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Jack Cook
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My super cool cousin Caroline callsign "Blaze" is the new Thunderbird #3. 8)
http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123258425
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DING-DING-DING. Great news Jack

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Nice! It's always great to see more women in service. Especially in such a high profile position! Congrats to her!

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Very cool!
That job is sure to be better that hanging out in Wichita Falls, TX!

Look forward to seeing her in the sky!

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Congrats to Blaze!!! Look forward to seeing and possibly meeting her at a show down the line.

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Wow! That's awesome.

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She made it!!! 8) 8) 8) 8) That is truly awesome. Congrats to her!! 8)

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Kudos to Caroline! Quite the accomplishment!

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That's fantastic! Congrats to Blaze!

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Jack,

That is fantastic news.

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Jack, that is great! Pass along my congrats to her.
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What an Great Honor to be part of this great flying team.
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Now that's just awesome! Gotta get yourself hooked up with a ride :D

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So, Jack. . . If I meet Ms. Blaze at an air show and I drop your name, will that be enough to wrangle a ride with her in the two-seat Viper that they have on hand for just such an occasion? :lol:

Seriously, congratulations to Ms. Blaze! What an honor, and a testament to her flying skills! :supz:

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