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Interesting...but glad he's OK! (source) An F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jet piloted by the son of a candidate to be the Oklahoma attorney general crashed in rural Louisiana on Wednesday during a training exercise. Gentner Drummond, a former Air Force captain and Republican seeking the top law office in the Sooner State, said in a Facebook post that the plane was flown by his son, Alexander, a captain major in the Oklahoma Air National Guard 138th Fighter Wing who ejected prior to the crash... (source)

Admin Note: Sorry brabus, there's no way in hell I am going to delete a post with this picture in it!

Too many people (including Biden) profit from high oil prices. None of those who work the oil fields here in Texas liked it when the price of a barrel dropped as far as it did, how are they expected to pay for their $85K pick-ups when gas is cheap?!?! Nsplayr, continue to support your boy Biden all you like; but the current economic crisis is all his fault. Your 'blame Trump' chant is old and always has been. I am sure you'll attack the sources as like Biden you've become a master of the "deny, deny, deny, counter accuse, demand an apology' response to any criticism; but the truth is his presidency is lining up to be an epic failure of biblical proportions, and no amount of propagandist BS from you is going to convince anyone otherwise! https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-says-inflation-putin-fault-not-democratic-spending https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2022/03/10/inflation-february/

A classic! 1724484456_AmazingStories1x05-TheMission.mp4

https://taskandpurpose.com/news/air-force-f-16-belly-landing-aviano/

As compared to...

https://www.warhistoryonline.com/war-articles/out-of-fuel-pilot-landed-container.html

YGBSM! In case anyone can't watch this because they don't have Facebook, here's the video... Facebook video #1579441695756150.mp4

I see the downfall of USAA starting with the expansion of clientele to the enlisted ranks. Now, before I catch hell; I am a prior-E myself and had USAA when I wore stripes on my uniform as I was on my father's policy prior, thus eligible to get my own. Then, when it opened up to anyone who ever served, that further accelerated the skid. Having been a member for going on 40 years soon, it was initially tough to be critical of USAA; but it's gotten a lot easier. For one, their main bank lobby has been closed since the first signs of COVID, and it's practically the only bank in the area that hasn't reopened. Secondly, their customer service has decreased considerably. Even when the lobby was open (i.e. pre-COVID), it was near impossible to talk to someone in person outside of the tellers. We had some questions about a trust for our youngest, and they put us in a small room and we had to VTC with someone. That really didn't sit well with me. The only reason I haven't moved is I have yet to find anyone that is considerably better. We have a lot wrapped up in USAA...banking, insurance, investments (until they sold out to Schwab), and as I mentioned, a trust. Some of those are easy to move, others not so much. But if I do find a better option worth the trouble, I won't hesitate to switch.

Naw, more like this!

Nope, when you say Downfall this is the movie I think of (and all the parody videos from it!)... But here's the link to the documentary you mentioned, it looks interesting! https://www.netflix.com/watch/81272421

Hopefully it's not the same one that's in the KC-46! 😲

TMDD 5210.01 20220211.pdf

"A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

For those unaware, JBSA has initiated a program to allow military and government civilians to bring personally-owned firearms on base and keep them in their vehicles. Before anyone gets too excited, this program is not extended to retirees or contractors who work on base. And if that's not bad enough, attached is the process one must go through to obtain their orange JBSA Concealed Carry Card... Tab 1 - PGM JBSA Privately Owned Firearm Carry Policy.pdf

Another Air Force legend has gone west!

Onboard STRIX 03 MC-130J while going through the Mach Loop...

I don't know what's been more entertaining, this thread or the "ADS-B screen captures" posted on Facebook showing B-52s in the UK... 🤣🤣🤣

https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/44180/video-supposedly-showing-harrowing-f-35-crash-aboard-uss-carl-vinson-leaked

Why do you think? At one point there were five large military bases (two of which, Kelly and Brooks AFBs, have since closed) and two large military reservations (Camp Bullis and Camp Stanley) in the San Antonio area, and given the great weather, quality of life, low cost of living and a myriad of things to do close by it's not tough to figure out why it's become a mecca for not only retirees but also transplants from all over the country.