Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise today to acknowledge and honor the 433rd Fighter Weapons Squadron, which began providing advanced instructor training to experienced F-15 pilots on January 3, 1978, as part of the USAF Fighter Weapons School. The 433rd Fighter Weapons Squadron was deactivated on June 1, 1981, and designated the U.S. Air Force Fighter Weapons School, F-15 Division. On February 3, 2003, the 433rd was reactivated and designated the 433rd Weapons Squadron, once again retaining its informal name, ``The Barnyard.'' Though the squadron name has changed over the last 43 years, the tradition established by the individuals of the institution has remained consistent. December 11, 2021, is graduation day for the pilots of the F-15 Barnyard, bringing the total to 511 F-15 patch wearers. That is 511 individuals who, over the last 43 years, have shouldered the burden of responsibility in training and preparing America's fighting force to go to war in the F-15 air superiority fighter. They are the pilots who have flown on the front lines of aerial combat when called upon by their nation. They are the warriors who lead their wingmen safely home. The graduates of the F-15 division have collectively preserved the Eagle's undefeated record in combat, suffering no losses during its time in service. Twelve of the F-15 Weapons School graduates account for 18 of the F-15's 38 air-to-air victories.…”