nsplayr Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Quick, someone get her number for nsplyr. Sorry guys...already taken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lj35driver Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 Oh dear God my eyes! Everytime I see that pic I just think that it can't honestly be real. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HercDude Posted March 9, 2013 Share Posted March 9, 2013 The stupid YouTube video, on the other hand is a different story. Standing by for spears. check out her latest comments. She's much better than anyone in the Guard or Reserves apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discus Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yeah I saw that. Ugh. Wonder what her supervisor thinks of her. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buddy Spike Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Sorry guys...already taken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moosepileit Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Hope the homes she sits for don't have any pet rabbits... Hoppy had better keep away from the kitchen pots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10percenttruth Posted March 10, 2013 Share Posted March 10, 2013 Yeah I saw that. Ugh. Wonder what her supervisor thinks of her. The fact that she's "volunteered for multiple deployments" but never been downrange should answer that question. I wouldn't send a 12-year old girl to AFG either, the dearth of access to My Little Pony, Claire's & her YouTube channel would be too cruel... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscle2002 Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) EBO...that's why TIB and the bands have not been cut during the sequester. EBO for USAF Band Ops.pdf Edited March 14, 2013 by Muscle2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gravedigger Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Damnit. Every time this thread is bumped, I'm hoping the post will say TIB has been canned. Such disappointment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacAirCoug Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Kind of like the Metzger thread. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscle2002 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 (edited) Welcome to last week. I thought it was funnier when it was posted on 6 March. Damn it...and still no word of TIB being cancelled. Edited March 17, 2013 by Muscle2002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muscle2002 Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 How bout you go ###### yourself. iPhones suck ass and can't spell. I on the other hand am an impeccable speller and read a thread before posting. (Sent from my dumb ass iPhone) A casual observation of the above shows it's not the iPhone with the limited perspicacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TacAirCoug Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Are you two in third grade? Jesus fucking Christ. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 Are you two in third grade? Jesus fucking Christ. The John Wayne picture made this comment. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10percenttruth Posted March 17, 2013 Share Posted March 17, 2013 How bout you go ###### yourself. iPhones suck ass and can't spell. I on the other hand am an impeccable speller and read a thread before posting. (Sent from my dumb ass iPhone) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockheedFix Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) I don't have the source right now, but I know I saw in one of the 6-9 memos that were sent out detailing sequestration guidance that all musical groups will be limited to performing locally unless the trip is funded by the user. I would think this would effectively kill the TIB season because there's got to be exactly zero audiences that would pay for these jokers' travel to come perform for them. Edited March 18, 2013 by LockheedFix 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeHoler Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 I don't have the source right now, but I know I saw in one of the 6-9 memos that were sent out detailing sequestration guidance that all musical groups will be limited to performing locally unless the trip is funded by the user. I would think this would effectively kill the TIB season because there's got to be exactly zero audiences that would pay for these jokers' travel to come perform for them. They're funded mostly by sponsors. Like Coca Cola or some shit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
discus Posted March 18, 2013 Share Posted March 18, 2013 (edited) I had to go do an interview last week with the ADC (Whole 'nuther story) and the paralegal TSgt in there made the mistake of telling me he used to be in Tops in Blue. I said "So, do you think with the Thunderbirds getting cut, they will too?" *Confused look because he is obviously used to people congratulating him or ooooooh-ing and ahhhhhh-ing over him being in TIB* "Uh no, we have outside sponsors." *Me, getting angrier* "Do those outside sponsors pay for the jet fuel to haul you people all over the world?" *More confusion* "We only fly Space A..." *Me* "Facepalm" Edited March 18, 2013 by discus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergman Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 I had to go do an interview last week with the ADC (Whole 'nuther story) and the paralegal TSgt in there made the mistake of telling me he used to be in Tops in Blue. I said "So, do you think with the Thunderbirds getting cut, they will too?" *Confused look because he is obviously used to people congratulating him or ooooooh-ing and ahhhhhh-ing over him being in TIB* "Uh no, we have outside sponsors." *Me, getting angrier* "Do those outside sponsors pay for the jet fuel to haul you people all over the world?" *More confusion* "We only fly Space A..." *Me* "Facepalm" Suggested response if you are ever in a similar situation "Man, bet you are happy that being gay is legal now!" