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12 is LIVE: Pete "Olie" Olson, Retired A-10 Pilot



It happened. I got to talk to an A-10 pilot, and hopefully my fanboy-ism doesn't detract from your enjoyment of the episode! Pete is incredibly giving with his time, and the episode is quite long. Listen to it in chunks if you must, but do listen! We start by getting to know Pete, and then transition into the A-10 specifically with listener questions peppered in. Also, Pete has agreed to come back multiple times to conduct subject training as requested. We'll coordinate/organize this at the 476th in the future, and be as considerate of Pete's time as possible.



NOTE : We had several technical issues during recording, one of which required I drastically amplify and level Pete's sound. You will hear him clearly throughout, but the amplification affected all background noise as well, and introduced some ghosting artifacts. Please know that I'm aware of the issue, and there wasn't much I could do without taking countless hours of tedium to correct. I do not believe these issues detract from the content! Also, I did incredibly little editing on this episode, so as not to deprive you of any of his responses.



MORE on PETE!



ASSIGNMENTS

1. June 1993 to October 1995 - Student, Specialized Undergraduate Flight Training, Resse AFB, TX

2. October 1995 to June 1998 - A-10 attack pilot, Chief of Plans, Pope AFB, NC

3. June 1998 to June 1999 – A-10 instructor pilot, Deputy Chief Combat Readiness Assessment Division, Osan AB, ROK

4. June 1999 to July 2003 – A-10 instructor pilot, squadron weapons officer, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ

5. July 2003 to June 2006 – A-10 instructor pilot, group weapons officer, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

6. June 2006 to June 2009 – Chief of weapons , 5th Generation Fighter Division, Langley AFB, VA

7. June 2009 to April 2012 – A-10 instructor pilot, OL-A Det CC, Barksdale AFB, LA

8. April 2012 to 2015 – Chief of Plans, 1st Air Support Operations Group, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WA



FLIGHT INFORMATION

Rating: Command Pilot and Parachutist

Flight hours: 2,750

Aircraft flown: A-10A, A-10C, OA-10, T-38A, AT-38A, F-16



MAJOR AWARDS AND DECORATIONS

Meritorious Service Medal (two oak leaf clusters)

Air Medal (four oak leaf clusters)

Aerial Achievement Medal (three oak leaf clusters)

Joint Service Commendation Medal

Air Force Commendation Medal (two oak leaf clusters)

Air Force Achievement Medal

Air Force Outstanding Unit Award (four oak leaf clusters)

National Defense Service Medal (one oak leaf cluster)

Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal

Global War on Terrorism Service Medal

Korean Defense Service Medal

AF Overseas Ribbon Short

Air Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border (one oak leaf cluster)

Air Force Longevity Service (four oak leaf clusters)

Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Pistol)

Air Force Training Ribbon



OTHER ACHIEVEMENTS

Distinguished Graduate, Squadron Officer’s School, Maxwell AFB, AL

First operational ROVER instructor pilot; wrote initial standards and operational procedures for datalink integration

USAFE Aviator of the Year 2005, Spangdahlem AB, Germany

Twice awarded squadron IP of the year; Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ and Spangdahlem AB, Germany



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As always, please enjoy! Episodeis LIVE:It happened. I got to talk to an A-10 pilot, and hopefully my fanboy-ism doesn't detract from your enjoyment of the episode! Pete is incredibly giving with his time, and the episode is quite long. Listen to it in chunks if you must, but do listen! We start by getting to know Pete, and then transition into the A-10 specifically with listener questions peppered in. Also, Pete has agreed to come back multiple times to conduct subject training as requested. We'll coordinate/organize this at the 476th in the future, and be as considerate of Pete's time as possible.: We had several technical issues during recording, one of which required I drastically amplify and level Pete's sound. You will hear him clearly throughout, but the amplification affected all background noise as well, and introduced some ghosting artifacts. Please know that I'm aware of the issue, and there wasn't much I could do without taking countless hours of tedium to correct. I do not believe these issues detract from the content! Also, I did incredibly little editing on this episode, so as not to deprive you of any of his responses.MORE on PETE!1. June 1993 to October 1995 - Student, Specialized Undergraduate Flight Training, Resse AFB, TX2. October 1995 to June 1998 - A-10 attack pilot, Chief of Plans, Pope AFB, NC3. June 1998 to June 1999 – A-10 instructor pilot, Deputy Chief Combat Readiness Assessment Division, Osan AB, ROK4. June 1999 to July 2003 – A-10 instructor pilot, squadron weapons officer, Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ5. July 2003 to June 2006 – A-10 instructor pilot, group weapons officer, Spangdahlem AB, Germany6. June 2006 to June 2009 – Chief of weapons , 5th Generation Fighter Division, Langley AFB, VA7. June 2009 to April 2012 – A-10 instructor pilot, OL-A Det CC, Barksdale AFB, LA8. April 2012 to 2015 – Chief of Plans, 1st Air Support Operations Group, Joint Base Lewis-McChord, WARating: Command Pilot and ParachutistFlight hours: 2,750Aircraft flown: A-10A, A-10C, OA-10, T-38A, AT-38A, F-16Meritorious Service Medal (two oak leaf clusters)Air Medal (four oak leaf clusters)Aerial Achievement Medal (three oak leaf clusters)Joint Service Commendation MedalAir Force Commendation Medal (two oak leaf clusters)Air Force Achievement MedalAir Force Outstanding Unit Award (four oak leaf clusters)National Defense Service Medal (one oak leaf cluster)Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary MedalGlobal War on Terrorism Service MedalKorean Defense Service MedalAF Overseas Ribbon ShortAir Force Expeditionary Service Ribbon with Gold Border (one oak leaf cluster)Air Force Longevity Service (four oak leaf clusters)Small Arms Expert Marksmanship Ribbon (Pistol)Air Force Training RibbonDistinguished Graduate, Squadron Officer’s School, Maxwell AFB, ALFirst operational ROVER instructor pilot; wrote initial standards and operational procedures for datalink integrationUSAFE Aviator of the Year 2005, Spangdahlem AB, GermanyTwice awarded squadron IP of the year; Davis-Monthan AFB, AZ and Spangdahlem AB, GermanyEpisode 12: http://www.476vfightergroup.com/cont...ast-Episode-12 OR2. Subscribe via iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/...933584005?mt=2 OR3. Subscribe via RSS Feed to get episodes automatically on other devices: http://the476th.podbean.com/feed/ As always, please enjoy!

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