HeloDude

Dude, that sucks man, sorry. My only thought is that the bean counters are fairly confident that someone in your situation (16+ years) will stick around for the additional 4 years regardless and thus no bonus is needed. I thought the 11F bonus to 20 years was pretty interesting. My hope is that the retention numbers this year for 11F's are better than last year, and that the numbers are little worse for everybody else...that way they may just offer the 20-year deal to everyone next year (coincidentally when I'll be eligible). It was also worth mentioning that inter-service transfers were not eligible either. Back in the 90's when a bunch of Warrants crossed over they were all getting to bonus back then, and that bonus was much more generous than what it is now.

For those still waiting for that special AR-15, PSA has a pretty good deal going on right now: One of their AR-15's with an Aimpoint PRO for $1K. Their AR's have a 1 in 7'' twist and get pretty solid reviews and an Aimpoint PRO at a good price is going to run at least around $400 unless you find a good sale, so in the end, you're getting a $600 AR. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/catalog/product/view/id/13834/s/psa-16-m4-premium-patrol-carbine-package/

It definitely sounds like a possibility...being that P#B is also a dick.

I fully agree that this is a ploy for AFSOC/SOCOM to get more CV's and J's, but SOCOM calls the shots when it comes to AFSOC, not the other way around.

If you think these decisions are made in a bubble then you need to learn a little more. SOCOM controls a lot of what AFSOC assets do and do not do, what goes where, etc.

You do realize that DM already has the new HC-130J's, right? http://www.acc.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123351308

If Californians, who want better/less taxes and less government intrusiveness, are then moving from CA to CO, then they're idiots. That's like hating the cold winters in North Dakota so then you move to South Dakota.

I'll take a 60 over a V-22 each time while flying in the mountains in Afghanistan during the summer...actually, I'd much rather have a CH-53E or a CH-47.

Those weren't the people who were 'voting with their feet' because of increased taxes and regulations. A lot of those people have moved to places like Texas. Here's how it works--the Dem party of Colorado is fairly liberal, so when they're in power, they're going to do fairly liberal things (hence the gun control). The Dem Party of Arkansas is not that liberal, so when they're in charge, they don't do too many things that are considered too liberal. Same works for the GOP. So when the Dems took back power in Colorado, largely due to the increase of Hispanics and somewhat due to people fleeing from places like California, the liberals took over, and there you have it--more liberal of a State government. Hell, Gov Christie is a Republican and he's ready to sign even more gun control laws in NJ. BL: If you like your guns, move to a more Conservative/Libertarian State...and one that will most likely stay that way for the next 30+ years.

CH!! Good to see you posting on here again man! As for the Cali bill...I hope they pass more of them, honestly I do. That will then get more attention of the courts and also possibly help more people realize that they need to move the fvck out of CA. I don't care how nice the State is (ie the beaches, vineyards, parks, etc), it's not worth losing more of your Liberties over it, not to mention the taxes and cost of living is through the roof. Folks need to start voting with their feet.

Couple of decent deals on S&W AR's on Buds LE. They also have the MP9 full size for $399, and then you can still get your $50 rebate afterwards.

Well played sir...

I liked the sound of the $35K for 7 years for the 11H's a lot better...

On one hand I think all differing opinions should be welcomed (which for the most part they are) as long as people can explain their beliefs and reasonably respect others with different opinions...but on the other hand, he was being a total douchebag in this thread and definitely went well outside the realm from even being considered somewhat classy. At first I would have been cool with putting him in timeout for a week to see how he would react, but when he wrote his silly and childish rant against M2, I think he lost his chance for appeal. Oh, and douchebag, since I know you're reading this--I have had disagreements with M2 on several issues, including the LE debate, and not once did he 'threaten' me, was never disrespectful to me, etc. And just because it's worth mentioning, a couple years ago M2 personally put me in touch with some of his friends that do some sweet Saiga builds, so your accusations against him aren't adding up. I engage on here because I enjoy the spirited debate, and once in a while even learn to see something in a completely different way. You on the other hand do not wish to engage in the spirited, but yet respectful debate, as can be seen from what you wrote on here the other day. You obviously have a lot of passion for your beliefs, which is good...but on the other hand, if you piss everybody off, then you have failed to effectively share your passion with anybody else. ...my apologies if I have violated the 'civil/don't abuse' rule.

