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Honestly, Business Insider isn't good for much else than clickbait "news" articles. However, this article piqued my interest. In a scenario like they outlined? I'd say they're right. But a full-on insurrection across the entire US? I think it would be a fractured mess. In the wake of the Turkey coup, such a scenario is just interesting to think about. To be clear, I am in no way advocating any action... Just a fun mental exercise. Any thoughts? https://www.businessinsider.com/us-military-armed-rebellion-2016-8
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Rainman Check.
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Right? That's what we're going for here? https://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130918/NEWS/309180022/Air-Force-s-top-enlisted-Roll-call-back
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Preferably a PIT. 2br townhouse all amenities (you furnish your own partner/playmate), all utilities. Quiet environment, 8.5 to LAFB. Will be with a T-6 instructor.
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Got some video of the neon light contest, open header contest and the cruisin. Awesome cars as usual and oh my lord the scenery. More videos as I get them edited. Neon light contest. Winner was the black 69 Buick Wildcat with the neon pink interior. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pWLw5XGm1-o
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The viper rolling off the runway and several beers in my belly reminded me of the RSU comments at pilot training. A few that I remember: TTYNR: Take that, you naughty runway WAE: Welcome aboard, ensign BKIH: Burger King is hiring NAFOD: No apparent fear of death
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A few things come to mind here: 1 - Why did he wait until he slowed down to 50mph before he decided it might be a good idea to turn the vehicle off? Is there not a neutral on hybrids? 2 - HOLY SHIT! This guy got a damn PRIUS to go 94 mph! Kudos for the top speed attempt, but you still drive a Prius. I award you no points.
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Hey folks. I am a regular poster on here, but I am hiding my identity (though the moderators could figure it out...please dont!) to keep those who would seek to get dirt on me from doing it! Oh ya, they are out there. Anyway, long story short, I am exploring a run for Congress...I am a guard pilot and can actually do that! I wanted to tell you all, that if I am elected (its a 2010 race) I fully plan to sit down with the CSAF and discuss much of what we have talked about here...as a Congressman. Its still a ways off, but just wanted to let you all know that. Im not your typical politician...though inheriting 50% of the country as an enemy isnt my idea of awesom…
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I've heard (read) a few folks on here say that they live in a rural setting or are thinking about living "out here." With all of the woke craziness going on, and more and more males in the world not really capable of accomplishing much in the way of taking care of themselves without relying on everyone else to do everything for them, I was wondering...how many of you live "out here." I wanted to live in a rural setting pretty much the entire time I was in the military, but didn't manage to pull it off. As soon as I retired, I fled the city. Life is a billion times better. Still have to go into the city everyday, but coming home to a rural setting is about as good…
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Massive build up on the border...it's about to get interesting and ugly.
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Drunk Nav How bad did that co-pilot suck if they'd rather let a drunk nav fly than him.
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Just going to leave this here... https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4585716/Couple-sex-Manchester-Ibiza-Ryanair-flight.html?ito=social-facebook
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Ryanair has already demonstrated that it has no shame, but this one scrapes the bottom of the barrel. BBC: Ryanair mulls charge for toilets And O'Leary is wrong - I have flown on a Ryanair flight before without any cash on me. What is the money grabbing ejit going to do when people start pissing into plastic bottles - or all over their seat - on his flights?
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Not sure if this is the right place, but in what little spare time I’ve got on my (Navy) shore tour I started a podcast! The idea is to capture unique military aviation flying stories and share them with a wider audience that appreciates them. Since this audience is uniquely suited to poke holes in the idea, I really do appreciate any and all feedback to continually improve: Available on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/safe-on-deck/id1615450730 And on YouTube: https://youtube.com/channel/UCI6ty4FeKpM3p14acae-AjQ For those interested in some USAF content, the two interviews with John Miller (F-105F/ F-117 pilot) were especially …
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All, posting at the request of a new member (Rivrguide), who is working on his masters. CH Hi There, I'm finishing a MS with Embry-Riddle and have the opportunity to conduct research on accident investigations. Participation is voluntary and your aviation experience will increase the quality of data collected. Military experience is a plus, but not required. If you can spare 20-35 minutes, please click the below link to start the survey. https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeFS4KbRoK44-WI9By-7uEorAKHyb8j4octNjJAuVyKkoeiSw/viewform?usp=sf_link or https://goo.gl/forms/0EU1zkUlweOCpc3I3 For each survey completed, $4 will be contributed to …
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Saw this over on Airwarriors and thought this crowd would appreciate it. This is an "Ask The Captain" column from the Pt Mugu base paper: https://www.aerotechnews.com/ptmuguhueneme/...-01-14T19-52-34
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Traditional guard guy currently on full-time orders. Expect to be away from home of record for another 1.5yrs. We do not currently own property and have have been thinking about buying a house very seriously over the past two ish years. We've spent this time researching what we want and we already have lived in the area we are looking (we know we like it there). Come to find our dreamhome listed a few days ago, seems to be the right place for our kids, the price is right and all the features we wanted. We don't want to lose our chance at getting this place especially since we haven't seen anything of note pop up in-market as we have looked the past few years. Is it crazy …
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I want something to use in the car in the house and in a boom box for camping, etc... easily moved inbetween. My truck has an mp3 player port on the front of the stereo (like one of those headphone jacks)... I have never ever even looked at satellite radio before - I don't know how much they cost or which service is better. Also I have no clue who makes the best equipment for the stuff I want to do. I did hear that they are both trying to merge into one company... Please opine
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Foglesong resigns as MSU president Breaking News: Foglesong resigns as MSU president By Annie Mitchell Institutions of Higher Learning Friday, March 7, 2008 3:16 PM CST Jackson - The president of Mississippi State University has resigned, effective June 30. Following a meeting with MSU President Dr. Robert H. “Doc” Foglesong and an emergency teleconference meeting of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning, Commissioner of Higher Education Dr. Thomas C. Meredith announced his acceptance of Foglesong's resignation. “This is a major loss for our system and for Mississippi State University,” said Meredith. “Under Dr. Foglesong's leader…
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I think this is brilliant. Don't fuck with Conan!
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Just curious what you guys will think will happen later this week with the vote in Scotland? And if they do vote for independence, what are the positives and negatives we might see as a result in Scotland, the rest of the UK, the EU, and here in the US? My bet is that it will be a somewhat close vote (with 5-10 points), but that they remain with the UK for the near future, though this might give more steam to their independence movement vs crushing it. A strong part of me would like to see it happen, if nothing else just to see how things will shake out. My number concern is the delicious scotch--as long as it continues to flow (like 'where the beer flows like win…
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https://www.cnn.com/2....html?hpt=hp_t1 So, does this mean the military will start recognizing same-sex spouses as dependents? Or only if they are married in a state where same-sex marriage is legal? How do you suppose this will work when the sponsor gets a PCS to somewhere that still bans gay marriage, such as Texas?
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Love 'em or hate 'em; but you can't deny that my Gators emerged victorious in a tough battle against 'Bama! I'll be honest and say I'm glad that's over with! I was sweating Percy Harvin not playing, and the Crimson Tide is one helluva team! There is no doubt why they were ranked #1...until now! Cheers! M2
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https://www.nypost.co...CRfOyJhODIuCcfM The New York Post needs to fire their research department, since everybody knows "per diem" is from the Latin "to pay for hookers and booze." Also, they should never, ever send any of their intrepid reporters on assignment to Pattaya or Angeles City.
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