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Sorry to take us off topic, but if anyone here hasn't read Hauling Checks by Alex Stone they should.

The perpetual military pilot shortage due to civilian market forces is the only reason this idea is even being considered. But I have a very very strong suspicion that the idea was conceived by HAF staffs that are 90% non-pilots in a bid to get their union to the tip of the spear. There may have been a day where the radiator wings were leading the way, but now staff is all WSOs, EWOs, ABMs, and RPA guys. All great people, but we’re seeing widespread effects from what happens when you fail to retain what you originally stratified as your best guys. If you’re a pilot and know a pilot on staff, make sure they always drink for free because they’re carrying the water for all of us.

Haven't y'all heard?!?

Hard to believe this was 12 years ago. For all of you out there deployed or remote standing watch...you are not alone, you are NOT forgotten. I am grateful for each and everyone of you. God Bless

Those two knuckleheads don't have the privilege of being provided the protection that comes with occupying a spot on the Epstein list.

Hard to stay in position as #4 in a T-38 when the formation is in burner.

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Haha, yeah he took a lot of grief. But of the 71,337 in attendance, about 22 even noticed. And seldom do I see the players react like they did I'll wait to see how well a formation of jets that are less than 60 years old manage the next one (14 Dec) in that overly complicated airspace. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRgdW09kceb/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Was #4 a photo chase?

Beale back in the saddle for the MNF flyover 2 nights ago. George Kittle saw the pilots and made an effort to thank them for an epic flyover at dusk. https://www.instagram.com/reel/DRdz4P-AAMW/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

Really? Ask Gislaine how she's doing, all thanks to Trump.

So, is the island still available? Some Epsteiners are curious.

This is definitely the case, which is why it's such a perfectly corrosive maneuver. I saw a talking head on CNN bring up a good point, however: what would be the difference if it were the joint chiefs of staff putting out that video? Would that have been a problem? I think we all agree it would have been. Now, the fact that Mark Kelly is no longer in the chain of command makes a difference, but he also knows exactly what he was doing.

Child molester is not a good thing to be, especially in prison.

Fixed it...Thank you. I had two windows open and copied the wrong URL.

You're touching on a related issue. As time goes by more and more roles and platforms will be automated/uncrewed especially in the military given the advantages and reduced risks to our personnel. Fewer military pilots available for the airlines overall. Airlines will arguably be the last things to go single pilot but so many other lower-level jobs in aviation will be automated. The CFI pyramid scheme is just going to get worse on the civilian side with things like pipeline patrol eventually gets taken over by drones. A few on here are old enough to remember writing checks all the time and that pilots built time back in the day in beat up twins flying checks in bulk back to the bank. A lot of kids now are staring at 6 figure loans with no real way to pay them off and AI/automation is already on its way taking the entry level jobs across a whole range of industries. My biggest concern for the B-21 is will we build enough of them? For the B-21 and its overall contribution and value to national defense the expense of putting in two pilots is relatively small IMHO.

If I were the SoW, I'd direct some advisers and such to help UKR neutralize all of Vlad's strat, then fighter air assets, before this thing ends. Helps them, helps us.

Link goes to "Air Force Confirms SEAD Role of F-35s in Midnight Hammer" Was the airman in that op?

Ding ding ding. Winner!

Going to FC-1 pretty soon and this is the situation im in. Any way a doc can provide an opinion on how it might go for me? For the folks that have been to IFC for a FC-1, would you be worried about a slight, asymptomatic horizontal left eye exophoria that shows slightly on a cover eye test? I've never had double vision, headaches, problems with depth perception, or anything. Completely asymptomatic. I do not know my prism diopter range since it's something that I've never had brought up in previous routine eye exams like DODMERB. Also, would wearing corrective lenses help with this problem? I have prescribed lenses but usually do not wear them due to not needing them. From what I've seen online these are common, but I am still worried since I know how strict IFC is. These also from what I see aren't really covered in the waiver guide. Any advice would be greatly appreciated - Thanks.

The gov just announced the new conforming loan limit for 2026 will be 832,750 up from 806,500 currently. This is where a loan goes from a conforming loan to a high balance/jumbo loan as far as mortgage rates go. In short better rates now up to 832,750 for anyone buying or refinancing. Have a great Thanksgiving! Jon

You're not missing anything; Hegseth is a dipshit.

@SuperWSO Whats the benefit of a WSO - lower production cost and they can’t run to the airlines every hiring boom? Serious question, because financial reasons are the only thing I can think of. And this is not a who’s a more capable human argument, just saying instead of sending Bob to UNT, you send him to UPT. Aircraft like the B-1 and F-15E were clearly designed with WSO in mind and thus require them, no argument there. New aircraft have no need to be designed to “require” a WSO. With AI and other advancements, I’d actually say just make the 21 single seat. Why do you even need two pilots? Assumption being AI flies the transit, can refuel, etc. while pilot naps, takes a dump, etc.

I think we’ve mostly beat the stupid out of ACC on the emitter front. I’ve been relatively happy the last 1.5 years or so on that subject. Lots of improvement to be had, but at least we’ve stopped buying useless garbage and are finally procuring the decent 80% solution instead of holding out for the incredibly expensive and marginally useful 85% solution. Now if we could just give every JTE to WSEP for a CAF-wide A-G turkey shoot, that’d be great.

Where are they out of order or reversed? Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, DFC, Air Medal, Navy Commendation in order. Something further down? What am I missing?