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August 31, 2024

CEO of the Commemorative Air Force Steps Down

Henry Coates’s Six-Year Run Comes to an End

Henry “Hank” Coates recently announced that he is stepping down from his position as the CEO and President of the Commemorative Air Force. This follows six years of leadership in the organization. David Oliver has taken over as Interim President/CEO following Coates’s retirement.

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Ukrainian Fighter Pilot Killed in Combat, F-16 Downed

F-16 Crashed During Russian Missile and Drone Attack

A Ukrainian Air Force F-16 pilot was killed in combat on August 26. Ukraine’s military announced three days later that it occurred during a Russian missile and drone attack. This accident is problematic for the nation on several levels. Oleksiy “Moonfish” Mes was reportedly one of Ukraine’s most skilled fighter pilots. He was the one of the first Ukrainian aviators to be trained in the F-16, with talent that carried until his death. 

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