OL Patch

Big fan of Sierra Nevada Brewing:

Gents, I've been off the board for quite a few years....still monitor but rarely post. I'm in complete agreement with Hacker, Huggy, ClearedHot, and Jeremiah. As a really old former pointy nose dude, I'm absolutely livid that this young fighter pilot's life was lost. Besides the total failure of leadership, first time AAR at night--YGTBSM , in the best of conditions with a controlled ejection who knows if he could have recognized, and reacted to manually deploy. This is just heartbreaking. edited trembling typing due to anger

Enough said.....been off the site for a long time due to exactly this.... Know Hawk and LA both and she's a great choice to replace him....you guys have lost perspective. One last comment.... She was highly respected by all the IPs in the barnyard and has only gained more respect as she gained stars...it's about time baseops started having some FWIC (WIC was after my time) debriefs.....

Young ones...its wrong and stupid and a kneejerk reaction. It'll never be the same. But then again that's the opinion of a guy who used to attend strippers/lingerie WED night (Dancing Bears) at the Nellis Club. My father-in-law was a F-4 (Nam era) and F-15 Sq/CC, he has original Dick Jonas (Dos Gringos' Godfather http://www.fighterpi...-jonas-fu-hero/) recordings on reel to reel tape which we will listen to over Christmas and raise a glass. Do your best but realize this "culture" change probably won't reverse. Keep doing what you do to support those young men on the ground....that is the only important thing!

He knows

I thought they were all out at http://www.amarcexperience.com/amarcarticlef15eagle.asp I am officially one of those guys who says, "Son, see that tennis court on a stick...I flew that one." Merry Frickin Christmas WIFE---grab me a Ensure!

Someone call my name....Rodan kicka some Godswiila ass Bigga time.

Amen to that brother.

Skyfall matinee with the wife. Favorite of the entire series...Javier Bardem best villain in awhile: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Javier_Bardem Recommend

Finally a movie that embraces all that is right with America. Loved it.

What squadron...doesn't matter. What were their names....doesn't matter. What tail numbers did they not give to the tanker.....doesn't matter. Your need to verify a war story on the internet .....doesn't matter. It probably isn't true. What matters then.....my ice cold Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA. That matters.

Believe Simone had both rank and experience: Simone: Um, he's sick. My best friend's sister's boyfriend's brother's girlfriend heard from this guy who knows this kid who's going with the girl who saw Ferris pass out at 31 Flavors last night. I guess it's pretty serious. Anyone...Anyone...

The C model bros during DS happened upon some jets on a ramp and trucks on a road. Eye opening experience for them..BTW the young wingman blew the crap outta the bad guy truck while his grizzled patch flight lead spewed 20mm all over the place and didn't hit a thing...he took some light hearted eagle std bashing for that one....I'll pitch cold outta the thread diatribe if it is good idea or not...agree with Evil though....if a chance is there to help out a fellow American(and not commit the cardinal sin of frat)...clear me in hot plz....but at my age a poopy suit may be required at all temps. Edit spelling

Just great...now instead of crotchety old retired fart...I have to call Rain a "senior mentor". Back to my Ensure and Depends. OL Patch PS...a reputation can be either good or bad...rarely in between sweet. Don't care whether you think you have to meet someone to decide. The wonders of small communities and shared hardship/experiences where your choices and actions always follow you---even when retired......Rain's is better than good unlike one each Viper Pilot discussed in the WTF thread.

Words are not enough...... http://www.nypost.com/p/news/opinion/books/last_of_the_top_guns_imf3ogKUP0W93YC5xCu3IJ

Currently on Vol III. Very funny style and neat perspective especially on SEALs. Highly recommend. OL Patch

Check....but as JW eloquently stated...there is something to the notion of being a quiet humble ass kicker. Each one of you young steely eyed killers will have to look in their own mirror someday...and I for one am amazed at how grey my annual fall beard has become!

Two Dogs....KIO.....don't talk to the media or write a book....technique only.....holy crap I'm ashamed and was a light grey guy....someone needs to call an IP meeting and debrief this crap or you'll wind up with more "No Easy Days"! PS...nothing from a weasel or air to air scenario in the last 22 years merits a book......on the other hand CAS and PR have at it!

So a bust on the rogaine analogy.....to Neil which is the point...God Speed Dear Sir!

Think he was referring to the incredible advancement in male pattern baldness treatment allowing Chief Justice Roberts to appear in public with confidence intact.....I could be wrong though?

Yep....a game changer for sure....nothing about aerial warfare will ever be the same....no need for a gun....we'll be fighting at warp speed with unmanned drones.

Got it....this one time at Band camp. Edit: irt Aerdale Edit2: Quick story. Had an 0-6 bud who was a Citadel grad. Former EASOG/CC with a long background working with Rangers early in his career. In his office was a Citadel Shako (formal Headgear). Young captain being introduced to him sees the Shako and no kidding blurts out. "Cool...you were a drum major!" Priceless....end thread hijack.

General "Buck" Turgidson: Sir, you can't let him in here. He'll see everything. He'll see the big board!

Recommendation: Keep that sight picture and attitude. It'll serve you well. I'm being serious.

Wait...what...that really happened? OL Patch Edit: forgot requisite light grey response...."It wasn't my squadron!"