Maj. John Gattone, 1st Airlift Squadron pilot, lands a C-40B at Naples, Italy, Feb. 6, 2017. 89th Airlift Wing pilots are some of the most experienced and best pilots in the Air Force, as it takes specialized training to the more than 3,000 hours new 89th AW pilots must have as an instructor or evaluator pilot on other Air Mobility Command aircraft, prior to even being considered to fly at the 89th AW.

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