And some days - when the scheduling Gods have smiled upon you - your jet will catapult into a glorious morning over a far-away sea and you will be drop-jawed that someone would pay you to do it. You will fly with legends in the Navy and they will kick your ass until you become a lethal force. You will fly in very bad weather and/or at night and you will be scared many times. There will be long stretches of tedious duty aboard ship. You will miss many important family events. The quality of your training will vary and sometimes you will be over your head. You will be given the opportunity to lead these people during your career you will be humbled and get your hands dirty. Junior enlisted vary from terrific to the troubled kid the judge made join the service. Senior Navy enlisted are salt of the earth you'll be proud if you earn their respect. The quality of the aircraft varies directly with the availability of parts. You will spend months preparing for cruise and months on cruise.
A squadron can go from one extreme to the other before you know it. Your squadron is your home it may be great, average, or awful. Furthermore, the Navy is split into two distinctly different Fleets (West and East Coast). Navy Snapshot: Aviators are part of the Navy, but so are Black shoes (surface warfare) and bubble heads (submariners). Your Dad would want your sister to marry one. Your Mom would want you to be an Air Force pilot.so would your wife. Over a 20-year career, you will be home for most important family events. You will never be put in a situation over your head. No matter where you go, you'll know what to expect, what is expected of you, and you'll be given the training & tools you need to meet those expectations.
Their enlisted personnel are the brightest and the best trained. Their aircraft are top-notch and extremely well maintained. All pilots are groomed to meet high standards for knowledge and professionalism. USAF Snapshot: The USAF is exceptionally well organized and well run. You need to ask yourself "Which one am I more likely to thrive in?" As you requested, I'd be happy to share some insight into which service would be the best choice. Each service has a distinctly different culture. Check out his web site at In response to a letter from an aspiring fighter pilot on which military academy to attend, Bob replied with the following.Ĭongratulations on your selection to both the Naval and Air Force Academies. Your goal of becoming a fighter pilot is impressive and a fine way to serve your country. He is now an accomplished author of entertaining books about US Naval Aviation including "Check Six" and "Fly-Off". Sony Pictures will debut Dillard's Devotion in select US theaters starting October 28th, 2022 this fall.Bob Norris is a former Naval aviator who also did a 3 year exchange tour flying the F-15 Eagle. Produced by Molly Smith & Rachel Smith, Thad Luckinbill & Trent Luckinbill. Based on the book " Devotion: An Epic Story of Heroism, Friendship, and Sacrifice" written by Adam Makos. The screenplay is written by Jake Crane & Jonathan A. Dillard, director of the films Judy Goose, Sleight, and Sweetheart previously, as well as a few shorts he got his start in the business working at the offices of Bad Robot. Devotion is directed by talented American filmmaker J.D. Their heroic sacrifices would ultimately make them the Navy's most celebrated wingmen. Dillard's Devotion, direct from Sony's YouTube:ĭevotion, an aerial war epic based on the book of the same name, tells the harrowing true story of two elite US Navy fighter pilots during the Korean War. Oh yeah this looks EXCELLENT! I had a good feeling about this one, I have been a fan of Dillard all along. The main cast includes Spencer Neville, Christina Jackson, Thomas Sadoski, Joseph Cross, Daren Kagasoff, Serinda Swan, and Joe Jonas. Brown, as played by Jonathan Majors, a pioneering Black Naval aviator who flew during the Korean War (1950-1953), and built an unexpected bond with fellow Naval aviator Tom Hudner, played by Glen Powell - who is also in Top Gun Maverick. Devotion tells the true story of Jesse L. Navy fighter pilots risk their lives during the Korean War and become some of the Navy's most celebrated wingmen.
Of course they drop the first trailer for this during Top Gun opening weekend! Makes sense. "What are you fighting for?" "Hoping to find that out." Sony Pictures has revealed the first official trailer for Devotion, another new intense fighter pilot thriller coming this year - following the opening of Top Gun Maverick in theaters this weekend.