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https://www.foxnews.com/politics/house-majority-whip-track-repeat-nazi-germany-downplays-inflation-ahead-midterms So apparently since an illegal alien from Canada attacked Mr. Pelosi with a hammer in a sanctuary city (under Biden's watch), we're on the verge of becoming Nazi Germany. Don't vote for any Republicans because Nazi's and racism and stuff. Good message Dems! 👏

Form 8s for everyone. Obviously crew error and definitely not a design flaw. Nothing to see here. /s

Never seen behind the blast fence and if it did happen it was usually a TSgt or MSgt, I found sending a young troop who wasn't performing well to the AOR usually shaped him to finally understand what we really did was important. I've seen them transform into reliable assets. Back then a well-respected/feared Chief all he had to say I'm disappointed in you and it would destroy you. If the Chief called, you into the office you know you effd up.

Were these the Chiefs that would take roudy troops out back and “take care of them boss?” I’ve heard those stories from some of the real crusty ones. Us generation X/Z, whatever the F I am, envy your time in the service.

I’m honestly not sure if the WTF here is that there are some dudes trying to make their beanbags smaller or the fact that there is an individual who’s job title is “cornhole color commentator”.

So they’re claiming Biden’s leadership caused the inflation, upon which the increase in SS is based?

That's brutal. Oof. A long time ago in a galaxy far away, I worked EMS in the northeast US. I still know a lot of people who have stayed in EMS or have moved up the medical ladder. They were getting their asses kicked in 2020 and I felt bad for them; I talked to a few more in depth. But then some of them went overboard and stated that everyone else should listen to the "experts" with no dissent. When I asked them if the citizenry should then just listen to generals ("the experts") in war with no dissent...some seemed to realize what they were saying. Others didn't. Families should never be denied the ability to say goodbye to a loved one. I witnessed humans entering and leaving the earth, and it's a heavy experience either way - but at least it's happy when they arrive. I was always silently thankful when we kept a person alive long enough for someone to be there to say goodbye. I can't imagine not advocating for that.

My dad's air medals from Vietnam are pretty important to me.

I also started in 1981 and can attest to this. Chiefs then were Chiefs, and practically all wore Vietnam service ribbons amongst other awards. It spoiled me as a young E-1. I watched those "old school" chiefs disappear over the years as they retired and moved on, and in their place were mostly politically correct, tow-the-line SNCOs who were mirrored images of the officers. Hell, most won't even cuss these days in fears of offending some airman! What made the USAF great during those years was officers were officers, and Chiefs were Chiefs, and each complimented each other. Now it's tough to tell the difference! And just to pre-empt the expected replies, anyone who uses the term "boomer" will earn a 30-day suspension! 😁😁😁

DMartin17: I've observed over the years that there is a certain type of person that will scrutinize your motivations for wanting to be in the AF. In their view, ideological purity is very important ("Attitude is EVERYTHING!"). These types are everywhere in the AF, probably on your interview board, so regardless of your opinions you will need to "deal" with these types. I agree with you (if my read on you is correct) that a candidate's stated motivations shouldn't count for a whole lot. After all, who can really know what's inside someone's head? And shouldn't it be enough that we have people who are willing to serve? To me the whole idea of psychoanalyzing a particular candidate reeks of control-freak mentality. So to sum up: that's the landscape and play the game as well as you can. To answer your question: "Am I in the right headspace if I'm reluctant of the Needs of the Air Force?" No, you're fine. But that's my opinion and others (probably on your interview board) might have another opinion so you should be sensitive to that viewpoint.

The whole crew probably had that same problem. I wonder if the Boom still gets the same "oh shit" factor through the cameras? Seeing the boom strike the tail that hard would have made me shit my pants fo sho. Lol

Would be better served if the last panel showed the political hacks that pushed that shit.

I’ll just say it - a lot of people had these same thoughts when younger, but they won’t admit it out loud while simultaneously throwing out “officer first.” They’re correct in that statement, but it’s not so black and white, and that’s OK. I understand where you’re at/coming from. I won’t rehash in detail, as Oface is correct about a lot of info in the “archives,” but big pic… AD - If looking at OTS route, you can decline any “offer,” so you’re not stuck. There’s a lot more details on that you’ll have to go read yourself. ROTC/USAFA is not a guarantee, but ultimately my opinion is those who should get a pilot slot typically do, with minor exceptions. ANG/AFRC - “Guaranteed,” but you have to get hired. That is a very competitive process and definitely risk of not making it. Go read about it. My opinion - Try for ANG, AFRC, AD in that order. Once you’re getting “old” on the interview circuit, consider putting your hat into the AD ring. Regardless of which component you may go to, be good with being a non-flying officer for at least 4 years, as there’s lots of hurdles to stumble over on your way to being a MR wingman or co-pilot.

For every useless “chief” there’s an equally useless O-6+. I don’t get the feeling MAJCOM, CAF vs. MAF, etc. really changes that in any appreciable way. Generally it seems when dudes go E-8/O-6+, many get that fabled “lobotomy,” and only a few remain mission-oriented bros. The guard is far better than AD with this subject.

When you get your 5th Gen fighter from Wish.

I just wanna watch them try.

They’re gonna make some beautiful kids!

Keep in mind that there are flyers with the grade of E-9 in the CAF. Like anyone else with the rank, there are some who are Chiefs and some who are E-9s. As FLEA has mentioned, the good ones are truly an asset for the enlisted (and squadron overall) and can make the lives of the CC/DO/ADO easier. If not, it's just the opposite.

What a ignorant statement painted with a Air Force wide brush. For every terrible SNCO, there are the equivalent terrible (who wield greater power) field grade officers percentage wise.

Incredible touch giving the helicopter an authentic native American name. Bravo.

Have you guys in the CAF experienced positive results from the 8's and 9's in your organization? My experience was that if they never showed up to work at all a better decision would've been made that day. That's from the squadron all the way up to the MAJCOM. I spent a 3rd of my career on Army bases and while there were some worthless E-9s, some of them were pretty damn helpful at accomplishing the mission. I personally never met one E-8 or E-9 in the AF whose pay fairly equated to what they contributed. Not questioning the MAF or support folks because an immediate flaming about how valuable senior NCOs are would ensue. I saw it at SOS. And at ACSC. A long time ago. The question is for CAF pilots/aircrew.