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https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2021/11/19/two-aircraft-suffer-runway-accident-at-laughlin-air-force-base-injuries-unknown/
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https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/2012/02/military-3-star-presentation-reference-god-021712/ My $.02 is that people should be doing the best the can etc. because it's their job and their supporting a mission, NOT because it is in the best interest of their god/religious beliefs... I know this could be a volatile one, but I'm looking for thoughts.
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If anyone is in the 354th, please PM me. Looking for a gift for a friend who left the squadron last year. Thanks
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Taking odds on just how badly the Air Force will water down the coming fad that will be 360 leadership. Given all the recent press about GO/FO misconduct and mistreatment there is a lot of chatter about 360 leadership coming to a base near you. I predict it will be an epic fail unless the real seniors put some teeth in it. 360 Leadership is supposed to be feedback that comes from members of an employee's immediate work circle. Most often, 360-degree feedback will include direct feedback from an employee's subordinates, peers, and supervisor(s), as well as a self-evaluation. I have two questions for those in charge; why aren't we doing it already and why do we have …
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Most are aware of Flightaware, Flightradar24 and ADS-B exchange and now there is a new option that tracks in 3D. Tons of overlays including airspace. Air LoomAir Loom - 3D Flight TrackerReal-time 3D visualization of aircraft flight paths. Watch live flights with stunning ribbon trails across the sky.
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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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Gents, Happy 4th; thank you for your service. Stay sharp, fly safe, and next time you get an altimeter setting from Approach, remember this:
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A couple of passes from these guys late in the day (98-0135 & 91-0306) two weeks ago
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Yuri Gagarin was the first human being in space. There is an hour and forty minute video on youtube that took archival recordings and combined it with footage from the ISS. I haven't watched the video yet, but the description given by Fox News makes it sound intriguing. Fox News Article https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJuIO6kp5jY
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The Mighty BUFF (the world's greatest warplane) took flight for the first time April 15, 1952 flown by none other than Tex Johnston. Love it or hate it, you have to admit the BUFF is an amazing jet. Hasn't been in "the shit" much lately, but there still is some fight left in the old girl. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWtQ4lfU2vo
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Tired of hearing of privileged football players at major colleges getting free educations, thinking that the world owes them something, and constantly in trouble? Here's the complete opposite...
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What is the Squadron's mascot? A part of the 927th ARW, their patch labels them as the "Flying Jennies", but I'm not sure if that's what they go by.
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Many of you will know Huggy, so he needs no introduction here. Here’s Part 1 of my interview with him, released to coincide with the 65th anniversary of the U-2’s first flight.
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A day early but I'll be crossing the pond tomorrow and I wanted to show I care about the bomber guys... Raiders
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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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I could have sworn there was already a discussion started on this somewhere buried in another thread but I can't seem to find it. Is anybody else starting to think this plane might never fly again? The fact that what Boeing keeps calling a simple software fix is now going for at least 16 months before recert by the FAA (assuming they don't delay it yet again this summer) doesn't inspire much confidence. Not to mention the other issues that keep cropping up in the news. Some of it I'm sure is not that unusual and is only newsworthy because of the grounding but it's a pretty bad look. I hear lots of people claiming they won't ever fly on a MAX but I don't really believe the…
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My prayers have been answered. https://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/ Edited to the newspaper home page. Scroll down to the story on Jessica Biel playing a stripper.
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Fyi guys, USAFpilot just sent me a PM screaming about how 9/11 was faked and we a complacent in congress. Really was a doozie. I think USAFpilot is fake or definitely has opinions of his nation and government unbecoming an air force officer.
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A French Infantryman's View of American Soldiers by Jean-Marc Liotier The U.S. often hears echoes of worldwide hostility against the application of its foreign policy, but seldom are they reached by the voices of those who experience first hand how close we are to the USA . In spite of contextual political differences and conflicting interests that generate friction, we do share the same fundamental values -- and when push comes to shove that is what really counts. Through the eyes of that French OMLT (Operational Mentoring Liaison Teams) infantryman you can see how strong the bond is on the ground. In contrast with the Americans, the French soldiers don't seem to writ…
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I did not see this in the ATP-56 (must be in the next revision)
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He shall be missed..but his music lives forever..... https://www.chron.com...sia-3606476.php
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I have been following the "poser" thread. While it has been interesting, I thought I would try and balance that with the story of a real hero: Mike Monsoor, Navy Seal, MOH, Silver Star, Bronze Star, purple heart. https://www.navyseals.com/michael-monsoor Excerpt from the citation: Navy Narrative: “On 29 September (2006), Monsoor was part of a sniper overwatch security position in eastern Ramadi, Iraq, with three other SEALs and eight Iraqi soldiers. They were providing overwatch security while joint and combined forces were conducting missions in the area. Ramadi had been a violent and intense area for a very strong and aggressive insurgency for some time. All…
