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If you don't have anything constructive to say, keep your mouth shut. Opinions are great, constructive criticism is encouraged, third grade retorts are right out. Threads that devolve into pissing contents will be locked. If your post starts to drag a thread in that direction, it will be removed. If you continue to instigate, you may face suspension of your posting abilities.
2 - Listen before you speak
A wise man once said, "You have two ears and one mouth, so you ought to listen twice as much as you talk."
Fighter squadrons have a rule that you can’t speak until you’ve had been there a year, and there's some wisdom to this; don't just show up here spouting your wisdom to dudes who are not only veterans to this board, but veterans to the Air Force. Hang out a while, read the posts, and be a fly on the wall. You'll see who's legit and who is generally clueless. This will prevent you from a severe case in foot-in-mouth-itis when you try to tell a combat proven pilot that he knows nothing while you sit at home waiting to see if your UPT package has been approved.
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Remember when the people bailed out the government and not vice versa?
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On Monday, traffic from China to YouTube began dwindling until it dried up nearly completely today, due to a site-wide block of the popular video sharing site in that country. Google says it has no idea why it's being blocked. China has demonstrated the ability to block access only to certain YouTube URLs as part of its ongoing censorship of the internet, so this site-wide ban represents a significant change in strategy. "We do not know the reason for the blockage," a Google spokesman told Wired.com, "and we're working as quickly as possible to restore access to our users in China." However, he did not specify what those steps might be. It's possible that one of …
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I’d like to enlist forum-member’s help in locating any pilot(s) who might have flown the Sukhoi SU-27 Flanker, either in the US or otherwise. I have a very unique opportunity for the right person. If you know an FAA–licensed pilot who speaks English and has recent, verifiable pilot time in the Flanker, please have them contact me at SemperExcelsius27 (at) gmail.com. Although I appreciate the skill needed to fly flight sims, I don’t prefer to hear from anyone whose experience is virtual rather than real. Thanks in advance.
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Can't imagine how thsi one could fail.... https://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,531940,00.html?mrp Michael Jackson's father, Joe Jackson, is lining up the King of Pop's children for a world tour as The Jackson Three — despite family members accusing him of trying to "exploit them like Jacko." Former Jackson Five manager Joe is said to have approached Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and seven-year old Prince Michael II — known as Blanket — to hit the stage next year. But one of Jacko's familymembers is said to be "livid" at the scheme, which will add fuel to the bitter custody battle for the youngsters. Jackson’s biographer Ian Halperin said yesterday: "Joe wants…
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Interesting https://www.michaelyon-online.com/the-kopp-etchells-effect.htm
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Didn't see this posted anywhere else... Aired last night but you can watch online or order the DVD. I've only seen the first 5 minutes but I like what I've seen so far.
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My name is Vincent, I lived in Mayenne (France). I doing some research about all the american soldiers killed in Action to free my country during the World War II. I'm request your to help me in my resarch about the 2nd Lt. Montgomery A Coddington. He was a pilot of the 474th Figthing Group-428 Fighters Squadron-9th TAC. His plane serial number : 5864 was hit by the flack on the 7th june 1944 near Montsûrs in Mayenne. I would like to know more about this heroe, and why not find members of his family. I'm sorry to my poor english and i hope i have this subject on the good topic. Best Regards, Vincent (France)
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During the fall of Saigon, one Vietnamese family in a helicopter, low on fuel, gets rescued by a US Navy ship, the USS Kirk. The Kirk goes on to rescue 20,000-30,000 (estimated) refugees. All of this was forgotten until recently. I can't imagine being so desperate that I would drop my children out of a flying helicopter. https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=129554870
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Maybe when the CRJ grows up to be a Boeing, it'll drop the right one; it might be a late bloomer...To the flight crew.
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You're welcome. (link to straight to the video here) Edit: added link to video.
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Last known veteran of the great war has passed away. Story here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-pacific-13289607
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Pretty random but entertaining. There are a bunch more but I think this is probably the best one
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Call me nuts, but shouldn't they worry about how to keep the ones they've already built in the air before they go and make a see through cabin? https://www.foxnews.com/scitech/2011/06/13/invisible-plane-now-see-it-now-dont/
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For all you guitar players, music lovers, technology fiends, history buffs, TDY-ers shacked up in a hotel, or dudes who need a break from the old lady: here's an awesome documentary of Les Paul recounting all his years in the music industry. It was done in 2007, so he was still alive to be interviewed. It's a little over an hour and a half, but it's well worth the time. Paul seems to have been one of those people that had such a drastic and profound influence in so many areas, it's virtually impossible to have a realistic idea of the impact he had across the board. Everyone from Nelly to Ennio Morricone probably owes their career to him. Enjoy Chasing Sound: The Biogr…
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BBC News. I wonder what the difference was between the girls for the top salesmen and the top management?
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I almost posted this in a couple other threads, but it didn't quite seem to fit, so it gets it's own. Interesting view from a Lt Col sentenced to the Pentagon. Acquisition Management
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https://www.defense.gov/releases/release.aspx?releaseid=15121 Statement from Secretary of the Air Force on Office of Special Counsel Release of Reprisal Report of Investigation “We have reviewed the Office of Special Counsel’s report of investigation of allegations of reprisals taken against whistleblowers at Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operation (AFMAO) Center, Dover Air Force Base, Delaware. As a result, disciplinary proceedings have been initiated and we expect to have all decisions complete by mid- to late-April. “The Air Force will not tolerate wrongdoing, especially prohibited personnel practices, by employees. We continue to work closely wit…
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He shall be missed..but his music lives forever..... https://www.chron.com...sia-3606476.php
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He's finally "moving on up..." Sherman Hensley (1938-2012)
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A shot up B-17 gets escorted by a German to the coast and they meet years later. The article was a good read, and I suspect the book would be too. https://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/wings_of_an_angel_m7W8NXNsFsgsqcf5YKPGzO/1
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I read this article on the OTS forum and wanted to share with the rest of you. https://www.nypost.com/p/news/national/wings_of_an_angel_m7W8NXNsFsgsqcf5YKPGzO
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Gents, I need to replace our bag/case to carry DTC's and DVR's to/from the jet. Does anyone use anything other than the standard green sack sledge (named as such due to pendular swinging into ballzac area while attached to harness) or Royal Bags tool kits? Cheers
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https://def2013.com/ Looks like this might be a good venue for those young pups interested in "doing something rather than being someone".
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Dudes, While I sit here and drink my scotch, can't help but think of the bros that are downrange doing the mish'. Here...here. Thanks for the sacrifice. Cheers.
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