John Waters
Former USAF F-16 pilot and combat veteran with nearly 200 combat missions who hosts the Afterburn podcast; provides expert analysis on air operations, SEAD/Wild Weasel missions, and operational logistics.
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Feb 25, 2026 • 56min
AF Combat Vet F-16 Pilot: What it Means to Strike Iran /Lt Col Daniel Davis & John Waters
John Waters, former USAF F-16 pilot with nearly 200 combat missions and Afterburn podcast host. He breaks down the scale of air assets in the region. He explains SEAD and Wild Weasel roles, challenges of Iran’s integrated air defenses, tanker and logistics limits, and how different fighters would be used in high-risk strikes.
