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Founder & Creator of Pilot Debrief

I’m a former Lieutenant Colonel and F-15E pilot with 20 years of service, including missions in Iraq and Syria.

After a special assignment flying F/A-18Ds with the Marines, I oversaw safety for over 100 aircraft and 6,000 personnel at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Now, I share my experiences on my YouTube channel, breaking down aviation incidents to help educate pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

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Hello! Hoover here...

Founder & Creator of Pilot Debrief

I’m a former Lieutenant Colonel and F-15E pilot with 20 years of service, including missions in Iraq and Syria.

After a special assignment flying F/A-18Ds with the Marines, I oversaw safety for over 100 aircraft and 6,000 personnel at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base.

Now, I share my experiences on my YouTube channel, breaking down aviation incidents to help educate pilots and aviation enthusiasts.

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