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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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Okay Fellas, I UTFSF but couldn't find what I was looking for. The wife and I are going to Germany in about two weeks. My wife's twin sister is over there TDY at Ramstein so we are using that as an excuse to go. We are taking my father-in-law with us and he has never been to Germany so I really want to show him a good time. He's in good shape so getting around isn't a problem. He's cool, likes beer, and is up for about anything. Looking for suggestions on things to do. I'd really like to find some "off the beaten path"/ "best kept secret" places if anyone has suggestions for those as well. I've been to Trip Advisor looking and it's almost overwhelming and you have to pi…
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Has anyone had experience with base housing at Laughlin? I talked to a lady at the housing office about what kind of house I would get as a married captain with one kid. She said it would be a 2 bed, 1 bath floor plan, which doesn't make any sense to me. Captain BAH can afford a really nice in-town house, so why would we get one of the smallest floor plans they offer? I've also heard the houses are old and nasty. Any truth to that?
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I've been earning some part time money (received via a W-9) and I really do not want to pay a lot of tax on it. While I know my current arrangement won't last for too long, I figured more opportunities will eventually surface and, even if not, I might as well incorporate the family name so I can deduct business expenses for the foreseeable future. 1) I would love to hire a CPA to set it all up. Any good advice for pitfalls, expectations? What can I expect cost wise? 2) Since I seem to move every 1.2 years, does it matter what state I use to register the name? Can I just choose one to avoid state income tax? Do I have to have an address there. 3) Sole Proprietor, L…
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I've considered what I could do personally in the event this happens and have come up with a few palatable options but I've started to consider trying to roll a fair amount of liquid savings in dollars to a foreign currency in the event the worst happens. Besides this and maybe putting it into my mortgage, buying gold/silver, or purchasing property; I can't think of any other way to protect this part of my investments. Has anyone else come up with any ideas if they (take your pick on whom to blame) trigger a default?
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Interesting story out of California about drones impeding efforts to fight the fire that swept across the highway yesterday. Five drones showed up in that short period of time, given this and a bunch of other stories I've heard in recent months I would expect legislation is coming.
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Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big July 18th Anniversary Newsletter Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans -- It's seems like only yesterday, but it’s been 18 years since I launched Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com web site in the summer of 1997, featuring four aircraft videos (P-38, P-51, B-17 & B-24) streaming at 28.8 kbs dial up speed at 5 fps in a tiny 160X120 pixel window. That's Stone Age tech by today's standards, but before YouTube, it was a big deal & we were soon featured as "Site of the Day" on CNN. The rest is history! You are invited to stop by & celebrate our 18th Anniversary at Zeno's Warbird Video Drive…
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The F-35 thread is the only one I can open without getting a database error. I've tried several threads here and in the other forums with no luck. Also tried logging out and logging back in, again with no luck. Except this thread. Are others having problems? I just tried to post a reply in the F-35 thread with no luck, so trying to create a new thread and see what happens.
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Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big June 2015 Newsletter Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans -- You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/ to view our June selection of eight exciting films streaming over the Web in broadband. We're featuring two videos commemorating the 71st Anniversary of the D-Day landings and another for the 73rd Anniversary of the Battle of Midway - plus two premiers! As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. Please help "spread the word" by liking us on Facebook! My thanks to BaseOps for permission to post in this forum. Now showi…
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A long time ago someone posted a powerpoint presentation that was given during a retirement ceremony. If I remember right it was something along the lines of: Things I learned in the Air Force. It was a humorous presentation and essentially ended with something like "And everything can be briefed using Powerpoint, even a retirement" Does anyone have this ppt or can help me find the thread that had it? I UTFSF and google-fu to no avail.
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I think that the world view of America is that it is a country rooted in the deepest sense of patriotism and respect for its armed forces... so the idea that one of America's national sporting bodies (and associated teams) was taking money to salute the troops is a little shocking. The Pentagon paid 14 NFL teams $5.4 million to 'salute troops' https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/world/the-pentagon-paid-14-nfl-teams-dollar54-million-to-salute-troops/ar-BBjFQq9?ocid=iehp
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Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big May 2015 Newsletter Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans – You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com to view our May selection of eight exciting films streaming over the Web in broadband with two premiers! As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. Please help "spread the word" by liking us on Facebook! My thanks to BaseOps for Permission to post here. Now showing in May "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In. Free admission! https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/MATINEE.html *Learn & Live: Pilot Safety for World War 2…
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Some Saudi prince is offering RSAF "pilots" (I guess that WSOs don't qualify) a Bentley each in return for their participation in the Yemen bombing campaign (which they have ended without having actually achieved their objectives). AFAIK, no caveat is in place about them actually having to have hit their targets. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-trending-32417773
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https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/passed-away-sheriff-rosco-p-coltrane-was-a-b-17-gunner.html
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I did a search and couldn't come up with anything so if this is a repost I apologize in advance. I have been out of the game for a while but I made a pretty penny with Apple (AAPL) back in the 2003 time range. I told myself to buy Ford (F) back in 2010ish when it was down around a $1.00 a share but never went through with it...and I will always regret not buying. But now Apple is back in the $94 range since it just had a 7 way split and I am contemplating getting back in. While I don't think Apple is the power house has been for the past 5 years I still think it will go back up a decent amount (probably not $700-800 sadly). Any other favorites out there?
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https://www.nypost.co...CRfOyJhODIuCcfM The New York Post needs to fire their research department, since everybody knows "per diem" is from the Latin "to pay for hookers and booze." Also, they should never, ever send any of their intrepid reporters on assignment to Pattaya or Angeles City.
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Not sure this belongs here, but then again, where better than the Squadron Bar - whether an official one, or at your home? Via Christina Olds on Facebook: How many pilots know that Robin Olds was also a terrific artist? My dad humorously doodled and sketched his way through classes, briefings and meetings during his entire career. People have often asked me to share his drawings and I have finally put a few of them on my artist site at Fine Art America. Here are only a handful out of the more than 500 he left with us. So, if you want just a notecard or a big poster for your Squadron Ops room, have fun looking at these. I love his irreverent and usually politically incorr…
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A cool story. https://www.nbc.com/the-tonight-show/segments/117011
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Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big April 2015 Newsletter - Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans -- - You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com to view our April selection of eight exciting films streaming over the Web in broadband with four premiers! - As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. Please help "spread the word" by liking us on Facebook My thanks to BaseOps for permission to post here. - Now showing in April "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In. Free admission! https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/MATINEE.html *Photographic Intelligence for Bombardmen…
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Sounds like a nifty little CRM session.... https://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2015/04/06/397853511/flight-or-fight-air-india-grounds-pilots-after-reported-cockpit-brawl
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Biggest aircraft in history begins construction: Microsoft co-founder provides glimpse of his proposed megaplane that will launch rockets into orbit
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https://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=16368 https://www.tsa.gov/tsa-precheck/active-duty-military Only applies to the active duty member and children 12 and under traveling with servicemember. Enter your DODID# (on the back of your CAC) as the "Known Traveler Number" when booking in DTS or civilian travel systems. Spouse or other travelers would need to process through standard security or apply for Pre-Check as a normal citizen ($85 application fee). Program begins 20 December 2013.
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Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big March 2015 Newsletter Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans -- You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In In https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com to view our March selection of eight exciting films streaming over the Web in broadband, with four premiers including two new Bell P-39 Airacobra fighter videos! As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. Please help "spread the word" by liking us on Facebook! My thanks to BaseOps for permission to post here. Now showing in March "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In. Free admission! https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com…
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I'll just leave this here. Air Force pilot's unlawful detainment claim dismissed
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