Fighter Sweep

Burner Friday: Block 30 F-16C+

February 20, 2015

One of the most delightful parts of attending a Red Flag at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada is the opportunity to see aircraft from a variety of different units. Period View More ›

Welcome To Warrior Wednesday!

February 18, 2015

Welcome to Warrior Wednesday, FighterSweep Fans! We continue to show our deep appreciation for the men and women in this community who don their flightsuits and G-suits daily, strap on View More ›

Egypt: Taking Revenge On ISIS

February 18, 2015

In response to the continued barbarism and bloodlust of ISIS, Egypt got in on the action after 21 of its citizens–all Coptic Christians–were beheaded on the shores of the Mediterranean View More ›

U.S. Navy Orders Two SEAL Support Helicopter Squadrons to Stand Down

February 16, 2015

In a repeat of history, the US Navy is poised to re-learn hard lessons from the past. The Department of the Navy has recently ordered the only two naval helicopter View More ›

Burner Friday: Boeing EA-18G Growler

February 13, 2015

Happy Burner Friday to you, FighterSweep Fans! Today’s Burner Friday installment featuring the Boeing EA-18G Growler is brought to you courtesy of VAQ-132, based at NAS Whidbey Island in Oak Harbor, Washington. Electronic Attack Squadron View More ›

US Navy’s Oldest Active Fighter Pilot Retires

February 13, 2015

Recently the River Rattlers of Strike Fighter Squadron 204 (VFA-204) from Naval Air Station/Joint Reserve Base New Orleans celebrated the retirement of Commander Tim Kurtz. Better known as Scorch, Cmdr. Kurtz View More ›

Photo Gallery: Grumman EA-6B Prowler

February 12, 2015

In celebration of the EA-6B’s continued service to the USMC and recent withdrawal from Navy use, we offer a photographic take on the unique beauty and mission of the “Prowler.”

Milestone 500 Sorties for F-35 at Nellis AFB!!!

February 11, 2015

The Lockheed-Martin F-35A Lightning II fleet at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada, passed a significant milestone on 5 February 2015 when Major Jordan Carvell took to the sky for a test View More ›

UPDATE: Jordanian F-16 Down in Syria

February 7, 2015

I want to start by offering thoughts and prayers to all of Lieutenant al-Kasasbeh’s family, friends, and fellow Jordanian warriors, on behalf of the entire FighterSweep team.

Burner Friday: Harrumph!!

February 6, 2015

When you eat, sleep, and breathe so close to the DMZ, you have to be ready to lay the smack down at the drop of a hat. The “Fabulous Flying View More ›