New 74th Squadron CO!

Congratulations to 2nd Lt. Jimi Xi who was named the new CO of the 74th Squadron!  2nd Lt. Jimi Xi will be honored at the September 8, 2012 Academy Graduation Ceremony.

2nd Lt. Frederiko Laval is Promoted to Captain!

Kudos to 2nd Lt. Frederiko Laval, CO of the 1st Squadron, who was promoted to Captain today, by Major General Giano! 

Flying Tigers' Awards Ceremony/Muster Recap

Today the Flying Tigers' Awards Ceremony/Muster was held at the WW2 Memorial. Flying Tigers' CO's, active duty, reservists, and civilian members were honored with a variety of military decorations! The event started with the Golden Tigers flyover, where the demo team showed off their new Nexgen Aviation Hawks. Here is a complete list of honorees:

ARMED FORCES RESERVE MEDAL RIBBON
Lt. Col. Thorn Blackflag

BASIC MILITARY TRAINING HONOR GRADUATE RIBBON
2nd Lt. Leo Ravenheart
2nd Lt. Jimi Xi

CIVILIAN ACHIEVEMENT AWARD MEDAL RIBBON
Mr. Rob Fenwitch
Ms. Ava Jhamin

COMMENDATION MEDALS:

(23RD WING RECIPIENTS):
Colonel Skye Tracer, 75th Fighter Squadron
Colonel Gagi Binder, 38th Rescue Squadron
Captain Gokyu Ugajin

(11TH SQUADRON):
Captain Yan Aboubakar

(38TH SQUADRON):
Captain Gokyu Ugajin
Captain Chastityno Weston
Captain Paul Partridge, Golden Tigers
Major Toscha Vayandar, 23rd Fighter Wing Headquarters

(SPARTANS):
Colonel Gagi Binder
Lt. Col. Zara Xorbun
2nd Lt. Frederiko Laval (promoted to Captain)

(74TH SQUADRON):
Captain Chastityno Weston

(75TH SQUADRON):
Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn

LONGEVITY SERVICE AWARD
General Marcus Warbunsee (ROC)
Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn
Colonel Gagi Binder
Lt. Col. Zara Xorbun
Lt. Col. Thorn Blackflag
Lt. Col. 1Tsecret Spy
Lt. Col. Guapo Alex
Lt. Col. Skye Tracer
Brig. General Matrix Amiot

MERITORIOUS UNIT AWARD RIBBON
General Marcus Warbunsee (ROC)
Brigadier General Vickster Kuhn
Colonel Gagi Binder
Lt. Col. 1TSecret Spy
Lt. Col. Zara Xorbun
Major Nil1965 Resident

OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER SERVICE MEDAL RIBBON
2nd Lt. Elrik Merlin for his service at the 2012 Relay for Life Event Weekend


Below is a video of some of the winners:

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New 1st Squadron Promotions!

Kudos to Captain Paul Patridge, who was named XO of 1st Squadron and to 1st Lt. Sodak Xeltentant, who was named the Wingman of 1st Squadron!

Huay!

1st Lt. Chasityno Weston is Promoted to Captain!

From the desk of Maj. Nil Resident:

"Pls help me congratulate Captain Chastityno Weston for her new rank and wish to her all the best for even a more fruitful carrier within the family of Flying Tigers!

Go Tiger Go - HUA!

Maj. Nil (nil1965 Resident)."

Congrats to Captain Weston!

Captain Toscha Vayandar Promoted to Major!

Congratulations to newly appointed Major Toscha Vayandar! Major Toscha Vayandar is currently on active duty with the 75th Squadron and was promoted by Major General Giano on the recommendations of 75th Squadron CO, Brigadier Vickster Kuhn. Congrats to Major Vayandar!

New Promotions!

From the desk of Brig. General Deidre Faulds:

"Congratulations to 2nd Lt Sodak Xeltentat!  2nd Lt Sodak Xeltentat has completed the SLFT Flight Academy, passed the final Flight Test, and earned the AVG pilot wings on April 25, 2012.  Please report to your CO as soon as you receive your new duty orders".

Promotions!

We are pleased to announce the following new promotions:

From the desk of Maj. Gen. G. Giano:

"It is with great honor and pride that I present you all our very own  and newly promoted Major Nil1965 "Wolf"! His outstanding service is a model to all and without question very much appreciated. Please help me congratulate Major Nil!"

From the desk of Brig. Gen. Deidre Faulds:

"Congratulations to 2nd Lt  高博文 Ko Boman (vyrus.parx) !
2nd Lt vyrus parx has completed the SLFT Flight Academy, passed the final Flight Test, and earned the AVG pilot wings.

