Meet the F-16 Viper Demonstration Team Pilot!
May 12, 2025
Maj. Taylor Hiester is the United States Air Force F-16 Viper Demonstration Team Commander and Pilot stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter, S.C. He is responsible for representing the the United States Air Force, the Department of Defense and the United States of America at more than 20 air shows annually around the world. He leads a team of Airmen charged with showcasing the combat capabilities of the F-16 for millions of spectators each year. Maj. Hiester is humbled to serve in such a unique way and to have the chance to inspire Americans to serve their community whether they choose to join the military or not. Maj. Hiester is from Robesonia, Pennsylvania. After graduating as the president of his...
