IFF Class 09-DB graduates Published Feb. 13, 2009 14th Flying Training Wing COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- Eight members of the Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals course graduated Friday in a ceremony in the Heritage Room of the 49th Fighter Training Squadron. The 49th FTS is responsible for Active Duty and international AT-38C flying training. The 49th FTS also provides IFF training to pilots and weapon system officers entering all Air Force major fighter weapons systems. This six-week course introduces pilots to air-to-air employment, air-to-surface attack and low-altitude navigation in the AT-38C Talon. During the ceremony the graduates learned of special awards to be handed out to the class. Captain Johnny Koegel was awarded the Air-to-Air top gun award. Air-to-Air top gun is an award given for superior aerial weapons employment during IFF. The holder of this award represents the best of the graduating class in the Air to Air Combat. The Air-to-Ground top gun award went to Capt. Joe Bob Howard. The Air-to-Ground top gun is an award given for superior employment of air to ground munitions during IFF. The holder of this award represents the best of the graduating class in the Air to Ground Realm. The Top Weapons System Operator award went to 1st Lt. Josh Biber. Along with IFF training, the 49th FTS is also responsible for upgrade instructor pilot training for instructors continuing to command-wide assignments. Capt. Kendall Chudy F-15E Capt. Mike Glass F-15C Capt. Joe Bob Howard F-16 Capt. Johnny Koegel F-15C Capt. Jay Labrum (Idaho ANG) A-10 1st Lt. Josh Biber F-15 WSO 1st Lt. Joseph Stenger F-15E 1st Chris Zaremski F-15E WSO