WebNov 14, 2024 · State Partnership Program director for the California Air National Guard Lt. Col. Robert Swertfager says that the Clear Sky 2024 exercise hosted by Ukraine was very successful. "The exercise was very successful," he said, Military Times reported. "We were very impressed with Ukraine's air force and where they were," Swertfager said. WebView Bob Swertfager’s professional profile on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is the world’s largest business network, helping professionals like Bob Swertfager discover inside …

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WebMar 30, 2024 · In the intensity of the fighting, Oksanchenko was killed by Russian anti-air defenses Feb. 25. One person who felt the loss personally was U.S. Air Force Col. Rob Swertfager, an F-15 fighter pilot with the California Air National Guard’s 144th Fighter Wing, a unit that has worked closely with the Ukrainian Air Force since 1993. WebJun 21, 2013 · "It's got tremendous power, great maneuverability and incredible firepower," added pilot Lt. Col. Rob Swertfager. The pilot who flew the F-15 over the crowd June 18, Maj. Jon Burd, taxied in front of the maintenance hangar and parked it next to an F-16 and a P-51. He then shut down the F-15's engines and opened the cockpit canopy to cheers … golang read and write file

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WebJun 4, 2024 · Bond between Americans and Ukrainian forces they trained remains strong as war grinds on. Oren Liebermann 6/4/2024. The war in Ukraine became real for Col. … WebOperations Group Commander. U.S. Air Force Col. Robert "Tiger" Swertfager assumed command of the 144th Operations Group, Sept. 8, 2024, in the maintenance hangar at the Fresno Air National Guard Base, … WebThe Operations Group Commander of the 144th Fighter Wing in Fresno, Col. Rob Swertfager, didn't watch 9/11 unfold on TV. Instead, he sat in the cockpit of his F-16 … golangread: connection reset by peer