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Joe Ruzicka

Joe Ruzicka

Joe Ruzicka "Smokin" Joe Ruzicka is a former Radar Intercept Officer (RIO) in the F-14 Tomcat and Weapons Systems Officer (WSO) in the F-18 D/F. He was selected as the Legislative Fellow for Senator John McCain (R-AZ) in 2011. Smokin has accumulated over 2000 hours in the Tomcat, Hornet, and various training aircraft, holds a FAC(A) "Forward Air Controller Airborne" designation and was the RIO

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What Makes for a Good Wingman? Here Are 5 rules to Follow

Aviation Jun 30
Courtesy Fox News and Lea Gabrielle

6 Questions with Fox News Correspondent Lea Gabrielle

Entertainment Dec 29
China Makes Huge Step Forward with J-20 Debut Flyby

China Makes Huge Step Forward with J-20 Debut Flyby

News Nov 01
Fighter Pilot Legend Bob Hoover Dies at 94

Fighter Pilot Legend Bob Hoover Dies at 94

Military Oct 26
USS George Washington Aircraft Carrier to Help with Hurricane Relief

USS George Washington Aircraft Carrier to Help with Hurricane Relief

Aviation Oct 07
Watch: North Korea First Airshow Highlights

Watch: North Korea First Airshow Highlights

Aviation Sep 30
Fighter Jet Sales Approved for Middle East Countries

Fighter Jet Sales Approved for Middle East Countries

Middle East Sep 29
Exclusive Photos: 10 Years Gone, the F-14 Tomcat’s Last Flight

Exclusive Photos: 10 Years Gone, the F-14 Tomcat’s Last Flight

News Sep 21
Blue Angels Crash Investigation Complete: Remove Split S

Blue Angels Crash Investigation Complete: Remove Split S

Navy Sep 16
Watch: Auto GCAS Saves Unconscious F-16 Pilot

Watch: Auto GCAS Saves Unconscious F-16 Pilot

News Sep 14
Russian SU-27 Intercepted U.S. Patrol Aircraft; Fighter Escorts Needed

Russian SU-27 Intercepted U.S. Patrol Aircraft; Fighter Escorts Needed

Expert Analysis Sep 07
Navy Tailhook Legacy Flight Needs Your Help

Navy Tailhook Legacy Flight Needs Your Help

World Sep 06
A-10’s Buzz NFL Stadium; Aviators Grounded

A-10’s Buzz NFL Stadium; Aviators Grounded

Video Sep 02
Photos: F-14A Tomcat “Fast Eagle 102” Restored

Photos: F-14A Tomcat “Fast Eagle 102” Restored

Aviation Aug 28
Watch: Time Lapse Operations On Carrier Flight Deck

Watch: Time Lapse Operations On Carrier Flight Deck

Navy Aug 27
Light Your Hair On Fire With the US Navy’s TACDEMO Team

Light Your Hair On Fire With the US Navy’s TACDEMO Team

Aviation Aug 23
3 Star Says Readiness Not Issue for Recent Mishaps

3 Star Says Readiness Not Issue for Recent Mishaps

Expert Analysis Aug 22
Iran Looking to Purchase Sukhoi Fighters From Russia

Iran Looking to Purchase Sukhoi Fighters From Russia

News Aug 22
F-22 Raptors “Encourage” Syrian Su-24’s To Leave

F-22 Raptors “Encourage” Syrian Su-24’s To Leave

Air Force Aug 21
Watch: F-35C Sea Trial Carrier Operations

Watch: F-35C Sea Trial Carrier Operations

Navy Aug 20