Why the F-16 Flew Into Iran | Operation Midnight Hammer | Weapons Officers "Cash" and "Ghost"
36K views · Aug 14, 2026 · People & Blogs
Comments · 65
@hardyje1915 · 1 month ago · pinned
what is an npc, drone wingmen?
@oppotato5440 · 1 month ago
Thank you for uploading the full interview, it was great to hear the full story from the pilots
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@seanmartin728 · 1 month ago
Being Aircraft maintenance for 20 years (weapons to be exact) I appreciate the shout out being made to all of us to make sure you all have/had green jets to put warheads on foreheads
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@rlc15 · 1 month ago (edited)
I love hearing these stories. My Grandfather flew Hellcats off the Lexington in WW2. He also flew the Corsair some. I've heard his accounts and he left behind plenty of pics but I wish there was more in depth documentation. This kind of stuff is priceless.
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@ambersproul1265 · 5 days ago
An incredible interview, incredible mission. Recently had the opportunity to hear from one of the B2 guys that flew. Thanks for the hard work boys, glad you’re home.
@JoJoJohnston · 1 month ago
Thank you Gentlemen. You are truly American Heroes!
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@Flyhigh323k · 1 month ago
The pilots knew a year ahead of time wow
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@redwhiteblueland · 2 weeks ago
These comments are something. Great content and thank your for allowing these stories to be shared for posterity so close to actual fight. Can’t wait to watch these 30 years from now when we are fighting the kleons from starship enterprise
@bollewillem1 · 1 month ago
Hello Rain, I have a suggestion for a podcast topic; make an episode about how a squadron operates at the home base and during a deployment. I know pilots have an extra task in the squadron, besides flying, to keep it running. But who does what? Who decides to do what and when?
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@Doc_Roe · 1 month ago
This was such an amazing interview! I have the Col Kevin Hicok episode in my que next. You did a really good job putting this together! I cant imagine what was truly in the back of these pilots minds knowing they're flying into Iran. Just thinking about it raises hairs on my neck. I'm glad these guys are on our side. And if any of these Pilots, Maintainers, Airmen, Marines, Sailors, Soldiers and even veterans are reading these comments. Thank you for your service and all of your sacrifices, I appreciate everything you guys do and have done for us!
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@kyefoley2330 · 1 month ago
This is SO cool!! Loved hearing these guys talk!!
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@Garythefireman66 · 1 month ago
Thanks for this extended interview Rain!
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