disgruntledemployee

I can't wait for all the currency waivers to float up to AMC, etc, especially on June 30th. I wonder what they'll say. I wonder how much risk they'll take. Lastly, I wonder what will happen to the first crew/pilot that dents up a plane, was waived, and points to proficiency as the issue? I've seen memos in my outlook from SECDEF, CSAF, etc. all saying the same thing (be tough, we'll get through this), but not addressing the negative effects that will come of this. The military doesn't always run out of money, but when it does, it stops flying. Flying, good luck staying proficient my friends. Out

Ah hah! I knew it. You want lots of welfares so you and your party can get more votes. Its all about buying the election versus principle and leadership. Based on this evidence, are you the type that will take any measure necessary to get promoted? Whatever it takes to ge the votes, right? Because once you gain high rank, you can govern, right? Maybe not, but it has a common sounding theme. Out

Mind if use your story to press home the point? Lets say that the govt no longer has the money or policy to give the sister a check/house/food credit card a month. Will the sister ask family for handouts? Maybe, but that charity only goes so far. Family will get tired easiliy of bailing out sis, especially when she is capable of work. Family may even say, if you want help, you need to drop sat/cable TV, go to a basic phone plan, stop eating out, trade the escalade in for a dodge, etc. ASAP, you will want sis earning her own keep and not sucking away the hard-earned money from family members. My point is that the gov't has become enablers of laziness. When its so easy to get handouts, why work? Out

But here are my specific questions But I get it. When someone shows you something that doesn't fit, you look the other way. You know, I once knew a die hard liberal back in college, you know voted dem, wanted gays to serve in the military (before DADT), pro-choice, blah, blah, blah. That person went on to get married (I hear begrudginly taking the mans last name), had kids, stopped working (hubby made plenty), and over time, became one of the most conservative people I know (pro-life, marriage is between a man and woman, and so on). Its a phenomenon I've seen to varying degrees with people as they get older (wiser in my opinion). Maybe conservatism will hit you one day. Out

Welfare? You know, food stamps, WIC, public housing, etc. Unemplyment (federal subsidies)? Taxes? Minimum wage? BTW, how do you make welfare solvent? And lastly, since you didn't answer any questions on welfare and the current general welfare recipient mentality, let me clue you in. There is little work ethic and its all about gaining as much benefit as possible. They are experts at gaming the system to gain as much as possible. Its no longer the system it was intented to be, which was to help people get back up after falling upon hardship. Dems know this and count on the fear that Republicans want to take it all away and thus get the votes. Out

Where did you grow up? Ever know anyone on welfare? Ever had friends or family on public assistance? Ever work or know someone that worked welfare stuff? Ever know a lady that wanted more kids to get more welfare? When a President/Political Party/Government works hard to get more people on the gov't dole and tie political office to those people's livlihood of no work and pay, its a no brainer that they want Dems in office. If you know these types of people, then you begin to see their mentality that its cool/wonderful/fine/widely accepted/just dandy to be on any form of welfare and the more the better. All those speeches basically say, hey, richie rich wants to cut your checks. Richie Rich needs to pay more, not you poor people. I'd rather the man say something more like, get off your ass, get a job, and start taking care of yourself. Nah, would never happen, not his style. Nevermind, I'd rather not know where you grew up. PS: Strangely, this whole debate reminds me of that discussion about a jet trying to takeoff from a gigantic treadmill. Out

Let me spell out the criticism for you. Obama does not care about making anything better. He wants what he wants, not what you or I want. To get that, he needs to win the house. To win the house, he needs to manufacture enough crap to make everyone else look bad. Then we're fucked. So I hope that the dear people of the dear US finally see that the current President is not trying to help Americans achieve. Its like they voted for a Decepticon. Sure he looks like a shiney clean super duper SUV, but underneath, he's a robot in disguise. Someone make a picture and add it to the thread. Out

Just bustin' balls. Typical. He "drew the short straw" is more like the CC chose him. Most often, Ops Gps get handed these "opportunities" and they "spead the wealth" to the squadrons, using some ancient recipe (common sense is not one of them) for which unit is left with the hot potato. The SQ/CC then picks someone. Objective, not really. Subjective, you betcha. Call it bad luck if you want. Out

I'd love for 1 more fact to roll out of this little story, and that is what he used to shoot the man criminal. I'd love for it to be a semi-auto pistol with 15 rounds, etc. Also, just for you fine folks, not the ones responding to the article in the paper, in regards to the relatives saying the homeowner should have warned the criminal, I retort that the criminal should have called the homeowner in advanced and said that his home would be robbed. Crime carries a risk of getting shot to death. Don't do crime and live longer. I think the message is simple. Out.

