00:01Ever wondered how many top guns actually patrol the US skies?
00:05It's more than you think, but fewer than they need.
00:08Reports show the US has over 13,000 fighter pilots across the military.
00:12The Air Force leads the pack with around 21,000 total pilots,
00:16while the Navy holds down 7,000 fighter seats.
00:19But here's the catch. Despite these impressive numbers,
00:22the US is currently facing a serious pilot shortage,
00:25making every mission a high-stakes balancing act.
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