Aero-News: Quote of the Day

ANN's Quote of the Day usually derives from current news, though we reserve the right to pick quotes out of history that have a bearing on the day's events and issues.

Sometimes, you'll find them timely and in keeping with the content of the day's news... and sometimes, they'll just be thought-provoking.

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Aero-News Quote of the Day

"One hundred combat sorties after an 11 or 12 year campaign isn't totally unusual. What's unique for me is that my first combat sortie didn't start until I was well into my career nearly 10 years ago in 2004 -- at age 45. To have my last one here at age 55, for me it's a milestone. I can take that and put it away and maybe tell my grandkids about it someday, that's why it's unique."

Source: After 32 years of service, both on active duty and in the Air National Guard, a pilot stationed at Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan recently flew his 100th combat sortie in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Although it isn't uncommon for a pilot to reach 100 combat sorties, Lt. Col. Thomas Blake said the timing is what makes this milestone special.

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