Dude, I think you need to sit the next few plays out.

I think he's trying to say that since the dude cheated on his wife years ago and hid it, that his lack of 'moral character' makes it more likely that he assaulted the one chick. So according to CrashPad, cheating on your wife means you're more likely to rape a chick...great thought process going on there.

Interesting story about the recent shooting in CA: http://news.yahoo.co...-032651838.html http://www.thetrutha...fb_source=pubv1 Not picking on Stoleit, just using what he said as a way to show that what happened in Santa Monica is going to give the politicians/ATF more ammunition (somewhat pun intended) to push for more laws and regulations that won't change a damn thing... I wonder if they will try to change the '80% rule'. Even if they do, it's not like guys can't mill their own lowers, or even more easily, print their own. Once again, universal background checks wouldn't have stopped this from happening. Allow myself to quote...myself... I don't see this causing another huge run on AR's, but I do expect the issue to be brought up in the next gun control vote in the Senate.

PSA is offering a $100 Father's Day gift card for $90...and there doesn't seem to be a limit on how many you can buy. So essentially you're investing in a future 10% discount. Not bad when you think about it, especially in terms of bulk purchases. I'm thinking BQZip should buy me a couple for Father's Day. http://palmettostatearmory.com/index.php/fathers-day-palmetto-state-armory-100-gift-card.html

What are you talking about?? He personally gave the order for Seal Team Six to go get OBL...you must have not been watching the news a couple of years ago. You do bring up some interesting points. I'm not a lawyer, but I have hear that guys use other judge rulings to further the same/similar argument in other cases. So now that the precedent has been set, I'm assuming that all defense attorneys will make this same argument?

Obama exerted 'unlawful command influence' in speaking on military sexual assault, judge says ...some of you folks on here mentioned this could be the case, well, you were right.

Japan attacked our country, and there was reason to believe that they could definitely attack her again (and they did...again). Germany declared war on the US on 11 Dec 1941, and I'm sure would have attacked us had we done nothing about it (we were shooting at them even before the war, which is another discussion in itself)...I'll let you history geeks correct me as necessary and go back and forth on the details. So yes, it was definitely a worthwhile fight because of those issues. Do I believe there should have been a draft for it?...no, I don't. A quick google search shows that nearly 40% (about 6.3 million) of those who served were volunteers. Was that enough to win the war has we not had the draft?...I don't know, and I'm not going to search to see if someone wrote a book or paper discussing the question (I'm sure they're out there). But I know one thing--a war definitely could have been waged with that many volunteers. Who knows, maybe we would have gotten more volunteers if the war wasn't going as well with only the current volunteers we had? Maybe they could have offered more of an incentive/bonus to entice more volunteers?...and on and on. The bottom line is that I think The Constitution is worth fighting for, and hence why I serve, and even if after retirement I will pick up a gun and defend the homeland if needed...I don't need a stinkin' draft to tell my heart what I should do. If you have to force an able man to take up arms then their heart just obviously isn't in it, regardless if the reason is out of religious reasons, selfish reasons, fear, whatever. Those people IMO would rather be slaves than be free...and that's their choice. What you guys fail to realize is that you'll only be defeated/slaves if you allow yourself to be (and I'm referring to defending your lives on the homeland). Grant it, the other option is probably death, but as someone said one day.... "Give me Liberty, or Give me Death"

Haha my bad man--thanks for the help! I was buying this same kind from sgammo for around $210/1Kish last summer, so all things considering, not a bad price at all! Wonder how much lower it will go...

Good deal on 7.62 x 39 on sgammo.com...1k for $250, $22 shipping...great price these days.

Here's a picture of this douchebag who went on the rampage the other day. His name is 'John Zawahri'...from his appearance it definitely seems as if he's another one of those crazy Christian, Right Wing, Tea Party guys.... http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2338250/Pictured-Santa-Monica-college-gunman-John-Zawahri-23-went-shooting-rampage-killing-angry-parents-divorce.html?ito=feeds-videoxml

Doubt it. Besides, this administration and the left have screwed themselves with the recent scandals such that the 'don't worry, you can trust us' line isn't working too well with a majority of independents. Even if the background check bill could get through the Senate it's not going anywhere in the House.