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Shouldn't be a problem, just work it out with the Flt CC. FWIW, there was a guy in my class that spent every weekend in San Antonio. He did poorly. He washed out. Another guy had a house and wife a few hours away. He did well, but he didn't go home every weekend. I think you get the hint. Out

That is in Tunisia. Check the map, just south of the Gulf of Gabes.

In order to toast this great American with Beers, I tip my hat to anther great American, the esteemed Senator from Wisconsin, John J. Blaine. Another great American achievement, or the undoing of a huge unamerican policy. Cheers, Mr Neil Armstrong, and thanks for the unmeasurable inspiration you've given over your lifetime. (That's the 21st Amendment). Arrivederci

Reason #0.1, AF people are subjected to go on late night TV shows and look silly. I'll head back to my cockpit now to check on my TIT gauges, and afterwards I'll rummage around in my box nasty for something to throw at the nav. Out

This is why I tell the pax terminal I can't carry pax...they cause me to burn more gas and thus more likely to call BINGO to ATC/Tower. Out

One day a pal recommended a book, "One Second After" which caused me to look into civil defense. I found this website (http://www.tacda.org) which publishes/ed a magazine. Years ago I was able to read a few editions online and there were some interesting articles that apply to the short-term scenario (hurricane/flood/blizzard). One point I remember was that if you stock food, it should be stuff you can eat as part of your everyday eating. Once food starts getting to the end of its shelf life, start eating it and replacing it. That way you are not spending a chunck of dough and tossing it out. If you don't care about the moeny, donate it. They also talked about easy to store, basic food staples like dry rice, beans, oats, and other grains. A 50lb sack of a few of those can last quite some time. That is my plan, but not yet implemented. Its cheap and I'll donate the stuff when it gets old. As for water, the easiest is the common case of plastic bottles, but if you want a solid quantity, get a food grade 55gal drum. They even make a pump for the top. BTW, the book tries to raise the alarm on EMP, but I was more facinated at the after effects. No new medicine, food production, rise of gangs, etc. If you liked Alas Babylon, you'd love this one. Out

To which I said I'm tired of the newsies speculating over this point all day long. But hey, speculation is what they love to do. I hear that they even interview guest speculators to speculate on what the anchor just speculated on. My comparison to McVeigh was that he killed a whole lot of people, however justified. He was not insane. Alton Coleman was a serial murder, not insane. This asshole killed a bunch of people, so to make the leap that he's insane because a sane person would never ever do such a thing, is BS. If that were true, anyone that murders is insane. Lastly, my final point is unchanged. Put the dog down. Out

I don't care if he thinks he's insane, or if a doctor thinks so, or if a court thinks so. I heard enough BS from the newsies yesterday regarding insanity that I wanted to punch them in the mouth, Beuford T Justice style. The diabolical evil mind will use everything it can think of just to see how far they can manipulate people/systems. If anyone argues that a sane person would never gun down people like this, they need to recage their idea of sanity. So, I don't care if anyone thinks he's insane. When found guilty, he should stop wasting the good earths air. Put the dog down. It worked for McVeigh. 2nd, this is the exact counter argument to any gun contol nut. Out

I'm hearing too many excuses, but hey, we don't know the facts. But don't make this situation light. This crew f u c k e d up and are damned lucky. The alternative could have been this headline, "C-17 crew kills Gen Mattis." There, does that make it sound serious enough? Crews, more so pilots, and even more so PICs, must have the ability to reprioritize. If they can't, then they need to find a different career. And to any CP out there, if you don't have the balls to say "go around," learn or go do something else. Out Edit: I didn't say XXXX, I said Eff You Cee Kay.

I'm sure the Q3s will be memorable, but I envision that an epic 30 second ass chewing by Gen Mattis will leave scars for life. I'd start with mission planning for this one. AP says, "Runway lights at Peter O Knight (KTPF) 5 NM NE may be easily confused with lights on Rwy 22 at MacDill (KMCF)." Warning on the approach plate (if it was even open to that page). Next, of course, is SA (runway size, shape of the airfield, relation to surrounding terrain/water, etc.). CRM, if there was any, as you all say will be the most interesting part of this one. These guys got lucky that they were in a plane that stops well, that they touched down early, flaps were full (I assume), on speed (I assume), and didn't weigh too much (I assume). They could have easily departed the runway. This is a cheap lesson for us and I hope AMC sends out the tapes for our benefit. Out

While I don't fly the MD80, there are some things I know, so here goes a few questions. Solid EPR check (that is, N2, FF, EGT line up/make sense with take-off EPR)? Did you set the propper EPR, i.e. take-off and not go-around setting. High PA location? Dragging brakes? Take off on a "treadmill runway?" Search the archives, that was an entertaining topic of opinions! Out

If you think you are over paid, then go ahead and give it back. Out

Rule 1: ACs must have a spine with a pair attached. Rule 2: DOs and CCs must have a spine with a pair attached. If the AC calls crew rest or safety of flight and fails to stand firm, the issue may be viewed as bullshit. If the DO doesn't have your back on legit matters, they are worthless. That said, the spectrum of crap crews pull is wide and distinguished. Everything from staying up all night playing Halo (LMs) to tossing out the boat anchor to stay at a sweet locale for another night has been played. When someone has a legit issue, ACs need to employ their spine. If you need a brace, call someone to roll in and assist. Out

Send a letter to the board and ask them if you can have one. Otherwise the allocation is mostly for BTZ because they are clearly better than you. Now go find an egg. Out

It is our top priority to pay top dollar to continue to make Apple worth more than Poland. I'm now going to buy more Apple stock since I know the AF is buying and there is no way to AF can barter for a fair (to the govt) price. Out

