Fighter Squadron
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 76TH FIGHTER SQUADRON USAF PATCH WAR COMBAT AIRCRAFT PILOT MOODY AFB GEORGIA USA $4.99 Time Remaining: 4d 5h 29m |
 VF 51 US Navy Aviation Fighter Squadron Military Patch THE LAST SCREAM 1927 1995 $12.19 Time Remaining: 6d 6h 40m Buy It Now for only: $12.19 |
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 VFA 25 US Navy Aviation Fighter Attack Squadron Military Patch $12.19 Time Remaining: 16d 13h 4m Buy It Now for only: $12.19 |
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 43RD TACTICAL FIGHTER SQUADRON $12.00 Time Remaining: 5d 7h 32m |
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 45th TACTICAL FIGHTER SQUADRON $5.00 Time Remaining: 5d 7h 49m |
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 45th TACTICAL FIGHTER SQUADRON SUBDUED $3.00 Time Remaining: 5d 7h 56m |
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 47TH TACTICAL FIGHTER SQUADRON $5.00 Time Remaining: 5d 8h 58m |
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 47TH FIGHTER SQUADRON $5.00 Time Remaining: 5d 9h 2m |
 VFB 16 FIGHTER BOMBER SQUADRON MILITARY PATCH $12.19 Time Remaining: 16d 10h 52m Buy It Now for only: $12.19 |
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 27TH FIGHTER SQUADRON $4.00 Time Remaining: 5d 19h 23m |
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BAe Harrier GR7A Photo Mugs
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DescriptionA Harrier GR-7A from 20 (R) Sqn RAF Wittering. |
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BAe Harrier GR7A Photo Mugs
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DescriptionA Harrier GR-7A from 20 (R) Sqn RAF Wittering landing after its display at the RAF Waddington airshow 2006. |
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Bristol Bulldog Photo Mugs
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Victory at Sea
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Challenge Of Flight Vol. 20: Limping Home [VHS]
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DescriptionFor all the marvels of the ejection seat, one thing remains true -- given the choice, given any viable option, pilots prefer to stay with their planes and bring them home. It's not always a rational thing to do... |
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An F/a-18f Super Hornet of Strike Fighter Squadron 102 Parked on the Bow of the Uss Kitty Hawk. - 24"H x 16"W - Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys
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DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
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Planes - 24"W x 18"H - Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys
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DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
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A Flight Deck Director Signals an F/a-18f Super Hornet onto Catapult One aboard the Uss Nimitz. - 24"H x 16"W - Peel and Stick Wall Decal by Wallmonkeys
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DescriptionWallMonkeys wall graphics are printed on the highest quality re-positionable, self-adhesive fabric paper. Each order is printed in-house and on-demand. WallMonkeys uses premium materials & state-of-the-art production technologies... |
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Baa Baa Black Sheep - Volume 1
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DescriptionA likable mix of WWII action and light comedy, the first 10 episodes of the NBC series Baa Baa Black Sheep (1976-78) wing their way onto DVD in this double-sided two-disc set. Based on the adventures of Marine Corps pilot Major Gregory "Pappy" Boyington (played in the series by the always dependable Robert Conrad) and his squadron of roguish ace fliers in the South Pacific Theater, Baa Baa Black Sheep benefited from an excellent cast (which included such TV and film vets as Simon Oakland and Dana Elcar, as well as up-and-comers like John Larroquette and Larry Manetti of Magnum, P... |
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Flyboys (Widescreen Edition)
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DescriptionWorld War I aviation action gets an impressive digital upgrade in Flyboys, a welcome addition to the "dogfight" sub-genre that includes such previous war-in-the-air films like Hell's Angels, Wings, and The Blue Max... |
Walk the Flight Line
It's extremely rare for the squadron commander to meet you at your jet after a training mission, so when I saw Lt. Col. Dodson approaching my jet with a stern look on his face, I knew something was up.
"Waldo, we need to talk," he said as he headed for the aircraft hangar. "Yes, sir!" I replied, and waited, a little uneasy, for what was coming next. Had I messed up? Was I in trouble? I gulped. Was something wrong at home?
"Waldo, Sgt. Tyler told me what happened before you took off this afternoon, and I am not impressed."In an instant I knew what he was referring to.
