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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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Anyone on here fly S80's on the civilian side? Currently on one, wondering about the TOLD after using >9500 feet of an 11k foot runway on takeoff...
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I could not find a thread about this, but I apologize if one exists. I am looking for people that know how to sell or trade old military memorabilia. Are there alternative methods to Ebay that can still connect me to buyers worldwide? How do you know how to price things (are there books or are there people that specialize in that)? Thank you.
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I knew I felt a disturbance in the force a couple weeks ago: https://www.nytimes.com/2013/05/14/opinion/my-medical-choice.html?_r=0 I'm amazed that this was kept a secret in today's tabloid journalism environment.
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Looking to get another league going this year. Twelve teams. $25 a piece. Who's in?
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So the Lufwaffe made a big deal about a supposed Elephant Walk of Typhoon Eurofighters... Notice anything odd about the pictures? All the jets are chocked and have no pilots...Basically they towed 18 jets out on the the runway, took a picture, and blasted social media...cool story Bruder.
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I’m a doctoral student at Oklahoma State, majoring in aviation and space. I’m currently researching a dissertation topic, however I was curious if anyone here had some ideas that were aviation based?
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Figured the Ghislaine Maxwell trial might merit it's own thread. Pulled the below from the Woke thread. Interesting article. While it sounds like Maureen Comey is very capable and has a distinguished career thus far, it's hard not to suspect nepotism had an effect on her career. Guess it's not surprising; nepotism seems to be a phenomenon throughout the DoD, why wouldn't it be so at the DoJ. Just another contributing factor to the swamp, as pointed out above. On a related note, the article mentions Maurene Comey as one of three lead prosecutors handling the case, along with Assistant US Attorneys Alex Rossmiller and Alison Gainfort Moe. AUSA Alex Ros…
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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/buttigieg-power-force-airlines-workers-travel-delays Industry relevant and interesting. Discuss.....
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And somehow this tinfoil hat forum has nothing to say about it?
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https://www.forbes.com/feeds/ap/2007/07/26/ap3958790.html Some dude cut the wire for a computer thats going to the ISS and Astronauts were flying drunk....
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Count me in! https://www.nelsok.com/video/cockpit_fun_video_clip (EDIT - LINK NSFW)
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Has anyone see or know where to get the "Lieutenants - proof the air force has a sense of humor" poster?
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Here is a question for all of you Dyess types. My wife and I are moving there soon and will be buying a house. The one we are purchasing has 1 1/2 acres of land and it is all undeveloped. There is no grass, fence, trees, or anything, it is all Texas dirt and weeds/rocks. Being from the Pacific NW I am used to alot of rain and alot of green. I am hearing that if I sod/hydro-mulch 1 1/2 acres it may all die because of failure to water. Whether it is from no rain in the summer or "water rationing" rules. My question is how successful have guys been at maintaining a nice healthy yard? How about a vegetable garden or orchard? What grows out there? Are the water table…
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All, I'm just a casual LT but thought this was damn funny. Note: "JJ" Gagnon sent this out through his "Golf TOD" email list and I thought I would share it but all credit for it's hilarity go to him and the 71st FS LPA. Have fun in Creech dudes! Ransom_Response.doc 71st_LPA_Ransom_Note_for_AIM_120.pdf
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Back in the Socom 2 days I'd spend endless hours playing online. Anyone else play this game here? I lost interest after SOCOM 3, wasn't into the whole desert thing. Socom 4 looks pretty sweet. I hear it comes out in October, it used to be Aug but I think they are trying to release it closer to Christmas. https://www.us.playstation.com/PS3/Games/SO...s_Confrontation ( take the few seconds to sign up and download it in HD)
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https://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=uav Check out the third one, Not looking for a debate on the usefulness of UAVs...just thought it was good for a laugh!!!
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So enroute to the AOR on the rotator, we had a layover in an undisclosed country in order for them to crew change and fuel the bird. Thinking nothing of it, I left my PSP and peripherals in the seat. Come back out to the plane, GONE. The "airline" in question's response: tough shit, we don't reimburse for our shady characters taking your things. So take from my $700+ lesson and secure your stuff on your person, even when you are on the rotator and think that maybe, for some reason, your stuff might be safe.
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Barack Obama calls France America's strongest ally.
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Just ran across this story via a few different news outlets - appears to be legit. It's based on a letter written to the Elliot.Org website about a pilot who simply "Did the right thing." Teaser bit: ...In LAX, the lines to both check a bag and get through security were exceptional. He got to the airport two hours early and was still late getting to his plane. Every step of the way, he’s on the verge of tears and trying to get assistance from both TSA and Southwest employees to get to his plane on time. According to him, everyone he talked to couldn’t have cared less. When he was done with security, he grabbed his computer bag, shoes and belt and ran to his…
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I bet the pilot forgot to put his reflective belt on before starting the approach. Abort
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You Hack, We Shoot: Pentagon Discusses Armed Counterstrikes To Cyberattacks ...To that end, some senior defense officials are increasingly pushing for the US to retaliate against cyber-sieges with counterstrikes – that could ultimately include launching a “land-based attack” on the perpetrator...
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Pentagon’s Lightning Gun Sold for Scraps on eBay All of which would make for a funny little story, if that buyer didn’t discover that the multimillion dollar “Joint Improvised Explosive Device Neutralizers,” or JINs, were kluged together from third-rate commercial electronics, and controlled by open Wi-Fi signals. In other words, the Pentagon didn’t just overpay for a flawed weapon. On the off-chance the JIN ever worked, the insurgents could control it, too.
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Wow, an artist I will actually miss. Beastie Boys are classic. https://www.tmz.com/2...dam-yauch-dead/
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Is this what my instructor meant about staying out of the fluffy clouds during UPT or is this considered VFR on top? From Eglin From Shaw:
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/im-an-army-veteran-and-my-benefits-are-too-generous/2014/06/06/5e8db2ec-eb35-11e3-9f5c-9075d5508f0a_story.html Retired reserve Army Lt Col says his benefits are too generous. Of course, he goes on to say he never deployed during his 23 year career...so maybe he's got a different perspective.
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