Duck Posted January 30, 2009 Share Posted January 30, 2009 Why is it worse in the Marines? Compared to the SF, the MP is in shape to kick your ass, and he knows how to use his gun. From my experience, not trying to generalize two career fields, the Marine MPs took their job more seriously, and took their authoritile religiously, especially over officers. Maybe Jarheadboom can shed some light on this. Maybe they are both the same though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted January 30, 2009 Author Share Posted January 30, 2009 Guys, we have a celebrity among us (FUBAR); and you are blabbing about military cops? FUBAR, you need to sell autograph pics! Would be a great squadron fundraiser! Cheers! M2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JarheadBoom Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) I'll comment briefly on the MP thing since I was called out by name, then heed M2's advice... In my experience ('93 to '04) USMC MPs generally had a much more serious attitude toward their jobs, compared to most of the USAF SF troops I've encountered so far. There are very few situations that I know of in the military world where enlisted personnel have legal authority over commissioned officers - an MP carrying out his/her duty is one of them. Hell, it might be the only one. I know USMC MPs took that very seriously. As always though... the 10% rule applies... just like every other career field/organization. Back on topic: FUBAR, welcome aboard. * Edit for emphasis/clarity Edited January 31, 2009 by JarheadBoom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
60 driver Posted January 31, 2009 Share Posted January 31, 2009 (edited) To MadMac, M2, Prozac, Bob and everyone else for that matter...thanks. Who ever thought one little patch would be so much fun? Hey, if this is you, nice work. We were going to walk over to your TOC and get you to autograph a couple of copies of Airman magazine for us, but then didn't - we figured you might have had enough attention for a while. So instead we went to the local patch shop and had a bunch of pencil pocket patches made with FUBAR on them in Dari. I mentioned it in another thread - I really need to see if I can find the email chain (concerning you) that I saved. You probably wouldn't believe the level of hysterics that a group of 50 year old men can work each other into over something so inconsequential. Actually, you probably would. Edited January 31, 2009 by 60 driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest FUBAR Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Guys, we have a celebrity among us (FUBAR); and you are blabbing about military cops? FUBAR, you need to sell autograph pics! Would be a great squadron fundraiser! Cheers! M2 Funny you say that...the only autograph so far is my vice wing commander... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiffler Posted February 2, 2009 Share Posted February 2, 2009 Funny you say that...the only autograph so far is my vice wing commander... GOD BLESS THE GUARD!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tone deaf Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 In the May/June issue of Airman magazine (pg 13), Capt Malinda Hammond, a Reservist with the 136 AW currently assigned to the 455 AEW, is pictured in a sanitized flightsuit with only a US flag and small 'FUBAR' morale patch on! (this is the scanned pic from the magazine) Now the question is, did she know she had it on or was she the victim of some shenanigans? Does anyone think that Booth Johnson did not know he had a "YGBSM" morale patch on? My guess is he put it on for the photo shoot. AF Times article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dead Last Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Does anyone think that Booth Johnson did not know he had a "YGBSM" morale patch on? My guess is he put it on for the photo shoot. AF Times article FVCK IT!!! Training, instinct, whatever... He made it back and stopped the aircraft without ejecting and/or crashing the plane. CHEERS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toro Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Does anyone think that Booth Johnson did not know he had a "YGBSM" morale patch on? My guess is he put it on for the photo shoot. AF Times article Angry letter to AF Times from CMSgt in 3....2.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuggyU2 Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 ... plus his flight suit top zipper is WAY too low. And is that a blue pen in his pocket?? NO ONE should be signing AF documents in blue ink. And while we're at it, that F-16 in the background is not painted in authorized-and-appropriate colors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C17Wes Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 My old jet has a great paint job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted May 19, 2009 Author Share Posted May 19, 2009 Now Booth Johnston is my hero as well! Cheers! M2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKopack Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 Now Booth Johnston is my hero as well! Cheers! M2 2! You make it through a flight like that, and as everyone has said, somebody out there - probably a lot of them - are going to bitch about his patch. YGBSM. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HercDude Posted May 19, 2009 Share Posted May 19, 2009 ... plus his flight suit top zipper is WAY too low. And is that a blue pen in his pocket?? NO ONE should be signing AF documents in blue ink. And while we're at it, that F-16 in the background is not painted in authorized-and-appropriate colors. sleeves rolled up . . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
