There are TONS of "Drop Night" videos on You Tube for the various classes. I am a retired AF Colonel, and I LOVE watching them - makes me realize there is a new generation of tigers out there to keep the traditions going.
Can we just take a moment to appreciate all those pilots flying A400, C130 or C-5? Much less glamour, but maybe even more vital than all the cool.fighter pilots?
I peronally think that logistical military aviation is way more interesting. And mindblowing af. The amount of tonnage able to fly .. that is just .. absolutely insane ..
@@DarthVader20201 I wish that lady fighter God Speed, however I remember that even for the Tornados, there was a rumor the Italian Air Force lowered a lot the physical bar, to be able to use female pilots. I hope that is not the case and those girls were not just there for showcase, as everybody's safety may depend on them being able to execute their job at the level that is necessary.
@thecaptain2000 I don’t know about Italy but I know USAF made a big point to not lower any standards, so because this program is hosted by USAF I would assume it’s the same.
@@bjrnchrstn Viper girl can only fly F-16 (43), We Belgians don't have any other fighter jet than that. There are (34) F-35 on order but ain't coming for quite awhile.
I was an aircraft mechanic (crew chief) on A-10s at Myrtle Beach AFB. I did my initial training at Shepard AFB in 1985. Lots of terrific memories and wonderful people..students and instructors. Myrtle Beach and many of the bases I visited TDY for exercises like Victorville , Barbers Point NAS in Oahu were closed down. Lackland and Shepard are the only 2 left I know! Nice to see Shepard still going strong! Congrats to all these new pilots!
On a daily basis, as a Navy student pilot, I interact with fellow students from Spain, Italy, France, etc, and I have the utmost respect for them. Considering you “lose 50% of your brain power when you hop in the cockpit”, these guys not only overcome that, but do it in a non-native language. It’s humbling, and I’m glad they’re on our side.
Congrats to all of you, Young Generations of NATO Pilots. As a former Pilot student at Reese AFB - Texas, in 1981-82 ( the Joint NATO Fighter Pilots was still a Project at the time) I graduate with the Class 82/07. I still remember my Graduation Day and I could feel the excitement these Jong Pilots felt on “their day”. What an amazing experience was flying with the T37 (in use in those days) and the T38. Even better was the Fighter Training School in Holloman AFB (New Mexico). Form a former Italian Air Force Pilot to all you I forward my strong respect for such an achievement and may the sky reward you with all the best. Good luck and Fly High. Regards.
My cousins son Casey was top of his class as a NATO fighter pilot and went on to become one of the first F-22 raptor pilots.. Now flying for Alaska airlines 👨✈️ Pretty big accomplishment for a quiet humble farm kid from Oregon..
It also comes as a benefit to the US that the member states decided to enter an alliance with them, instead of creating a completely independent one of their own, which would consequently have led to the necessity and the creation of equal military forces for self-defense and counterbalance. It turned out to be a win-win situation for everyone without another arms-race.
What this video misses is that Canada does the same thing. The Portage La Prairie and CFB Cold Lake flight training schools train pilots all across NATO including US, UK, Singapore, etc.
Greetings from Brazil, I just wish you all the very best and I also wanna say thank you for your service, you guys makes the skies safer and the world a better place. Keep up the good job.
Awesome video! The best part was seeing the excitement of the students, when they find out what aircraft they will ultimately be assigned to. Super cool!! Thank you so much for sharing this video. I really enjoyed it. Have a great day. 😊
If the Ukraine war won't do it, what will it take for Austria to join NATO? Or for Austria to properly support Ukraine, which doesn't require NATO membership.
Wonderful to have others who believe in freedom and order training in Texas, becoming acquainted with a free world community. Welcome to America, friends. I love the positive comments.
As an American and New Yorker I grew up in the shadows of the twin towers and my dad, an immigrant from Ireland, worked on the construction of those towers so I was deeply touched when NATO invoked article 5 for the first time and only time so far in its 70 year history. I am also a dual US/EU citizen and strong supporter of NATO, US and EU. Long live NATO, Slava Ukraine and welcome Finland and Sweden to the family. I support Ukraine joining NATO.
I wasn't a part of the aviation community but as a USN Seabee I was deployed to the little communication station in Nea Makri back in 1988' and I loved my time in your country, truly one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you for your service 👍
That Belgian girl really has the right spirit and drive =). That's why she will be one of the first Belgian Pilots, transfering from the F16 to the F35.
I imagine that since they are trained on the same or similar tactics, if they were ever call upon to fight side-by-side in a real war, that would help greatly to allow multi-nation squadrons.
