GKinnear

11U is folded under the umbrella 18X term. All equally RPA pilots, and still managed by the same porch...just some pilots are more equal than others

I think I'm tracking on the intent of your original post. I just want a new fat-kid EW bird that can fill the same role as the EC-130 in the SEAD triad. Something with lots of room for expansion of new capes, has a long dwell time on station, and is capable of finding it's own targets, etc. If that means putting it on a 2-eng 777, cool. If it means putting it on Js, also cool. I thought C-17 were the answer for a while, but that's gas guzzling SUV that's maybe not worth the induced fuel costs for the additional benefit. Really I just want the AF to quit dropping EW in priority. It's too important a force multiplier to be shelved. Annnnd at this point I'm putting a pin in it. We'll pick it up if we ever cross paths in a more appropriate forum.

Flexibility is the key to airpower, or so I've been told. If I had to choose one or the other I'd rather have something with a long on-station time over faster airspeed.

Neither of which is always better to have

The percentages given for staff pushes seemed generous from what I've always heard. 1% vs 5% for CJCS, etc. I assume that it changes year to year, like the overall selection rate, or is it entirely up to the SR?

No shit. But it's an AF forum. I don't go into BCT HHQ and bag on the way they do business either, The WX guys may be my retarded little brother, and I pick on him a lot, but that doesn't mean you get to. Next time I'll add the /sarcasm/ tag...

Why? We all had choices in life, I chose to get out of the Army and join the AF...

This is probably more accurate... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lF1mx-Dcek8

http://www.live5news.com/story/27323882/jbc-pilot-with-flu-like-symptoms-screened-for-ebola-at-musc He never left the plane and was on the ground for 3hrs. Hopefully it's just the flu, and probably is. Although, with all the gunk built up on the stick/throttles, you'd think -17 crewdawgs would have a hardier immune system. Seriously though, here's to hoping to a speedy recovery.

While that may be, my point still stands that the "media" could have partially redacted the names. Posted from the NEW Baseops.net App!

Here's why I blame the media (the following is a quick comparison of SIB vs AIB., not 100%, but close enough for here): In the quotes that are anonymous, it's a safe assumption those came from the SIB. The Safety Investigation Board is convened to get info out to other interested parties (generally other aircrew) about the causes of a mishap so they don't repeat those actions. It's privileged so the involved parties are more forthcoming in what actually happened. There is no legal liability (99.9% of the time) stemming from the SIB, no names attached, and is not generally for public consumption. The named quotes, then, I'm assuming are from the AIB. Accident Investigation Boards are convened to who/what is "at fault" and liable for criminal proceedings. It's held after the SIB concludes and is a independent Investigation. Since criminal charges CAN (not always) stem from the AIB, it has NO inherent privilege. It can be offered like any normal investigation (ie, immunity), but not a blanket coverage compared to the SIB. The AIB is releasable to the public (again, in most cases.) Now, based on the AIB info above, it was NOT against USAF policy to release the names, providing they came from the AIB. Hell, the final SIB report won't even have the mishaps crews name attached. That info is kept separate locations so there is no accidental exposure. I've seen plenty of "media" pieces that included names in them, but redacted for first names only or callsigns, Amn Joe, Capt Maverick, or Major NeverTrustTheMedia. Granted those were friendly pieces, but it can be done. The names included in the OP did nothing to enhance the article and may have done long-term harm to them personally and to the Safety world when it comes to future investigations. the barracks rumor-mill can always point to this article without a clue about the SIB vs AIB difference and make SE job more difficult. So to reiterate.... Thanks media!

Big 2 to releasing the names, whether or not it came from the AIB vs SIB. It's tough enough getting crews to open up in the "White hat" SIB, now we have to deal with this. Thanks media! Posted from the NEW Baseops.net App!

These jokes write themselves: "O-broski, do you even lift? " Posted from the NEW Baseops.net App!

