F-18 Fighter Operations

[@matthayward7889]

What a career, and what an inspiring man. Bet he’s a great boss to work for too.

[@stokestomlin989]

Thanks!!! A remarkable presentation! I share a few of the accomplishments that you described...I dropped out of college and joined the Air Force as an Aviation Cadet...Navigator. I flew in the back seat of the F-101B (Voodoo) for 3 years...finished first in my pilot training class (64H) and went to the front seat of the 101..those 3 years as an RIO were the best training ever!

[@o2wow]

What an awesome talk, hats off to LeCol Mark Bortnem and thank you for your service.

[@darkofc]

Thank you - and especially for kind words about ground crew .

[@esphilee]

Another great video, another great person, another great story, another job well done. Thank you.

[@markelliott585]

Greetings from Colorado, Colonel. And thank you for your service. This is a wonderful presentation that fulfilled my Walter-Mitty needs for the indefinite future. I hope your four children have equally fulfilling lives as yours. Again, thank you.

[@MikeJamesMedia]

Wonderful to hear about LtCol Bortnem's career, the F-18's evolution, and where we're headed. Thank you!

[@yb5515]

I had the good fortune to visit a hangar in Cold Lake and look inside a cockpit of a F18. One of the F18s in the hangar at the time was missing a vertical tail due to an air to air collision while training. Fortunately, both aircraft and crew survived.

[@ryanwang4976]

A great speech from a true leader. Very inspiring. Love to listen how he treats the people under his command, being grateful to the ground crews, taking the positive feedback from his peers as most memorable moment. The insights on parenting and dealing with different generations are spot on.

[@MonkPetite]

Thanks for this awesome presentation. This is very inspiring for young people.

[@karlchilders5420]

Awesome, I know Snoty, he's good stuff. BZ Snoty!

[@strongmanairman8629]

Thank you so much . This is important to me personally. I will complete everything I touch.

[@tummersmethodic]

I click on like with your video’s even before watching, they are always amazing. Keep them coming. Greetings from the Netherlands.

[@MongooseTacticool]

Another great talk, thanks.

[@stoneblue1795]

Great story, much respect. Thumbs up you are from Michigan.

[@Scoobz187]

Nice presentation. I still adore the Bitburg Eagle in the background, and i am still devastated it is not for sale. :(

[@tomdavison9107]

Was stationed with the Red Devils at Iwakuni in 1970-71.

[@markthibault8579]

Great story.

[@philbyd]

I’ve been waiting for another upload despislaitly?thanks:I still believe in the US: hello from NZ.ps true warrior heroes 👌👍

[@molnibalage83]

35:40 How was it possible? The bomb was dropped without explosives? 20 ft from friendly forces? Is US CAS materials ever for gun fire support I can read 100 m+ safe distance.