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Vertigo, you're full of shit, dude. Protectionism of our assets is a valid reason to be able to regulate our borders. Right now we are unable to do so along much of our southern border.

I don't see anything wrong with building a damn fence.

That formation reminded me of my first UPT 4-ship.

We're arguing about the wrong things, guys. The 2015 HASC-approved military budget will be about $600B in 2015. To show how insanely huge that is, the total yearly operating costs for the A-10, B-1, U-2, and KC-10 put together come to less than $6B. That's less than 1% of the pot for some pretty damn effective platforms. Meanwhile, military retirement costs us $52B per year. That's more than the entire KC-46 acquisition, repeating every year. Canceling legacy platforms save us pennies in comparison, but it's the only thing that seems to generate attention and debate. https://timemilitary.files.wordpress.com/2013/04/afcap-data-for-2008-2012.xlsx

Did the Court Martial release findings of why he was wearing PT gear off base?

It's being called Brokeback Top Gun. Seriously.

The UCMJ basically allows commanders a workaround for whatever right you may think you have.

That's interesting. Is a former decision maker able to get any job with a company he has chosen in the past? How is this enforced?

Where is this currently being debated?

Wow. Travis doesn't have any rules like this and they were the ones pushing all the EFB development for the past 3 years.

Travis did away with long distance call codes at least a year ago. We just dial the number now. I didn't know the rest of the AF was still using them.

The UCMJ actually allows for them to be executed. https://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/mcm/bl113.htm

I think we need to start an AF-wide petition to get Five Guys and Rubios in our BXs. You want airmen to spend less time at lunch? Give them the options they want on base.

There's a big difference between having the authority to fix something and actually being able to fix it. I'm sure every CSAF, SecDef, and POTUS has had many a grand vision dashed once they see the reality of their office.

I'm 6 years in as a mil pilot (making ~100k btw) and would do it all over again. Most of the bullshit we complain about really isn't all bad. We just get mad when smart people in leadership roles can't seem to fix the easy problems. I spent a long time as a civilian before I commissioned, so my perspective is a little different than guys who've only worked for the AF. From what I've seen, at most levels, USAF leaders will care more about you than a civilian boss will. Even if your mil boss sucks, you'll get a new on in 2 yrs. Civilian life was boring as hell to me. Even as a pilot, I'd imagine. I just did a CONUS airline-style mission yesterday and it was the most mundane damn thing I've done in years. The only reason I'd punch to the airlines is the 200k+ potential. At this point, I just got a sweet new assignment and I'm happy to stay in. I also haven't seen the inside of a GCS yet. YMMV.

Ha, is this an actual example?

Unfortunately, the most easily understood principle, "mass", hasn't made it into enough papers to be in the acquisitions checklist.

What's the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse link again?

What gravedigger said. Starting in October, SOS won't even let you register for correspondence unless you're 2 years prior to your major board. According to them, locking it out is the only way they can keep local CCs from using it as a differentiator.

Whatever it is, I hope it's manned.

I wonder if OSI stamps little birds on the side of their building every time they get a colonel fired.

That sure is a funny lookin Mig-23. Got that extra engine and tailcone mod done.

I think we've found a great way to save some real money around here! We will simply not take military action anymore. Think of all the extra time we'll have for awards packages as well.

These totem poles are not the same height. And being a MSgt isn't really near the top anyway.