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An interesting read...

Not directly related, but I do know an AD USN O-3 that is joining the AD USMC as an O-1. I thought he'd keep his rank, as that has been my experience with cross-service transfers in the past; but he explained to get the transfer he would have to be "demoted" as he wouldn't have enough experience as an infantry officer in the Marines commensurate with his current rank...

I sold the Repsol last summer. Just wasn't riding it, and felt it deserved to be ridden. It was tough to hand over the keys, but she's getting the attention she deserves. The Jeep has proven to be an effective replacement in obtaining the thrill of the great outdoors with a slightly less level of risk. Plus, having heat, music, room for three passengers (the family) and most importantly the ability to put the top back up when it rains, and having four wheels on wet roads, is comforting. I'm getting too damn hold to risk pneumonia! I still have a 1991 Honda ST1100 in the garage, it's been in hibernation for many years as well but I hope one day to make a project out of getting it back on the road. That is the bike I bought when I pinned on first lieutenant and rode all over Europe, it would take a lot for me to give up that one! The CBR was a mid-life crisis retirement gift to myself, so it was easier to let go although it's always heartbreaking to get rid of a great bike! Cheers! M2

Yes Ma'am, the madness continues...

One of my favorite quotes...

Speaking of robots, anyone else notice this?

Why do we have fences and gates around our military bases then? Why do prisons have walls, cells and locks? Why do banks have safes? Why did civilizations build castles and forts? Why is the Vatican surrounded by walls, as well as most "celebrities" homes?!? Walls aren't perfect, but they do a helluva better job of keeping people out than places without them.

Interesting... We Talk Mistakes, Redemption, And Leadership With Commander Who Fired First Female Demo Team Leader

Geez, it wasn't that bad! 🤣

I swear I have that video downloaded somewhere, I gotta try and dig it up. It's been buried pretty well on the ol' Interwebz!

High-Altitude Low-Opening (HALO) operations are jumps made with an exit altitude of up to 35,000 feet mean sea level (MSL) and a parachute deployment altitude at or below 6,000 feet above ground level (AGL). HALO infiltrations are the preferred MFF method of infiltration when the enemy air defense posture is not a viable threat to the infiltration platform. HALO infiltrations require the infiltration platform to fly within several kilometers of the drop zone (DZ).

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Similar, without the nice view...

Actually, the Navy considers LCDRs (O-4s) and below to be JOs; although LCDRs don't consider themselves to be JOs nor do ENS/LTJGs/LTs consider LCDRs to be JOs (everything has to be complicated in the Navy!)! For other nautical slang, please refer to this... https://goatlocker.org/resources/nav/navyslang.pdf

If someone stuck a needle in your arm, you were "hospitalized." I highly doubt anyone "spiked" your drink as well. If asked about what happened, don't try to bullshit your way around it. Be truthful and accept the consequences. And if nobody asks, don't share what doesn't need to be shared.

Which one?

The most WTF of the WTF posts! And she's a Republican! 😭

Miley Cyrus is back, and doing what she does best!

No good pics of F-16s on the old Interwebz?!? Here's a good one...

Yeah, saw those as well. They are mainly the mask and breathing hose only, but at least they are new. Unfortunately, they're also in the UAE for some reason; but for $75 + $20 shipping they may be my best option. Plus, as you stated, I'd have to still find a comms cords and bayonet clips...

Thanks, saw those and was hoping to find one a little cheaper given this is being done on a budget...