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1 – Keep it civil
If you don't have anything constructive to say, keep your mouth shut. Opinions are great, constructive criticism is encouraged, third grade retorts are right out. Threads that devolve into pissing contents will be locked. If your post starts to drag a thread in that direction, it will be removed. If you continue to instigate, you may face suspension of your posting abilities.
2 - Listen before you speak
A wise man once said, "You have two ears and one mouth, so you ought to listen twice as much as you talk."
Fighter squadrons have a rule that you can’t speak until you’ve had been there a year, and there's some wisdom to this; don't just show up here spouting your wisdom to dudes who are not only veterans to this board, but veterans to the Air Force. Hang out a while, read the posts, and be a fly on the wall. You'll see who's legit and who is generally clueless. This will prevent you from a severe case in foot-in-mouth-itis when you try to tell a combat proven pilot that he knows nothing while you sit at home waiting to see if your UPT package has been approved.
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4 - If it's been talked about before, keep it in the same thread.
After you follow Rule 3 but don't find exactly what you're looking for, revive one of the old threads instead of starting a brand new one. In other words, if you're trying to find information on housing at Del Rio and you find lots of old posts with Del Rio info, but nothing specifically answers your question - post your question at the end of one of those threads. This makes it easier for future searches so that 690 threads don't pop up when they try to search for "Del Rio Housing"
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I know it's still a few days away, but I want to wish everyone a very happy Christmas, and all the best in 2019! Cheers! M2
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Currently I am waiting to go to OTS and just a little confused about how a CCW works in the military as well as for my civilian spouse. Do I keep my current state of residency and not have to register for a new one moving to different states? Or do I have to register it at every state that I move to? Also how it works having one on base. Any help is much appreciated, thanks!
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18x ANG pilot... I'm looking for a job opportunity that I can do from home on my off days that is flexible and pays decent. Can dedicate 20+ hrs a week.. Anyone have any suggestions or ideas? Thanks!
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I'll be vague for now til a more proper donation page comes out, but a 30 year old USAF fighter pilot is in need of A LOT of prayers right now. One of the healthiest bros in the squadron went for a run Wednesday night by himself and eventually collapsed from an apparent heart attack. He was deprived of oxygen for a while prior to being found and rushed to the hospital. He's not in good shape right now, breathing with the help of a machine, but is fighting hard to come back from this event. He's got a ton of squadron family around him and family praying and sending good vibes, but the more prayers the better. It's an hour by hour update kind of thing right now to see …
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Here’s to all who have served or are serving. We may not agree on everything, but as a group you are the best people I’ve ever known. I’d proudly stand beside any of you! 🍻
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Anyone at Tyndall? The Fox news says the eye is going to hit Tyndall. Pics in the eye would be cool, stay safe.
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Will be selling the house located in the Northwest portion of Fort Worth in about 6 months and looking a good realtor. Any thoughts or recommendations on selling a house? Thanks.
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A colleague who is F22 pilot for the Virginia ANG had honor of flying a Phantom at Eglin. He flew the aircraft we had at the reunion. Here is the F-22 pilot’s thoughts on flying the F-4: I flew your jet a couple days ago (see attached). I had a little trouble getting the engines started, so I climbed out and shoveled some more coal in the back; after that she fired right up. Ground ops were uneventful, although I couldn’t figure out why the cockpit smelled like body odor, Jack Daniels and cigars…and that was BEFORE I got in it! By the way, what’s with the no slip crap on top of the intakes, it’s like you have permanent icing conditions due to that spray on rhino t…
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All, posting at the request of a new member (Rivrguide), who is working on his masters. CH Hi There, I'm finishing a MS with Embry-Riddle and have the opportunity to conduct research on accident investigations. Participation is voluntary and your aviation experience will increase the quality of data collected. Military experience is a plus, but not required. If you can spare 20-35 minutes, please click the below link to start the survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFS4KbRoK44-WI9By-7uEorAKHyb8j4octNjJAuVyKkoeiSw/viewform?usp=sf_link or https://goo.gl/forms/0EU1zkUlweOCpc3I3 For each survey completed, $4 will be contributed to …
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The investment showdown thread seems to be more focused on types of investments and strategies. I thought a thread to discuss specific stocks and rationale might be interesting to some. Stocks I have been watching as of late: 1. Western Digital (WDC), mainly because they bought Sandisk (I bought Sandisk years ago in the low single digits and held it through four splits and the acquisition), I ended up with a large number of shares from the acquisition so I continue to follow. 2. Cisco (CSCO), This is an interesting beast because it appears their software/cloud sector is poised to surpass their hardware division. Interested in the thoughts of others…
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Just saw this on Facebook. Wondering if anyone on the board was running today and how high the temps got? I’ve run it twice and the weather can get hot with not very much shade.