Not just uniformity in skillset and performance but a sense of knowing the relationship between their loyalty to their individual country and to that of the Coalition. You can't buy or make that sort of growth. It has to be instilled and encouraged from within. What a great video!!!
We've all seen how UKR has been able to survive just and how important that has been. It's a really tough job for these people, excellence isn't demanded, it's a requirement, a requirement to win through complete perfection at all times
I am so thankful for being born in the U. S. and being part of NATO. NATO is the only thing keeping so many countries way of life possible. Thank you NATO.
As a Dutchman I agree. The Netherlands is far too small to ever stand on its own, as is the case with many European countries. Being part of NATO guarantees freedom and security and we shouldn't take it for granted.
Great to see the breath of students there. At Columbus AFB , MS we had the largest contingent of Iranian student pilots under the “SUPP-TEE” (Security Assistance Undergraduate Pilot Training program).
For me the best image is Lt. Jade's smile coming out of the building at the end! We need good women pilots not just women for the sake of being born as women! And of course, we need all around good pilots no matter men or women. Our safety and world security is ever so needed right now.
Sweden finally in Nato! The current chief test pilot for our Gripen project trained at the USNTPS. Graduated with the "Outstanding Student Award" of class 145 and got to fly a bloody U-2 as part of his final assignment. Lucky (or rather impressive) bastard!
"trading leisure for hours in the simulator" I get the distinct impression that this is where most if not all of them really want to be. I know if I had a shot at becoming a fighter pilot I'd be obsessed with pursuing it.
Finland, as the new NATO -member, with current F/A 18 Hornet and soon to have F-35A`s will be a part of a massive Nordic alliance with Sweden and Norway in the skyes.
mad MAD respect for all nato pilots of the Air Force from a grandson of RCAF Halifax squad from regina Canada Shot down my grandfather spent the entire war in a POW camp survived liberated by the Americans.
I would like to thank this NATO channel for helping me appreciate the human side of an integral alliance that ensures security for Canada (my location), the West, and I believe, the world
And Voila! Decades old joint interoperability. I sleep at night knowing NATO is guarding the borders to Hell. Thank You for your sacrifice and Best Regards and Best Wishes for 2024 and beyond.
lol not whole career. They switch up often. This piloting roles are only for short term due to health fitness requirements. It takes big impact on the body alll that air pressure.They later become trainers/instructors or pilot commercial planes for the public.
The title is a little bit misleading because not all NATO pilots are trained in the USA, just a few. A few NATO countries send some pilots so they can be familiar with some of the ways of their NATO allies.
Alot of foreign pilots also train at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson Arizona. Currently they are training Ukrainian pilots along with other NATO nations pilots necause of the weather and close proximity to huge gun/training ranges west of Tucson
The ceremony where they find out what aircraft they will fly is awesome
What is it? The Ceremony so I can look it up
There are TONS of "Drop Night" videos on You Tube for the various classes. I am a retired AF Colonel, and I LOVE watching them - makes me realize there is a new generation of tigers out there to keep the traditions going.
@@scootertooter6874 Thank you for your service, Sir!
Bro, IM hyped!! It's frickin sick!!!
yeah if I ever joined your airforce it would be like "you are flying the militaries only Cessna 172 with a flying banner" and I'm like 🙃
Can we just take a moment to appreciate all those pilots flying A400, C130 or C-5? Much less glamour, but maybe even more vital than all the cool.fighter pilots?
Yes!! Well said! Their contribution is crucial …! Will always be a tremendous need for pilots of A4OO , C13O etc 😍💛🙏
And all the Rotocraft Pilots too, Apache, Tiger, Stallion, Chinook, Hip, Cobra, EC/H-145, Gazelle, ...
I peronally think that logistical military aviation is way more interesting.
And mindblowing af.
The amount of tonnage able to fly .. that is just .. absolutely insane ..
Fr I respect those AC-130 pilots and cargo pilots, it's a tough job
One here all in favor of the C-130.
I want to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the excellent content that NATO consistently shares regarding military matters.
The female fighter pilot overcoming all odds. Reminds me of Top Gun Maverick.
General Mark Milley sends his regards.
I hope this alliance will never break, it brought so much more security to all member state!
@@DarthVader20201 I wish that lady fighter God Speed, however I remember that even for the Tornados, there was a rumor the Italian Air Force lowered a lot the physical bar, to be able to use female pilots. I hope that is not the case and those girls were not just there for showcase, as everybody's safety may depend on them being able to execute their job at the level that is necessary.
