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Since DITY moves seem to be popular with folks on this site, if anyone is in San Antonio at the moment and plan to do a DITY move in the near future, I have a ton of new boxes (or 'container' for those who point with their elbows) and wrapping paper from our PCS from Belgium. They are brand new, used once during our move. If anyone is interested let me know, we are off of 1604 and Braun, near Bandera Road. This offer is good for one week, at which point they all go curbside for the trash collectors to remove. Cheers! M2

I got "jacked up" by some US Army pogue at CFC-Afghanistan for having my boonie tied up...he said something along the lines of keeping the sides down "to support our troops!" WTF? But as I was being shown around by an old bud of mine, an Army Warrant who would surely catch shit later on if I argued or told the dumb**** to **** off, I just smiled and let the flaps down. My bud later apologized on behalf of the entire US Army, I just had to laugh...it is amazing what people will zero in on. Luckily, over in NATOland (ISAF), I could cruise around all day in sunglasses, no hat, and a SF SPEAR fleece pullover, and nobody said a word. NATO deployment locations are usually less comfortable than US ones (they don't have AAFES or HBR), but at least they are less uptight about the bumpf when they are downrange. Hell, the Canadian 3-star in charge of ISAF at the time, LTG Rick Hillier, threw us one helluva huge BBQ, and actually brought me a beer and chatted about Texas (he was the Deputy CG of III Corps at Ft Hood at one time) and golf. He is now the Chief of the Defence Staff (CJCS equivilent), and his official bio states he "runs slowly, plays hockey poorly and golfs not well at all." Could you imagine Myers' bio saying that? OK, rant over. We are the USAF, we're not suppose to be uptight...that's the Army and the Marines' job! Cheers! M2

A cool vid of the MiG-29 OVT can be seen here (**WARNING for dial-up weenies** 39MB file!) Cheers! M2

Errr...the name of the exercise was COPE INDIA. Cheers! M2

Jetmaker MiG Displays Latest Maverick Engine On 5 August, the latest version of the MiG-29, the MiG-29 OVT, was demonstrated at Zhukovsky with a new all-axis thrust-vectoring nozzle. It is this version of the MiG-29 that Russia will be offering to India in a tender for 126 fighter jets later this year, MiG chief Alexei Fyodorov said. Discuss. Cheers! M2

Dude, where's my forum? Cheers! M2

Sorry, I thought you said "I need answers for a TEST!" :rolleyes: Cheers! M2

This 79 Dodge van at D-M puts them all to shame... Featured in the Hawg Wild (04-ABD's manual bombing competition) video. But the 334th machine is pretty sweet. What is that, a Pontiac? Cheers! M2

More porn...you can never have enough porn! Have fun, not sure if I will be visiting you in the near future, all depends on where my new organization wants to send me, but DCUs might be in my picture as well. However, hitting 20 years of AD in less than two months, I may be able to jump into retirement as with the current force shaping going on, ADSC waivers are being given out like doped candy at the Neverland Ranch. I could be growing a beard, wearing a tie, and complaining about the AD folks in two months as well! Cheers! M2

Yeah, I have to admit the one thing about the Belgian re-enactors were that a lot of them didn't speak any English, so even though they looked a lot like Americans, the fact that they were blabbing to each other in French kinda ruined the whole thing. Of course those who did speak English cussed a lot, and spit, so those guys were pretty authentic looking! What was really odd was that I talked to a US Army guy who was a re-enactor, and when I asked his buddy if he was also an American, he replied back to me in German. I guess there wasn't a big desire to dress up as a German at the Bastogne ceremonies! Another American I met was a US Army Colonel in real life, but was dressed as a WWII infantry captain. I wasn't sure if I had to salute him, or if he had to salute me!* Cheers! M2 * - Just for clarity, we were encouraged to do the march in BDUs. The locals really liked that we did so.

HD (et al) Take a gander at their bylaws, for example... They are also pretty stringent on what equipment can be used. Cheers! M2 [ 26. July 2005, 19:43: Message edited by: MajorMadMax ]

HD I gotta disagree with your opinion on re-enactors. I have walked the Battle of the Bulge commemorative march for the past three years, and the re-enactors come out in force during the event. They set up demostrations all along the route, and it really brings home what it was like for US forces fighting the Germans. These guys go all out, buying and restoring a lot of equipment that is not only hard to find, but expensive as well. I don't think they are trying to convince anyone that they are the actual veterans of the war, most of them aren't old enough to have served in WWII. They are mainly history buffs who want to allow people a chance to see firsthand (as best as they can) what it was like back then. These guys are trying to bring history alive but spending a lot of time researching and preserving items from that age. I know a Dutch guy who has a lot of money wrapped up in several WWII vehicles he has restored to pristine status. But, I will admit that some of these guys are a little TOO into the US military. But for the most part, I wouldn't put these guys in the same category as those who make claims they are SF or something like that, they aren't "posers" in that sense. Cheers! M2

CH You bastard! I was at MacDill almsot two years ago, babysitting my Army O-6 through CENTCOM HQ. I hinted at stopping by Mons Venus (I still have a "coupon" from there), but he nix'd the idea, and guess who had the rental car keys! Needless to say I was bummed! Cheers! M2

