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AI # 441 : USAF F-16 Pilot Becomes a Forward Air Controller | Karl Gruner *FULL*

September 13, 2026 · 18 min

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Former USAF F-16C pilot Karl Gruner shares how he transitioned from flying the Viper to becoming a Forward Air Controller (FAC) with the US Army. He explains what led him to this unique role, his experiences, and what it was really like operating alongside Army forces.
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