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I just flew a trip with one of their previous CC's and he mentioned that Whitmar was working a deal with Trump to get some new iron (he assumed 35s). I was actually surprised they didn't get the 35 instead of either MSN or BTV. MTC has local support and they have the Alpena Complex just 50 NM north, which is one of the largest airspace complexes in the US. Giving it to the BTV and MSN, where the locals have a vocal disdain for the military/noise, with ok airspace, never really made sense. I've flown at both and was shocked at what they have to do to keep the neighbors happy. Of course I was used to have locals stop me because they were upset that we don't fly low/loud enough around their house. Of course that was after they picked up our bill before we could pay for our lunch. Love the red blooded Americans in the Midwest. For a good laugh/cry, google VT Digger F-35, that news outlet really has it out for the 35s.

Fifty years ago today, on April 30, 1975, the Fall of Saigon occurred with North Vietnamese forces capturing Saigon, the capital of South Vietnam marking the end of the Vietnam War. The city was subsequently renamed Ho Chi Minh City. This day is most remembered for the chaotic evacuation of American personnel and South Vietnamese allies, symbolizing the conclusion of a long and contentious conflict. Footnote: There have been a lot of similarities noted between this day and the fall of Kabul in 2021...

Really sad story. I lived in CO for a while and there were always stories like this. I remember there was a morning in Golden when a multiple dui offender was blitzed and killed a mother. im amazed by the number of ppl that I’ve met that have had duis. The process is a big cash grab.

Selfridge is also getting the KC-46 to replace their KC-135s.

I posted a link to an EO and a quote from the EO. I didn't know that would trigger you.

That doesn’t do shit. They need to have all vehicles repo’d + jail time; and sure, revoke their license for the principle of it.

Dream gig with Delta having a huge base in Detroit.

*dEeP iNTeL is what we really need here..

Interesting interaction between Whitmer and POTUS this evening, with a gift from Trump?: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/macomb-county/2025/04/29/donald-trump-selfridge-air-national-guard-base-retiring-fighter-jets-macomb-county-michigan/83332234007/?fbclid=IwY2xjawJ-VKVleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFWRzNlUGtoS2lNOXJ1UkRjAR4U2ZwfOo_-YOo6KhCTIxANZ1qOtgugbUamFhqUfYAiiQlwfKN5wCApyHBkVQ_aem_hOGZv8sA4ZhAwrbCXOxQig

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My parents do...it's simultaneously depressing and entertaining when they bring up his talking points.

The one minor injury being inflicted by the nearest CPO 10 seconds after the incident...

So warm em up

Nice tribute by The Blues. https://www.instagram.com/share/_9-DtxI4t

Capital punishment is typically reserved for the most heinous crimes, such as premeditated murder or acts of terrorism. Aggravating factors could include the cruelty of the crime, while mitigating factors might involve the defendant's mental state or lack of prior criminal history. Oddly enough, the financial cost of capital punishment is also often higher than life imprisonment due to lengthy trials, appeals and the costs associated with maintaining death row facilities. Lastly, the irreversible nature of the death penalty raises concerns about executing innocent individuals can influence the decision to opt for life imprisonment instead especially in more liberal areas. That's not the case in Texas. By the way, it's a moot discussion. Colorado abolished capital punishment in 2020 for crimes committed after July 1st of that year... The nation is almost equally split on the matter...24 states still have capital punishment, 23 do not and three have a moratorium on executions at the moment.

No Dibs. She's all yours @General Chang!

Ice Age. Now you've triggered the climate change crowd...jeez.

From a philosophical standpoint I don't understand life in prison with hundreds of extra years versus the death penalty. Seems cruel to the offender and unsatisfying for victims. Just kill them. What am I missing about the utility of this punishment? I'd vote for that. With extra penalties if you hurt someone.

Keep bombing them to whatever was before the Stone Age Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Second offense, permanent loss of license. You get to be dumb once. After that it's intentional.

Excellent. “It’s a foregone conclusion that at a minimum, this guy is going to be sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. The only question is how many more years there will be in addition to that there will be, and our office’s goal is to get every single of of them,” 23rd Judicial District Attorney George Brauchler said.

I'm thinking it could take the Hornet one circle....