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This almost belongs in the WTF thread because it is so out of character for our fearless leaders- the Air Force is actually fixing something it messed up almost a decade ago. I am both impressed and scared this will be messed up somehow. From the AF Force development Facebook page: SQUADRON SUPPORT--HELP IS ON THE WAY: As you may be aware, the Air Force is continually looking at how to best provide support to our commanders and Airmen. Accordingly, our efforts led us to move additional support back to the squadron level in the form of Unit Orderly Rooms. When fully implemented, a typical squadron will have support staff with at least one personnel specia…
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Hey guys! I am going to be starting UNT at Little Rock sometime this year for slicks. I could not be happier and I am super-stoked about the prospect of low levels with NVGs or dropping stone cold killers into dark fields. However, I do not want to stay C-130s throughout my entire career and would like to see other USAF airframes. I loved the WSO portions of my training and Id like to be in the back of an F-15E or a B-1 one day. I definitely don't want to cross-train to UPT. Any thoughts on what rules and requirements there are for someone trying to switch their airframes say 2.5-3 years in?
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Wow, tough to believe it's been 30 years... Still one of the best 80s movies ever made! Cheers! M2
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https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/2012/08/20/top-gun-director-tony-scott-dies-at-68/#ixzz243dRMOHh
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Another one. I can't find any articles on the internets yet, but the local news just reported on another attempted shooting, this time in New Mexico. The news story said that the volunteer fire chief of Velarde, NM (40 miles N of Santa Fe) showed up to a meeting of firefighters today wearing body armor and carrying an assault rifle. They said he allegedly pulled out a pistol and pointed it at the group. They charged him and he ran away. Police are still trying to track him down, armed and dangerous. It sounds very much like a copycat of the Aurora shooting, but thankfully with a very different outcome. https://www.clipsyndicate.com/video/playlist/1805/3687980?ti…
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Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In August 2012 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 August selection of six exciting World War 2 & jet videos streaming over the Web. We're commemorating the heroic missions flown against the Ploesti oil fields 69 years ago with three films, plus three more of my personal favorite features. If you haven't stopped by recently, all our films are now streaming in high quality, cross platform & device broadband. video As always, all of the videos showing on our web site are for your free viewing pleasure. P…
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https://usnews.nbcnew...sin-7-dead?lite Sounds like a hate crime.
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I did a search and didn't see anything on this. I'm not one of these extreme "prepper" guys who wants to stockpile tons of food and weapons, but my wife and I were discussing the idea of having a few weeks/months supply of food in case of emergency. I was just curious if any other guys on AD have attempted this...and how does it work when you have to PCS every 3 years? I'm guessing you could put most/if not all of it in HHGs if you were under weight allowance. I have heard that the mormons stock up to one year...but have never asked any of the bros how/if they did it.
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9 News in Denver is reporting 14 confirmed dead, 40+ wounded, suspected gunman in custody. Witnesses stated that he kicked in the emergency exit to a theater, threw a flash-bang/something explosive, and then opened fire. Live news streaming here
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Anyone know if any place does military discounts on computer software? Specifically Windows 7?
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Anyone else aware of the pass rate of check rides in T-1 phase 3 UPT right now at certain units?
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We are all anxiously awaiting # 5000! Make it a good one! We all appreciate your past words, serious professional guidance, humorous, mostly sober, topical and "telling lt like it is"!
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He's finally "moving on up..." Sherman Hensley (1938-2012)
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Does anyone have an Excel version of an amortization schedule? I seem to have misplaced the one I used in my days of collegiate glory. Thanks in advance.
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Enjoy the 4th, gents. A special thanks to everyone that's spending today (read: several months) across the pond.
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Interesting article... But if it happens then the law that prohibits women from being drafted will have to be repealed. It does not make sense that females would be excluded from having to serve. I understand not letting them in certain career fields, but those are few and far between and there are plenty of other jobs they can fufill. Hasn't that been proven already? Cheers! M2
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I'm sure some of you youngsters may have never heard of him, but for those of us who did; he portrayed a quality long lost in today's society... For you young'uns, go out and see if you can find a copy of No Time For Sergeants (it's not on Netflix!). Godspeed Andy!
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All - Our 4th Dos Gringos CD ("El Cuatro") is officially released! Check out https://www.cdbaby.com/cd/dosgringos to download it...hard copy CDs will be available to order on the same website within a few days, and expect iTunes and other sites to carry the new album any day now. As always, you can check out www.dosgringosrocks.com for updates, or for links to buy our other albums/T-shirts. Song List Ballad of Thunderbird 2 I'm a FAIP My Wife's Vibrator Boots on the Ground You Told Me I Would Be a Fighter Pilot TAMI 21 Code Brown AFN I Don't Want to Join the Air Force Left Behind That Thing We Never Talk About Thank You Cheers, Dos Gringos
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Zombie Gunship. You get to fly around in an AC130 shooting zombies. Nuff said.
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He shall be missed..but his music lives forever..... https://www.chron.com...sia-3606476.php
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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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