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Well, just when you think you've seen it all... Yesterday, I was driving on base. As I pulled up to the gate, I saw a man with facial hair (a mustache out of regs with the military) wearing BDUs. He looked like an overweight, beer belly, slug. I couldn't believe my eyes! This guy was in the AF BDU with the service tape saying Military Civilian or something like that. Now, I can understand maybe why civ's would need to wear BDU's in forward operating areas...but here in the states? Come on! WTF is our government thinking! This just makes us look bad. I think that if they are going to wear our uniform...they better damn well be clean-shaven and in weight…

What would you guys consider necessary traits to be succesful at UPT? Just curious. Also what kind of experience would you say thats needed before going in? (i.e. ppl and other various ratings... aviation experience in general.) Is it rare for people to go in with 0 flight hours? Thanks guys - Mark [ 10. November 2005, 17:21: Message edited by: markkyle66 ]

Hello, Just got my orders and I'll be stationed here. I would appreciate any and all information you might have regarding Lieutenant life in Aurora, CO. Recommendations of living areas, things to do (I know skiing of course), any other comments welcome...

All this Viper and Eagle talk has got me wondering something, for you fighter guys, what was/is the reason for you choosing the fighter you did? Mission, capability, sexiness, etc??? I'm no where near any choosing point, but I'd like to hear what the guys flying fighters these days saw/see so appealing about their airframe. Thanks.

Hey, anyone know they're headed to CAFB Class 07-05? Just found out today and I'm curious if anyone else on this forum is going.

Just curious. What is the average burn rate for the aircraft you fly / flew. I realize that there are many factors that affect this...but I'm sure that every plane has an average wag that you use off the top of your head. For slick 130's 5000 lbs an hour for cruise seems to be the rule for E/H models. For fighter types...cruise / burner...whatever you got. Transports...enroute....same with tankers. Curious on the 135 E/R models and the KC-10. Helos...bombers...T-6...whatever.... If something is grosely different fully loaded / empty....lets hear it. We are a gas guzzling nation and I am curious to hear where the different airframes rank in the fuel burn cat…

11/7/2005 - RANDOLPH AIR FORCE BASE, Texas -- TH-1H Huey II is the latest aircraft to join the Air Force inventory. It will serve as the undergraduate pilot training platform. This new helicopter is in position near the west control tower here for the base open house event Nov 5 and 6. Some major exterior differences from its predecessors are an enlarged nose, wider main rotor blades and the tail rotor is now on the starboard side for better performance. Inside it has undergone an extensive refurbishment including upgraded components and a new avionics suite with a glass cockpit. Current plans call for 24 of these former Army UH-1H helicopters to be upgraded. New Hue…

Does anyone have info on the Global Mobility Sq's? I know that McGuire has one, and I believe Travis has the other. How competitive is it to get into, is Phoenix Mobility the only way? What are there deployment cycles like? Any and All info/intel will be greatly appreciated. Thanks

Found this page while looking for a Hemingway quote.....maybe it has been posted here before, maybe not..... https://www.airnoosa.com/index17.php

The most ridiculous item of the day: BBC: Medics condemn Gaza sonic booms

I finally made it down here to Pcola and need a place to watch the Steeler's game. Anyone know of a good sports bar?

For those of you who have flown the Tweet... About how many rides until you were proficient and comfortable flying the Tweet? (basic aircraft control, keeping in your area and all radio work, etc...? I've been flying for a couple of weeks now and some basic aspects of it all are still kicking my ass. I'm sure I'll be fine - just wondering about others...

Does anyone know where I can download an electronic copy of the hostile fire/tax exempt form? Thanks.

Airmen Learn Army Skills Re the new "Air Force" centric term, I vote for the C-130 term of "Howdy". That term has always brought fear and trepidation to all who hear it in the cockpit.

From today's Stars & Stripes... Hobbins was the USAFE/DO back in the late 90's...I can't recall too much about him but I don't think he was too bad of a dude. Of course, anyone would look good after Doc... Cheers! M2

So it's the annual Brit Halloween party at their establishment last night, an awesome time. It comes to closing time and about 50 or so folks (USN/AF/USA/USMC) decide to head for the bus after closing time. We all pack on to the bus, 3 guys to a seat and all that and head for CC. As we're trucking along we're all singing the Team America F*** Yeah! song, like good aircrew do. When all of a sudden this Major stands up and starts yelling and I quote, "I want a name and an ID card of the person who just said F*** You!". He then begins to berate everyone on the bus (including the O-5's in the midst of us) on how unprofessional we all are and how degrading it is to th…

Hello, I did a search for pet information while in the military, and it pretty much came up dry for what I'm looking for. I was wondering how easy it is to have a pet while in the military, especially within the flying community. I am pretty much looking for any advice, as to when would be best in your career to deal with a new pet, how easy it is to PCS/TDY with pets, etc. Anything would be helpful. Also, please share what(if any) type of pet you have, and how well it works out for you, and any problems you have run into while on active duty. I am really wanting to buy a puppy right now, but don't want to regret it a few months from now when it becomes a head…

This "UFO" is terrestrial so don't get too excited....just want some input on what you guys think this craft might be. A friend was alarmed by an unusual logo they saw on a military Aircraft flying near the Atlantic/New York City and did not know what it was and were surprised by the Blue Logo on the plane near the front. Your input on this matter would be enormously helpfull. Here is a description of the Aircraft: I was told, they saw a Grey, Military, Two Engine Aircraft, similar to a Commercial Jetliner, however it did not have "passenger" windows.(no windows on the sides) The following is all I have of a description of the Logo: "There was definitely…

Alright, after a lot of thought on the issue I am seriously thinking about going Marines. I am currently in AFROTC a contracted cadet, not on scholarship, Feild Training complete. Before the start of AFROTC I was interested in the Marines, but then thought I would go talk to AFROTC to explore all options. I ultimately decided to go AF. Now I feel that there are a multitude of reasons on why I feel that the Marines would be best for me. So to get to the point, here is my main concern: If I am released from my ROTC contract does this prevent me from serving in any other military branch? For example the Marine Corps? If so what would be the best way to approach…

I got to wondering after reading about AETC switching up the flight screening program... Q1: So, are the Fireflys still sitting in the hangers @ USAFA? Last I heard they were. They didn't want to scrap them, but they couldn't sell them either becuase papa blue would have to pronounce them safe. And even with the post flight test modifications, it was too delicate an issue. Q2: If one were for sale for....say...$40K, would you buy it? Assume that it's modified/repaired. Q3: Does anybody here have insight as to whether the mod program actually worked?

Hey, I was approached by a Marine recruiter about their guaranteed aviaiton program and it sounds like a sweet deal. Anyone have stories or advice about how the Marines do things; flying in particular. I know they train with the Navy guys, but what kind of crap do they do after that? Any comments good or bad are aprreciated.

I want some good puke stories. I have only experienced some aerobatics upside down/zero G pukes, and was wondering if you'd all share your most humerous yakking adventures. (ie: puke on IP/the scope/canopy/etc) Cheers.

I am getting ready to PCS there. Anyone been there?

"MMmm... He looks tasty."

What type expenses can a stafford loan(subsidized or unsubsidized) be used for? Can it be used for a computer or transportation? Thanks, adam