DirkDiggler

It’s real stupid, that’s for sure. The memo itself was real aggravating to read, HQ reaching into Sqs like that. That being said, in my corner of AFSOC, leadership is trying to meet the bare minimum intent so as to not pile more shit on everyone’s already overflowing plates. I also don’t think AFSOC has turned into a bunch of clowns (at least not yet). We’re still able to go out and execute, directly validated just a couple months ago.

It’s not RUMINT, it’s already happening. AFSOC wings have TASKORDs to implement it, I shit you not.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_P6M_SeaMaster We need to step it up a notch….nuke carrying jet powered seaplanes or bust.

Good words.

No .308. Don’t know if Springfield offers them in 6.5.

@M2 thanks for recommendation, really liked this at the range, great optic for an AR-10.

In a way it’s almost impressive, I’m surprised yo-yos are even produced anymore.

If you’re truly not happy in AMC and can’t find another venue inside your community for job satisfaction then come on over to MC-Js, if you’re looking for more tactical flying we definitely have it.

Pretty sure that sad **** isn't an active duty military officer (at least not anymore), which is probably the best case scenario for everybody involved.

You know this is just Bashi’s troll account right?

https://apple.news/AdjtghJweTa6JlejJp7jzoQ Interesting that Erdogan was willing to publicly stick it to Putin over this.

And some more judicious use of my tax dollars, courtesy of Mr. HIMARS.

Happy to see my tax dollars at work, nice of the Ukes to give us a 4th shout out.

You know it’s just Bashi’s troll account right?

Putin’s Real Security Crisis: The Most Important Lesson of the Wagner Rebellion Is the FSB’s Failure (foreignaffairs.com) Interesting article regarding fallout from the Wagner situation.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/06/yevgeny-prigozhin-russia-wagner-rebellion/ Whole thing keeps getting weirder and weirder.

That shit was funny.

https://apple.news/ASHtk91JZSaKpp8361FrYaw Interesting bit of history, not the first time apparently.

Eh, even if it’s actually over, 7 Russian aircraft and helicopters shot down by Russians, for Russians is a good day.

It’s gonna be real satisfying watching Russians kill each other.

Everyone's circumstances are different. I'm past 20 years and plan on continuing to stay till 22 (with an exception for possible continued AFSOC 3rd floor dicknannagans). Serving my country is still a big reason for me getting out of bed every morning. I genuinely like what I do, what I fly, and the people I serve with. I have no complaints about pay (I think O-5 pay is pretty good compared to what I grew up with and my wife has a 6 figure job). Money isn't a primary motivator for me. There's always shitty parts to any job and I get the military is not an easy life. That said, the AF has afforded me opportunities and experiences I don't believe I would've gotten on the civilian side. The Guard/Reserve never appealed to me. I feel like I contribute where I'm at and I have good bosses at the Sq level. Honestly overall I'm happy with my lot and don't see any reason to pursue different pastures at this time. One guy's perspective.

3rd time that thing’s been blown up in its history.

Didn't always used to be this way. For most of my career in AFSOC I've had good to excellent leadership up through the Wing level at the locations I was stationed. Like a lot of things, it's a sine wave. I will say the last 3-4 years I feel like things have been on a downward track. Several great O-6s and generals have gotten out instead of continuing to deal with the thrash like Pooter alluded to. The previous AFSOC/CC's habit of placing STS guys in flying leadership billets at the Grp and Wing hasn't helped. DEI focus in one specific case really hasn't helped. Everyone in the HQ is cowed by the current CC and he's been off the chain in his first 6 months in command/no one is willing to tell him when he has no clothes on, reference the "returning to standards MFR" involving open ranks inspections, sq PT 3-4 times a week, and vastly increased urinalysis. Rough times ahead.