This is another great day for the Air Force, the Lockheed Martin-led industry team, and of course our nation, to receive such a validating test rating.

It's another great day for our nation, the Air Force and certainly for the Raptor industry team. Thousands of workers in 42 states throughout our nation can take great pride in the fact that we not only met the customer's requirements, but we exceeded these expectations and produced a revolutionary fighter aircraft for our country. The Raptor is the very first supersonic, stealth fighter that incorporates capabilities never before possible in one weapons system and in the words of the Air Force, achieves 'overwhelming' performance.

We take it kind of day-by-day.

They don't know when to stop. Sometimes I have to force them to get out of the room, get some air and use their inhalers.

During the day I force myself to at least eat some salads rather than rubbish, and a steak in the evening. In fact, I eat to basically satisfy my hunger. I hardly have the time to appreciate a meal, and I'm everything, but a gourmet.

I was so nervous all day. I could not hardly eat anything and I had to force myself to eat. I couldn't stop thinking about it.