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Wow, kettle meet black. For not being a fan of personnel attacks you sure did call "fights on" early in this post.

Palmdale is GTG (or was 2 years ago).

Shoot me now if I get stop lossed!

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Wow is all I have to say!

Just left Whiteman as a T-38 ACE IP. Anybody interested in the B-2 and wanting info needs to contact the 394th Combat Training Squadron for information. All the applications goes to that squadron for review before going to the board. PM me if you want the phone number.

Sounds to me that she was denied access with her child in the carseat while in the parents room where there is workout equipment and a play area. If you can't take an infant in this area, where can you then? Why even have this room in the first place where parents can take there childen to work out? My wife takes our 3 year old to the gym all the time where she works out in the parents room while my son plays in the play area and there are childen still in carseats always in there also with their parents. There are no 45lb plates in that room, along with no squat rack. So, to be denied access to that room with her infant child is crazy in my opinion and I would want to see that base sup to the AFI stating that rule.

Aim High Cross Into the Blue No One Comes Close We've Been Waiting for You Above All - ..... Who Cares, I think we found out new AF sponsor!

So, it seems the Captain's promotion board is going to be just like the Major's promotion board; as long as you meet 2 of the next 3 (breathing, no DUI's and haven't had sex with an enlisted chick) you will be promoted!

Quick question: I'm on my way to Osan unaccompanied and want to live off base. Currently the dorm manning is about 80% and to automatically be granted off base housing, the dorm manning must be above 90%. Well, the problem is that my wife and kid will be visiting a great deal while I am there, so I need to live off base. The question is: what is the reg that the dorm management office at Osan follows? I want to have read the reg so that when I go in to get off base clearance, I know what I am talking about, thanks.

I always loved reporting the point "Squaw Tits" over the radio when flying at DM.

Now being scheduled at bases all across the CAF! http://www.richardsimmons.com/j15/

So, what happens if a person fails their PT test while deployed? Do they get a 2nd chance 1 month later? Do they get sent home b/c you must have a passing PT test to even be in a deployed theater? Is it all swept under the rug b/c certain squadrons manning is already so low that they can't afford to lose anybody? This should be interesting. On another note, I also agree that the waist measurement is a crock of sh*t! I can max out my push-up, sit-ups and run a 10:30 mile and half but have a natural 40 inch waist. So, I have to almost starve myself right before the test and do other drastic measures to get down to a 39 inch waist and pass on every PT test. Then you have the airmen who are sticks with no muscle at all who barely pass the push-ups, barely pass the sit-ups, run a 12:00-14:30 mile and half but since they max out the waist measurement, they get a better score than me! TOTAL CRAP!!!! I do like the Army version; push-ups, sit-ups and a 2 mile run - twice a year and at any time the CC can make a person test b/c he/she thinks they are out of shape and fat. If it works for them, it should also work for us.

For anybody in Missouri, the St Louis Cardinals offer free admission for all military personnel and the KC Royals offer free admission on Monday night games and 1/2 off all other week (not weekend) games.

That was just a pic I found from Google with the A-10 patch on it. Thanks for the info though, I like almost any of the Breitlings, so both the Airwolf and Aerospace models would work also. Any Hawg Drivers know of an upcoming order?

This is for all the Hawg pilots on the Forum. Are there plans for an order anytime soon for the Breitlings with the A-10 patch in it? I heard rumors that Moody was putting together an order but haven't heard anything past that. So, if there is, let me know b/c I am interested in purchasing one. Thanks.

I had a student get a ticket when I was a Flt/CC at Vance for going against the arrows in the Commissary parking lot. His actual ticket said going "driving opposite direction on a one-way street". Now, I don't know about you, but I didn't realize that a parking lot was a street and then getting a ticket for doing that was even possible. The good thing though is that I took it to the Sqd/CC who called bullshit and we got the ticket taken away and the SFS got an ear full from Ops leadership. Thank God we had leaders with some balls there!

I have sold 2 home by using Militarybyowner.com (first one at Pope, second one at Vance) and plan on using it again this coming Spring. Just upgrade your package to the hightest priced one (around $75.00 I believe) and that gives you plenty of photos, plenty of writing capability, 6 months of selling and they send you 2 signs for the road and yard. That is where I have had my luck.

I have these type of flying boot and I just don't put the zippers in them. Lace them up like a normal pair and it works just fine.

Out-freaking-standing!!! Sierra Hotel!!! Great Post!!!

Is there another website this picture/video/etc... is on? It is blocked over here at Bagram and I really want to see what it is!!!!! Thanks.

