Everything posted by StoleIt
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Stolen Valor Question
Those might be USMC jump wings, they are a lot wider than AF and Army wings: But the ribbons do raise a serious question...
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The real reason we are in Afghanistan
Why couldn't we invade Iran? Curious...It's not like their military is any better than Iraqs. Only reason I can think of is public opinion/support...
- WTF? (**NSFW**)
- WTF? (**NSFW**)
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New T-Shirt suggestions?
If you don't mind dropping a bunch (but supporting a good cause) Under Armors "Wounded Warrior" sand shirt is pretty epic. https://www.underarmour.com/shop/us/en/mens/apparel/tops/graphic-ts/pid1217627-Men-s-WWP-Graphic-T-Shirt/1217627-080
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Marine Corps Raptors?
The Marines are buy both B and C models.
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FX Developing Comedy About Drone Pilots
Just adding to the trend of new shows that last 4 episodes (Playboy Club, Pan Am, Charlies Angles, etc)
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Marine Corps Raptors?
From interviews I saw with the test pilot the F-35 bingoed out the NASA chase F-16 and then continued on for another hour. (Viper had 2 bags and -35 was clean as I recall)
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Marine Corps Raptors?
It will do CAS just as well as the F-16s and F-15E's do it. Noted. I think this will happen to any future major weapon system, even if it is on budget. I agree, to the point that we don't even use the Harriers VSTOL for taking off of unprepared surfaces. But that doesn't mean the F-35B is useless. The Marines use AV-8B's from Amphib Carriers all the time. It has it's use. And people a lot more senior than us and (hopefully) smarter than us think it's still a good capability to have. I don't know the payload comparison of the F-35 vs F-16. You have any numbers to back it up? And is there really another choice? The Navy is operating only one air frame currently and it seems to be working out. And we will have both the F-22, the F-35, and what remaining legacy fighters hanging around for the foreseeable future.
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CSAR-X
Do these new -60's not have booms for AR? Couldn't tell from the pic but doesn't look like it.
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Marine Corps Raptors?
One can argue the F-15E and F-16 fit into that definition and they are pretty successful. According to "GlobalSecurity.org" the USAF has 1,763 ordered. So I guess the Marines/Navy should retire all their amphibious assault ships then. Just because it has STOVL doesn't mean it's going to be parking under a bridge and operating off a two lane highway. The Marines don't even do that with their Harriers. And how do you know that the F-35 doesn't deliver? The only thing you are judging is based on finances and delays. Yes, the over runs and delays are staggering, but that doesn't mean the F-35 isn't a far leap ahead of F-16s and F-15s.
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Marine Corps Raptors?
I agree with a lot of what your saying..but it's hard to remotely hack into a manned fighter. China isn't going to play fair if we start going at it. What are we going to do with our RPA's when they take out all our satallites? Or jam the waves? Etc etc. It's a lot easier to design a virus than it is an anti virus. In the digital battle of sword vs shield, sword wins and the shield is months behind.
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Home of The Fighter Pilot
PLEASE BE A PHOTOSHOP...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE
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Iranian Spammer (uaeflyman)
At least he didn't promise me three million dollars in return if I only sent him twenty thousand now!
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Possible Iranian state-sponsored attack plot thwarted
Crazy. If true, I hope we can try the guy with dual citizenship for treason. But I am betting this administration doesn't have the stones to do it.
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Winglets for the C-130 and C-5?
How much money would we have saved by now if they threw these on? Besides...coolest winglet award goes to:
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Happy Rosh Hashanah! NSFW
I'd be all over that like a fat kid on a cupcake. And a pic:
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Happy Rosh Hashanah! NSFW
חג שמח שנה טובה Shana Tova, A Good Year!
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Gun Talk
Also look into SWFA. I have their scope on my M1A and I really like it. It wont break the budget either.
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Gun Talk
Never heard of them before. It would be ALOT cheaper for you to piece one together yourself though. Not even from scratch, just buy a prebuilt upper from BCM and a built lower receiver group from any number of places and you can have a Ar-15 for under $1k.
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Gun Talk
First, BIG thumbs up for Bud's. They are awesome. Second, honestly I think an Ar-15 with a 22LR BCG is a better deal than a dedicated MP5 replica. That way you swap out the BCG and have something useful and vice versa and have a very economical plinker.
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Stabbings @ Luke AFB
RIP. I hope the murderer can be found ASAP! And how long til there are signs at the front gate saying knifes are banned on military installations?
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Current Ops Tempo Question
The TFI bases are still GREAT deals. March Scott Birmingham
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IFS (Initial Flight Screening) information
Okay weird request...a friend is studying to get their private license done in a DA-20 and I offered to give em some of my study materials. Cruising around the Doss website I don't see any links up for the Bold Face/Ops limits sheets anymore. Anyone got any laying around? Thanks.
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Rainbow
Is this news developing from the TFI convention at Pease? Because it is my LIMITED understanding that they are trying to mobilize the Guard...thus active duty going to Spain and Guard picking up a TON of the lines for OEF/OIF. Talking to a certain 3 star today he definitely sounded like he wanted to drop the ops tempo for AD Tanker guys.