Just three hours before, during my after-engine-start checklist, I had noticed that my jet was shorted 500 lbs. of fuel. Not a huge amount, but enough to cut my air-to-air training mission short by at least ten minutes . Although it's rare, sometimes the wing tanks just won't fill up completely, and there's nothing the crew chief responsible for fueling the jet can do about it. I was irritated because my training was going to be cut short, and instead of sucking it up, I blamed the crew chief for being inattentive. I had acted as if he were complacent and didn't care.
"Do you realize how hard our crew chiefs work, Waldo?" It was pretty clear that Lt. Col. Dodson wasn't pleased with me.
I was speechless. I had messed up, and there was no excuse.
The commander continued, "Waldo, I'm taking you off the flight schedule tomorrow, and I want you to dig out your oldest flight suit. Tomorrow you're spending the day on the flight line, with the crew chiefs. Report to maintenance at six a.m. sharp."
Let's just say the next day was one of the longest in my eleven years of active duty in the Air Force. I was up at the crack of dawn and didn't stop for twelve hours-fueling jets, inspecting engines, moving fifty-five-gallon drums full of used oil, and inventorying aircraft parts. By the end of the day I was exhausted. I smelled as if I had been dipped in gasoline, and my flight suit was utterly trashed, a huge grease spot down the length of each pant leg.
But while the physical labor was grueling, it actually turned out to be a rewarding experience. You see, it gave me the opportunity to get to know the young crew chiefs of the Seventy-ninth Fighter Squadron on a personal level. Most were only eighteen to twenty-five years old. I listened to their complaints, empathized about their frustrations, and realized all the things they did behind the scenes to make the mission happen. The experience painted a much more realistic picture of what went into giving me a jet that was "MR"-mission ready.
Before this experience, I was blind to the behind-the-scenes wingmen of my squadron-I had never really understood or appreciated what they put into each mission to make it a success. After I walked the flight line, I got it!
Are you getting out there with your troops and walking the flight line? Do you know their issues, gripes, and personal concerns? Do you know what gets in the way of their giving their best? Do you walk the factory floor and talk to the quality assurance inspector about the challenges she may be facing? Every day you have the opportunity to get to know your wingmen better. Are you taking advantage of those opportunities? When is the last time you took even ten minutes out of your routine to "walk the flight line"?
One of our most fundamental desires at work-yeah, that's above money, position, or vacation time-is to be appreciated. Knowing that our contribution is valued gives us fuel to crank our engines to afterburner when the heat is on and the challenging missiles of business and life come zinging our way. And remember, you don't have to be a supervisor or C-level corporate officer to walk the flight line. Anyone can do it. Just make it happen.
- Take one person out to lunch each week from a department other than your own.
- Schedule an (unannounced) "squadron tour." Visit the various "shops," of your hospital, factory, office complex, or manufacturing facility and-casually, in a way that doesn't put anyone on the spot-randomly interview your wingmen.
- Sit in on a strategy session with your marketing team, or a weekly budget update with a project manager.
- Spend half an hour with your kids, doing their homework with them.
Walking the flight line builds your credibility and effectiveness as a leader. When you know the job details and understand the challenges your wingmen face, you'll be far better prepared to deal with human resource issues such as hiring, firing, and job moves. You'll be able to anticipate (and alleviate) health and safety problems before they occur-see the potential missile launches long before they ever leave the ground.
What will result, almost as if by magic, is a more trusting environment. Your coworkers and employees will be more likely to approach you with their problems, because you know what it's like to walk the flight line in their shoes. They'll view you as a wingman, a trusted partner, and will see that you care-not by your philosophy but by your action.
In essence, they will think to themselves, "Wow! This person really gets me!"
About the Author
Waldo Waldman is a dynamic professional keynote speaker Inspirational Speaker and Motivational Speaker with over 18 years of leadership, training, and sales experience. A highly successful professional keynote speaker, leadership consultant, and entrepreneur. He is also a former combat-decorated fighter pilot with corporate sales experience, he brings an exciting and valuable message to companies by using fighter pilot strategies as building blocks for peak performance, teamwork, leadership, and trust.
F-15 Wolfhounds 32nd Tactical Fighter Squadron