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fire4effect

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    CDC reports over 80,000 overdose deaths in the US in 2024. Obviously, Opioids are a big part of that, but they are often combined with other drugs including cocaine.

    Lot of social costs and taxpayer money get sucked up in this problem not to mention health care.

    On a side note, the cartels covert PR machine will do whatever they can to shape the narrative.

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    Everyone involved knew they were on candid camera and smarter than the average bear, so I agree not at all likely.

    More than a few would be in the kill chain and pulled the plug if they weren't onboard. If it were me, I'd go dark and keep sinking them. No more announcing of the tally. The 20 strikes so far have certainly sent the message. Drug boats continually disappearing without a trace or announcement will be the "service after the sale". WaPo needs more than an anonymous sources word. If WaPo had anything like a video for evidence, it would already be on YouTube.

    It's a simple rule of survival don't get on a boat hauling drugs and you'll be fine.

    From WaPo

    "To comply with a spoken order from Hegseth to kill everyone, the Special Operations commander overseeing the mission ordered a second strike that killed the two survivors, according to two people with direct knowledge of the operation. Those people, along with five others in the original report, spoke on the condition of anonymity because of the matter’s sensitivity."

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    So, is it better to admit up front to hanging out with all the unsavory types on BO next time I fill out an SF-86 or try to explain it after the fact to investigators?😁

    Don't forget to include your screen name as an alias.

    Big second on what Prosuper said. We've all had times we've been fed up but it can be a lot of money left on the table when it's all said and done.

    5 hours ago, brabus said:

    @disgruntledemployee Well a WaPo reporter claims DEVGRU was ordered to execute unarmed people (and did), so it must be true. You actually believe this bullshit?

    Supposedly one of the "sources" saw the feed when the strike occurred. Anyone in a position to see that had to have a clearance and likely at risk of prosecution and prison if they get outed. Helluva risk. Of course the press can clte anything and anyone to generate a story with no consequences if they're wrong.

    1 hour ago, brabus said:

    @SuperWSO Whats the benefit of a WSO - lower production cost and they can’t run to the airlines every hiring boom? Serious question, because financial reasons are the only thing I can think of. And this is not a who’s a more capable human argument, just saying instead of sending Bob to UNT, you send him to UPT. Aircraft like the B-1 and F-15E were clearly designed with WSO in mind and thus require them, no argument there. New aircraft have no need to be designed to “require” a WSO.

    With AI and other advancements, I’d actually say just make the 21 single seat. Why do you even need two pilots? Assumption being AI flies the transit, can refuel, etc. while pilot naps, takes a dump, etc.

    You're touching on a related issue. As time goes by more and more roles and platforms will be automated/uncrewed especially in the military given the advantages and reduced risks to our personnel. Fewer military pilots available for the airlines overall. Airlines will arguably be the last things to go single pilot but so many other lower-level jobs in aviation will be automated. The CFI pyramid scheme is just going to get worse on the civilian side with things like pipeline patrol eventually gets taken over by drones. A few on here are old enough to remember writing checks all the time and that pilots built time back in the day in beat up twins flying checks in bulk back to the bank. A lot of kids now are staring at 6 figure loans with no real way to pay them off and AI/automation is already on its way taking the entry level jobs across a whole range of industries. My biggest concern for the B-21 is will we build enough of them? For the B-21 and its overall contribution and value to national defense the expense of putting in two pilots is relatively small IMHO.

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    https://www.cbsnews.com/news/trump-administration-proposed-28-point-russia-ukraine-peace-plan/

    Several outlets are covering this not just CBS so pick your own slant. I know we all have our opinions on how this should go but rewarding Putin who is by all accounts a war criminal just makes sick. We have people on death row in this country for far less.

    Reminds me of a lot of American politicians who finally get worn down by an issue and just want it off their plate so they can finish out their term. On some level in fairness, I understand we have to play by rules and Putin does not. Afghanistan had both Biden and Trump half assing it and we see how that went when all was said and done. Afghanistan we can mostly ignore today but Ukraine and its potential fallout (heaven help us if that becomes literally) will be a problem again one day. Trump figures things will hold until he's out of office or this worldly realm and not his problem. Our kids and grandkids probably won't be as lucky. I can guarantee any treaty will be followed by only one side. This was on a plaque at what was once a temporary cemetery near Foy Belgium for over 2000 from the Battle of the Bulge and I think it still carries truth 80 plus years later.

    We have only died in vain if you believe so;

    You have to decide the wisdom of our choice,

    By the world which you shall build upon our headstones,

    And the everlasting truth, which have your voice.

    Though dead, we are not heroes yet, nor can be,

    'Til the living by their lives which are the tools,

    Carve us the epitaph of wise men,

    And give us not the epitaph of fools.

    David J. Phillips, 506th P.I.R./ 101st Abne Div."

