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Back to SearchFPP034 - The Home Front
Episode 34
Some suggest the most difficult job in the military is not the force recon Marine, nuclear reactor officer, fighter pilot, or even Navy SEAL … but ra…
7 years, 2 months ago
FPP033 - The Wingman Foundation
Episode 33
If aviation itself is an inherently unforgiving activity, then how much more naval aviation—which routinely involves formation flying, ship landings,…
7 years, 3 months ago
FPP032 - Air-to-Air Missions
Episode 32
Sweep, point defense, close escort, high-value airborne asset protection…
These are just a few of the many air-to-air missions modern U.S. fighter pil…
7 years, 3 months ago
FPP031 - Air Intercept Communications
Episode 31
Taken out of context, Stephen Hawking’s comment, “all we need to do is make sure we keep talking,” does not apply to aerial engagements. In complex a…
7 years, 3 months ago
FPP030 - Expendables
Episode 30
Advancements in weapons technology and lethality have spawned countermeasures for as long as humans have been warring: with the broadsword came plate…
7 years, 4 months ago
FPP029 - Fighter Pilots in Space
Episode 29
Ever wonder why so many astronauts are (and were) former fighter pilots? Could it be that flight training is good preparation for astronaut training …
7 years, 4 months ago
FPP028 - Air Combat Simulation Gaming
Episode 28
Not everyone is fortunate enough to have the opportunity to fly a high-performance military jet fighter but now anyone can enjoy the incredibly reali…
7 years, 5 months ago
FPP027 - USS Midway Museum
Episode 27
The Battle of Midway was a decisive U.S. naval victory that turned the tide of World War 2. As a result, the name ‘Midway’ has been assigned to every…
7 years, 5 months ago
FPP026 - The MAGTF
Episode 26
There may be a no more lethal or effective fighting unit than the Marine Air Ground Task Force. Comprised of combat Marines on land, in the air, and …
7 years, 5 months ago
FPP025 - Flight School (US Navy)
Episode 25
Doctors attend medical school. Attorneys go to law school. …Plumbers acquire the skills of their craft at a plumbing trade school. So where do fighte…
7 years, 6 months ago