Fighter Jet Pilot Remembers First Time Being Shot At: WATCH

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Former fighter jet pilot Jason Cooper has lived a fascinating life.

I've been sharing a few of the best moments from my American Joyride interview with Jason, and the OutKick audience can't seem to get enough.

Well, we have another banger of a moment today to shine a light on:

When Jason took enemy fire over Iraq.

Jason flew an F-16 as part of the operation to enforce a no-fly zone over Iraq following the first Gulf War, and took enemy fire one day while in the air.

You can watch Jason break it all down starting around 13:00, and make sure to hit me with your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

Fighter Jet Pilot Jason Cooper Gets Honest About America's Insane Air Power, Combat Experiences | American Joyride

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David Hookstead is a reporter for OutKick covering a variety of topics with a focus on football and culture. He also hosts of the podcast American Joyride that is accessible on Outkick where he interviews American heroes and outlines their unique stories. Before joining OutKick, Hookstead worked for the Daily Caller for seven years covering similar topics. Hookstead is a graduate of the University of Wisconsin.