Colonel Robert L. Howard, age 70 and believed to be the most-decorated living American before his death, passed away Wednesday from pancreatic cancer in Waco, TX. Here's to him! Biography: Colonel Bob Howard is a native of Alabama, with his home record San Antonio, Texas. He entered military service on July 20, 1956 and was medically retired on September 30, 1992. He received a direct appointment from Master Sergeant to First Lieutenant in December 1969. His thirty six years of military service included over 33 years on airborne status. He participated in two movies concerning airborne and special operations missions, both featuring John Wayne. He made a parachute jump on the filming of The Longest Day and as an Airborne Instructor in The Green Berets. Military assignments include duty with the 82d and 101st Airborne Divisions; 2d Ranger Battalion; 3d, 5th, and 6th, Special Forces Group; 5th Infantry Division; 7th Corps, XVIII Airborne Corps. He served in the Eighth United States Army and Combined Forces Command. Service in Vietnam included serving with 1/327th Airborne Infantry, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne Division, 5th Special Forces Group, and MACV SOG. Colonel Howard commanded a Reconnaissance Company, MACV SOG in Vietnam, a separate Ranger Company at Fort Benning, Georgia, two Ranger Companies while assigned to the 2d Ranger Battalion. He was the Post Commander of Kelly Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany, Executive Officer of the 2d Ranger Battalion, and the Mountain Ranger Camp. Military Instructor duties include Airborne, Ranger, and Pathfinder at the Infantry School, Tactics at the Command and General Staff College, Special Operations and Special Forces at the Special Warfare Center. Staff assignments have included duty with AC of S, G3, XVIII, Airborne Corps, C3, J3, G3, Combined Forces Command/Eighth United States Army, Korea. Military training includes the Basic and Advanced Infantry Courses at the Infantry School; Special Forces Enlisted and Officer Courses at the Special Warfare Center and School; Command and General Staff College at Fort Leavenworth, and the National War College in Washington, D.C. Colonel Howard was a distinguished honor graduate of the Ranger Course, Pathfinder Course, and Parachute Rigger School. Received the Outstanding Infantryman's Trophy as Outstanding Infantry Officer of Class 1979-1980 at the Command and General Staff College. He graduated from the National War College, Class 1987-1988. His military service also contributed to exceptional civilian recognition for service to his nation. He received the Outstanding Youngman of America award 1970; nominated as one of ten Outstanding Youngmen in America in 1971 and 1972; inducted into Military Hall of Fame, Hoover Institute, Stanford University in 1980, inducted into Military Hall of Fame, Veterans of Foreign Wars, State of Alabama in 1973; Promoted to Colonel for Life, Alabama State Militia, State of Alabama, Governor George Wallace, 1976. AWARDS AND DECORATIONS: Congressional Medal of Honor Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Bronze Star for Valor, 3d Oak Leaf Cluster Purple Heart, 8th Award, 7th Oak Leaf Cluster Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit, 3d Oak Leaf Cluster Bronze Star for Meritorious Achievement Air Medal for Valor, 2d Oak Leaf Cluster Army Commendation Medal for Valor, 3d Oak Leaf Cluster Air Medal for Aerial Flights Army Meritorious Service Medal, 2d Oak Leaf Cluster Army Commendation Medal for Meritorious Achievement, 2d Oak Leaf Cluster Joint Service Commendation Medal Joint Service Achievement Medal Army Achievement Medal Good Conduct Medal 4th Award National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal PNCO Ribbon W/2 device Army Overseas Ribbon Army Service Ribbon Expeditionary Medal, 2d Oak Leaf Cluster Vietnam Service Medal Vietnam Campaign Medal with 60 device Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Silver Star Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Bronze Star Vietnam Honor Medal 2d Award Vietnamese Wound Medal Vietnamese Civil Action Medal 2d Award Army Presidential Unit Citation, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster Navy Valorous Unit Citation Army Meritorious Unit Citation Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with Palm, 1st Oak Leaf Cluster Republic of Korea Samil Medal Combat Infantryman's Badge Aircraft Crewman's Badge Master Parachute Badge Pathfinder Badge Air Assault Badge Expert Infantryman's Badge Vietnamese Ranger Badge Army Ranger Tab Special Forces Qualification Tab Thai Master Parachute Wings Vietnamese Master Parachute Badge French Parachutist Badge Korean Master Parachute Badge Thai Balloonist Badge EDUCATION: University of Maryland 1962-AA, Business Administration Texas Christian University 1973-BA, Police Administration Central Michigan University 1980-MA, Management and Supervision Central Michigan University 1981-MA, Public Administration SERVICE; UNIT ASSIGNMENT/ENLISTED AND OFFICER HISTORY: Commissioned from Master Sergeant to First Lieutenant in 1969 Assignments with 82d Airborne Division: Rifleman, Squad Leader, Platoon Leader, Executive Officer, and Company Commander, C Company, 1/504th Parachute Infantry Assignments with 101st Airborne Division: Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant, 1/327th Airborne Infantry Assignments with the 5th Infantry Division: Squad Leader and Platoon Sergeant, C Co 2/61st Infantry Weapons Specialist, Demolition Team Leader, Charlie Company, 3d Special Forces Group Operations and Intelligence Sergeant, Headquarters Company, 6th