Ukrainian Pilots Are Training on F-16s in Arizona

After months of negotiations, a handful of pilots from Ukraine are finally in Arizona. The pilots are part of the first group of Ukrainians learning how to fly the American-made F-16 fighter jet.

The small group of Ukrainian pilots first took English language courses at Lackland Air Force Base in Texas. Politico reported that the first batch of students to prove proficient in English were transferred to Morris Air National Guard Base in Arizona, where they will complete their flight training.

The Air Force’s 162nd Wing will lead the training. The 162nd is the primary F-16 training hub for the USAF. Every country currently flying the F-16 was taught by the 162nd.