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Orbit

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  1. This might be a bit cheaper. http://www.venomaircraft.com/
  2. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-40438207 A Minnesota woman has been charged over the fatal shooting of her boyfriend, in what authorities say was a social media stunt gone wrong. Monalisa Perez, 19, was booked into county jail after shooting at Pedro Ruiz as he held a book to his chest, believing it would stop the bullet. The couple's three-year-old child and nearly 30 onlookers watched as she fired the fatal bullet into his chest. Ruiz's aunt said they did it to increase their social media following. County Attorney James Brue described the book as a hardcover encyclopedia, and said the weapon used was a .50-calibre Desert Eagle handgun.
  3. Just know what the guard/reserve is if you plan on going active duty.
  4. close enough
  5. NVDA is getting destroyed today after this http://citronresearch.com/nvidia-trade-back-130/
  6. Are they dumping fuel out of the boom out of that A model?
  7. Someone posted it to the pilot network on facebook if you are on there.
  8. Not sure where to post this, but this is a classic thread. Feel free to move this post. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-40155829? BBC: Four countries cut links with Qatar over 'terrorism' support Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Bahrain and the United Arab Emirates have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar, accusing it of destabilising the region. The countries say Qatar is supporting terrorist groups including the Muslim Brotherhood. The Saudi state news agency SPA said Riyadh had closed its borders, severing land, sea and air contact. It cited officials as saying it was to "protect its national security from the dangers of terrorism and extremism". Egypt has also closed its airspace and ports for all Qatari transportation, the foreign ministry said. The United Arab Emirates has given Qatari diplomats 48 hours to leave the country. Abu Dhabi accuses Doha of "supporting, funding and embracing terrorism, extremism and sectarian organisations," state news agency WAM said. Bahrain's state news agency said the country was cutting ties with Qatar over "shaking the security and stability of Bahrain and meddling in its affairs". The Saudi-led Arab coalition fighting Yemen's Houthi rebels also expelled Qatar from its alliance because of Doha's "practices that strengthen terrorism" and its support to groups "including Al-Qaeda and Daesh [also known as the so-called Islamic State], as well as dealing with the rebel militias", according to SPA.
  9. Just let the CIA put an authoritarian leader in charge, they don't need a damn "democracy" this political bullshit has cost to many lives and driven up or national debt for no reason. This is the only way to have stability.
  10. I don't think i've ever seen anyone send in the blue passport for processing an official use brown passport. But that being said, check the foreign clearance guide for country specific requirements (you need to be on NIPR).
  11. I just finished reading his book (Tex Johnston) and I really enjoyed it. If you enjoyed Bob Hoover's book then go pick it up.
  12. Nope, I think it is only 15% off that service. The Amex Platinum seems to have better benefits overall, but for spending the gold card is better at 2% statement credit and obviously the 1000 back after spending 3k in the first 3 months. https://www.myluxurycard.com/servicing/img/base/guideBenefits/BAR-5548-5_Gold%20Card_MC_WE.pdf?domainCPC=LXB
  13. Yup, it should be indefinite until you are no longer active duty. I think it also applies to cash advances. Some good info on this guys blog; http://www.derpreport.com/?p=641
  14. Newegg offering premiere free for military for one year, might help out some of you overseas. http://promotions.newegg.com/nepro/16-1748/index.html Also, just wanted to add another comment about Barclay, just got their Gold Card which they waive the 1000 a year fee and 0% apr with the SCRA. Plus you get 1000 statement credit back after spending 3k in 3 months. Not a bad deal. http://www.luxurycard.com/goldcard
  15. uhh https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_KC-10_Extender#Specifications_.28KC-10A.29 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_KC-46_Pegasus#Specifications
  16. "To address the problem, USAF is maximizing schoolhouse capacity in an effort to increase pilot production, it's revisiting the operational demand signal for pilots in non-flying jobs, and is working with RAND Corp. to assess the net effects of the airlines' hiring surge, said Welsh."
  17. http://www.airforcemag.com/DRArchive/Pages/2016/January%202016/January%2021%202016/No-Plan-for-B-1-Backfill-Yet.aspx Though the Air Force has announced the withdrawal of B-1B bombers from US Central Command’s area of responsibility—where they have played a workhorse role in conducting strikes in Afghanistan, Iraq, and in the Levant for 15 years with only temporary absences—the service has not yet decided whether or how to backfill the capability, according to USAF Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations Lt. Gen. John Raymond at an AFA-sponsored, Air Force breakfast speech in Arlington, Va. Raymond said the B-1s need to leave the theater because “there’s a modernization program going on with that system, and there’re readiness issues with continued deployments, as well.” He said USAF is working “very closely” with CENTCOM “to develop options as needed to meet the demands” of its commander. He later told Air Force Magazine that the B-1B “community” also needs a respite from nonstop deployments, and that “we have other things” that could do the mission, which are not necessarily bombers. He indicated that a B-52 deployment is not part of the mix of B-1B substitutes being considered. Raymond also said that while it’s true that F-22s deployed to Operation Inherent Resolve are being used “more than anticipated,” he said he’s “not aware” of any plans to accelerate a program for a successor air superiority system, postulated for the 2030 timeframe. Air Combat Command chief Gen. Hawk Carlisle has said OIR operations are consuming F-22 hours and contract maintenance at a far faster rate than programmed.
  18. Well all the bored BUFF guys want to get back in the fight.
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