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T-6'n it again as usual.

What do you mean back to!? We still have a large presence there and many of us get to deploy there every couple years

Between manned C2ISR and other tech, manned loses every time (in the context of full war with PRC). “Lose” defined as either literally lost, or mission ineffective. Much easier to succeed with other tech (not to say it’s indestructible, can’t be degraded/denied, etc.) than manned. It’s simply the world/near future we live in, at least in PACOM.

Back to the Middle East we go.

Israeli's got the extended extended warranty on their F-15I's

It'll take about 10 destroyed satellites to make space un-usable.

Not saying it is, but space/UAS/other tech are substantially more effective and survivable/easily replaceable than manned C2ISR in a war with the PRC. I’m not even talking about losing people, I’m purely talking about persistent C2ISR capability that manned assets simply cannot provide.

I joined because I wanted to fly in the military, grew up around it, it was all I knew. My route to doing so was certainly a challenge, but I made it in. I've been very lucky to have flown several different aircraft types and flown at every single assignment. When my commitment was up, I was in a good place, doing awesome shit, with legit people. The plan was to keep doing that however someone else's temper-tantrum led to my trajectory drastically changing and sending me to to a flying staff job. Towards the end of that I artfully dodged a huge non-flying staff gig to end my 20 years. I'm wrapping up back were I started, flying 5 days a week, it's great. But I am old, my back hurts, and thus I am ready to move on to the next phase and spend more time with the family. Zero regrets.

After the merciless mocking following their last attempt at propaganda, looks like their pendulum was swung full retard.

Yeah but we can build and launch at a rate they can’t thanks to things like Elon. So while it would suck, that’s an attrition fight they can’t match us in. People in skill positions are a lot harder to make. All bets are off if they or anybody else go the “if we can’t have it nobody can” route and just set a few nukes off in low Earth orbit. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The 107th Fighter Squadron is pleased to announce that we are in the early stages of transitioning from the A-10C to the F-15EX. We are seeking highly qualified UPT candidates to be among the inaugural hires for this new platform. WHO: 107th Fighter Squadron WHAT: UPT Hiring Board WHEN: Meet and Greet: Drill weekend, August 2-3, 2025 Interviews: September 2025 WHERE: 107th Fighter Squadron, Selfridge Air National Guard Base 28258 Wilbur Wright Blvd. Bldg 34 Requirements: Email the following documents, in order, as a single PDF named "LASTNAME_FIRSTNAME_2025UPT". Applicant Questionnaire Resume Screenshot of PCSM Results Screenshot of AFOQT Results College Transcripts (unofficial copy is sufficient) Copy of PPL (if applicable) 3-4 Professional References If currently serving in the military, please include information for your chain of command, last 3 OPBs / EPBs, and VMPF RIP (all PII redacted). All documents must be submitted via MilRecruiter and email as a single PDF. Point of Contact: Maj Jason “Smallz” Davenport Ops#: 586-239-4663 Cell#: 586-292-2920 Email: 107reddevilhiring@gmail.com Application Deadline: All applications are due by July 21, 2025. Selected candidates will receive an invitation to our rush event during the August drill on August 2-3. This is a unique opportunity to join a distinguished squadron and contribute to our future mission. We look forward to your application. ATTACK!

I'm not so sure anything in space is safe if shit really kicks off

Problem is none of these manned platforms are survivable if WW3 kicks off. UAS constellation and space are the only viable long term solution (speaking specifically to maintaining capes we need whilst in a shooting match with the PRC).

The staff and lower level leadership will make the numbers work. It's the long term where the truth data becomes apparent.

Al Asad AB under attack.

The U-2 is awesome but for this vapor ware plane I’m talking about and referencing the -57, it would be twin engined for size, weight, power and cooling. Twin engines for running probably 2 radars and links simultaneously, maybe lifting 4 AIM-174s to the high ground for very long shots, maybe jamming a wide area, etc… I just mentioned above 55k as a notional very high altitude, open source says it could fly in excess of 60k in the sensor configuration NASA used for it, a new build would easily get well above 60k with some performance left in the bank Why the strong opinion on having a plane that swings both ways (sts)? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Why not just keep the U-2 fleet instead of trying to build a platform that can’t even fly above Class A and failing anyway? And the concept of optionally manned is worthless.

Thoughts and prayers for Lockheed stock after the sheeple see this photo…

The Israelis have now gone too far. Attacking the island nation of Lilliput, the Lilliputians will now have to respond in kind. They might be small, but they are fierce! Apparently, tiny people with tiny radars can overcome stealth technology. I bet the engineers at Lockheed Martin didn't see that coming.

It's crazy the modifications they had to make to satisfy the B model.

Is that why they call it “Fat Amy?” I had no idea it was that big!!