![]() In the Langley association, Virginia Air National Guardsman and their active duty partners serve side-by-side to meet the F-22's air dominance mission requirements. The Virginia Air Guard's 192d Fighter Wing moved to Langley AFB in 2007 under the Air Force's Total Force Integration program. His active duty experience as an F-15C/F-22A fighter pilot and F-22A test and evaluation pilot coupled with his time and accomplishments in the Guard provide a unique and extremely valuable skill set that clearly displays the synergies and strengths of the total force partnership between the National Guard and the Regular Air Force. Schaner's success in bringing the Guard and regular Air Force together comes from his depth of experience and understanding of both Air Force components. He is the resident expert here at Langley on systems, tactics and the conduit to a robust relationship with active duty." William Butz, 192d Operations Group commander, "BOK is the go-to guy for the F-22. In this role, Schaner works closely with the 192d's Total Force partner, the 1st Fighter Wing.Īs a graduate of the USAF's Weapons Instructor Course, BOK brings invaluable experience to F-22 community and continues to perform instructor and evaluator pilot duties for the Langley Total Force.Īccording to Col. He currently serves as the assistant director of operations for the 149th Fighter Squadron where he oversees training requirements for the squadron's pilots, ensuring they are trained and ready to deploy when needed. ![]() He followed that advice and over the years turned his lifelong ambition into reality.Īfter graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Schaner joined the Air Force in 1999, attended USAF pilot training and served as an F-15 pilot prior to transitioning to the F-22. His fifth grade teacher recommended he look at the Air Force to pursue his goal. "I knew I wanted to fly since I was three it made my life a little easier and certainly more focused," Schaner said. Schaner's love of flying came at an early age. Rather than discontinuing his military service, he transferred to the Virginia Air National Guard so he could continue to exercise his passion for aviation. (2/20/14) - Lieutenant Colonel Mike "BOK" Schaner made Air National Guard history recently when he flew an F-22 Raptor mission over the skies of Virginia.ĭuring that sortie, Schaner earned the distinction of becoming the first Air National Guard pilot to fly more than 1,000 hours in the cockpit of the stealth fighter.īOK began his career with the regular Air Force, where he served until 2009.
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