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I've never paid attention to Kern's publications, and I have little knowledge of him. I seem to recall from past posts that there are some that do not agree with his opinions, especially in the single-pilot regime. I am considering him as a guest speaker for an event and would like your opinions if you have seen him talk/present. Thanks.

An awesome year to be at Reno. Steve-O is a class act, and is immensely talented and humble... but after 6 wins, it's great to see Hoot Gibson finally go home with the Unlimited Gold Championship. https://www.rgj.com/story/news/2015/09/21/new-pilot-wins-gold-reno-air-races/72547532/ If you've never been to the Reno races, you're missing out.

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big October 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 October selection of eight exciting films streaming over the Web in broadband, including two premieres! As always, all of the videos showing on our website 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 October "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In Free admission! https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/MATINEE.html \ Boeing B-17 Emergency Operations NEW! B-17 Emerg…

Hi all, I plan to visit the Roundabout/Mach Loop next week, but am aware of squadrons flying nights/maintenance/away at the moment. Anybody able to clarify if there is a chance of some USAF lowfly next week please? Many thanks, keep up the great work Alex

With all of the: "do more with less" which gave rise to DTS and AROWS... a friend and I came up with a new mobile app to take some of the suck out of tracking your pay. It's called "MilPay Tracker" and it’s currently available FREE for iOS and Android (see links below). Security: It was first on our minds too- that's why there is no signup required, no user accounts and no central data server. All data is pushed one way via the app store and the events you log are stored locally on your device. We don't ask for ANY PII and don't want to know who/where you are. TDY Tracker: The app has CONUS/OCONUS lodging and perdiem tables for the entire world- and it works off …

A buddy of mine is taking orders for a Breitling F-16/A-10 combo watch and the A-10 watch. PM me and I'll pass his info. I do know the combo watch will be the first of its kind for those of us who have flown both. Two for one. 'Attack' will not be on the combo watch. He will pass more info later. $2500 per watch Rated only. His request, not mine.

https://www.afforums.com/index.php?threads/rex-the-engineer.15323/ This stuff is pure gold. Here's a sample: THE ADVENTURES OF REX THE WONDER ENGINEER: REX and the BREAKAWAY It's a bold, bright sunny day out on AR 8A-B. The KC-10 and crew are finishing up their 3rd hour of straight receiver AR, hurtling around the two short tracks like it's a ing NASCAR oval, with no passing allowed. Rex, the Wonder Engineer, is on his 7th local in two weeks, and his nineteenth hour of receiver AR this month. Leading this perverted race is a wore-out E model, with the pride of the Raggedy-Ass Militia as crew. Rex stirs slowly from a sound sleep as Joe, the infamou…

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big December 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 December holiday selection of eight exciting films streaming over the Web in broadband, including three premieres! 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 December "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In Free admission! https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/MATINEE.html * C…

Where has everyone gone? Edit: NVM. New site layout (no new posts option) has me jacked up.

For you retirees... Your thoughts on wearing the Mess Dress at formal events. I'll have 4-5 events in 2016 where this will matter. 1. Military graduation where graduates will wear their Service Dress: would you wear yours? 2. Formal dinner event where you will see a lot of tuxedos, but that will also have active duty military in mess dress. Which will you wear? I've become partial to the civilian tux recently (and will likely wear that), but am curious what the rest of you do. You're not a retiree? Then keep your opinions to yourself, junior, and get the hell off of my lawn.

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big January 2016 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 January 2016 selection of eight exciting films streaming over the Web in broadband, including three premieres! 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 tghanks to BaseOps for permission to post here. Now showing in January "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In Free admission! https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/MATINEE.html * Floating Fo…

Does anyone know if the military reimburses you for the cost of weight stations? The only place open this weekend on the approved list is $10.50 per weight. It's a little ridiculous.

I have a friend with a small but successful high tech company that builds computer hardware. They want to hire a former military person that has an engineering degree (obtained before or after their Service... doesn't matter). I think they are not pleased with their current prospects right out of college, and want someone mature that can deal with life. Where can employers go to advertise for such non-flying tech jobs? I'll pass on any suggestions. Thanks.

Does anyone else have one not showing up on mypay? I have one for every year I've been in the AF other than 2015. I contacted two finance offices today and the only information I've been able to get is that "all tax documents are ready". No one can explain why there isn't one. I don't know if it's a mistake or if it's all 0's, so the system didn't make one. I went on multiple TDYs, so I'd think there would be something on it. Could it be for only DITY moves? I think 2015 might be the only year I haven't PCS'd.

A group of roomates want to split a house purchase at a new location. 2-3 captains can get approved for a $1 mil+ mortgage (7 bedroom mansion). Rent out a couple rooms, and you're more than breaking even in equity once the house is sold in 5 years or so. Anyone do this before? Good idea? Pitfalls?

All, young Lt currently considering which online school to acquire my non-mandatory (mandatory) masters degree from. I'm sure plenty of you have good opinions on programs out there. I already have two business degrees, and I'm not necessarily committed to one type of program (just no engineering obviously). Gratsi

Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In Big March 2016 Newsletter Hello World War 2 & jet aircraft fans -- You are invited to drop by Zeno's Warbird Video Drive-In https://zenoswarbirdvideos.com/ to view our March 2016 selection of eight exciting films streaming over the Web in broadband, including three premieres! 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 showing in March "At the Matinee" at Zeno's Drive-In Free admission! https://www.zenoswarbirdvideos.com/MATINEE.html World War…

So I'm looking into purchasing some acreage up in New Mexico. I found a company that is willing to work a raw land mortgage. Their standard mortgage for this is "5 year Balloon Note (fixed rate for 5 years, balloon payment due upon maturity) at 5.75% (approx. APR 6.434%) amortized for 15 or 20 years." I'm not very educated in this department. Can some explain this to me? Also "Maximum Loan to Value 70%, 30% down payment required". Does this mean if I get appraised for more than my purchase price I can take the difference from the down payment or is it still 30% regardless? For example land value is $100,000 and I purchase for $90,000. Will I still need $30,000 down…

I am putting together a custom order with Bremont for the HC-130. If you are interested let me know. We only need a few more orders to make it happen. I would like to have everything finalized by the end of June.

TLDR: stop highlighting differences, set common standards, and emphasize common goals. The more differences are emphasized by diversity programs, the more people start to react to us/them divisions. Applicable to many qualifiers (race, sex, religion, etc). Hard Truths About Race on Campus - WSJ.pdf

https://video.foxnews.com/v/4892301647001/widespread-problems-plague-the-us-air-force/?intcmp=hpvid1#sp=show-clips Feel free to delete this post if it duplicated somewhere else. Another reason we're doomed. I know it's Fox News and it shows F-18s for the first few seconds, but as a prior B-1 guy, the struggle is definitely real.

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Oklahomans, our state will be in good hands. Adam Pugh, a former ABM, is running for State Senate based on his illustrious career as an ABM. He's so awesome that he still refers to himself as "Captain" years after his gallant service. Check out his pics on his website. He is so proud of his fake (ABM) wings, that he still wears them on his suit jacket. Also... he must have stolen someone's helmet for that glamour shot. Or maybe he kept his when he washed out of UPT. https://www.pughforsenate.com

https://patriotpost.us/posts/43033 The dumb-fu@kery in this situation is hard to comprehend. The manager said he was "offended by his passion for the flag"...really?! Since when did respecting the flag become offensive or a "political affiliation"? Another gut-punch to my faith in the future of this country... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk