Posts posted by fire4effect
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Looks like a C-17 flew the Texas Guard to Chicago. I know we've all embraced our fair share of military suck but I'm curious how BO community feels about this mission. I can definitely see a long-term effect on recruiting and retention in the Army Guard depending how this all shakes out. More than a few enlisted in the Army/Marine Corps are not US citizens or have family members who aren't.
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2 hours ago, Swizzle said:
Have individuals pass either one of three functional checks:
1) program Havequick II to a network of PRC-152A/163, those in-net pass. No help, no phone a friend.
2) >= pull-ups than SecDef (SecWar) and SecHHS
3) (bonus round, +1 star) build a functional drone operated by G/N/A/J-6 comm complaint standards, then take out someone else's drone with theirs
21 st Century BattleBot competition. I think you're in to something.
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21 hours ago, brabus said:
But I wouldn’t be opposed to the bomber bros wiping things off the map when required from time to time (huge terrorist training camps, etc.) No basing in country though for sure.
Around August 30th would be good. The Taliban like to have a big parade with most of their leadership in the bleachers.
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4 hours ago, brabus said:
This was a business decision. If one of your employees is saying or doing things that may hurt your business in one or more ways, you have every right to fire them. Jimmy Kimmel is a POS leftist elite, but he wasn’t fired directly for that, he was fired for being a threat to the success of the business based on his unacceptable rhetoric to the majority (and his ratings were declining). This is in no way a 1A violation, but rather we’re finally seeing consequences for people’s words/actions. He and everyone else is welcome to say horrible things and be a total POS without fear of gov persecution, but they will also be free to reap the consequences of those words dealt out by employers, individuals, etc.
All depends on the political winds. Didn't ABC fire Roseanne Barr?
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2 hours ago, HuggyU2 said:
If you are referring to Phil Stewart, he was found guilty of dereliction of duty and conduct unbecoming.
He was reduced from Maj Gen to Brig Gen, and retired in May.
2 months restricted to base. $60,000 in pay to be forfeited over 6 months.
How many on BO would volunteer to pay 60 k and be restricted to base for 2 months to walk away with an O-7 retirement?
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9 hours ago, DirkDiggler said:
It was/is pretty embarrassing. Mine is chambered in .357. Was shooting it out at the range with a buddy of mine, he says “.38 is cheaper, I’ve got some, let’s put that through it.” First round doesn’t make it out of the barrel/just not enough oomph. I take it home and instead of just tapping the bullet out and calling it a day I decide I’m gonna field strip and clean after I’ve put a grand total of maybe 50 rounds through the thing. Random pieces just kept falling out the more I took it apart. YouTube videos weren’t overly helpful. After about the 300th “fuck” or “cocksucker” my wife told me to take a break. I’m probably gonna take it to a gunsmith, I just don’t think I have the patience.
I think I see the issue. You need a caliber that starts with 4. 😁
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2 hours ago, DirkDiggler said:
I may or may not have a Henry lever action sitting in pieces in a bag after this exact same experience.
Lol. I have a Henry in 44 mag. Fun gun to shoot but the feed ramp can catch some rounds especially if they have sharp edges. Every time I clean it I have YouTube on to help me and I ask myself if buying it in the first place was a good idea.
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3 hours ago, ClearedHot said:
They truly crazy part, the Grand Prairie Police are seeking an indictment against him. Go to the wrong house, shoot the innocent homeowner who thinks someone is breaking into his house, then charge HIM....seems legit.
I'm betting they're trying to strong arm the homeowner not to sue. We'll drop the indictment if you agree not to sue. They have unlimited taxpayer money to come after the homeowner while most average people don't have deep pockets.
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I'm dumfounded for how many out there of certain political persuasions are calling for release of the "evidence" that are clueless that release could compromise sources and methods. Of course, there are those fully aware and call for release anyway knowing it can't be for those very reasons but like to score political points.
Not to mention the brave operators out there who make it their mission in life to go do bad things to bad people on a daily basis and their actions never make the media especially if they do their job right.
I'm no commercial fisherman but those don't look like any fishing boats I've ever seen. If for no other reason I see no way to store any catch in any meaningful amount let alone no rigging/nets I can see.
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VIDEO: U.S. Military Strikes 2nd Narco Boat in Southern Command - USNI News
Didn't see this already posted but it brightened my day
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I think a lot of venues will start avoiding these types of events because of the risk nowadays. Especially if their insurance carrier says no to coverage.