I have the patch... Cheers! M2

Why invest? You're young, you've got your whole life in front of you. Go out and buy yourself a new car, a motorcycle, and spend the rest on beer and babes. When you wake up one morning hung over and married, then you should start to worry about investing for the future. But until then, go out and have fun. You will be old before you know it... Enjoy, you can thank me later! Cheers! M2

WTFO? Why is Gary "Whatchu Talking About, Willis?" Coleman wearing a bag? What's he think he is, a AFROTC cadet?!? :rolleyes: More ness from Doc and company... Cheers! M2

The same reason Mick Jagger doesn't have any wrinkles in his videos, but if you see him in real, argh! Cheers! M2

Was it the happy-lookin' fella on the right? You can see the resemblance with Montgomery Burns from The Simpsons... And the similarities don't end there... Cheers! M2

Yeah, that's when Doc talked about "strapping on rockets" ...the bike was a Harley 888 Sportster, which kicks out a rocketing 42 HP! Really impressive stuff! Good one, johannagain! Cheers! M2

What is this, deja vu all over again? We flogged this to schnitzel status in this thread (including a pic). Cheers! M2 [ 11. July 2005, 18:44: Message edited by: MajorMadMax ]

Bergman Anyone who quotes Blazing Saddles rates high in my book! BTW, "that's Hedley!" I could post them, like I did with Dr Strangemlove, but I think it'll be better if I just post the web site for more Blazing Saddles quotes here. Cheers! M2

Rainman Good one, I laughed my ass off! Cheers! M2

The correspondent received a response from Col. Robin Rand, commander of Luke AFB's 56th Fighter Wing, in the pages of that same newspaper the following day: Luke Air Force Base was asked to respond to a letter writer's question about a "morning air show" he observed recently ("A wake-up call from Luke's jets," Letters, Thursday): The "wake-up call" witnessed the morning of June 15 was a formation of F-16 jets from Luke Air Force Base lining up for a memorial service in Sun City at the gravesite for Air Force Capt. Jeremy Fresques, an officer assigned to Air Force Special Operations. Fresques gave his life in defense of our country while serving in Iraq. It is unfortunate that at a time when our nation is at war someone would believe we have less than honorable and professional reasons for such a mission. The commander of the fighter squadron was given the difficult duty of informing the family of Capt. Fresques on Memorial Day that the officer, a husband, son and Arizonan, had died in Iraq. On behalf of the men and women at Luke Air Force Base, we continue to keep Jeremy and his family in our thoughts and prayers. Col. Robin Rand Luke Air Force Base Snopes had it posted here. Cheers! M2

Fred He gets what he earns...I think the only thing he has unified within USAFE has been the common dislike for the man. If you have ever suffered under his "combat programs" or AFN commercials, you too would most likely despise the guy. But it goes back to long before he became the head (no STS) of USAFE... Cheers! M2

I'm sorry, but this particular case reeks of asskissing... :rolleyes: Cheers! M2 USAFE News Service 23 June 2005 UNS05197: https://www.usafe.af.mil/news/news05/uns05197.htm Enlisted corps to honor COMUSAFE with Order of the Sword induction Master Sgt. Mona Ferrell USAFE News Service RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany (USAFENS) -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe enlisted corps will bestow their highest honor on the USAFE commander Aug. 26 when they induct him into the command’s Order of the Sword. Gen. Robert H. “Doc” Foglesong accepted the invitation in the presence of USAFE’s command chief master sergeants and first sergeants from the First Sergeants Academy during a formal presentation June 22 at the 11th Worldwide Command Chiefs Conference held at Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. "This is such serious business,” said General Foglesong, overwhelmed by the invitation. “I’m very honored and touched.” Chief Master Sgt. Gary G. Coleman, USAFE command chief master sergeant, who formally presented General Foglesong with the invitation on behalf of the enlisted corps, said the decision to honor the general was unanimous across the command. “It’s our way -- the best way -- of honoring General Foglesong for his total dedication, and passionate concern for USAFE enlisted men and women and their families,” said Chief Coleman. “Since taking the USAFE flag, General Foglesong has worked tirelessly supporting the enlisted force under his command,” the chief said. “We can take any one of the 15 Combat and Special Interest Programs he’s instituted within this command and see that they embody the development of the enlisted force. Strengthening the work and personal environments of members throughout USAFE, the general has not only made USAFE the best place to live and work, but he’s created an environment for our Airmen to grow – spiritually, mentally and physically.” A 33-year Air Force veteran who has commanded USAFE since August 2003, General Foglesong will become only the 16th recipient honored with the USAFE Order of the Sword when the enlisted corps formally induct him in August. "This is not an award we present lightly; every Airman in this command can take pride in this induction,” Chief Coleman said. “We are honoring a great leader whose vision and focus has ensured we are ready to fight and postured to respond anywhere in the world, while providing superior services to you – the world-class men and women of USAFE.” It’s also not an award the general is taking lightly. “My dad was an NCO in the U.S. Navy and I fully realize what this induction means,” said the general, who plans to send the induction announcement to his mother. “I couldn’t be more humbled, and I know my mother will be proud.” The Order of the Sword is the highest honor the Air Force enlisted corps can bestow on an officer. The tradition dates back to medieval times, when noncommissioned officers presented their leaders with a sword as a symbolic gesture of loyalty. It is patterned after two orders of chivalry founded in Europe during the Middle Ages -- the Royal Order of the Sword and the Swedish Military Order of the Sword. Both orders still exist today. For more information about the August ceremony, contact your wing command chief or first sergeant.