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This is true. The jury is still out on it though. It allows more flexibility as far as not having to send entire squadrons out the door. Since every squadron will have a few guys with alibis (weddings, upgrade class dates, etc) that get them out of deploying each of the other squadrons can backfill the the required bodies. It will end up meaning that guys that don't deploy with their squadron will just deploy with one of the others. The pain will come on the subsequent rotations.

I wouldn't bag on our AFRC counterparts. The vast majority of them that I know/have flown with are super-smart dudes with a metric shit ton of experience. Edit/add: I agree however, that it should almost be impossible to go truly NORDO in the C-17. As far as the Aero I, half the time it seems like doesn't work anyway

Update on my recent search for a .22 pistola. I went to the big gun store up here in Tacoma intent on purchasing a Sig Mosquito. I ended up buying a P226 that is chambered in .22. It's basically the P226 with the .22 conversion installed. The awesome part is that it only cost me $500 and it is coming with a coupon from Sig to buy either the 9mm or .40 kit for only $399. It basically will work out to getting the .22 conversion kit for free, since I will only end up spending around $900 for both the .40 and .22 barrels/slides whereas a full up P266 costs about that much already plus the additional cost of the .22 kit (~$300-$400). So, for those of you who are in the market for a new hand gun check out this deal from Sig. You can either get the 226 or 220 chambered for .22 and then buy the full size barrel, etc. directly from Sig. I'm not sure how long this offer will last. Cheers!

I found the Sig Mosquito. It looks exactly like what I am looking for. The S&W Model 22A didn't look too bad either. Anyone own either of these that would care to comment on them?

Hey guys, I tried looking through this expansive thread and did a couple of searches, but came up with squat. I am in the market for a .22 pistol. I like the Walther P22, but it is too small for my hand. I want something that resembles a tactical type handgun. I'm not a fan of the Ruger line of .22s. What do you all think?

I can get her to change directions. That is pretty sweet.

This was my drop. The actual results: 4x C-17 McChord (me!) 1x C-17 Charleston 1x C-17 McGuire 1x C-17 Hickam 1x C-17 Elmendorf (AK Guard) 2x E-3 (one reserve) 1x T-1 1x KC-135 McConnel 1x KC-135 Grissom (reserve) 1x KC-10 Travis 38s: F-15E F-22 F-16 (Guard) T-6 NSA Portugeuse FAIP

Revival: I have the same question as Brabus. Did you end up giving the wings to your wife, Brabus?

Your best bet would probably be to get a mountain bike and ride the perimeter road on base and the other assorted trails behind the golf course. Good luck riding everyday while you're in UPT. UPT will take more time of your time than you can even imagine, especially during the week.

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The following occurred in the RSU pattern here at Laughlin with a dude in my class on his last T-6 ride with this pattern being the full stop, keep in mind there weren't any other T-6s in the pattern: Stud: "Texan XX, gear down, full stop... T-6 Complete." Honcho controller: "Final Turn, restricted low approach." Following the penalty low approach: Stud: "Texan XX, request closed." Honcho: "Negative Closed." The stud got a talking to, but his IP put him up to it, so nothing really happened to him.

I met Capt Dodson at Barksdale while I was casual there. He was flying as co-pilot for a sortie I got to sandbag on before I PCS'd for UPT. He was a stand-up guy. He was more than willing to show me what the duties of a co-pilot were and gave some sound advice regarding UPT. Following our flight he gave me his 20th BS coin as a souveneir. My thoughts and condolences go out to his family.

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The bus sounds more cool than what some casual bubba here at XL has done. He took his mid-90s model Ford Mustang convertible and has spray painted it to make is look like a P-51. It is kind of sad looking. He also has a vanity licence plate that says FLY AF. Hopefully, he makes it through UPT, otherwise he will look quite silly.

My class has been doing $20/month class dues. We've used it to buy our class patches/stickers, pay for our track party, awards for favorite IPs, etc. $20 per month adds up when you've got over 20 people paying into it. There have been some other expenses that didn't pertain to the whole class that individuals paid for. I'd say start with $20 and go from there.