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An interesting article from my Marine War College classmate Andy Milburn on Israel's operation in Gaza. The Operational Case Against Israel’s Gaza Campaign

Just the 60 series, I thought it was the entire NTTR... Valid points, might have been a different story when I went through in the days of Orville and Wilbur where we all flew T-38's. You point about speeds not sure I am fully on board, some heavy platforms fly a lot of formation, closer than you would think and requiring some heavy brain power to maneuver a large formation around. Not at all a dick measuring contest, the pointy nose community certainly has the market cornered on going faster, closer and upside down so it is a much easier transition versus a Tanker bro that doesn't exceed 45 degree of bank. The real question would be is the juice worth the squeeze just to wear a tight red flight suit and sign autographs. It is great to see the Thunderchickens fly fast and make noise, great recruiting tool that we should probably leave alone given the other real issues that need to be fixed. My only real beef with the T-birds is the program has turned into another platform to make fighter GOs. But life isn't fair so move on. Quick funny story - during my tenure at the WIC my senior rater was the 57th Wing/CC. For my 2BPZ push to O-6 (which I made), the boss gave me a the highest strat in the wing, a strat that pissed off the then T-Bird/CC so much he later confronted me about it...Really Bra like it was my decision? Anyway, life isn't fair, move on.

F-35, F-15 may take A-10’s combat-search-and-rescue role: USAF chief “The reason why the A-10 is really good at that is because it's a core mission of that platform, and as we transition with putting the A-10 in the retirement phase, there will be other platforms that it will become their core mission,” Wilsbach said. “So F-35s, F-15s, other platforms have the capability."

Not on my bingo card....lucky no one was hurt. ABC NewsSinkhole shuts down runway at LaGuardia International Air...The runway, one of two at the airport, is expected to be closed until 6 a.m. ET Thursday,

AF378/DL8719 Denied entry to the USAir France 378 CDG-DTW is being "denied entry to the US for health reasons" and diverted to YUL due to "virus concerns". Unfortunately in the year of our lord 2026 "virus" could mean multiple things, but this is likely having something to do with the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola and the related emergency order banning noncitizens from DRC, South Sudan, or Uganda from entering the US. Maybe a name of a passenger alerted with past travel records? A situation to watch for sure. PYOKAir France Flight to Detroit Banned From Entering U.S. Ai...An Air France flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Detroit has reportedly been barred from entering U.S. airspace after officials became aware of a ‘virus’ on board the aircraft. Air France flight A

Have not seen any reports but it appears a T-6 from Vance AFB made a gear up landing at McConnell AFB yesterday? AQM_tS1xRWGRDP1Wo28twAPU4ofQXY5BmqGlUOGwNA9nZ-SzzGXSU3xrZ3q5DWfwj0cEOVLfMkYCJGKfFTJMzvJvpNy5Kqq4qQWtxyHPApmfsw.mp4

USAF taking an operational pause on ALL T-38s pending an as of yet undescribed inspection. Someone knows something or at least has an idea of a mechanical failure. U.S. Air Force T-38 Operational Pause From the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs "ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) -- Out of an abundance of caution, the Air Force is implementing a fleet-wide operational pause for all T-38 Talon aircraft, impacting units across Air Education and Training Command, Air Combat Command, Air Force Materiel Command and Air Force Global Strike Command. This pause in flight operations allows an ongoing Safety Board to locate and assess evidence from a May 12, 2026, T-38 mishap involving an aircraft assigned to Columbus Air Force Base, Mississippi. The pause ensures the continued safety of Air Force personnel and equipment involved in flying T-38 operations while the investigation progresses. The duration of the pause remains undetermined pending further engineering analysis and development of an inspection process to clear aircraft for a safe return to flight. Inspections are anticipated to begin as early as this week. Individual aircraft may resume flying operations once the inspection process and, if necessary, any corresponding maintenance actions are complete. This operational pause strictly applies to the T-38 Talon fleet. Affected major commands are actively working to mitigate impacts to operations, training and readiness. During this period, aircrews will maximize simulator training to maintain proficiency and currency requirements."

We had a rental van in Germany year ago. We were flying down the autobahn when the dude in the passenger's seat rolled down the window....the combination of speed, airlfow and age on the van was just enough to tear the headliner loose.....BOOM....we were all suddenly sitting there covered in a cloud of insulation, it looked like a scene out of a movie, all we could do was laugh. Took us a while to get all the insulation out of our hair, teeth and flightsuits. The next day one of the guys super-glued the headliner back into place. We turned the van in a few days later and never heard a word.

Or more importantly put your arse in harm's way, dodging missiles and AAA while interpreting said ROE with the 6,000 mile screwdriver chirping in your ear because they have a soda-straw view of your fight from one sensor and obviously know better.

The weather and insane social benefits like free dental care for illegals. Spencer Pratt is making waves and his commercials are funny as hell!

Shifting back to a more tactical discussion it appears the Saudis and UAE are VERY upset by the latest attacks from Iran. Pakistan has now joined the Saudis and there is talk of a ground incursion into Iraq to target the threat vector directed at the Kingdom. Saudi has recalled 50,000 reservists. Pakistan has deployed a squadron of fighters and thousands of troops to the Kingdom...next few days are going to be interesting.

Did you hear the one about the lawyer that walks into a bar saying we should follow all the rules then proceeds to break all the rules...holy anger muffin someone needs some meditation and a trip to Costa Rica.

A little local police blotter activity to show how some of our young Airmen continue to impress. This after an incident several years ago that saw a group of USAF motorcycle riders doing 100+ over the Pensacola Bay Bridge. ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY CLOCKED AT 130 MPH IN 35-MPH ZONE ON U.S. 98: A Gulf Breeze Police Department officer was on patrol around 11:45 p.m. on May 14 in Gulf Islands National Seashore on U.S. 98 when he observed a speeding vehicle traveling in the opposite direction. The officer did a U-turn and clocked the vehicle at 118 mph in a 45 mph zone then 130 mph in a 35 mph zone. The suspect, who was successfully stopped in Publix parking lot, was driving a Toyota Camry and identified as 22-year-old Cori Thomas. Per the arrest report. Thomas stated he didn’t have a reason for driving so fast other than wanting to “open it up.” Hurlburt Field was notified of the arrest.

Based on the SCOTUS ruling which declared that a president has absolute immunity from criminal prosecution for actions taken under core constitutional powers, and presumptive immunity for all other official acts, you would think there would be a counter balance that restricts him or her from dumb $hit like this. I see the potential for abuse by both sides.