Perhaps you should recommend your boss call AFPC and let it be known you'd like a few folks. For those that haven't thought of the HC, I looked at it when I went Herk and put it as number one, but no slots were available at the time (ECs closing down and lots of peeps to absorb). I'd definitely take a look at it. Out

Nope. Incorrect. You are wrong. I've changed my entire sociological outlook of this world and the path of 'Merica based entirely on nsplayr's insightful and enlightening posts. Joe's too. Because they know exactly what is right for this nation and even link to other people's articles stating such. Everyone else here is wrong. Thus, I'm on my super-high horse (courtesy of liberal drug laws), celebratorily shooting my guns in the air (7 round mag 1911s, thanks liberal gun laws). Out

If you want to do an MC-12 rote, go tell your boss. Out

Everyone can relax now, we have a Senator visiting LRAFB. Things are looking wonderful, I'm optomistic. http://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2013/feb/19/boozman-tour-little-rock-air-force-base/ "The visit comes as Fort Smith officials are working to plan for a future that includes a major change to its Air Force base, which is losing it’s A-10 jet mission. Instead, the Air Force will fly drone aircraft from the base. Changes in store in Jacksonville don’t appear to be as stark, but Boozman says he’ll discuss a reconfiguration of the mission." Out

Turn your house into a spooktacular haunted house with stuff popping out all over the place (picts of pelosi?), hand the keys to the cops, and wave them on in. You can sell video of that stuff on ebay. Boo

Oh Hueypilot, I was just having a little fun. Some of those out there that think they are so special because of the plane they fly, I felt I had to give a good ribbing. On your point C, we laugh and sometimes chime in with, "Gay." But this thread is not about dick measuring, its about people's future. One last piece I heard with the 50th is that they will go J earlier than expected, so I don't know how that will affect the TFI relationship with AFRC. But I think that is someone spreading crap as I don't see Lockheed pumping out Js like Ford assembly line with the current budget battle. Nope, C-27s are outta here. Some of those units with get Herks. I don't have a base to base comparison on which ones, if not all. PS. All my ESPs were for real reasons, not a computer glitch. <------ More ribbing! Out

Fixed, since we're being all technical and shit. Next, an argument will break out over the term "assault." Cheaper than Dirt won't sell to NY? I am very surprised by that, seeing as they are a leader in internet price increases and in my opinion, taking advantage of the situation to make as much money as they can. That is why I choose to shop elsewhere. Their choice in pricing, my choice in who I buy from.

Umteen million ESPs for low pitch stops, takes forever to get off the LRF zone, loves to call themselves the "Super Hercules" when calling on common upon entering the SR route, can't do a no-flap for training, tells you that you oversped anything by 1 knot, minus 2 thinking brains in the front end, and still let a lowly E model beat all of them at the last Rodeo. Sorry, back on topic. spinner is correct on points 1-3, at least until the AF pulls another krazy Ivan. Out

Talk to your unit if you want the straight up skinny. Or we can make shit up for you just like the AF is making this shit up as we go along. Break Break This LR "transition" aka shit storm is a product of reaction and forcing hands versus well thought out planning and implementation. Its a great peek into the AD-ANG-AFRC infighting/passiveness that often occurs but we don't often see. In the end, ANG will get what they wanted (in the Herk world) and not lose any planes (at least according to AF Lies) and gets a misison to some of those C-27 bases. Ft Smith positions will likely move to LR so that is a win for the state, but a loss for the A-10 world (I mean really, A-10s and Razorbacks go hand in hand). The big loss is 53d deactivating and the 50th going to half strength. After absorbing Dyess peeps and with other TFI units/Yokota at high manning levels, there isn't anywhere else to go for 1.5 sqs worth other than outside the Herk. Poor timing if you were a new Herkster in UPT, just graduated, or even already in the schoolhouse. Any older Herkster looking to come back will likely have to wait in line or look elsewhere. In the meantime, there is still a wartime mission and as was demonstrated with Iraq, Herk will be there in force to cleaned it out (with a little help from Strat). Get ready to absorb some shock as AF closes down 1.5 squadrons in no time. Out

The point is exactly that. There are people, yes even in the military, that will do this and justify it somehow. The dude will say, "I wasn't lying...Bob is a boy and he is my friend, what's wrong with that?" "Why does everything have to be about sex?" Meanwhile they're carrying out their "open" relationship with a few ladies. Next, will be healthcare. Then spousal SGLI. Then 9/11 GI Bill educational benefits. Then death benfits. But hey, who am I to complain, I'm just a bitter angry little man. Enjoy the slide down the slope. Out

