Dave Berke breaks down how the Navy and Marine Corps decide which fighter pilots get a shot at the elite weapons school. He explains why nothing is guaranteed, how billets shift year to year, and why most Marine fighter squadrons only send one pilot annually. It’s a candid look at how the TOPGUN pipeline really works behind the scenes.
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Watch the episode: Ep. 267
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