The pilots of the “Ibis V” course gained their Military Pilot wings at Vance Air Base in Oklahoma and Columbus Air Base in Mississippi. The events took place in the presence of the leadership of the respective Joint Specialized Undergraduate Pilot Training (JSUPT) international programmes at Vance and Columbus Air Bases, during which the new Italian pilots received numerous praises for the results they achieved and were also awarded the following prestigious prizes: Lieutenant A.G.
-“T-38 Flying Training Award” – an award reserved for the student who has consistently demonstrated the best flying performance and achieved the highest grades;
-“T-38 Distinguished Graduate” – an award reserved for the student who finishes the course at the top of the 10% class;
- “AETC Commander's Trophy”, an award reserved for the student who excels in every aspect of the JSUPT program (flying, academics, leadership skills); Lieutenant D.B. and Lieutenant D.D.
-“Academic Award” – an award reserved for the student who achieved the best results in the theoretical study phase.
Lieutenant Colonel Minonne, present at the ceremony at Vance Air Base alongside a delegation from R.A.M.I., also on behalf of the General Commanding the Schools of the Italian Air Force / 3rd Air Region, Air Squad General Mario Renzo Ottone, expressed well-deserved congratulations to the three newly qualified young Officers for their high level of commitment, along with best wishes for success in their operational careers at their respective assigned units.