So what's to keep a couple of dudes or ladies from walking up to DoD, "declaring" a partnership and asking for bennies? If gov't keeps bending to the few, everyone will point it out, call foul, and gov't looks silly trying to defend. Out

If something like this is passed, I don't see it automatically making every military person instantaneoulsy approved to carry. One would have to make the conscious act to apply for what I will now call the "Federal CCL." Often, those that apply for CCLs have used firearms beyond the minimum training the military has provided. And if someone wants to levy more training, I'm sure some govt buracrat bueracrat bearucrat employee can spin up a CBT or 499 PPT slide deck to fill in any gaps. I wonder if they will issue badges to go with it? I'd make a T-shirt with that. Out

I went for the Ruger SR22 when it came to getting a plinker pistol and for initiating pistol training/fam for the kids. It comes with 2 grips, one for smaller hands like the kids and one for the bigger kids like me and the wife. It handled Remington and Federal bulk 22 rounds without issue. I wanted to get a variety of high velocity and subsonic to try out just to see how it does, but the shelves are bare. As for using to show the kids how to use pistols, I like that it has an external hammer, safety/decocking lever, SA/DA...basically like an M9. Out the door at the BX for $299. I looked at Walther but I was not impressed with their alloy slide. Out

Feel the heat? If you read my post in "Making Better Leaders," I shared the following point: There is one recipe that has shown itself to work more often than not when it comes to getting promotion. 1. Know the game: Masters ASAP, PME when eligible ASAP, volunteer for each and every big additional duty from CFC to AF Ball. These are the elements of DPs and higher points on the promotion boards. You, my man, are playing this exact game. Some dick on a promotion board will see your scheme and think that somehow in this Gods green grass and blue sky earth that you are a better leader than everyone else and award you some secret extra points. Your peers, on the other hand, will see you as a scheming douche, as noted by some of my collegues postings above. Out

Alright Mr Playr, for the record, one last time loud and clear. I'll even number the points for you. 1. I am not telling anyone what to do or not do with their career, job, or life after the military. I merely tell a story. If you don't like it, don't read it. 2. The original topic of this post, as stated by the title, is growing better leaders. This implies that we have a bunch that suck. 3. From #3 above, I shared some thoughts on why we have a bit much of those "not so good" leaders. This comes from seeing, living, and hearing of various leaders. For example, search for the "leader" John McDonald that was fired at Pope a few years ago. Yep, one of the leaders I know and reference. 4. Then, on the issue of why people may stay in and deal with the BS, perhaps they like some of the cool shit they do. Hence, why I alluded to the mindless airline life a pilot might take while protraying a dude in a white shirt, getting the ATIS, and monitoring George fly the ILS. Whoopee, real exicting. 5. You take some of my comments personally, decide that I'm mad and angry, and thus you take personal shots. That's fine, this is the Al Gore al jezerra interweb where anonymity is like courage. Maybe you didn't like my pointed words against your view on women in combat. One thing you might have noticed is that I have not said to shut up Nav. That is because I actually like real Navs. I've seen them get out, I've seem them take command (some sucked and were examples in my previous post, some were great and made a difference), and I've seen them stay in and do just enough to keep chugging along, whatever their motivations. So now that we are at a common understanding, let me summarize. The reason we have a bunch of crappy leaders is a product of the system in place. Out

You said you didn't understand why people don't fight and I gave you a plausible rationale as to why. Your training wheels are barely off, which is why I said that its no surprise you don't get it, not that you think like that. Go write a few PRFs and you may start getting some ideas as to why people think like that. Watch some really good dudes get fucked over, then you will see the light. In rebuttal to your points A-C above: A. I don't care what is out there. You asked why people stay in and not fight the bullshit. B. That one went right over your head. Its not about just flying planes. Its about the military way of life vs the civilian way of life. Flying for someone else is not really the same as flying in the military. I'm fairly certain that most aviators are aware that there are companies in the world that fly airplanes. Some people may enjoy some of the things they do while flying for Uncle Sam and are willing to endure the bullshit that comes with it. Now you get the point? C. My last set of numbered points was some sad but true satire on many who get to be our senior leadership. Again, your greeness shows. Now if you want to flame on over spellings of screen names and any implied meanings, game on little one. I like my should chips right where they are and one day, you may too. Out