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    When wives talk shop

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    Posted · Edited by HossHarris

    Yeah, forcing a dude to chose (on the spot) between loyalty to spouse or loyalty to bros is kind of a d-bag move. Not a good technique, if you ask me.

    It's not a 'your wife's a dumb kunt, wouldn't you agree' type of conversation. There isn't a choosing of sides.

    It's also not a 'control your rabid wife's dirty cake hole' type of conversation. It isn't marriage advice.

    It's a little on the spot education. Sometimes folks need some direct feedback that they are, in fact, retarded.

    /edits to bypass the filter

    Military Running for Congress

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    Posted · Edited by HossHarris

    Honest question. I noticed that all the people linked to above happen to be from one particular party which I'm sure most of you also support. Would you consider supporting a veteran running for office if he belonged to the other party?

    I strictly vote along party lines regardless of the issues, facts, candidate, or my own personnal views.

    I absolutely never make an informed, independant assessment ... nor do I ever make my own decisions.

    When wives talk shop

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by HossHarris

    If you wouldn't say it to her in the club with her husband standing there, then don't bring it here.

    This is EXACTLY the sort of thing that a lot of wives need to have said to them ... directly .. in person .. with or without said nutless wonder standing next to her.

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by HossHarris

    How do you carry, STS? Just got my CCW and I'm still trying to figure out what works.

    IWB (Inside the Waistband) with a CompTac holster.

    A good belt is the key. You cannot buy a good belt at the mall.

    A 1.5" STIFF bullhide belt will do wonders for carry and fit most all of your existing clothes.

    Check out The Beltman and CompTac

    Both have quality gear and a healthy mil discount

    (Edit for Linky goodness)

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by HossHarris

    Alright Timbonez, you can probably help me out. I have $1000 to spend on a 1911, which one? I was thinking Kimber Stainless II or a Sringfield Loaded. Thoughts?

    I have a Kimber Stainless TLE/RL II (5") (similar to Stainless II, but with rail). I haven't used the rail at all but it came with night sights. Fantastic gun and has been flawless for about 1.5k rounds. It is far more accurate than I am.

    I also have a Kimber Ultra Carry in Stainless (3"). Almost the same gun (night sights, no rail) only smaller. It is also FAR more accurate than I am and has been flawless with about 2k rounds even with daily carry in Phoenix heat (grit, dust, and Hoss sweat).

    Both are about $1000 or so depending on where you buy. I like a 'stainless' gun for daily carry (corrosion, scratches, etc.) .. although you should read up on what parts are made out of what materials. It really depends on what you plan to do with the gun. I carry my 3" all the time in shorts, flip flops, and a T-shirt where I can't quite pull that off with a 5" 1911.

    No matter what gun you choose, just make sure it's a 1911. Don't let M2 talk you into a plastic girl gun!

    (edits for spell'n and gun porn)

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    Researching unit history

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    World War II Combat Squadrons of the United States Air Force: The Official Military Record of Every Active Squadron.

    Author, Maurer, Maurer (no, not a typo)

    USAF Historical Division, Air University, 1992

    Some contenders for your 20th ASOS:

    20th Bombardment, 20th Pursuit, 20th Recce, 20th Tac Recce, 20th Troop Carrier. This last one looks like it might be the granddaddy of your current unit - 20th TCS - 20th TASS - 20th ASOS.

    Contact the 9th AF/HO and get them to do the research. A letter signed by your squadron commander (maybe even an e-mail) should do the trick.

    If you should get the gouge, it would be interesting to know.

    I think the 20th Pursuit turned into 20FW at Shaw.

    Dinning Out Advice

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    Posted

    ...so slight buffoonery but nothing too major.

    That's an invitation ... or really a mandate for the LTs to go absolutely APESHIT and ensure everyone is involved in the shenanigans. If it doesn't quickly devolve into an animal house style foodfight you have failed.

    Non-Availibility lodging/letter

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    Just to clarify, if I get a non-A letter while on TDY, I can go to any hotel with a government rate and never have to check back in with the base hotel? And I'll be backed up by the JTFR and get the full lodging amount allowable in whatever area I'm in? I had the same lovenote on my orders at water survival last week.

    Here's the deal: You can stay anywhere you want at any time. This includes a standard hotel, renting a house, or even purchasing a house.

    If you don't have a Non-A, you're per diem rate will whatever your orders say and you will only be reimbursed the lodging rate for on-base (regardless of what you actually pay).

    If you do have a Non-A, you'll be paid full per diem and up to the locality rate for lodging up to actual expenses. For the entire duration of the TDY.

    If anyone (lodging, services, finance, etc.) tries to tell you any different, show them the JFTR or ignore them and take it up with whoever is paying your voucher.

