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  1. Started by Fly4five,

    https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/hot-mic-airline-pilot-caught-ranting-about-the-bay-area/amp/ Which one of you guys was it ha Sent from my SM-G973U using Baseops Network mobile app

  2. Started by ClearedHot,

    F-22 pilot treated for minor injuries after landing gear failed to deploy

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  3. Started by M2,

    It's out! I've waited 30 years for this! https://www.amazon.com/gp/video/detail/B08R114191/ref=dvm_us_or_cs_sh_all_21C2ALA_s1_i0

  4. Started by BashiChuni,

    Our King has spoken: https://www.cnbc.com/2021/03/04/fauci-troops-who-opt-out-of-covid-vaccine-are-part-of-the-problem.html

  5. Started by ClearedHot,

    So the Lufwaffe made a big deal about a supposed Elephant Walk of Typhoon Eurofighters... Notice anything odd about the pictures? All the jets are chocked and have no pilots...Basically they towed 18 jets out on the the runway, took a picture, and blasted social media...cool story Bruder.

  6. Started by arg,

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  7. to the 25th Fighter Squadron for setting an example others should follow... Pil Sung!

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  8. Recovered safely.

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  9. Started by elvis,

    https://www.airforcemag.com/u-s-to-end-spangdahlem-air-bases-mission-remove-11900-personnel-from-germany/

  10. Started by 17D_guy,

    Saw this drop on twitter. Don't think it fits on a different thread so I made this one. https://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA388-1.html The Air War Against The Islamic State The Role of Airpower in Operation Inherent Resolve

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  11. Suck it Putin. https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/air-force-secretly-acquired-russian-153600585.html

  12. Started by Scooter14,

    Anyone else get the DoD Dine Smart email today? “It only takes 2 minutes to enroll”...yeah, I’ll pass.

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  13. If anyone knows how to get in touch with Robert Sweet, former A-10 pilot and former 476th FS/CC, can you PM me? Looking to do a story on Steve "Syph" Phillis.

  14. Started by nunya,

    I'm planning a trip to Alaska in June with my dad and 10 year old son. We'd like to fish freshwater for salmon, trout, etc. We need suggestions on outfitters/guides. Ideally we'll find a lodge close to or even on the river we fish. Fly away day trips are an option, but no tent overnights. Google results are overwhelming and personal experiences are always better than anonymous reviews, so thanks in advance for your sage wisdom!

  15. 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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  16. Started by arg,

    https://thehill.com/homenews/house/530498-massie-gabbard-team-up-on-bill-to-repeal-the-patriot-act

  17. Started by M2,

    Fuck PCness! I want to thank everyone for another wonderful year of BaseOps, and hope y'all have a wonderful Christmas or whatever you celebrate this year! Hopefully 2021 will be a better year than the dumpster fire that was 2020! Be safe out there!

  18. Had an idea and looking for discussion on it. So a draft of the "best and brightest" is a no go and would never return to the USA unless the barbarians were at the gates, even then I think many would shirk it so if not their kids then their money... instead of a draft used to pull all of the socio-economic strata of America together to cause the connected, priviledged, wealthy and powerful to be cautious on the use of military forces (really conventional boots on mainly what I'm saying but applicable to other uses of Military Force to some degree) why not by law state all military operations outside of the CONUS (routine and contingency) be assed on personal income …

  19. Started by arg,

    https://www.duffelblog.com/p/claiming-massive-touchdown-fraud?fbclid=IwAR3za_HJT7cu3EEkZ68rDXSN3BUb_sCc_p3dKXvRLsVO8HodHb4s0dbPh6c

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  20. Started by Prozac,

    that doesn’t buy this official A-Team van up for auction: https://jalopnik.com/your-next-ride-could-be-an-officially-licensed-a-team-v-1845919523 Now stop your jibber jabber and start bidding! Fools!

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  21. WALSH: A Woman Played In A College Football Game And Immediately Proved Why Women Don’t Belong In Men’s Sports | The Daily Wire

  22. Started by Masshole,

    I felt a thread all about beer would compliment the gun thread. The premise is simple: drink a beer and rate it based on your own criteria. Weihenstephaner Hefe Weissbier Rating: 6.9 Reason: It was very easy to drink. Smooth, delicious, and pairs well with a variety of food. It starts with a lot of head and it takes awhile to go down (so to speak) . It kind of had an after taste akin to apple sauce and was a little too light for my palette. I recommend it to any fan of IPAs.

  23. Started by HuggyU2,

    https://www.businessinsider.com/cbs-explains-nfl-ratings-2016-10 Wow... such a surprise. Maybe people are beginning to have enough of the NFL, and their uneducated, prima donna asshats. Including Goodell.

  24. Started by lloyd christmas,

    Here you guys go. You now have your very own spot to argue. It’s your spot and yours alone. Have it here so the rest of us can enjoy what baseops is supposed to be about. Lloyd

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  25. Started by EvilEagle,

    I am officially a has-been. My fini flight was this morning, retirement ceremony this afternoon. Bittersweet to say the least. Getting out of that jet for the last time was a bigger deal than I was expecting. It's been a good ride - 21 years in and 18.5 of the last 19 flying the Mighty-Mighty (quick MC-12 stint in AFG back in '11). I haven't been posting much, but it's about to get a lot less. Thanks to all the warriors out there; keep fighting the good fight. Now I'm one of those guys that thank you for your service. I probably won't buy you lunch though - I'm still a cheap-ass airline pilot. Do your best to keep this place following it's roots - he…

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