@thecaptain2000 I don’t know about Italy but I know USAF made a big point to not lower any standards, so because this program is hosted by USAF I would assume it’s the same.
That pilot that got the f-35 was exploding with awesome.
If only he knew how bad constructed that airframe is. Eagle guy and Viper girl got lucky.
@@bjrnchrstn Viper girl can only fly F-16 (43), We Belgians don't have any other fighter jet than that. There are (34) F-35 on order but ain't coming for quite awhile.
@@bjrnchrstn lol. It's 2023 and we still have these guys believing that F-35 is crap. I'll bet on the F-35 against any airframe in existent.
@@cursedcat281 probably subscribers of Pierre Sprey
@@cursedcat281 it's only tards, russian and chinese bots that think that the F35 is crap.
I was an aircraft mechanic (crew chief) on A-10s at Myrtle Beach AFB. I did my initial training at Shepard AFB in 1985. Lots of terrific memories and wonderful people..students and instructors. Myrtle Beach and many of the bases I visited TDY for exercises like Victorville , Barbers Point NAS in Oahu were closed down. Lackland and Shepard are the only 2 left I know!
Nice to see Shepard still going strong! Congrats to all these new pilots!
On a daily basis, as a Navy student pilot, I interact with fellow students from Spain, Italy, France, etc, and I have the utmost respect for them. Considering you “lose 50% of your brain power when you hop in the cockpit”, these guys not only overcome that, but do it in a non-native language. It’s humbling, and I’m glad they’re on our side.
Can you explain the brain power thing? Is that an 'in' joke in the army or is their truth behind it?
Congrats to all of you, Young Generations of NATO Pilots. As a former Pilot student at Reese AFB - Texas, in 1981-82 ( the Joint NATO Fighter Pilots was still a Project at the time) I graduate with the Class 82/07. I still remember my Graduation Day and I could feel the excitement these Jong Pilots felt on “their day”. What an amazing experience was flying with the T37 (in use in those days) and the T38. Even better was the Fighter Training School in Holloman AFB (New Mexico). Form a former Italian Air Force Pilot to all you I forward my strong respect for such an achievement and may the sky reward you with all the best. Good luck and Fly High. Regards.
What plane did you get after graduation?
Probably an f16 because he is dutch@@topgunm
The one about to fly the f-35 😂😂😂
I love to see that they are all such good friends and teammates!
It's so gratifying to see these young people who are so dedicated to protecting the world. God bless them all
protecting their country ...... in a different country
My cousins son Casey was top of his class as a NATO fighter pilot and went on to become one of the first F-22 raptor pilots.. Now flying for Alaska airlines 👨✈️ Pretty big accomplishment for a quiet humble farm kid from Oregon..
❤️❤️🙏
Give me a "farm boy" (with good eyesight) every time. They know how to "do things" that may be a be a bit out of the ordinary: essential for combat.
Great exchange at Sheppard AFB and Wichita Falls, Texas! My Dad was stationed there 3 times during my US Military Family career. Salute!
This truly helps you understand the enormity of the USA contribution to the NATO alliance.
Yes but in the end it is a team effort.
True, but worthwhile remembering each country pays for itself and brings its own aircraft.
It also comes as a benefit to the US that the member states decided to enter an alliance with them, instead of creating a completely independent one of their own, which would consequently have led to the necessity and the creation of equal military forces for self-defense and counterbalance. It turned out to be a win-win situation for everyone without another arms-race.
What this video misses is that Canada does the same thing. The Portage La Prairie and CFB Cold Lake flight training schools train pilots all across NATO including US, UK, Singapore, etc.
it is not free - these countries pay the usaf
To think that these countries have came together to support each other. What an amazing thing to be apart of.
Greetings from Brazil, I just wish you all the very best and I also wanna say thank you for your service, you guys makes the skies safer and the world a better place. Keep up the good job.
My father was there as a member of the Royal Dutch Airforce, in the early 50's flying the T6 and later the P-51D...
That’s a lot of T38s! Those things were awesome from the maintenance side. Damn near unbreakable
Awesome video! The best part was seeing the excitement of the students, when they find out what aircraft they will ultimately be assigned to. Super cool!! Thank you so much for sharing this video. I really enjoyed it. Have a great day. 😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Love and glory to the Alliance from Austria! I hope we'll be part of NATO soon.
Absolutely!
That would be incredible.
