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I bet the pilot forgot to put his reflective belt on before starting the approach. Abort

Don't agree with a lot of her politics, but this is pretty awesome. The guy she is talking to went to a West Point prep school, where he twisted his ankle (He went on to play QB at SanDiego State). He has claimed disability for it, and gotten VA small business preference, as well as the magical 30%. She totally calls him on it.

Here's to those that we knew that died while serving. They deserve to be remembered. To those I knew, I miss you guys. Vince Michael Duane Dively Marty McGregor Rich Schneider Hawk Hawkins Mark Graziano Kirk Shauger Randy Roby

Looking for some good info on interview and first year stuff. Standard questions... How do you like it? How is/was your tempo on reserve... Ect. Cheers!

Pay close attention to the closed captioning....these guys did the Tomcat proud...

Just curious, has anyone had any luck using the magic jack at any downrange locations? Seems like it might work on some of the non-mil internet access.

https://afthunderbirds.com/site/show-season/ "The implementation of across-the-board cuts in federal spending has caused the curtailment of the Thunderbirds 2013 show schedule. Effective April 1, all of the team’s performances have been cancelled. The team still plans to perform at the Titusville, Fla., air show March 23-24." I hope this happens to Tops in Blue and all the other "morale" functions considering the Thunderbirds reach more people than any military band.

Here's a story on Obama's Memorial Day remarks: Seems the press and the president have gotten Memorial Day confused with Veteran's Day. I thought Memorial Day was to honor those who DIED while serving the country, and Veteran's Day honored those who served. Apparently I was wrong? Seems this speech was designed to suck up to vet groups (and thus increase popularity among a group that particularly doesn't support him)...I guess honoring the dead guys doesn't matter because they don't vote... Was that a cheap shot?

https://saturdayblitz...iforms-vs-navy/ No words.

I bet not one marine voted for the great leader. https://www.foxnews.com/politics/2013/10/24/obama-wants-marines-to-wear-girly-hats/

Since iPhones are just about standard issue these days, I was wondering which are your favorite apps? I'll give you a few of mine: Games: Flight Control Tiger Woods Bug Squash (my kiddos like this one) Harbor Master Blackjack Monopoly Moron Test Flying Stuff: AeroWeather www.aviation.mobi/ (not an app, but a great mobile website for NOTAMS, Approach plates, etc) xWind PerDiemCalc Sports: ESPN ScoreCenter FOX Sports Ski Report Run Keeper (MUCH better than using Nike+) Misc: Directv Pandora USAA Skype Shazam Phanfare Whitenoise iSwap Faces Wikipedia Southwest Airlines

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 …

Going back through my old e-mails, I found this gem. Ironically, it was written by a T-38 FAIP bud of mine who would later go on to be an Albino driver. Less than 10 years ago this occured, but it's a throwback to the fighter pilot days of lore. ***************************** Taxpayers beware; this story involves the combustion of tens of thousands of pounds of JP-8 and the consumption of many of your tax dollars in an effort to retrieve one long-dead aviator. Mr. Bones, or Mr. F. Bones, or Frank T. Bones, is the mascot of the 95th Fighter Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida (the home of the mighty F-15 Eagle). He has a long and glorious history, most o…

I know thats likely not what it is, but I have never seen anything like it before anyone know what it is?

Can someone explain to me why this F-15 is carrying both a LANTRIN and SNIPER pods? I thought the Sniper pod was replacing the Lantrin so why carry both?

Go Mustangs And my kid was going to Parkway South. Just my luck.

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

I'm deploying in a few months for the first time in about 3 years. It's a non-flying gig. For some background, I'm the "gun guy." I have my own preferences on holsters that I've come to by trial and error. My last rote had me flying, wearing a bag, and a shoulder holster was the best option, for me. Now, we're all in OCP's, So a belt holster seems an easier and better option. I haven't been able to find an OI or AFI that dictates what kind of holster may be used for an M9 at the big OEF bases. What I need to know is requirements on position, material, retention, as well as magazine carriers. The easiest way is if someone can point me to the written regs …

https://www.southwest.com/gaytravel/ Another unfortunate trend at SWA.

60 years and still doin' it. April 15, 1952-First Flight June 1962-The last B-52H, serial 61-0040, rolls off the Wichita line. It is the end of 11 years of B-52 production. December 1972-Operation Linebacker II begins. The "Eleven Day War" delivers 15,000 tons of bombs in 729 sorties against North Vietnam. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWtQ4lfU2vo

This video cracks me up...sorry if it is a repost.

First, I want to say that my thoughts and prayers are with the people of Haiti. They already had it hard enough and this disaster will do nothing but make their lives even more difficult than it already is. That being said, any word on what the Air Force is doing for relief efforts? Who gets to go? Is it possible for a casual LT to volunteer to go down there and help out for a few days? Keep these people in your thoughts...

All, putting together a Viper Bremont watch order. PM me with any questions or if interested. Watch: Bremont U-2 Anti-Shock, quite modified to be F-16 model, none exist yet Cost: basically half off for watch, calf leather and NATO bands, shipping, customs tax Stainless Steel Band: $375 to get at time of purchase (retail $750) Customization: Up to 8 characters engraved on back Visit www.bremont.com and check out the U-2 watch for movement/size type questions. Also they have an extensive Facebook page with a ton of stuffwww.facebook.com/bremontmilitary

Obviously they flipped 1 and 2, but I’ll forgive them. https://www.popularmechanics.com/military/aviation/g28612977/badass-planes-ranked/?source=nl&utm_source=nl_pop&utm_medium=email&date=080719&src=nl&utm_campaign=17709519&slide=24