The Air Force is a joint partner with the other Armed Services, especially the Navy, in providing airpower to combatant commanders. In this interview, CDR (Ret) Vincent "Jell-O" Aiello provides a broad overview of Naval Aviation, TOPGUN, and what Air Force officers need to know about the Navy.
03:48 - Jell-O's background and commissioning into the Navy
08:51 - What is Naval Aviation?
16:58 - Jell-O's career as a F/A-18 Pilot
23:51 - Organization of aviation units in the Navy
35:28 - Jell-O's experience as a TOPGUN Instructor (see How to Present Like a TOPGUN Instructor: https://www.fighterpilotpodcast.com/musing/how-to-present-like-a-topgun-instructor/)
54:06 - Lessons learned from TOPGUN
58:05 - What Air Force officers need to know about Naval Aviation
1:16:51 - Commentary
Contact Jell-O at questions@fighterpilotpodcast.com or vincent@bvrpro.com
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