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    14 hours ago, uhhello said:

    There is a middle ground here that should make sense to everyone but it obviously hasn't caught on yet.  200 mile high speed chases that puts everyone on the road in great danger are super dangerous and something needs to be done quickly to prevent that.  Don't care what you're running for, if you're running you aren't going to be allowed to put others at risk.  PIT'ng someone who you haven't established is actually running (moving up to next exit, clear indicators that you're not going to become an issue) and you move to PIT them, unsat.  

    Some jurisdictions don't even allow pursuit anymore if the person is fleeing.  Have watched plenty of videos where the dude will run and cops won't chase or they have to hope the Highway patrol or other police/sheriffs can.  

    I think a lot of pursuit policies reflect the liability of an individual agency. State level agencies often have the law and resources on their side whereas city or county agencies frankly don't. Higher up the government food chain the harder it is to sue. Here again I fully support robust aviation support to make running a futile endeavor. In fact, local news helicopters have acted as de-facto air support in the apprehension of suspects at times. Watching long pursuits on TV in some Southern States constitutes fine redneck entertainment. For suspects it has probably prevented the obligatory post chase beat down when it's being broadcast live to thousands so there is that.

    6 hours ago, ClearedHot said:

    HP is a leader in building some of these high end printers...printing in a type of vinyl that uses one of the most common manufacturing materials in the world.  Other companies like Beehive are 3d printing jet engines out of metal powder.  As you correctly point out, STEM and AI are the path to wealth for any young people who want to make a difference.

    Definitely the wave of the future. Tooling fixtures for bending say tubing or shaping other components are pretty straightforward. If we're talking blades in an engine repeatability of mechanical properties is the difficulty. 3D printed blade sitting next to a traditional blade may appear identical, but grain structure is completely different. Even repeatability internally from one 3d blade to the next may be inconsistent. So, tell your young people to get on with the program and solve these problems.🫡 Sounds like Beehive has a workable solution for things like missiles.

    C-5 and AF 1 both use a version of the CF-6. Of course how they attach to the airframe is where I see this investigation headed. Props and engine mounts keep maintainers/engineers up at night for a reason.

    2 hours ago, M2 said:

    ADMIN NOTE:  Thanks, I wasn't tracking until you mentioned it; then I looked at his posts and all followed the same style.

    I admit I use AI to grab info, but all of his responses look like they are completely AI generated.

    lilyelliott4, your account is locked.  PM me if you aren't a bot and I will consider unlocking it.  Otherwise, it'll be deleted shortly.

    p.s., I also removed the Thai fitness webpage link.  Sorry guys, but there wasn't anything interesting on there!  I had to check for the good of BaseOps! 😁😁

    Here's a funny. I don't think I could fool anyone I'm a bot but I asked Chat GPT the other day a random question about the B-21. I have no insight and I'm certainly not wanting anyone to reveal anything they shouldn't but when I asked it how many LRSOs could be loaded on a B-21 it calculated just over 6 (of course you can't load a partial missile) based on open-source information and some assumptions base on known dimensions of the things like the ALCM etc. How accurate the calculation turns out to be remains to be seen.  

    59 minutes ago, slc said:

    Almost looks like she tried to cut off the LEO’s vehicle. 

    I don't know and certainly more to the story. I thought the white and also by all appearances unmarked vehicle moved into her. Normally an accident no more severe than this would be investigated by local PD. Take her information and let local PD take her into custody since she was a US Citizen. I'm curious why it appears all charges were dropped as well.   https://www.newsweek.com/us-citizen-dragged-car-border-patrol-chicago-10924948

    This has a Nexus to a whole lot of threads and discussions on BO. Assuming events occurred as they appear I admit I find it disturbing to say the least. Had it been my family member I can't use the words I would like on a public forum.

    I didn't jump onto the Glock train until about 3 years ago. G19 Gen 5 I got at the exchange, and I really shoot it as well as any pistol I've ever owned. When I saw all the SOCOM guys carrying it I thought there must be something there. I admit I was old school and convincing myself to get a pistol without a manual safety took a while.

    22 hours ago, M2 said:

    I can't speak for any other states, but I do have good insight into the Texas Military Department and the TAG, and can attest this deployment will have practically zero impact on servicemember's civilian employment here. 

    I've had people deployed for Operation LONE STAR - BORDER SURGE for four years, and all are successfully returning to their jobs.

    If it is a cause Texans believe in, they will support it to their dying breathe!  It's our in our culture, history and mindset!

    I get your point, but I see a big difference between an in-state deployment with the consent of your governor on an international border and going out of state. The local population in Illinois may not be very supportive of another state's troops. It's starting to sound almost like a COIN fight in the US. I'm sure a lot of the targets of ICE raids have popped smoke and moved somewhere else while the heat is on in Chicago. Like a game of whack-a-mole. Damn where have I seen this before? 🤦‍♂️

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