I like my herk looking dirty, greasy, and bad-ass. Lockheed can shove their metro gay winglets. I love their comment that winglets will save "probably more" gas like its a given, educated guess. Besides, those things will snap off after a few hundred assaults. Out

My turn. I was back home not too long ago and somehow ended up chatting with a few gents that just happened to be elected officials. At one point, we chatted about the military. Want to guess what impresses them? I ain't no creed, chant, or cheer. They see right through that shit! Its the personal stories and seeing our guys in action. Take some of them out on a range and show them a team taking on the "enemy" and they just beam with pride. Tell them a story like the "Pedros" rescue, and they'll eat that morning noon and night for a month. Listen to them in their speeches. They never say, I went to base x and all the airmen chanted a creed and sang a song. No, they pull the personal connection string, "Let me tell you about SrA Joe Somebody, he's a real hero." Dogs and miniature horses shows are a waste of everyone's time. There are so many other great ways to tell a story of our efforts and not one of them involves a chant or song. Besides, looking a little disheveled adds to our true salty nature. There's a reason why Americans love the Dirty Dozen and any other scrappy team. So, to our deployed command chief, I offer this viewpoint. Make mission first. When a codel shows up, show them people doing the mission. Let them step on a hot, dirty Herk as maintainers are getting her ready for a mission. Show them EOD taking care of business. Let them sit down for chow in the main room (not the special little room) with everyday joes. You get the point. When they leave, they will have seen the mission and gotten a few personal stories to tell their constituents. Lastly, since when is it the job of the US Military to please and stroke politicians? I thought it was to fight wars or do some of that Constitutional defending stuff. Reciting a chant will not protect the defense budget. Now that everyone is doing mission first, there's no need to recite any songs or chants. However, I will offer this about the chant. If it was such a great and inspiring piece of literature, people would want to know it more that the latest Katy Perry song. Lastly, I will end with some leadership. It stuff like this that makes my job essential. And that is to reset the priorities of those I work for, but more importantly, those that work with me. Out

LRAFB got a new BX, and with it a gun counter. And thats a nice perk. They have a good selection and can order quite a bit more. When the local, county, and state sales tax is running close to 10%, getting that new M4 tax free is wonderful. Although, I wish they did FFL transfers. But back to your topic. No one is making you shop at the BX, right? Commissary either? Think you can get the best grocery bill at Walmart, go for it. Want to buy your new TV at best buy, no one is stopping you. Don't like Anthony's pizza (yuk!), head off base for lunch, or make your own with your great value walmart ham and cheese. How about the class 6? Is thay your source for beer and booze? AAFEES gas station, is that where you fill up? Also, gov't construction is pretty expensive compares to private companies. Gov't pays a high wage (Davis-Bacon) for workers on those jobs. Out

I don't need a shit truck. And thus, the bullets will still flow to the man. And the rule is, if you shit (or piss for those that sit to pee) in the honey bucket, you take it with you! Out

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But then you have Okie plates on your ride. On a plus side, I don't think they do front plates, so you can maintain your sleek front end look. Out

I will not volunteer for a pay cut. I will not volunteer for scaling back any benefits. Because our political leaders don't have the guts to cut everywhere else. They're too busy emailing photos of their dicks to each other. And when they're not doing that, they're looking out for themselves. Out

Please post such guidance. As far as I know, an OG is the approval authority for a post-mission crew rest waiver. And my Ctrl-F skills did not find the word "Waiver" in the AMCI Out.

We in AMC have a nice fat reg. Its called AMCI 10-403. It works for both deployments and TDYs. Seems pretty clear, you TDY the time, you get a little back. Download, highlight, and present. Now you know, and knowing is half the battle. Go Joe! Here are the gems: 3.6. Post Deployment Downtime. (OPR: A1X; OCR Aircrews: A3O) Post Deployment Downtime is a commander’s program designed to help maintain quality of life and retain valued Air Force members to keep our military strong and ready. 3.6.1. Aircrew members will have 1-hour compensatory time for each 3 hours off-station (1 day for every 3 days off-station) with a maximum of 4 days. 3.6.2. Following a deployment away from home station of 45 days or longer, all military members will be given not more than 7 days compensatory time (3-day special pass IAW AFI 36-3003 and 4 days unscheduled time). Following a deployment away from home station of 90 days or longer, authorized compensatory time is not more than 14 days (4-day special pass IAW AFI 36-3003 and 10 days unscheduled time). During compensatory time, members will not be assigned formal duties and will be given appropriate time to care for personal and professional matters deferred while TDY. The member will check in daily during any period of unscheduled time and must take leave if departing the local area IAW AFI 36-3003. 3.6.3. Returning members must sign in with their unit’s Commander’s Support Staff the first duty day after return. Post-deployment downtime will start as soon as possible following return to home station, not to exceed 72 hours after return, and only after signing in with the CSS and completing an in-processing checklist.

"Welcome to the Died, deployers. Just to let you know, this is a combat zone (shows pics of combat in some other location). In order for all our chiefs and numerous other non-combat forces to meet the conditions for combat pay, we must live in combat conditions. Therefore, the "Combat Shower" is in effect. By putting everyone under the rules of combat showers, we can get paid (shows pics of dudes in showers, no water on, with reflective belts). Now, I know all you flyers out there fly into the real combat zone every day, and therefore argue that the combat shower should not apply to you, but common sense is checked at the gate here--too many promotions are on the line." Out There. Poor man's CBT complete. I won't waste my time on the real thing. Edit to add this comment.