Found out I'll be at Maxwell through deer season. Does anyone have any good info for non-resident white tail and possibly hog hunting in AL? I'm down for driving anywhere in the state on the weekends. I'm not much for outfitters (don't desire to pay $1400 for a white tail hunt), but if that's the only realistic way to hunt I am not against it, assuming I can find something reasonably affordable. I appreciate the help any of you can lend.

Also, if anyone else here is going to be in AL for the first month of the early gun season, let me know if you want to put a trip or two together.

Don't know what the syllabus looks like now, but several years ago there were definitely some small differences...neither good or bad. Like I said, no real difference in the product.

AD vs. Guard. There's really no difference in the product. Always heard good things about Kelly and Tucson is a cool city/area, so I'm sure it would not suck to go there. Doesn't seem there's anyway you can go wrong, not that you have a choice.

It's too much airplane, too much inertia, too much risk to squeeze in maneuvers or events you didn't plan and pre-think ahead of time

Sooo, if something changes and requires you to update your gameplan, "maneuvers," etc. in the air, you just don't do it since it wasn't "pre-thought"? Are you sure you're not part of an Asian Air Force?

Larry Miller, now that's a badass Indian name.

Maybe things have changed, but I know a lot of Whiting dudes who are easily a year behind their peers, even when including 6 month casual stints for their non-Whiting bros. Not saying Whiting is a bad deal by any means, but it is not unreasonable to consider the timeline effects.

Hopefully, they walked away with a sense of what the AF actually does as its mission and the amount of work it takes to even be labeled CMR.

I'm betting RAM DUMP was activated for 99% of them before they even left the room. That's been my experience with these types at verifications. A few verifications ago I'm walking out and hear a small group talking about how they couldn't wait to get out of there...I wish I could say unbelievable, but it's really not.

Really? I appreciate what the jet can do, but I can't name an airframe doing less "mission".

All shit flipping aside, the dudes actually are deployed to more than one place around the world. No, they won't win the "I'm in a bigger shithole then you" fight, but it's not their fault U.S. strategic need leads them to Location X instead of Location Y. Additionally, not their fault Country X and Y don't see value in or are too scared to start some shit with America. Are they actively doing more than others right this minute...hell no, but they are certainly strategically necessary in a few locations and are damn well ready to kick the shit out of somebody if it comes to it.

Now back to giving Raptor dudes shit...

Relax, just giving the dudes shit...they're doing good work and I know it.

Well, at least one side of the country doesn't do it...morale has plummeted!

Not to mention the harsh reality that they're forced to fly CT instead of ONE...poor guys, must be one hell of a total letdown.

Who knew, a movie about DAKs and Beagles...and I thought I'd seen everything!

From the Korean film industry comes a movie about zero SA, endless frats and the answer to the age old question, "what the fuck are blocks?"

Some of the best Mx dudes I worked the flightline with back in the day were 20 year staff types. They liked working the jet and, typically, after making Tech you start getting pulled from the flightline, no longer turning wrenches but instead filing papers. They enjoyed what they were doing, didn't care about promotion and pay, and did a hell of a job doing it.

One of the best CC's I've ever met/worked with is a "long-time" SSgt. I really think the reason he is still a SSgt is at least partially due to this. Agree it doesn't apply to everyone, but I'm glad as hell everyday that this dude is on the line instead of rotting in some office.

Maybe woodworking will be the next big push for stratifying.

If that's the case, then it's only a matter of time before the Eagle mafia takes over again.

The way I see it, the boots were free, but I paid $149 to never polish again. Well worth it. Plus they are incomparably more comfortable than the shoddy pieces of shit I was issued at UPT. Now that mine are broken in, they're so soft that every step feels like walking on angel tits.

1. Who the fuck ever polished beyond 2 min every 6 months?

2. Green boots are no different than my black boots except for the color/material...comfort is exactly the same.

3. They actually look way worse with all the oil, hydro, etc. stains all over them...I could just wipe that crap off my black boots.

Eh, at least they aren't worse in comfort...I'd be pissed if I couldn't walk on angel tits all day.

On another note, Stranahan's whiskey is delicious. Distillery is in Denver, free tours, and it's connected to a bar with great beer on tap and delicious food.

Agreed. One of my favorites...can't wait to pick up several bottles while on leave soon.

I'm very good at English,Writing, and History, yet average at best when it comes to math and science. I know that the Air Force looks highly upon technical degrees, but I'm not sure if I can pursue one.

Use the search function...all your questions have been answered. But, I'll highlight this specific one...do not be one of the tons of dudes who gets sucked into the false idea they must have a technical degree to be a pilot (unless you want test down the road). Your GPA plays a large role in getting a pilot slot, the type of major you choose matters zero. My advice is pick a major that you will enjoy (and thus inherently do well in), even if it means passing up a specific scholarship in EE, comp sci, etc. There are non-technical scholarships to be had, not to mention several other forms of financial assistance.

Because it's not like UPT where you just spend all your time going between the MOAs and terminal areas

I used out/back to MOA as an example, but grabbing the map out and doing some LATN, or even better a tactical sortie planned low, is far more than that. I remember 3-4 months ago when I came back low VFR from the MOA because I had the gas and why not? I was asked by the WG, "how'd you find that lake without a steerpoint?" Uhhh, I looked at the map and out the window.

Bottom line: there is a lot of VFR flying to be had that is far more than just flying VFR on the stereo back home. Dudes need to stop being so afraid of VFR flying and man up. Be a pilot...if you start sweating at the thought of having to fly/navigate without ATC holding your hand, get a new job.

What is with people being so attached to "max extent possible" means you must fly IFR 99% of the time? It also mentions unless required for the mission. My mission requires I get VFR flight training to maintain competency in a required skill. If I can fly VFR on the way back, out to the MOA, knock out some LATN, why would I not? Just don't understand a lot of people's aversion to VFR flying.

I would absolutely pass exact info to the security dude at your DET for every stage of this, i.e. from known contact to engaged to married. Leaving big changes like that for the next 5 yr investigation can completely fuck you over. Good luck.

Were they KC-10s or the mini-tanker?

Honestly don't know if I can say, but I'm sure the info about their part in the whole thing will be in the SIB report. Like Rainmain said, won't be talking about it here. Bottom line, they did well and played a critical roll in saving a bro's life.

I always wondered how those rescues would go during a Coronet.

Much better than I ever thought one would go...props to the tanker bros, they did a great job. Except you get one hit...asking for our tail numbers

What's the big concern with the night landings? Is it just an exercise thing? Or is this fairly common?

Very common...they avoid night landings due to fatigue, complacency, etc. after a 6-9 hr "uneventful" flight. It just adds one more element that could potentially cause mishaps. I believe its a MAJCOM/CC waiver required to land at night, but not 100% sure on that.

The pilot is OK and safe.

He's good...shittiest flight of my life and hopefully that never changes (knock on wood).