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Is Iran the Japan tho? Or is it China?

Congratulations I’m so happy for you. I contacted the board earlier in the week actually I believe it was last week to try and advocate for a buddy of mine who was picked up and got helicopters and I wanted to see if there was any possibility to see if we can get him switched over to a fixed wing slot, considering the shortage, but I got told was that the program manager is currently trying to advocate for more people from the UFT list to be considered to help try and fill some of the slots. My body was notified three days ago that he was swapped from helicopters over to fixed wing and the fact that you just got notified sounds like they’re starting to look more at the UFT list

Just got notified by my commander, alternate select for fixed wing! Current CSO, first time applying. Scores: 99 Pilot, 95 PCSM. Was also told to expect a PCS within the next 2 months, no base currently.

The issues with the Boeing Starliner were FAR closer to disaster and loss of life than was publicly disclosed. Thanks to a recently completed investigation the event was reclassified a "Type A Mishap." Some key findings are beyond troubling...it appears despite losing two Space Shuttles NASA still has serious safety culture issues AND there was a willingbess to cover up how bad the event was to protect the reputation of the program and Boeing. Here are the key details regarding the investigation and classification: Initial Classification: The mission was not initially labeled a Type A mishap, which is the most serious classification NASA has, often triggered by a loss of life or damages exceeding $2 million. Why It Was Delayed: The initial decision to skip this designation was influenced by concerns about the reputation of the Starliner program. Retroactive Change: Following an independent investigation launched in February 2025, the investigation concluded in November 2025, and in February 2026, NASA officially reclassified the mission as a "Type A mishap" to ensure lessons were fully captured, noting that costs had exceeded the threshold by a factor of over 100. The Findings: The 2026 report revealed serious failures in the propulsion system and criticized both Boeing and NASA for a lack of proper oversight and a problematic safety culture. Astronaut and Starliner first flight commander Butch Wilmore gave a very candid and chilling interview on the Shaun Ryan Podcast.

There wasn’t too much risk?

Just last week I told some friends that my godson was being sent to the region but since he was flying -135s there wasn’t too much risk. He wasn’t involved, but this tragic accident starkly reminded me that flying airplanes always involves risk. Them…Them. Prayers for their families and their squadron mates.

Not to take away from the fact that he's a old man, but the shoes like that are pretty in style right now with suits.

This is why we need to bring back some Old Testament laws; particularly the one where if you falsely accuse someone then your punishment is what their punishment would have been if convicted. Send both these cops to prison on felony drug charges, see how well they do there.

THIS! Unfortunately, the 10 percent is what the public sees and forms their opinion. People see gas prices and not much else. Taking out Iran's oil industry is really the only option at this point. Turn off their cash flow. Even if they hit their Gulf neighbors they'll watch as everyone else rebuilds and restart production while they sit on the sideline. They will run out of missiles and I'm sure most if not all of their manufacturing capability is a pile of smoking rubble at this point. On a side note, harsh sanctions against Japan in the 40s pushed them to attack Pearl Harbor and we all know how that movie went. They also had no hope of competing logistically with the US and after 1942 more and more of their assets were the start of artificial reefs with no way to replace them. History repeats.

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/six-airmen-confirmed-dead-kc-135-crash-iran/

Damn. Condolences to the family and friends. May the fallen rest in peace.

All six remembers are deceased and have been recovered.

WSJ is unclear about the last 2 crew members, reporting 4 killed, holding out hope for the last two. Good job by the other crew getting that bird back on the ground.

#TankerLivesMatter RIP friends.

Very bad on the good bad scale. Them Them 🍻

Damn, not news I wanted to wake up to. Prayers for those (and their families) involved. The Wild West is unforgiving - thank you to all the tanker bros crushing it out there, you guys are doing great work in a tough environment.

Excuse me, that's Kim Jong-Clinton to you!

There aren’t RT qualified crews anymore

AMARC is pulling a donor vertical now.

Yeah it’s been wild. Def a numbers game and projections coming up short. I’m curious if that translates into our aircraft options being solid post T-6. Sounds like they’re just beefing up numbers across the board

Six ANG crewmembers on the other jet that went down.

One that made it. Six on the jet that didn't make it. ANG crews.

Anybody know if there are RTs over there? I've been out a little while but if memory serves those are the only 135 to 135 AR platforms

nickel on the grass

Rumor is midair. The other -135 landed with half of its vertical stab.