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It's not a normal career progression': Nebraska native began as
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August 2011 Guardian Wyoming Air National Guard by Wyoming
Air Force Fighter Pilot Joins Navy-Marine Corps Team > U.S. Indo
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173rd FW Instructor Pilot selected as newest Thunderbird demo pilot
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Thunderbirds - U.S. Air Force
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The Air Force Knew It Had an Ejection Seat Problem, But Didn't
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U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds ready to fly
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Air Force Thunderbirds won't be at Offutt's 2018 air show, but
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2023 Bethpage Air Show: U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds return as
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San Antonio-based pilot selected to join Air Force Thunderbirds
173rd FW Instructor Pilot selected as newest Thunderbird demo