If you have time for this level of queep, you have 0 impact on the war. Which coincidentally is the amount of s I give about sex-based PA stunts. Now if it had been operational, and it happened to with out that way, and they gave their supported unit 6hrs extra...then hell yes, that's worthy of praise. But not this shit. Exit question: did you at least get any MQT, IPUG, MSN Evals done? Posted from the NEW Baseops.net App!

http://dfw.cbslocal.com/2014/04/02/search-for-active-shooter-on-fort-hood-base/ http://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/Active-Shooter-Reported-at-Fort-Hood-253636461.html Local news from D/FW reporting

http://www.kcentv.com/story/25146842/reports-of-shooting-on-fort-hood Thoughts and prayers to those injured... edit: second local outlet reporting http://www.kake.com/home/headlines/Active-Shooter-situation-reported-at-Fort-Hood-253639761.html?llsms=780041&c=y third local news reporting: http://www.kbtx.com/home/headlines/Active-Shooter-Situation-Reported-At-Fort-Hood-253635771.html Big 3 (CNN, FOX, MSNBC) are spinning trying to find something to report (some worse than others). Linked to Drudgereport and others... Nothing solid on motives.

A little Ron Swanson logic can be applied here. "Don't half-ass two things son. Whole-ass one thing" Posted from the NEW Baseops.net App!

My original thought was that you're a fvcking idiot, but then I thought about you're last comment. Let's not get into a petty, ego-fueled name calling internet argument. There's no winners there, only losers. So lets breakdown the original post by Buddy Spike and then the follow up comment by HeloDude. Some chick gets filmed potentially putting her baby in harms way because she perceived a state of inadequate respect. Regardless of your personal biases or political leanings, I think everyone can agree that she put her own selfish interests far above those of her child. A major cultural figure recent was caught on camera misspelling the title of an iconic piece of modern music. One in which the title is spelled out as a part of the chorus. One on which said major cultural figure is "renown" for his oratory skills. It's a humorous counterpoint to the fact he speaks in public everyday and should be more comfortable doing so. In relation to the BuddySpike's post, I believe that HeloDude was make the joke that the mother was looking for RSPECT instead of RESPECT. He made a relevant, topical comment on the original post with a widely televised verbal SNAFU. I don't believe there was anything inherently racist in such an action. If it was a video of #43 making one of his numerous 'mis-speaks', it would have been just as on point and humorous. By using the racism charge at the drop of a hat, it weakens the impact it makes, a la crying wolf. Let's save the racism card for actual racism and not blow this out of proportion.

Obviously you went to a third-rate interwebz diploma mill if you don't know about Pastafarians Posted from the NEW Baseops.net App!

I haven't tried uploading files yet, but otherwise great app! Posted from the NEW Baseops.net App!

Hey FNG, stand up and tell us about yourself...

Well it looks like the VSP matrix is unchanged, the RIF matrix has been removed from mypers. Odds on the expiration date for the latest change?

If I had more down-votes left today I would apply them to every single one of your post on this topic. You've folded flags at a funeral in -20 weather. That sucks, but I think the family of the veteran in the casket would trade you any day of the week. If that soldier can't buck-up, and perform under temporary personal discomfort, she needs to move into another line of work. Voluntary or otherwise. My opinion of your posts is that you handled mostly veterans from WWII, Korea, etc. Nothing from the OEF/OIF. If I'm wrong, I'm wrong. I'll second Fuzz's experience (or any AMC aircrew). Standing in formation at the ramp of a C-17 watching a 4yo son cry for his Dad, not understanding why he can't see his father, and being consoled by his grandparents because his mom is sobbing, being physically held up by another family member...its gut wrenching. Then having to do it ll over 5min later for the second casket, only this time it's his mother. She has her arms outstretched, calling her son's name and his is being restrained by family to keep her from running into the flight line. Those memories are three years old, and some of my last in AMC. To this day it makes want to do two things; 1) hug my kids and never let them go and 2) deliver instant, explosive justice on terrorist shitheads. I'm generally all about arguing both sides, but you've picked the wrong horse to back and need to let it go.

Well, when in Rome...