DirkDiggler

My local range just banned them for the foreseeable future. It's owned by a bunch of ex-military; they're all pretty chill dudes so I don't think they made the decision off the cuff (though I'm sure the liability issue was at the forefront). Didn't matter to me since I don't own any Sigs.

Lotta very good points here. I'll add one caveat; the bulk of the MC-J community outside of AFSOC/HQ thought that putting floats on an MC-J was either very dumb or very funny, depending on who you asked. Everyone knew the concept wasn't going anywhere. However, the two AFSOC/CCs that were in charge when this was being kicked around weren't the types who took feedback very well.

We've had a couple come through the HC-130J FTU this year. Not sure of their individual stories.

Ironically my buddy was (is) in the exact same boat. His go to pistol is a Canik .45, he also has a Springfield .45 and a 1911 so he shoots way more .45 than 9mm. His logic was the same; 9mm is just cheaper. My hiking/wildlife gun is a S&W 10mm so I’ve been toying with buying the 10mm PCC cause I probably shoot just as much 10 as 9, and I like the extra power the 10mm has at extended range. Maybe I’ll end up buying both. Decisions decisions….

Good buddy of mine has one, they’re a lot of fun to shoot. I’ve almost bought one chambered in 10mm.

I'd like to know where all these dream makers were when I was in HS....

Obviously Contact Time……

I haven't heard this story, do tell.

I have no direct knowledge of what occurred. That being said, I was stationed with/served with this individual and he had a habit of putting his genitalia where it didn’t belong.

I stayed in the Sanders double wides and thought it was a good option. Cheap, fairly nice, and a 2 minute walk to the FBO. It has a kitchen so you can cook your own food. Also is easy stumbling distance after you get shitfaced at Gordo’s FBO rooftop bar.

Got mine at Sanders about 6 years ago. Would recommend.

Because service to my country still meant a lot to me, even after I passed 20 years. I was still having fun, I loved the flying/mission, and I really enjoyed being around the people I served with. Everyone has a limit and I hit mine at just past 21 years, but I had a phenomenal career and I'd do it all over again in a heartbeat. Edit to add: Even after my AD service was over I wasn't totally ready to walk away. Currently a CI at the FTU. I easily could've gone to airlines but enjoy instructing and I like that I'm still contributing to the community.

OSI searched his house, so the accusation definitely rose above the level of the standard things guys get removed from positions for i.e. ARI, money, or putting one’s genitals where they don’t belong.

Clearly the author has never been TDY to Romania or Pattaya…..

Back at it this morning.

There’s been a lot of false info and dubious claims regarding last night’s incident. That being said, this morning it’s looking like the IAF suffered at least 2-3 losses; all the crashed aircraft appear (for now) to be on the Indian side of the border. The above claim is pretty interesting if true. I didn’t know that China had exported the PL-15. Would give the Pak’s a significant BVR capability; would also explain why all the crash sites are on the Indian side. Tough for the IAF if they were using stand-off weapons inside their airspace and were still getting picked off.

Glad the crew got out.

I thought the only reason all the EXs were 2 seat is that Boeing hasn’t had a single seat version of the -15 in production for quite some time. It was easier to continue the production line with the two seat model.

Would be pretty wild to watch if they release any video. Glad no one got hurt!

I've unfortunately had pretty much a uniformly negative experience with SEAL leadership at the FGO and GO/FO level. The guys at the team level were usually pretty good but even there they usually weren't my favorite organization to work with. After looking at all the evidence I honestly don't understand how they thought stonewalling Chapman's MOH was going to work out/be a good idea. Pretty atrocious behavior from the SEALs all around, and it's continuing.

https://theiceman.substack.com/p/top-seal-leader-tried-to-bury-chapmans?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email&utm_content=share

https://www.afsoc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4155097/comafsoc-relieves-afsoc-command-chief/#:~:text=Effective April 14%2C Command Chief,. Mike Conley%2C AFSOC commander.

Anyone know if this is legit?