If the Ukraine war won't do it, what will it take for Austria to join NATO? Or for Austria to properly support Ukraine, which doesn't require NATO membership.
wird zeit
I really hope so but I just don't see it happening. Your government isn't even tough enough towards Russia. But, let's see in the future...
Wonderful to have others who believe in freedom and order training in Texas, becoming acquainted with a free world community. Welcome to America, friends. I love the positive comments.
As an American and New Yorker I grew up in the shadows of the twin towers and my dad, an immigrant from Ireland, worked on the construction of those towers so I was deeply touched when NATO invoked article 5 for the first time and only time so far in its 70 year history. I am also a dual US/EU citizen and strong supporter of NATO, US and EU. Long live NATO, Slava Ukraine and welcome Finland and Sweden to the family. I support Ukraine joining NATO.
You have expressed the sentiments of so many of us !
Absolutely awesome, thank you. Loving NATO even here from the Czech Republic!
Greetings from Hellenic Air Force. I was there 23 years ago......
I wasn't a part of the aviation community but as a USN Seabee I was deployed to the little communication station in Nea Makri back in 1988' and I loved my time in your country, truly one of the best experiences of my life.
Thank you for your service 👍
we are NATO! best wishes to young pilots from Croatia
Love NATO from America 🇺🇸💙
I live under a common path taken by the Belgian air force, Jade has probably flown over me. Awesome!
That Belgian girl really has the right spirit and drive =). That's why she will be one of the first Belgian Pilots, transfering from the F16 to the F35.
Stingers squadron Florennes?
Awesome! I love that they get that camaraderie and the chance to support and celebrate each other during training.
NATO is the greatest alliance in the world!
I imagine that since they are trained on the same or similar tactics, if they were ever call upon to fight side-by-side in a real war, that would help greatly to allow multi-nation squadrons.
That IS the point. :)
Navy veteran here supporting NATO 100%.
🇺🇸
Woooooo! 🎉
With love, from America. 🇺🇸
1975 '76 resident of this base. Normandy apartments were right outside the front gate.. very nice. Great base.
I love how they have slides for the pilots. Jade "Spunky" Weakness is closing the canopy xD
The F5 is so beautiful
video kept a good focus on Lt. Jade! Stunningly beautiful with a nice smile.
Much respect from an Albanian
That's a pretty sweet way to learn what your fighter will be
The F-35 Lightning II is the most advanced ATF
Not just uniformity in skillset and performance but a sense of knowing the relationship between their loyalty to their individual country and to that of the Coalition. You can't buy or make that sort of growth. It has to be instilled and encouraged from within. What a great video!!!
Thanks for watching and leaving such a nice comment! Glad you enjoyed the video and its message.
this is so interesting! maybe i´ll choose that path.
The moment where the whole class picks up Jade to celebrate with her 😂🥳
Fantastic
This is an amazing and emotional film. I just realized you're doing this training here in my amazing state of Texas.
Yes, Texus sounds exactly what I would have said. My dad's best friend, old german air force guy, used to train there.
I really want to join the royal Dutch airforce hopefully in a couple years I'll be here :)
Thank you, now i can't choose in which branch i want to serve in.
Lt. Jades engergy is infectous ! Amazing !
We've all seen how UKR has been able to survive just and how important that has been. It's a really tough job for these people, excellence isn't demanded, it's a requirement, a requirement to win through complete perfection at all times
"Grit" is the key word in this video. You'll win your wings without plenty of it. (I was a USMC aviator and flight instructor.)
Stoya's gonna make a great fighter pilot! 👏 👏 👏
Looks like real life Top Gun
I loved the fact that they get to see what jet they pilot. I can only imagine how exciting that could be!
Looks interesting and i can imagine it having a positive effect on a fighter pilot . Regards from Sweden
02:08 | I've never heard of a "turboprop jet" before. Please explain. As I understand things, the T-6 is a turboprop where as the T-38 is a turbojet.
You're quite right. It's a turboprop. Calling it a 'turboprop jet' is only likely to cause confusion.
I do appreciate NATO a lot! This collaboration is so foundational for a great future.
I am so thankful for being born in the U. S. and being part of NATO. NATO is the only thing keeping so many countries way of life possible. Thank you NATO.
As a Dutchman I agree. The Netherlands is far too small to ever stand on its own, as is the case with many European countries. Being part of NATO guarantees freedom and security and we shouldn't take it for granted.
When I watched the assignment of pilots to specific types of planes, I couldn’t help but think of the sorting hat ceremony in Harry Potter 😄
5:13 bro unlocked top tier
Great to see the breath of students there. At Columbus AFB , MS we had the largest contingent of Iranian student pilots under the “SUPP-TEE” (Security Assistance Undergraduate Pilot Training program).
