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Picture of the Day: F-15 Pilot Prepares for Early Evening Flight

As the sun begins to set at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oregon Air National Guard Lt. Col. Nick Rutgers, assigned to the 123rd Fighter Squadron, 142nd Fighter Wing, prepares his F-15 Eagle for a late day sortie, June 8, 2017. Over 120 Oregon Air guardsmen are supporting the Weapons Instructor Course during their three-week […]

As the sun begins to set at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Oregon Air National Guard Lt. Col. Nick Rutgers, assigned to the 123rd Fighter Squadron, 142nd Fighter Wing, prepares his F-15 Eagle for a late day sortie, June 8, 2017. Over 120 Oregon Air guardsmen are supporting the Weapons Instructor Course during their three-week duty assignment. – US Air Force

Interesting video of F-15 night takeoff

Featured image of F-15 pilot Lt. Col. Nick Rutgers by Master Sgt. John Hughel, US Air Force

Nellis Air Force Base Nev Oregon Air National Guard Lt Col Nick Rutgers f-15

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