Swervin: A story about a U.S. Air Force instructor pilot who never stopped having fun!

[@dennisfulton1952]

Hi Swerving-I was T-37 IP at Willi 1972 to 1975 in the 96th FTS. congratulations job well done. Went on to practice law and was financial advisor. Air Force had a huge impact on future life.

[@kimberlybray921]

Lucky to have been able to fly with Swervin!

[@hoku51]

That's a lot of 1.0 sorties to the MOA and back, and all those briefings. Congrats "Swervin". I spent my year at Enid by the Sea-Vance AFB.

[@petergreenwald9639]

Some people teach. Some people learn. When the two meet, greatness ensues. 1 ea Airman. For life.

[@giancarlogarlaschi4388]

At 19 years old I arrived at Webb Air Force Base , for Jet Pilot Training . Best Times of my Life ! My Instructors were mostly Ex Vietnam Fighter Pilots. I was a Second Lieutenant graduated from the Chilean Air Force Academy. My Respects Sir !!!

[@lysdexsick]

What a Legend!!!!

[@lostandlooking]

I do not know him, but I enjoyed this video. Seems like a great guy with a gentle soul. Enjoy retirement!

[@N1611n]

You have lived the dream Swervin, congratulations and all the best with the vineyard. 🍷👍

[@4000Gforce]

I absolutely love this video. Congrats Swervin. You are a true American hero.

[@KJAV1611]

Thank you for your devotion.

[@sde22ssw]

Proud of him, and Newport

[@charlescaprez4322]

Fantastic. Col. Chip

[@sandeetreptow1654]

Great story of a career made possible by determination, perseverance, dedication and love of family and country. Congrats to Swervin.

[@randyweddle5359]

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[@randyweddle5359]

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[@kennethpadgettflightparame3548]

Congratulations! Outstanding story.

[@GonzoT38]

Congrats on a well deserved retirement Swervin. 33 years all flying tours. You re my career spirit animal. Much luck and health on your next venture back home in WA. -Gonzo

[@othmanshah9949]

GREAT

[@edwardboylan4187]

Congratulations! Glad to have flown with him.

[@bandongogogo]

Thank you Sir!

[@jamesburns2232]

Swervin had a 33 year flying career in the USAF. I had a buddy named CWO5 Steve Hubbard who had a 45 year career flying in the US Army Reserves. I served as a Major in the active duty USAF and respect Swervin for making Ltc. as an active duty USAF officer Major and then making Ltc. in the Reserves.

[@edwardabel5061]

I Spent a lifetime at Willy... 84 to 91. Saw the fighting Jackrabbits of the 96th in the wall... Might have crossed paths with him once or twice but I was enlisted with 82FMS and 100th FTW.. I heard Newport, WA, and wondered if it is the East side or the West side of the state. Congratulations Col Waterman, Enjoy your "Growing" retirement.

[@chriz2fur]

What a great story to be told and captured

[@johnravelo6321]

Amazing swerving

[@Dstew57A]

The real life Maverick. Congratulations on your retirement…Now think about continuing to fly with the commercial airlines…you would be such an asset teaching flying. Maybe Alaska Airlines? Please don’t stop flying..you can garden and fly…thank you for your services and Peace to you brother.

[@lauragantner8728]

Really enjoyed this story…

[@dasdguy7606]

Clear skies Lt. Col.

[@clayz1]

It’s not easy ending thirty plus years. It comes up on you, the distant future is now, all of a sudden

[@jhare18]

Amazing 🥇🥇🥇

[@thedailymindset]

Enjoyed this video. I was an F16 Crew Chief and served honorably for six years in the old school legacy Air Force, that sadly no longer exists. Thank you and your family for service to country. Congrats to you sir. Fair winds. Fly fast, keep your wings level. Salute and thumbs up.

[@TwistedSistuh]

AWESOME!!!

[@jhare18]

Salute.

[@brucesummers4006]

Congrats Swervin! I think we crossed paths at Moody.

[@danielhurtado4764]

Congrats Swervin!

[@dougstitt1652]

Figure out what to do when you grow up . What a cool guy

[@jennifertaft]

This is great!

[@johnthaxton6278]

Best Damn Fightin’ Flying Lumberjack ever!

[@Myname-il9vd]

The t-6 is such a pretty plane

[@stevenwiederholt7000]

For those 11 idiots who gave this a Thumbs Down. When you get the Been There Done That ribbon, you can give this a thumbs down. Until then...Your Mama!

[@iambrandonhemming]

Great Video and great story! Very touching and as a Pastor I truly appreciate “Swervins” desire to serve and to teach others. Favorite quote, “It was great teaching others how to fly. You kind of fly on through them.” This is what we need more of! People willing to slow down and teach/pour into others. It is more blessed to give than receive (Acts 20:35) and there is nothing better than pouring your heart, passion, talent, and life into others! Duplicate yourself! Bless you Swervin for sharing your gift with others and thank you for your service! I pray you have a blessed life with your family as you remember all the others that are flying on because of you and because of your passion and servants heart!

[@paulprigge1209]

Thank you Pastor! Being disabled I found it is more for more awesome to give than receive.

[@LegendaryLittles]

Good video it was filmed great

[@justinkase7763]

Should have been a full bird or a brigadier at least. His work definitely enhanced the security of the nation. Congrats on a successful decades long tour. Glad as hell it was mostly fun. Best wishes to Swervin and family.

[@jamesburns2232]

When all you do is fly airplanes, it is extremely difficult to get promoted. Remember that there are LT's and Captains who can also fly airplanes. Promotion to Colonel or General takes a lot more then flying airplanes. You have to attend SOS, ACSC, and AWC in addition to holding down many extra responsibilities in the Command structure.

[@OwenCookSelfHelp]

Amazing 👏

[@bobclary2121]

Only one Scat and that is Robin Olds, no stealing names...

[@jcheck6]

So how long have Reservists been able to teach at UPT? Wished this was available when I left the AF for the airlines.

[@arthurpearson3407]

Cool story 😉

[@Defender78]

so, in other words, this guy is like the Tom Cruise's character in the upcoming Top Gun: Maverick, where an older pilot, in for 3 decades, is STILL teaching trainees. So it IS a plausible plotline as to why, after @ 35 years in service, Pete Mitchell could be "only" a Captain (officer level O-6) in the Navy, when Kervin Waterman is a Lt. Colonel (O-5) in the Air Force.. hmm.

[@pilotcons017]

Highly unlikely on active duty. I don’t think Maverick is a reservist.

[@b1r260]

If you're happy at Enid by the Sea, then you're happy....

[@bill2066]

And ALL Wearing Masks. How did we Find ourselves in a situation as ridiculous as that was, and people just bent over backwards grabbing their ankles (quite A gymnastics move!) for it, with no questions asked. I say, NEVER AGAIN.

[@timothygantner]

I 100 percent agree - filming this, I hated the masks. I moved from LA to Texas for the job and still had to deal with this non-sense.

[@bill2066]

@@timothygantnerMy two cents? People whom are PETRIFIED of death and dying because they have know where to go when they die, and they Hold onto Life with every molecule, because they are Scared! They Dont believe in God, but yet petrified of Death. Is that Rich or what?

[@michaelbevan3285]

Brian Grant has over 5,000 hrs in Hunters. Just saying...

[@randyweddle5359]

Mdmw

[@fredjones7307]

I will not take seriously anyone daft enough to wear masks in circumstances such as that..