Pride and honor of a few good men

What cuts the military above the civilians is the colorful life of serving the country.

Men in uniform would mean a lot of things...in the eyes of the civies it could mean men with authority, bullets, guns...for us, it is exactly two words: Pride and Honor.

Being in the airforce as a young officer, I have been to many places and this profession can be more than a challenge. Some people might think it to be a very noble profession. I think indeed it is. Otherwise, I will not be here suffering being constantly away from my family and close ties. I might be stationed in one City at a certain hour, and be in another location minutes after.

As an airforce pilot, I no longer own my time and life. For it is by serving my country that I get to have great pride and honor.

I am the Co-Pilot

And I follow these rules which governs a co-pilot in flying my machine:

1. Practice makes perfect...so to make things perfect, practice, practice, practice. As a co-pilot, you can never be more comfortable unless you have accumulated the needed flying hours.

2. Communication with squad members is the key to any mission's success rate. As Sun Tzu might have told in the Art of War, be of where enemies are and where your friends are. The last thing you want is teamkill or other mishaps.

3. Coordinate with jet pilots to make sure your airspace is secure or have friendly AA units cover to make your trip a short one, of course, in the co-pilot point of view.

4. A co-pilot always flies safe with a sound mind and body. Never ever forget: Godspeed!