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFranchise Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 (edited) They're funded mostly by sponsors. Like Coca Cola or some shit. http://www.topsinblue.com/page320021.html Q: Do I get paid per diem when I tour with Tops In Blue? A: No. Because the Tops In Blue is a Permissive TDY and not a regular TDY, per diem is not paid. However, the Tops In Blue members do receive a small daily stipend known as a Personal Maintenance Expense Allowance (PMEA), totaling about $240 a month. All lodging, travel, special clothing and equipment needs are taken care of by Air Force Entertainment. In addition, many of the performance locations voluntarily provide meals for the team, thereby defraying some of the costs for food Which led me to ask, how much is budgeted for TIB? Air Force Armed Services Entertainment Budget, FY2013 AF O&M Vol 2 - $4,769,000 http://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/budget/ Tops In Blue Personnel Costs - 35 people = $1,400,000 (based upon PCS location, PMEA, BAH, COLA, OHA) http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123289880 Total : $6,169,000 "FABULOUS" dollars Total number of fcks given : 0 Edited March 19, 2013 by TheFranchise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ram Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 http://www.topsinblu...page320021.html Q: Do I get paid per diem when I tour with Tops In Blue? A: No. Because the Tops In Blue is a Permissive TDY and not a regular TDY, per diem is not paid. However, the Tops In Blue members do receive a small daily stipend known as a Personal Maintenance Expense Allowance (PMEA), totaling about $240 a month. All lodging, travel, special clothing and equipment needs are taken care of by Air Force Entertainment. In addition, many of the performance locations voluntarily provide meals for the team, thereby defraying some of the costs for food Which led me to ask, how much is budgeted for TIB? Air Force Armed Services Entertainment Budget, FY2013 AF O&M Vol 2 - $4,769,000 http://www.saffm.hq.af.mil/budget/ Tops In Blue Personnel Costs - 35 people = $1,400,000 (based upon PCS location, PMEA, BAH, COLA, OHA) http://www.af.mil/ne...sp?id=123289880 Total : $6,169,000 "FABULOUS" dollars Total number of fcks given : 0 Don't forget the salary/BAH/BAS/etc that we pay each of these airmen. If the organizations they leave behind while "on tour" can survive without them, one could argue that elimination of TiB could be simultaneously be paired with the insta-RIF of those 69-ish TiB members without ANY impact upon the mission at all. We're easily talking about $10M+ per year. Can that help at least one CAF squadron stay CMR? How about putting that funding toward a US-only Red Flag? We are literally mortgaging the future of air superiority in favor of a high-school-grade jazz band/drama club. YGBSM. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf424 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Don't forget the salary/BAH/BAS/etc that we pay each of these airmen. If the organizations they leave behind while "on tour" can survive without them, one could argue that elimination of TiB could be simultaneously be paired with the insta-RIF of those 69-ish TiB members without ANY impact upon the mission at all. We're easily talking about $10M+ per year. Can that help at least one CAF squadron stay CMR? How about putting that funding toward a US-only Red Flag? We are literally mortgaging the future of air superiority in favor of a high-school-grade jazz band/drama club. YGBSM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amcflyboy Posted March 31, 2013 Share Posted March 31, 2013 I had to go do an interview last week with the ADC (Whole 'nuther story) and the paralegal TSgt in there made the mistake of telling me he used to be in Tops in Blue. I said "So, do you think with the Thunderbirds getting cut, they will too?" *Confused look because he is obviously used to people congratulating him or ooooooh-ing and ahhhhhh-ing over him being in TIB* "Uh no, we have outside sponsors." *Me, getting angrier* "Do those outside sponsors pay for the jet fuel to haul you people all over the world?" *More confusion* "We only fly Space A..." *Me* "Facepalm" Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziplip Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 It's official TIB has been cancelled... At least for this year. One upside to sequestration. http://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130409/NEWS/304090021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champ Kind Posted April 9, 2013 Share Posted April 9, 2013 Finally.... The post I've been waiting for since this thread was started 28 pages and almost six years ago. Although, it is a link from the AF Times fish wrapper, so I fully expect the article to be incorrect or, at best, exaggerated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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