2nd Lt vyrus parx is ordered  to report
 to LTC SilentG Wonder ASAP to you receive your new duty orders and assignment to a  Squadron."

New Promotions!

We are pleased to announce the following recent promotions:

From the desk of Brig. General Deidre Faulds:

"Congratulations 2nd Lt  Sylvi! 2nd Lt Sylvi has passed the FT 301 flight test on April 4, 2012 & earned the pilot flight wings! Lt Desire  may now enter  FT 401 on or after April 9, 2012."

From the desk of Cap. C. Dubratt:

"It is with great pride that I, Cpt C. Dubratt have chosen Lt Kahn Umaga to be my (XO) Executive Officer in the (Adam & Eves) squadron. Lt. Umaga has in my opinion the foremost qualities (Dedication, Honor and Loyalty) to be a respected leader in the FT....... Hua))))))))))))))))))))))  Lt Kahn Umaga"

Congratulations to both 2nd Lt. Sylvi and Lt. Kahn Umaga!

New Promotions!

From the desk of Major Detox Exonar:


"I hereby announce due to their dedication to duty and committment to FT and 11th BGP - Ist Lt. Yan Aboubaker is promoted to Captain and 2nd Lt Kahn Umaga is promoted to 1LT by order and concurrence of 11th Bombardment Grp and Command Staff of Flying Tigers.

I also announce that due to his exceptional recruitment skills 1lt Kahn is hereby awarded the Recruitment Ribbon.

CONGRATULATIONS :

Maj Exonar"

Flying Tigers Academy News!

From the desk of LT. Col. and Flying Tigers' Academy CO SilentG Wonder:

"I would like to announce that the following Cadets have completed their OCS  training and are now promoted to 2nd LT:

2nd LT. Sylviasdesire Resident
2nd Lt.  Frederiko Laval
2nd Lt. Starrunner Gothly
2nd Lt. Susie Mystiere

2nd Lt. Xiolin Skytower has completed FT 401 and is now eligible to test one week from today.


Congratulations to  2nd Lt. Kahn Umaga ! 2nd Lt. Kahn Umaga has completed the SLFT Flight Academy, passed the final Flight Test, and earned the AVG pilot wings on 3-17-2012"

New Flying Tigers Academy Commander!

From the desk of Brig. General Deidre Faulds:

"LT Colonel SilentG Wonder has accepted the post of Flying Tiger Academy Commandant, Hua LTC Wonder!"

Pilot Wings Earned!

From the desk of Brig. General Deidre Faulds:

"Congratulations2nd Lt Sodak Xeltentat !  2nd Lt Sodak Xeltentat has passed the FT 301 flight test on February 25, 2011  & has earned the pilot flight wings. 2nd Lt Sodak Xeltentat  may now enter the flight combat readiness course FT 401 on or after March 4, 2012."

The 3rd Pursuit Squadron Hells Angels Have a New CO!

From the desk of Maj. General Guarocuya Giano, Flying Tigers CO:

"Congratulations to Major Decadent Chemistry on her appointment as the new Commanding Officer for the 3rd Pursuit Squadron Hells Angels. We are excited to have Major Chem as the Hells Angels CO as she is one of the finest pilots in SL whether in WW2 or in Modern combat, in A or B class airplanes; the true test of a Pilot! all please welcome new CO and be prepared to learn from one of the best! HUA, Go Tigers!"

Promotions!

We are pleased to announce the following promotions:

Promotion of Skye Tracer to Colonel from Brig. General Vickster Kunh: 

"It is my extreme pleasure to announce the promotion of Skye Tracer to the rank of Colonel! This outstanding Flying Tiger is not only a venerable pilot, she is a highly dedicated individual who has walked through fire to earn her Colonel's wings! Hua Colonel Skye Tracer!"

Promotion of Cade Wille Fall from Lt. Col Toosoupee Evanier:


"The Cadet Wille (wille.fall) has today Thu 2/16/12  successfully passed the FT 201 training course. He has fullfilled all criteria for his impending promotion to 1st Lieutenant. Capt Driveyou Howewood will perform this promotion. Please congratulate our latest officer colleague Wille and welcome him warmly."

Brig. General Vickster Kuhn is Promoted!

From General G's Desk:

"It is with great appreciation and gratitude for her dedication and leadership that I am happy to announce the appointment of Brigadier General, Vickster Kuhn as the new commander for the 23rd Wing Flying Tigers. All units within the 23rd wing will be under her command. BG Kuhn will also remain as the CO of the 75th Sqn until further notice. Please send your her your congrats & support and lets get ready to rumble in the jungle!  GO TIGERS! HUA!"

Congrats to Brig. General Vickster from all the Flying Tigers!