Thunderbird Pilot Gets Promotion While In-Flight

Military promotions are great accomplishments for the men and women who serve everyday. However, the way that Thunderbird 7 pilot Lt. Col. Kevin Walsh was promoted is one of the best that we’ve seen.

Walsh was flying a practice demonstration with the United States Air Force Thunderbirds in Indian Springs, Nev. when he received the radio call that he was being promoted from Major to Lieutenant Colonel. However, he didn’t wait until he was back on the ground to swear in. Rather, he recited the promotional oath while in-flight! Check out the video to see the unique swearing-in.


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