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Great Puke stories, especially Rains- Now its time to share greatest practical jokes. Garlic in the oxygen mask, rotting whatever behind the pads in the helmet, anything and everything- Have at it.
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A C-47 named "Bluebonnet Belle" (N47HL) of the Highland Lakes CAF Squadron crashed in Burnet, Texas yesterday. Luckily, all thirteen passengers on board survived, but injuries have been reported. The aircraft was destroyed. https://www.kxan.com/news/local-news/breaking-crash-destroys-antique-plane-at-burnet-municipal-airport/1314564561 https://www.highlandlakessquadron.com/aircraft/c47
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https://cademartin.com/overwar/ Pretty impressive stories and backgrounds of the dudes with brass balls flying the F-105 in Vietnam. 🇺🇸
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Through the wonders of the internet, I can listen to the Fisk VFR approach while sitting at my desk. Action, adventure, comedy, drama. Can't beat it.
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Hi all, The Jordanian Falcons are running a photo comp for the picture with the most 'likes' taken last weekend at the Air Tattoo, Fairford. My photo is currently near the top of the leader board so every 'like' counts. If you can spare 3 seconds then please click on the link below and 'like. Many thanks in advance. https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=1654226341361310&set=p.1654226341361310&type=3&theater&ifg=1 Regards Alex
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This was well done to bring awareness and to highlight a predator. WARNING: KLEENEX MIGHT BE REQUIRED.
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https://www.stripes.com/news/it-started-with-your-shoes-then-your-water-now-the-tsa-wants-your-snacks-1.535518 I predict someone is going to go postal on the TSA over some gummy bears. Watch...
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https://abc7.com/community-events/palm-springs-aerial-tramway-to-offer-free-rides-to-military/3598728/ Palm Springs tram deal. Good to know if you're heading that way in July.
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Air Force Times story
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Where is this info? When is the "board"? When does 2010 year group pin on?
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Any of you work for BGI post retirement or while in the ANG/AFRC? I'm trying to get hired to a sim gig, the announcement is up for the job on their website (for the last couple of years) and I just cannot make any headway into getting the job. The bro-network is strongly on my side but it just hasn't happened. I've given some thought to Booze-Hamilton and was wondering what the peanut gallery thought. I have an income cap due to disability retirement (long story, soon) and full time would be tough. And yes, I meet all quals.
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https://www.aerotrader.com/listing/1957-Lockheed-Hercules-C-130A-123297990 Perfect for a weekend getaway to your favorite dirt landing strip.
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Hey, guys and gals. First, a disclaimer: I'm not (yet) in the military and just a long shot old guy trying to get a Reserves/Guard UPT slot, so I am not posting this from the inside. That said, I am a big fan of the financial world/retirement options and, in my travels researching squadrons and poking around their pages for info today, I randomly stumbled across this article that could be important to some folks. It basically says, if you're one of the fortunate ones that can max out your TSP at $18,500 and you're in the BRS with a match program, you want to make sure you're spreading the $18,500 in contributions out over the ENTIRE year and not maxing out early. Ac…
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