Fighter Jet Pilot Reveals How NATO Ally Hurt Iraq War Invasion

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Turkey wasn't exactly super useful when it came to the invasion of Iraq.

I spoke with F-16 pilot Jason Cooper on American Joyride about his career as a fighter jet pilot, and we touched on a variety of different topics.

One of the most fascinating moments of the interview was when Jason talked about how Turkey - a NATO member - denied America the ability to fly fighter jets from the country during the opening days of the invasion of Iraq.

Jason and his teammates were ready to rock and roll before they were ordered to stand down due to Turkey. You can watch his comments starting around 26:00 and let me know your thoughts at David.Hookstead@outkick.com.

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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.