Everything posted by Danger41
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US Aircraft Crashes in Djibouti, Four Fatalities
Recent article by Gen Schwartz about this crew. https://thehill.com/blogs/congress-blog/homeland-security/228991-give-gratitude-to-next-greatest-generation
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The Air Force has its own Batman
Holy shit. Thank you so much for bringing back this classic memory.
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Boss, I quit...
I'm sure posting 69 times a day with all the young guys pissing and moaning about reflective belts and masters makes the transition much easier. [/sarcasm]
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Boss, I quit...
Perceptually, this is right on. And perception is reality. I think every community has been getting driven into the ground. Look at the TDY rates for MAF bubbas and they're gone like 250+ days a year. AFSOC is gone all the time. But (once again with the perception thing), they aren't putting out these letters and perpetuating the whiny, kid in the corner stomping his feet stereotype that fighter guys are doing. I know that wasn't the authors intent, but it's how people are viewing it. I (personally) know we need more dedicated air superiority assets. We need more money/better training for evolving threats at the tactical level. There's a myriad of things we need to maintain the level of dominance we've had in the past, but the biggest threat we have is budgetary issues. And the nearest rock for the budget folks is their constituency demanding to see a black number instead of a red one at the bottom of the sheet - combat capability be damned.
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F-22 Raptor info
You just took grammar hammering to a new level.
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F-22 Raptor info
Kadena Eagles are sitting alert for the Raptors as we speak.
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Low Levels in Colorado
Do a heritage flyby https://69.199.231.171/wiki/index.php/Supersonic_F-105_Flyby
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F-22 Raptor info
Like Brabus said, similar names but different systems. Many airplanes use OBOGS type systems now, but exchanging them 1 for 1 isn't really doable. I suspect (as with everything on the Raptor), the cost of revamping over to LOX or to a different OBOGS or anything like that would be astronomical.
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Latest Movies
I think no Patrick Swayze leading the US to victory is going to be the biggest problem.
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2012 Raytheon Video Award
Surprised the Egg's were able to get away from the corn and coffee long enough to contribute. Good on 'em!
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F-16 down at Hill AFB
Valid points.
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Latest Movies
I went to "The Avengers" last night. It was probably the most entertaining movie I've ever seen. Definitely recommend seeing it.
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F-16 down at Hill AFB
The crews flying them are irreplaceable national assests. You can go to DM, knock the cob webs out of an old Lawn Dart/Strike Eagle/whatever, and have a new jet on the ramp in about a week. (I realize I'm trivializing the process of replacing jets, but I know you get the point).
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Raptors grounded over OBOGS issue
First comment to that video on CBS News site. Hahaha classic. Moustache millenium lives on!
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Drone Pilots: We Don’t Get No Respect
By that definition, I've seen plenty of combat driving on and off of Maxwell during PME. (Just being a smart ass, I'm interested to see some replies here)
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Saddle up for Syria? Or Op Deny Christmas '13
I agree with the ground pounders on this one.
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F-16 down at Hill AFB
Seriously, WTF is going on with losing all these jets?! I could give two shits about the airplanes if the crews are okay, but wtf.
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