Governments regulate some things, but the insurance companies are the pseudo regulatory agency of many aspects of life.
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We went Sunday and it was intense. I certainly agree that Chapman should have been given a more complete display but given the totality of all the exhibits it was worth the trip.
Our guide did say the sensor operator from Chapman's action visited not that long ago though the guide didn't say what discussions if any were had.
One story about Cpl Rubin really hit me. Brass Balls the size of the moon if you ask me. Most MOH actions are an intense sprint where this guy ran the marathon.
Medal of Honor Monday: Army Cpl. Tibor Rubin > U.S. Department of War > Story
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Joby Logs 7,000 Autonomous Miles in Military Exercise
More on the subject. I admit I didn't know about this.
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Honestly, I wouldn't be surprised that Maduro at some point gets the Soleimani Treatment depending on how the stars align. Clearly the strike was a very public message the gloves are off. That said now we should use a lot of nonpublic strikes that don't make the news if we aren't already. Out of sight out of mind for all but the targets. Strikes at sea especially leave very little evidence behind. I know semi-submersibles are used to try and evade sensors especially from above though real USN Submarines excel at tracking acoustic signatures. Of course, if you're using a semi-submersible that's Prima Facie your up to no good and are a candidate to become an artificial reef.
To me our drone capability is perfect for these types of missions and has benefited from last 20 years of operations worldwide and present minimal risk to our side.
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3 hours ago, M2 said:
Deadly Airstrike On Cartel Boat Signals Major Shift In U.S. Drug Interdiction Strategy
The U.S. will continue to carry out lethal attacks against people belonging to drug cartels designated as narco-terrorists, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said this morning. His comments came a day after the U.S. made a deadly strike on what President Donald Trump said was a drug boat operated by the Tren de Aragua (TDA) cartel, which is closely tied to Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro.
“It won’t stop with just this strike,” Hegseth told Fox News about the attack he said is a “very clear” message to the cartels. “Anyone else trafficking in those waters who we know is a designated narco-terrorist will face the same fate. It’s important to the American people to protect our homeland and protect our hemisphere.”...
(Full article at title link)
A lot of people sharing their opinions on this op...
I've always been a fan of "Out of Court Settlements"
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Air Force to Field Autonomous Cessna Caravan
Supposedly the system will eventually be airframe agnostic.
Guess those side jobs flying Caravans for FEDEX to the Carribean days are numbered.
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18 hours ago, VigilanteNav said:
New slogan for Guard recruiting: one weekend a month, 2 weeks a year, sharpen your landscaping skills...
The National Guard, DC landscaping and the great pursuit of lethality
They're covering for the normal crew that was deported
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3 hours ago, ClearedHot said:
Another gem.
Dude is deaf, the police KNOW he is deaf but beat the F@ck out of him for "not listening." They mock him and his hearing aides, then charge him with resisting with violence. He bails out immediately which angers the cops so the add another charge of assault on a police officer which revokes his bail. Dude spends 58 days in jail with no bond.
Ahh Florida. I think I mentioned this in the past. Family member some years back was accused by crazy and now very ex-wife of DV in an attempt to get a leg up in the divorce. 3 deputies show up while he's taking out the trash and detain him along with an order to remove all his firearms and ammunition. Took 6 months and a lot of time and money to get them back though no ammunition. I think he finally paid the last of his substantial alimony earlier this year. Guilty till proven innocent.
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I guess the glass half full viewpoint is in this instance the seat worked unlike a certain B-1 mishap a few years back.
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The Next President is...
in Squadron Bar
Lot of nuance on this issue. There was a report of a father who was admittedly in the US illegally who was arrested by ICE who's sons who are US citizens were all serving in the Marines. Father of Marine veteran released after being beaten and arrested by ICE agents . as an example. As for recruiting and retention we are only 6 months into this, so I see it depending a lot on what happens going forward. Worst case is a Kent State scenario.
Longest pole in the tent is something all in the military understand is sustainably and logistics. Side note is this is why I like those with a military background to serve in government because politicians often make all kinds of promises with no clue how to make a plan work in the real world. 300 Guardsmen for 60 days? I can't say what long term effects will be. How long can they be away from their civilian jobs before they get surly? We all ask as taxpayers how much are we willing to spend long term. Just scratching the surface.
I admit the sight of US military policing our streets provoke a visceral reaction on my part and what's to stop a Democratic Administration from doing the same thing in the future?