Regarding Turkish aggression in the Aegean, he stated, "The (US) government informed me that it continues to closely monitor this issue to encourage ongoing dialogue between Greece and Turkey."

In an interview, Jeff Flake said that once the formal ratification document is received in Washington, the U.S. State Department would promptly send Congress notification of the $20 billion F-16s sale

Hailing from Kavala, the 1st Lt. has engaged in 'recognize and intercept' missions and experienced high G-forces over the Aegean