All learning in the same place is a very good thing - uniform knowledge for all !
Together strong! Greetings from TR
Nice video - and thank you for guardian our sky over not just over Europe! Greeting from Czech rep
Goose bumps!
Not all NATO pilots train in the USA the UK trains pilots as well
There is no way Russia or China would have that quality of program for training military aviators. They are of the highest standards.
This was so interesting. Thank you.🇺🇸
Impresionante. Enhorabuena a todos estos jóvenes que persiguen su pasión.
For me the best image is Lt. Jade's smile coming out of the building at the end! We need good women pilots not just women for the sake of being born as women! And of course, we need all around good pilots no matter men or women. Our safety and world security is ever so needed right now.
Ahhh... These young men and women are so lucky to have these opportunities...! ❤ (the T-6 Texan is NOT a turbo-prop jet. It's just a turbo-prop)
NATO is best
NATO is the Best Forever!💪🏻Greetings to all our Great Allies from Poland!😊🇵🇱
Love to see collaboration like this!
Congrats to all the fighter pilots, love from Belgium 🇧🇪 ❤✌.
Parabéns para todos obrigada por compartilhar conosco OK sejam bem vindos ❤️❤️😁😁🌲👍🇧🇷
Hello from Marin County, California! ❤️🔥🌁 Beautiful pilots! Thanks for sharing, NATO. 🤔 6:51
Sweden finally in Nato!
The current chief test pilot for our Gripen project trained at the USNTPS. Graduated with the "Outstanding Student Award" of class 145 and got to fly a bloody U-2 as part of his final assignment. Lucky (or rather impressive) bastard!
"trading leisure for hours in the simulator" I get the distinct impression that this is where most if not all of them really want to be. I know if I had a shot at becoming a fighter pilot I'd be obsessed with pursuing it.
This was my goal and dream, but sadly I didn't get past the medical check as the doc said "You need glasses" :(
Thank you for your service, for the heart and effort you put! Cheers from Finland
"Hometown"
"French Belgium"
lmao
love the folks at ENJJPT! missing sheppard everyday!
Looks like a fantastic unit
So France 🇫🇷 and United Kingdom 🇬🇧, still have their own training system.
Outstanding video!
Finland, as the new NATO -member, with current F/A 18 Hornet and soon to have F-35A`s will be a part of a massive Nordic alliance with Sweden and Norway in the skyes.
As a by-product, Texas style barbecue spreads through Europe.
no, not really
@5:33 weaknesses: Dip. Okay I trust her. 😀
The aircraft you see from 1:16 to 1:17
If i'm not mistaken, that's the F4 Phantom that was also widely used during the war in Vietnam, right?
Yes. That model is an F-4E.
The best of the best of the best just like in MIB, all jokes aside, respect, big respect!
NATO and the EU two great institutions. Cheers to all NATO allies from France 🇫🇷
Shout out to our brothers and sisters across NATO, standing up for liberty in an uncertain world threatened by despots and bandits!
mad MAD respect for all nato pilots of the Air Force from a grandson of RCAF Halifax squad from regina Canada Shot down my grandfather spent the entire war in a POW camp survived liberated by the Americans.
I would like to thank this NATO channel for helping me appreciate the human side of an integral alliance that ensures security for Canada (my location), the West, and I believe, the world
ПІЛОТИ - УДАЧІ ! СЛАВА Україні ! ГЕРОЯМ слава !
And Voila! Decades old joint interoperability. I sleep at night knowing NATO is guarding the borders to Hell. Thank You for your sacrifice and Best Regards and Best Wishes for 2024 and beyond.
Cool video this basically NATOS top gun
I like the ceremony where they find out what aircraft they are going to be flying for the whole career. It’s nice :)
lol not whole career. They switch up often. This piloting roles are only for short term due to health fitness requirements. It takes big impact on the body alll that air pressure.They later become trainers/instructors or pilot commercial planes for the public.
I love this. Stay safe out there kids. 👏👏
The title is a little bit misleading because not all NATO pilots are trained in the USA, just a few. A few NATO countries send some pilots so they can be familiar with some of the ways of their NATO allies.
Alot of foreign pilots also train at Davis Monthan Air Force Base in Tucson Arizona. Currently they are training Ukrainian pilots along with other NATO nations pilots necause of the weather and close proximity to huge gun/training ranges west of Tucson
My former husband trained Vietnamese and Iran pilots in late 60s and early 70s using T38