Lt. Col. Raymond Millero Jr., commander of the 79th Fighter Squadron at Shaw AFB, S.C., recently reached 3,000 flying hours in the F-16, becoming the 260th F-16 pilot worldwide to do so, according to a base release. Those hours equate to a full 125 days. “When put into the context of 125 days, it seems unreal that I spent so much time in the cockpit,” said Millero. “I’ve had the opportunity to fly with 11 different Active Duty squadrons and five Air National Guard squadrons,” he added, logging some 611 combat flying hours over Afghanistan and Iraq. Millero has amassed more than 3,200 total flying hours in various platforms, during his 19 years in uniform, states the release. “I believe it is necessary for the older generation to pass along the lessons learned. … By growing the next generation of fighter pilots, we ensure they are ready when the nation calls,” said Millero. His milestone sortie took place on Feb. 19.
Dick Cheney’s Legacy with the Air Force
Nov. 6, 2025
Dick Cheney, who died Nov. 3 at 84, is best remembered by most Americans as among the most powerful Vice Presidents in history, a consummate Washington insider who had previously served in the Nixon administration, was Chief of Staff for President Gerald Ford, a Congressman for a decade, and Secretary…
