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Mike, in the past you've mentioned that you've had a lone-wolf attitude and haven't always been so eager to participate in social events/gatherings. Do you think this might have had an influence on why you were selected for the F-117A?
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Could be. There is commander input in assignments. My list of choices (desired, available, and qualed for) was:
1. F-4 Phantom drones to Holloman AFB, NM. (personnel center cancelled this availability)
2. F-117 to Holloman AFB, NM
3. Any Central or South America international exchange to A-37 Dragonfly.
4. F/A-18 Hornet exchange, USN (fat chance; F-15/16 driver preferred)
5. SEPECAT Jaguar pilot, RAF exchange
6. F-15 Strike Eagle
7. F-16
8. T-6 or T-34C to Pensacola NAS, FL (if going to be sent back to Training Command as an IP)
9. T-38 to Edwards AFB, CA (test chase pilot)
10. EA-6B Prowler to Whidbey Island NAS, WA (joint USN/USAF unit)