Special Forces Group Team Leader, Weapons Specialist, B52, 5th Special Forces Group, Vietnam Team Leader and Reconnaissance Company First Sergeant, 5th Special Forces Group, Forward Operational Base # 2, Vietnam Procurement/Retention NCO, Headquarters, Special Warfare Center/School Executive Officer, Team Leader Reconnaissance Company, Command and Control Central, MACV SOG, Vietnam Company Commander, Reconnaissance Company, Command and Control Central, MACV SOG, Vietnam Ground Training Committee Chief, Airborne Department, Infantry School Tower Training Committee Chief, Airborne Department, Infantry School Pathfinder Committee Chief, Airborne Department, Infantry School Company Commander C Co 75th Rangers, 1/29 Infantry Company Commander A Co 2/75th Rangers Company Commander C Co 2/75th Rangers Company Commander HHC, 2/75th Rangers Officer In Charge Patrolling Committee, Mountain Ranger Division, Infantry School Executive Officer, Mountain Ranger Division, Infantry School Instructor Department of Tactics, Command and General Staff College Chief Instructor Phase One Special Forces Training, Special Warfare School Committee Chief, Officer and Enlisted Special Forces Qualification Course, Special Warfare School Chief, Joint Combined UW Task Force, Korean Special Forces, Songnam, Korea Battalion Commander and Headquarters Commandant VII Corps Special Troops, Stuttgart, Germany Post Commander and Moehringen/Degerloch Military Sub Community, Kelly Barracks, Stuttgart, Germany Special Operations Commander, USFK Special Assistant Cmdg General 5th USA Cof S, Ops/Plns, LAIO, Reserve Components, 5th USA, Coalition Forces, Desert Shield/ Storm OVERSEAS WARTIME SERVICE: Vietnam Service includes service with 1/327 Inf, 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne, Delta Project, B52, 5th Special Forces Group, MACV SOG, FOB # 2 and CCC. Overseas tours include France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Panama and Vietnam DISTINCTION ACHIEVED DURING MILITARY TRAINING: Distinguished Honor Graduate, Parachute Rigger Course Distinguished Honor Graduate Pathfinder Course Distinguished Honor Graduate Ranger Course Outstanding Infantryman Class 1979- 1980, Command and General Staff College Company Commander of Advanced Infantry Class 1973, Infantry Officers Advance Class, Infantry School CIVILIAN AWARDS AND TITLES: 10 Outstanding Youngmen in America, 1971-1972 Outstanding American Citizen Award, Birmingham, Alabama -1973 Inducted into Military Hall of Fame, Hoover Institute, Stanford University - 1980 Ticker Tape Parade Honoree, Key to the City Award, New York City, NY - 1986 Outstanding Citizen Award, Dallas, Texas - 1993 Inducted into the State of Texas, War Memorial, Vietnam Section, Medal of Honor Groove, Statue Included, McAllen, Texas - 1998 FRATERNAL MEMBERSHIPS: Honorary National Aide De Camp, National Commander American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars LIFE MEMBER: VFW, ALG, AMVETS, DAV, VVA, Special Operations, and Special Forces Associations, Military Order of Purple Heart, Legion of Valor, Medal of Honor Society, US Army Ranger Association (USARA) STATE OF ALABAMA TITLE: "Colonel of the Militia" ALUMNI: Texas Christian University Central Michigan University National War College Col Howard was inducted into the Ranger Hall of Fame in 2005. After retirement from military service in 1992, Colonel Bob Howard was employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs. He retired in January 2006 after 52 years of government service. Medal of Honor Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. 1st Lt. Howard (then SFC.), distinguished himself while serving as platoon sergeant of an American-Vietnamese platoon which was on a mission to rescue a missing American soldier in enemy controlled territory in the Republic of Vietnam. The platoon had left its helicopter landing zone and was moving out on its mission when it was attacked by an estimated 2-company force. During the initial engagement, 1st Lt. Howard was wounded and his weapon destroyed by a grenade explosion. 1st Lt. Howard saw his platoon leader had been wounded seriously and was exposed to fire. Although unable to walk, and weaponless, 1st Lt. Howard unhesitatingly crawled through a hail of fire to retrieve his wounded leader. As 1st Lt. Howard was administering first aid and removing the officer's equipment, an enemy bullet struck 1 of the ammunition pouches on the lieutenant's belt, detonating several magazines of ammunition. 1st Lt. Howard momentarily sought cover and then realizing that he must rejoin the platoon, which had been disorganized by the enemy attack, he again began dragging the seriously wounded officer toward the platoon area. Through his outstanding example of indomitable courage and bravery, 1st Lt. Howard was able to rally the platoon into an organized defense force. With complete disregard for his safety, 1st Lt. Howard crawled from position to position, administering first aid to the wounded, giving encouragement to the defenders and directing their fire on the encircling enemy. For 3 1/2 hours 1st Lt. Howard's small force and supporting aircraft successfully repulsed enemy attacks and finally were in sufficient control to permit the landing of rescue helicopters. 1st Lt. Howard personally supervised the loading of his men and did not leave the bullet-swept landing zone until all were aboard safely. 1st Lt. Howard's gallantry in action, his complete devotion to the welfare of his men at the risk of his life were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.

When I read the thread title, this is the first thing that came to mind!