in the squadron, important moments in Naval history, and the legendary aviators whose stories live on long after they departed for…
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Lt. Gen. John Bradley - Part 1 - Vietnam in the A-37 - The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living (opens the original)
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Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. John 'Coach' Bradley.In the first episode about his military career, John talks about the experience of losing his brother during a flying accident, and his own journey into aviation, including his year flying the A-37 doing CAS missions in the Vietnam War. About Lt. Gen. Bradley:General Bradley retired from the United States Air Force in August 2008, with 41 years of service. He was the Chief of Air
Lt. Col. Mark Hasara - Part 5 - Starting Tanker Weapons School - The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living (opens the original)
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Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark 'Sluggo' Hasara. In the fifth and final episode about his military career, Sluggo talks about standing up the Tanker Weapons School, and how the school took off after an alarming setback early in the process.About 'Sluggo'Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mark Hasara is a veteran of four wars and a KC-135 air refueling expert whose tactical and strategic knowledge have shaped the way air mobi
Lt. Col. Mark Hasara - Part 4 - Desert Storm - The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living (opens the original)
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Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark 'Sluggo' Hasara. In the fourth episode about his military career, Sluggo talks in detail about operating during Desert Storm in Iraq, including supporting the F-117 strikes on Baghdad. He also discusses the unique aspects of being LDS as an aviator. About 'Sluggo' Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mark Hasara is a veteran of four wars and a KC-135 air refueling expert whose tactical and strat
Lt. Col. Mark Hasara - Part 3 - Preparing for Nuclear War - The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living (opens the original)
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Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark 'Sluggo' Hasara. In the third episode about his military career, Sluggo talks in detail about operating during the Cold War to fuel possible nuclear missions.About 'Sluggo'Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mark Hasara is a veteran of four wars and a KC-135 air refueling expert whose tactical and strategic knowledge have shaped the way air mobility operations are executed around the globe to t
Lt. Col. Mark Hasara - Part 2 - Tanker Ops for New Wars - The Fighter Pilots' Guide to Living (opens the original)
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Welcome to the Fighter Pilots’ Guide to Living. Today’s guest is retired U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Mark 'Sluggo' Hasara. In the second episode about his military career, Sluggo talks about how systems had to be revised to suit the warfighting of Desert Storm and the Global War on Terror. About 'Sluggo'Retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Mark Hasara is a veteran of four wars and a KC-135 air refueling expert whose tactical and strategic knowledge have shaped the way air mobility operations are exe
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