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 on the final F-14 Tomcat Airshow Demonstration in September 2005. He graciously thanks all of his former pilots for bringing him home safely.

RIMPAC Starts Tomorrow; China to Participate

RIMPAC Starts Tomorrow; China to Participate

Navy Jun 29
Will Iran Replace Its Aging Air Force, Including the F-14 Tomcat?

Will Iran Replace Its Aging Air Force, Including the F-14 Tomcat?

Military Aviation Jun 28
Watch: Awesome First Person Flight Deck Video from Carrier

Watch: Awesome First Person Flight Deck Video from Carrier

Military Aviation Jun 28
Brexit: Could Farnborough Set the Defense Spending Tone for Britain?

Brexit: Could Farnborough Set the Defense Spending Tone for Britain?

News Jun 27
Ejection Seat Alternative for F-35 a Possibility

Ejection Seat Alternative for F-35 a Possibility

Air Force Jun 25
SECNAV Frustrated Again Over Delay in Super Hornet Sale

SECNAV Frustrated Again Over Delay in Super Hornet Sale

Navy Jun 24
2000th Strike Against ISIS for USS Harry S Truman

2000th Strike Against ISIS for USS Harry S Truman

Navy Jun 23
DoD Aviation Readiness Crisis: Congress is Aware

DoD Aviation Readiness Crisis: Congress is Aware

News Jun 22
F-35 Top Line Buy to Remain Steady According to Pentagon

F-35 Top Line Buy to Remain Steady According to Pentagon

Military Aviation Jun 22
Russian SU-34’s Escalate Tensions between Moscow and US

Russian SU-34’s Escalate Tensions between Moscow and US

Expert Analysis Jun 19
US Navy Pivots to Asia with Dual Aircraft Carriers

US Navy Pivots to Asia with Dual Aircraft Carriers

Expert Analysis Jun 19