Veterans Day 2022: Highlighting our Heroes -Brigadier General R. Steve Ritchie, U.S. Air Force.

U.S. Air Force ‘ace’ pilot, Brigadier General R. Steve Ritchie, reflects on his experience in Vietnam where he shot down five MiG-29s. He recounts how he overcame challenges and how he kept his word to become a pilot, and an ‘ace’ one at that!
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[@ILSRWY4]

Great Man- Great interview!

[@JAlford627]

Thank You for sharing your passion, your patriotism and your honor. I also feel so fortunate to call myself a USAF pilot. It has been my finest and most important life's accomplishment. Dr. J Terry Alford (USAF 1969-1974, class of 71-03, Webb Air Force Base.)

[@dilshadbarakat9831]

Thats the most fascinating Comment ever. I would be so interesting in hearing your Story. I am living in northern Germany and never had a chance to talk with a Veteran. What is your favourite Airplane? Best Regards Dilshad 22 year old

[@ronniesmith8941]

I actually got to meet him at the Little Rock AFB Open House in October 1998, also had my picture taken with him and got his autograph.

[@LastStormTrooper]

hello colonel, a question. Do you know a pretty crazy pilot, who lived in New England (like New England painting , hopper ) and who listened to the following song on repeat: Ain't No Mountain High Enough (extra HQ) - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell. Please pass it on to the colonel and tell him he's a crook :)