contraildash Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Y'all can say what you want...but... He's in the Guard...that's like saying 'no offense'...it's in the Geneva conventions!!! Big ups for the flying with a broken neck!!! And for the patch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockheedFix Posted May 20, 2009 Share Posted May 20, 2009 Does anyone think that Booth Johnson did not know he had a "YGBSM" morale patch on? My guess is he put it on for the photo shoot. AF Times article My question is...does Booth Johnson know he looks like Brit Hume? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uhhello Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Angry letter to AF Times from CMSgt in 3....2.... Someone already commented on it over at military times http://www.militarytimes.com/forum/showthr...ed=1#post230917 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Right Seat Driver Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Come on guys, he was able to save a Viper and himself, and possibly people on the ground. That is fine and dandy, but that does not give him a blanket waiver to blatantly violate our very important and mission critical 2903 that Gunner7 pointed out. Without folks like Gunner7 we would all walk around with morale patches and sleeves pushed up. How can we really be trusted to fly when we look like that? Gunner7 is the real hero of this story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Flyin' AF Hawaiian Posted May 23, 2009 Share Posted May 23, 2009 Come on guys, he was able to save a Viper and himself, and possibly people on the ground. That is fine and dandy, but that does not give him a blanket waiver to blatantly violate our very important and mission critical 2903 that Gunner7 pointed out. Without folks like Gunner7 we would all walk around with morale patches and sleeves pushed up. How can we really be trusted to fly when we look like that? Gunner7 is the real hero of this story. Big to Col Johnson. Certifiably badass. On a separate note, I have seen Gunner7 reply to articles in at least two different AF Times. Think he might work for them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LockheedFix Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 (edited) Nice response by MKopack. Why does that name sound familiar... Edited May 24, 2009 by LockheedFix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkFE Posted May 24, 2009 Share Posted May 24, 2009 Guys, we have a celebrity among us (FUBAR) FUBAR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ol-IEWO Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Someone already commented on it over at military times http://www.militarytimes.com/forum/showthr...ed=1#post230917 Very interesting, the Forum Editor deleted all the comments made regarding that topic. All that I read were very critical of the Shoe (Gunner7). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MKopack Posted May 28, 2009 Share Posted May 28, 2009 Very interesting, the Forum Editor deleted all the comments made regarding that topic. All that I read were very critical of the Shoe (Gunner7). "Ooooo, I said something stupid, and now everybody is picking on me... I'm being opressed, please make it stop." The editor should have left the thread and posted his e-mail address. Thanks, LockheedFix. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capt4fans Posted June 1, 2009 Share Posted June 1, 2009 Very interesting, the Forum Editor deleted all the comments made regarding that topic. All that I read were very critical of the Shoe (Gunner7). I'm guessing that the person who deleted that thread is a former finance troll, or a services douche that got out of the military after being picked on too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 Kick ass! Texas Air Guard Pilot Receives Top Safety Award: Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz presented the Koren Kolligian Safety Trophy to Texas Air National Guard pilot Lt. Col. Booth Johnston for his outstanding airmanship during an October 2007 sortie in which he managed to safely land his F-16 despite having suffered back and neck injuries during a high-G maneuver. During the June 16 ceremony at the Pentagon, Schwartz thanked Johnston for his "courage, tenacity, and focus." The Chief of Staff said of Johnston, "not only did he match the standards established for this award, but I think it is a reflection of how people rise to the occasion no matter how difficult the circumstances." (Air Force report by MSgt. Stan Parker) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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