    2009 Fort Hood Shooting

    in General Discussion

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    Scott Roeder

    Eric Rudolph

    James Kopp

    Westboro Baptist Church

    The Concerned Christians

    The Lambs of Christ

    The Army of God

    The Lord's Resistance Army

    Russian National Unity

    National Liberation Front of Tripura

    Sons of Freedom

    These groups/individuals got started somehow. Someone instilled their beliefs in them. I don't think it was a muslim imam.

    And while everyone is excited about the 'islamist threat' keep in mind that the 2nd worst terrorist attack on the US was perpetrated by a plain old middle aged white guy.

    2009 Fort Hood Shooting

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    This was absolutely a religiously motivated terrorist attack. The man went to a mosque that was attend by several of the 9-11 terrorists, he reportedly yelled "allah akbar" when he committed that act, he was even previously under investigation for making contact with radical muslim clerics in Yemen. I'm tired of all this pc talk about whether this was religiously motivated, there's no doubt it was. And yes Islam is a violent religion, do some reading, it was founded by a polygamist war lord. On another note, why wouldn't he be tried under the UCMJ? Seems like the swiftest path to a well deserved firing squad.

    Saying/yelling 'allah akbar' does not a terrorist make. How many times have you said 'thank god' or 'god dammit' etc. That doesn't make you a christian terrorist.

    As far as the mosque connection ... if there is only one mosque in DC (unconfirmed, I'm lazy), then lots and lots of muslims have attended the same mosque as the 9-11 terrorists.

    I think the difference between this being a heinous crime or a heinous terrorist attack is this douchebag's intention. If he had a political aim, then he's a terrorist. If he did this out of personal cowardice, then he's a 'simple' criminal. Don't let the red herrings cloud the issue. Either way, he should be completely healed medically then executed, slowly, by hand.

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by HossHarris

    For those of you who have a conceal carry permit in your respective state, what do you carry?

    3" 1911 with +P hollow points.

    Easily concealed in damn near everything except a speed-o

    Masters information (MBA/GRE)

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    How does someone set themselves to get picked up for AFIT to get a masters degree? I have read the AFIT webiste and the information on the process itself etc, but I am looking for a no BS answer from guys that have been around squadrons and seen guys who got picked up for it.

    Mainly I want to know if I am currently working on finishing up my MAS from embry riddle before I make Captain did I just screw myself, because I already have a masters and therefore don't need another one?

    Is AFIT one of those things you need to make known you want and if you do well when you apply your higher ups will try and hook you up if they think you are worth the effort, etc.

    Also, on what kind of a time frame do they look to send guys to that program. Sr. Captain with SOS knocked out? After you make Major, but before you go to ACSC?

    Any information would be very useful.

    Let's see if I can make this fairly simple.

    When you get promoted to Major you will find out if you are an IDE in-residence 'Select' or not. If you are a 'select' you will go to IDE sometime before your LtCol board. That IDE could be ACSC in residence, or AFIT, or foreign IDE, or go to a civilian school and get a masters.

    If you are not a 'select' you will have 3 'looks' to get picked up for an 'in-residence' slot. Once a year, and I haven't really heard of anyone getting picked up until their last look. Same 'choice' of school possibilities. You will know when your 1st, 2nd, and 3rd look is. Either way (as a select or if you get picked up after the fact) you will submit your preferences for school and AFPC will send you somewhere in a process similar to, but seperate from, the VML.

    If you want to get an advanced degree from AFIT you have to apply to AFIT BEFORE they match you to a school. It's an easy process but you need to do a GRE. I personally think if you are a non-select and trying to get picked up for IDE it helps to be 'pre-accepted' to AFIT so the IDE board can see that. I'll let you know how that works out in a few months, since I'm on my last look.

    So right now, you are a little ahead of the timeline as far as looking for the AF to send you to school ... hang on until yer a Major.

    As far as doing a masters now, etc. .... If you do well it shows that you have the ability, drive, and time management skills to handle IDE in the future and should be a feather in your cap when you're getting considered for IDE in the future. Once you are a major-select you can start knocking out IDE in correspondance. I recommend the ACSC/Masters DL program. You get ACSC done and a masters in a little over a year entirely online through AU. It's an easily manageable program and then, hopefully, if you get picked up for school 'they' won't send you to ACSC again and you can avoid Maxwell. If you're a 'select' through the promotion then sit back and relax ... they'll send you somewhere.

    /ramble off

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    Agreed, I would never shoot a .357 that I couldn't get all three fingers firmly on the grip...

    If I were to try to shoot that, it would probably end up embedded into my cranium!

    The Wife has a Lady Smith in .357 ... and while 38 special is the way for her, .357 works just fine. A gun that light kicks like hell, but your hand swallows up the entire pistol so it's kind of a wash. I can't shoot a whole lot of .357 out of it, it will actually bruise your palm. The fireball that comes out of a snubby pistol with .357 is impressive and would likely get a lot of attention.

    -Break-

    M2: Any recommendation for a home-cannon shotgun?

    (I miss my 1911's)

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