Training Paid Off in Iraqi Freedom
By Commander Andrew L. Lewis, USN
The most significant factor in the combat effectiveness of F/A-18s in Iraq—during challenging evolutions such as air-to-air refueling, night arrestments, and time-sensitive strike—was not the latest navigation system, smart weapons, or any other piece of hardware. It was the training of the pilots.
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Commander Lewis, a naval aviator and 1985 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, is executive assistant to Commander, Naval Air Force, U.S. Atlantic Fleet. He has combat experience in Desert Storm, Southern Watch, Deny Flight, Enduring Freedom, and Iraqi Freedom.
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