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Did a search, came up with nothing. Anybody lived in Clovis who can give me a good idea of what the cell phone service situation is out there? I'm looking to get rid of Sprint and maybe get an iphone but when I look at the coverage maps it is less than stellar, considering I'd have to roam on someone else's network (not sure whose). Thoughts?

THE UNTOLD TRUE STORY OF MAD DOG SHRIVER: Mad Dog led dozens of covert missions into Laos & Cambodia until his luck ran out. By Maj. John L. Plaster, USAR (Ret.) <https://www.ultimatesniper.com/images/macVsog-patch.GIF> There undoubtedly was not a single recon man in SOG more accomplished or renowned than Mad Dog Shriver. Mad Dog! In the late 1960s, no Special Forces trooper at Ft. Bragg even breathed those top secret letters, "S-O-G," but everyone had heard of the legendary Studies and Observations Group Green Beret recon team leader, Sergeant First Class Jerry Shriver, dubbed a "mad dog" by Radio Hanoi. It was Jerry Shriver who'd spoken the most famous …

Whoever said that Fairfield wasn't straight up gangsta?? The funny thing is that we drive through some of those streets on our way back to the base from Chipotle. If you're ever in the area on a RON, remember that Fairfield south of Air Base Parkway is not where you should be after the sun goes down! Ref:

What does your squadron use for a beer light? I'm going to build my squadron a new one (really just "one" since our "beer light" is basically an announcement in the building that the non-existent beer light is on) - got some plans in mind - but just curious what you have in your squadron bar/ops desk area.

For the last couple years I've been a disciple of Maker's and all of its greatness. When doing a little research today I found that Maker's produces a 101 proof Bourbon and packages it in a gold-tipped bottle. Supposedly they still make it but it is no longer sold in the US, but can be found in Japan. So has anyone seen this stuff anywhere and more importantly, how much would it cost for you to ship me a bottle or two?

So, I thought it might be fun to see what kind of aviation patches you guys have that are unintentionally funny. Not a gag patch, but one that was supposed to be serious but ended up being not so much. My favorite is this bit of Engrish from Korea: The McDonald Davis F-16 Eagle

John seems to understand, why can't America? The Nirvana Fallacy

Sad to report the passing of a classic 80s Legend, Patrick Swayze https://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/Movies/09/14/patrick.swayze/index.html

Unfortunately, my travels to Stuttgart two weeks ago didn't allow me time to get to Munich; but I have experienced my fair share of German fests and loved each and every one of them! I realize a few on here may never have had the opportunity to attend a fest or the fests of fests, Oktoberfest; so here are someone else's pictures as why it is so popular. Beer, lederhosen and a lot of cleavage...a winning combination! Prost! M2

Never heard of Sgt Schmid until this, but sounds like a great guy and one who did an especially dangerous job to keep others safe. Here's to him :beer:. Bomb Disposal Hero Killed in Afghanistan A British Army explosives specialistwho became a legend by risking his life to defuse more than 60 Talibanroadside bombs was killed in Afghanistan during his final missionbefore he took leave, the Times of London reported Tuesday. StaffSergeant Olaf "Oz" Schmid, 30, died instantly Saturday when animprovised explosives device he was trying to disarm blew up. It was his last job before a planned two-week break, his widow Christina Schmid told the new…

Hey out there- I'm a SUPT select 2nd Lt. heading to Laughlin on December 18th to EAD and start casual duty. I went to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and am the only one in my class going to pilot training, so I don't know anyone else who's reporting there around the same time. I'd like to find a roommate in order to get a duplex house, so if anyone reading this is going to Del Rio in December too, let me know, and maybe we can set up a nice bachelor pad. Thanks. Erik

This is for all the Hawg pilots on the Forum. Are there plans for an order anytime soon for the Breitlings with the A-10 patch in it? I heard rumors that Moody was putting together an order but haven't heard anything past that. So, if there is, let me know b/c I am interested in purchasing one. Thanks.

Linkie Supposedly a photo of the area-

Alright, take two. Guess I should step it up a little bit and find a more mature topic to discuss than what Doug Masters likes to do in his "off time". Well, here's what I'd like to know more about, and the perfect forum of people to discuss it with, at that. I'm quite the fan of the "fighter pilot attitude", as I figure it. Pieced together from various places, books, movies, and forum posts, and mixed in with a hell of a lot of my own attitude and experiences, I've ended up imagining what I think is the greatest "attitude" of anyone that really wants to get sh*t done. Not so much "checking off my to-do list", than being accomplished in life and feeling like the king o…

for all interested Fifi flew again for the first time in a few years. successful flight of 30-40 minutes.

Does anyone have any experience / advice with AAFES car sales? Additionally do you get the same deal at Al Udeid / Bagram that you'd get at Kadena / Mildenhall (ie. is there an advantage buying it "in the shit?") Thanks!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAGzh5Pck8E&NR=1

Found it on airliners.net: https://www.airliners...ad.main/131335/ Really? I see why we need to follow their rules, but why make such a huge deal out of this?

How much longer will it be down?

https://www.theveteranssite.com/clickToGive/vet/article/Most-Heavily-Decorated-Soldier817&origin=VET_FACE_BLOG_VEtVid_DecoratedHeavy_CTG Wow, worth the watch. a highly decorated United States Army soldier and Medal of Honor recipient of the Vietnam War. He was wounded 14 times over 54 months of combat, was awarded 8 Purple Hearts, 4 Bronze Stars, and was nominated for the Medal of Honor three separate times. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_L._Howard AMERICAN BAD ASS

That's some good public relations right there... Kind of nice that the LIPA provides a couple of toll free phone numbers just for people to call and let them know what they think at: 800-490-0025 or 800-966-4818.

Obviously, a helluva guy. "A British soldier killed by a Taliban bomb in Afghanistan left $161,500 in his will -- so his friends could go on vacation to Las Vegas, The Sun reported Monday." FOX News Link ETA: Tag line from article

FAA probing News Corp.'s use of drones

This guy is a hero...no doubt so not taking anything away from him. I've just never seen the MOH worn without the neck ribbon, anyone have any idea why his is displayed this way?

Interesting read on why SSgt Robert Guiterrez deserves the Medal of Honor: https://www.defensemedianetwork.com/stories/why-staff-sgt-robert-gutierrez-should-receive-the-medal-of-honor/