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^^This hints to the fundamental problem. The common denominator at work across the Air Force is that very few seem willing or capable to pause long enough to consider and understand the (any) problem, big or small, before they take action on it. One of my favorite distillations of 'leadership' can help illustrate what I mean: "General von Moltke divided the entire officer corps into four distinct types, depending on their mental and physical characteristics: 1) mentally dull and physically lazy, 2) mentally bright and physically energetic, 3) mentally dull and physically energetic, and 4) bright and lazy. Type 1: The officers who were both mentally dull and physically lazy were given simple, repetitive, unchallenging tasks. Type 2: The officers who were both mentally bright and physically energetic, Von Moltke felt were obsessed with micromanagement and accordingly would be poor leaders. Therefore, he never promoted this type of officer to the status of commanding officer of the German General Staff. Type 3: The officers who were mentally dull but physically energetic, Von Moltke considered dangerous. To him, they were walking, talking mistake generators that required constant supervision. Because they created messes faster than could be fixed, these officers were too much trouble and were dismissed. Type 4: The mentally bright yet physically lazy officer, our hero, is the type of person Von Moltke felt should ascend to the lofty heights of ultimate command. Why? Because he is smart enough to see what needs to be done but is also motivated by laziness to find the easiest, simplest way to succeed. And, of course, such an officer would never sully his hands with details, vastly preferring to delegate those concerns to the eager beaver types." We have too many type 3 officers in positions of power and influence. I don't know why, but it seems to me that these types are heavily rewarded/regarded in the Air Force:

So, has anyone looked at CBM on google maps lately? https://maps.google.com/maps?q=columbus+afb&hl=en&ll=33.62865,-88.437329&spn=0.001568,0.00284&sll=36.914764,-119.311523&sspn=12.322155,23.269043&t=h&hq=columbus+afb&z=19

Except maybe watching grown men point with their elbows and introduce themselves using only a contrived nickname.

You mean the Democrat controlled Senate that hasn't passed a budget in 3 years? That Senate?

Not a satellite, it's a disco ball with straws jammed into it!

This is what happens when you outlaw guns. They start growing out of your ass or crotch. Call your Congressman. Support the Second Amendment today!

If I had a nickel for everytime an army guy gave me bad winds, either 180 degrees out or just within limits.... Good luck Jared.

Easy fix. Make OPRs 3 lines instead of 10. 1 bullet apiece for AFSC specific stuff, 1 for position stuff, 1 push line. Make an AFSC specific test like the E's have, and put the score in all the newly available white space. Problem solved.

It's because you don't get OPR bullets by delegating things.

What, the sunshades? Yes, that was quite the installation debacle.

It's a shame to see that tradition gone to waste. I have a very close friend who is a self funded, self motivated, completely independent historian of USAF, and particularly UPT heritage. He has class patches from nearly every single class from every single UPT base dating back into the early 70s and earlier. Most of these patches are proudly shown on his website. He's always on the hunt for more stuff to add to his collection, and if anyone is interested I can put you in touch with him.

Young ones...its wrong and stupid and a kneejerk reaction. It'll never be the same. But then again that's the opinion of a guy who used to attend strippers/lingerie WED night (Dancing Bears) at the Nellis Club. My father-in-law was a F-4 (Nam era) and F-15 Sq/CC, he has original Dick Jonas (Dos Gringos' Godfather http://www.fighterpi...-jonas-fu-hero/) recordings on reel to reel tape which we will listen to over Christmas and raise a glass. Do your best but realize this "culture" change probably won't reverse. Keep doing what you do to support those young men on the ground....that is the only important thing!

Marty, something must have gone wrong with the time space continuum! We’re in an alternate 2012; one where the Shoe’s are all powerful and controlling. Where one butt hurt individual is powerful and rules with an extremely stupid perspective. No, we have to go back to 1947 and repair the damage!

The spectacularly high gravity might have something to do with the chubby cornfed chicks. That's why I found a Cali girl. But then again, she grew up halfway between Edwards and China Lake, so she knows a thing or two about noisy low flying aircraft.

Col (ret) Ralph Parr flew west on 7 Dec 2012...he flew 5 combat tours in four different aircraft (P-38, F-80, F-86, F-4) spanning 3 wars (WW II, Korea, and Vietnam), was a double ace and when he retired had flown over 6,000 hours in fighter aircraft and earned more than 60 decorations, including the Distinguished Service Cross, Air Force Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star, 10 Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 41 Air Medals. The River Rat Pack in San Antonio, as well as the O Club at Randolph are named in his honor. Nickel on the grass to this FIGHTER PILOT Warrior!!! http://www.af.mil/information/heritage/spotlight.asp?id=123161009 Cheers, Cap-10

[sarcasm on] I thought we were shifting all non Air Force personnel to Guam which will cause it to [sarcasm off]