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https://www.ajc.com/news/breaking-military-aircraft-crashes-near-nellis-air-force-base/T2G5W3VW7BHXPEJMA37JNY6ZQA/ Story still developing

While in the lab, I dealt almost exculsively with the weaponeering process and the generation of the data that provides the means for weaponeering softwares and data... It did kinda seem silly to me that you guys would actually use a computer disk to figure out what to arm your jet with, but I've heard pretty crazy things before. My question (actually) is how often and really just how, do you mission commanding metal-bearers actually use or imploy the Joint Air-to-Surface Weaponnering Software? And, are there other things/systems you use to aid you in arming your weapon platforms?

https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2018/09/11/sheppard-afb-reports-aircraft-incident-few-details-released/1266598002/ https://www.ajc.com/news/national/jet-crashes-sheppard-air-force-base-injured/687LgwhFBP8IwG2YDHoK7J/ Sheppard Twitter:

Turkish military command quits Doesn't have all the details but interesting regardless.

Dan's plane crashed in Little Rock last week during his ATP check ride. He is recovering from skin graft surgery at the burn center in Little Rock. The High Rollers are in the process of setting up a fund with a local credit union, one of the spouses started the Gofundme. Please check it out and give what you can. https://www.gofundme.com/Howsure-Danshure

Im cleaning out my folders after OTS and wondering what I should always keep a copy of? Some things Iv kept so far are: 1. Orders 2. All Medical records 3. SGLI 4. DD214 5. Security clearance paperwork If anyone has anything good to add to the list please do so as Im really wondering if I should keep some of this stuff like the old orders, travel voucher paperwork that has been paid, ect. Thanks

Another air show crash. Pilot didn't make it. https://www.theblaze.com/stories/2014/06/01/pilot-47-dies-in-crash-at-air-show/

Forgive me if you've seen these already. I'm sure a few of us around here haven't... "Whoever said the pen is mightier than the sword obviously never encountered automatic weapons." - General MacArthur "You, you, and you ... Panic. The rest of you, come with me." - U.S. Marine Corp Gunnery Sgt. "Though I Fly Through the Valley of Death ... I Shall Fear No Evil. For I am at 80,000 Feet and Climbing." - At the entrance to the old SR-71 operating base Kadena, Japan "You've never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3." - Paul F. Crickmore (test pilot) "The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire." "Blue water Navy truism: There are m…

"Air Force Official Says 9/11 Remains in Landfill Did Not Include Shanksville Victims" https://www.nytimes.com/2012/03/01/us/air-force-official-says-9-11-remains-in-landfill-did-not-include-shanksville-victims.html?_r=1&ref=us

Fellow pilots, Cranium's up & FYI: New charting specification should appear in the NTAP soon: Here's a sneak peak (attachment). Also, "Taxi into Position and Hold" is going away, to be replaced by "Line up and Wait" even here in the CONUS. Link below to new rules on use of LUAW. FAA Notice Fly safe! Graphic Notice for MTA_Final.pdf

An interesting read... talk about a PAR https://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/27600521

I have seen a few people post graduate thesis related questionnaires on here lately and thought I might broaden my population a bit as well. Essentially, I am trying to find any correlations between types of electronic planning systems used, aircrew experience level, and time lost during flight planning. It is a quick 10 question survey (linked below) and would definitely appreciate your time and input. My apolgoies if some of the content does not apply to your respective communities. Thanks in advance! https://surveymonkey.com/s/NVQNMWN

Got my first interview coming up soon for UPT. Any last words of advice? "Just be yourself" "Don't try to be the cool guy"... all of that is obvious. I'm looking for more of the obscure scenarios that may come up.

https://militarytimes.com/blogs/afteraction/2012/06/29/video-bernard-james-drafted-to-u-s-a-u-s-a-chants/ Shit Hot...

Has anyone tried taking an FAA test at the Advanced Instrument School in Oklahoma City? I'm trying to take my Military Comp test for commercial license and heard it's free to take it through the USAF. Looking to save a hundred bucks or so, and the POC listed hasn't returned/answered my calls.

www.foxnews.com U.S. officials believe Usama bin Laden's son, Saad bin Laden, was killed in a U.S. airstrike in Pakistan. Sources confirmed to FOX News late Wednesday that officials believe the younger bin Laden was killed by hellfire missiles from a U.S. Predator drone strike earlier this year. The death was first reported by National Public Radio. National Intelligence Director Mike McConnell told NPR that Saad bin Laden reportedly traveled to Pakistan last year after spending several years under house arrest in Iran. It is believed Saad, who is not considered a significant player in Al Qaeda leadership, was "collateral" damage in the airstrike and was no…

Is there a way to look up who is currently a 4 star general in the air force? I was waiting for my family at lunch yesterday when a 4 star walked by me. I didn't have a chance to talk to him and was looking for info on him. Thanks

Is IFF conducted at Sheppard? If so, when I graduate will I remain at Sheppard or is there a chance I could get sent to Moody? Also at the risk of sounding clueless :confused: where exactly would I find the boldface and Ops limits hiding if I had access to a buddy's UPT material? Thanks, Mike [ 09. June 2004, 15:31: Message edited by: MEH9030 ]

for pilots - ever have to do a polygraph? for clearances or anything?

Just moving to the southwest and I'm not finding alot of info on Kirtland AFB guard/reserve flying oportunities. I could use a little guidance if there is any out there. I have -60, uh-1 and -130 experience. Thanks in advance. Drelyn

Figured I'd start a "anyone from the WIANG, REPRESENT" thread. Bored, can't sleep...

I always wanted to do freefall at the academy or airborne training but I know that will be very hard to go to since there are so many cadets at Riddle that want that as well. So I was wondering is there any way you can go to jump school when you go AD? If so, how do you get it and how competitive is it? Lastly, I will be going to field training soon and I have an injured wrist. Will they let me wear a wrist guard (it's pretty small)?

I just saw this on another forum. I didn't know if it was brought up here before, so I figured I'll post it for your interests. https://www.big-boys.com/articles/harrierfalls.html

PCAS reaches first design review ...The programme will use an unmanned A-10 Thunderbolt II or ‘Warthog’ for the demonstration in 2015... ...It is understood that DARPA is considering four munitions including the JDAM, Laser Maverick, 2.75-in rocket and gun...

Trump's Foreign Policy is a big departure from President's past. He removed the criminal leading Venezuela, Iran is about to fall and, not getting much press is the full court press on Cuba. Not a fully named embargo but little oil is getting in and they likely have less than 30 days reserve on island. Interesting that Maduro's protection element was all Cuban and it is coming to light that there was a lot of fentanyl coming in through via and enabled by Cuba. Numerous Russian military transports have landed in Cuba the last three weeks...intel indicated Air Defense, attack drones and ECM assets. Would be interesting if he took, Iran, Venezuela and Cuba all off the table …