Face of Defense: Third-generation Pilot Flies in Enduring Freedom

Face of Defense: Third-generation Pilot Flies in Enduring Freedom

By Air Force Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hudson
169th Fighter Wing

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan, Aug. 6, 2012 – With each sortie that Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Rose flies over Afghanistan, he adds to his family’s rich history. As an F-16 pilot assigned to the 157th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron here, he is the third member of his family to fly in combat for the Air Force. His father and grandfather also flew Air Force combat missions.

Air Force Lt. Col. Michael Rose does a preflight check on an F-16 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, June 28, 2012. U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Stephen Hudson Related Entries Face of Defense: Staff Officer Flies Medevac Missions Face of Defense: Female Osprey Pilot Completes Training Face of Defense: Pilot-Physician Takes Safety to New Heights Face of Defense: Deskbound Pilot Aids Drawdown Recent Entries Kendall Jenner Responds To Angry Beans Kindness Mascot Gives Up on Singapore Hagel Stresses Accountability to Army’s Newest Officers Amanda Bynes’ Second Mugshot And Her Delightful Twitter Reaction Philippine Elections Tainted by Allegations of Automated Fraud Featured Video Twitter Updates follow Elites TV on Twitter Elites TV • a KBC Media Company • Copyright © 2009 • All Rights Reserved • Editor: Chris Barrett • Fitness: Fit Lizzy • PR: PRserve