StoleIt Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 58 minutes ago, Sua Sponte said: Saw this dude on the tanker meme IG. I'm confused. What is going on here besides some AETC dude wearing a bag to something he probably should be in blues for? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brwwg&b Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 51 minutes ago, StoleIt said: I'm confused. What is going on here besides some AETC dude wearing a bag to something he probably should be in blues for? RUMINT: He went on leave and spoke to press and supposedly the president of Kosovo - in uniform, without any oversight or pre-planning/official coordination. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StoleIt Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 5 minutes ago, brwwg&b said: RUMINT: He went on leave and spoke to press and supposedly the president of Kosovo - in uniform, without any oversight or pre-planning/official coordination. Confirmed (thanks Google reverse image search!): https://atlantiku.com/albanian-american/first-albanian-usaf-pilot-edmond-smajli-makes-a-memorable-visit-to-kosovo/2023/10/14/ Wow, that idiot deserves to get crushed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawnman Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 4 hours ago, Sua Sponte said: Saw this dude on the tanker meme IG. Can't blame him for shooting his shot. Hope he didn't say anything too embarrassing while he was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloDude Posted October 30, 2023 Share Posted October 30, 2023 I doubt anything negative will happen to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream big Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 4 hours ago, HeloDude said: I doubt anything negative will happen to him. If he was black or female he would probably be safe. He looks too privileged to not come out of this with some scratches. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 6 hours ago, dream big said: If he was black or female he would probably be safe. He looks too privileged to not come out of this with some scratches. He should immediately identify as female, better yet a black female, making this a lesbian encounter! No one would touch that with a ten foot pole! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeyEng Posted October 31, 2023 Share Posted October 31, 2023 C.W. Lemoine breaks down the “Air Force Era of Transformation” on his podcast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clark Griswold Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 C.W. Lemoine breaks down the “Air Force Era of Transformation” on his podcast. Decent discussion I think it (however you define the problem) is as Thomas Sowell said there are no solutions only trade offs If we institute a WO or flying only career track does that start to turn the AF into a subordinate service maybe not in name but reality, if we compare officers only to officers from the same career fields does that inevitably block some career fields from Col / GO slots, if we allow for promotion deferment do we set ourselves up for an unbalanced officer cadre?My two cents, experimenting with the above and other policy changes is probably worth the risk at this point Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gearhog Posted November 1, 2023 Share Posted November 1, 2023 (edited) Quote This test launch is part of routine and periodic activities intended to demonstrate that the United States’ nuclear deterrent is safe, secure, reliable and effective to deter twenty-first century threats and reassure our allies. Such tests have occurred over 300 times before, and this test is not the result of current world events. “A test launch displays the heart of our deterrence mission on the world’s stage, assuring our nation and its allies that our weapons are capable and our Airmen are ready and willing to defend peace across the globe at a moment's notice” We got vital data before terminating the test for an unexpected anomaly! Great success! Edited November 1, 2023 by gearhog 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuggyU2 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 On 10/30/2023 at 12:02 PM, brwwg&b said: RUMINT: He went on leave and spoke to press and supposedly the president of Kosovo - in uniform, without any oversight or pre-planning/official coordination. The stories about this guy coming out of Laughlin are... incredible. I look forward to hearing about his upcoming FTU training. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Dawg Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 3 minutes ago, HuggyU2 said: The stories about this guy coming out of Laughlin are... incredible. I look forward to hearing about his upcoming FTU training. Well?? Inquiring minds want to know! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pawnman Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 15 minutes ago, 08Dawg said: Well?? Inquiring minds want to know! -2 Don't leave us hanging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuggyU2 Posted November 5, 2023 Share Posted November 5, 2023 I'm sure there are plenty of folks here with first hand knowledge of his exploits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dapper Dan Man Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 The stories about this guy coming out of Laughlin are... incredible. I look forward to hearing about his upcoming FTU training. Genuine question, can he even enter FTU training? There’s no way the government isn’t suspending his security clearance….right???Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BashiChuni Posted November 6, 2023 Share Posted November 6, 2023 4 hours ago, HuggyU2 said: The stories about this guy coming out of Laughlin are... incredible. I look forward to hearing about his upcoming FTU training. interesting cat for sure to put it mildly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainMorgan Posted November 8, 2023 Share Posted November 8, 2023 Genuine question, can he even enter FTU training? There’s no way the government isn’t suspending his security clearance….right???Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkMaybe his exploits volunteered him for a FAIP tour instead of what he dropped. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HuggyU2 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 Not sure I can trust someone who rolls their flightsuit sleeves above the elbow. WTF? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger41 Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 On 11/8/2023 at 8:35 AM, CaptainMorgan said: Maybe his exploits volunteered him for a FAIP tour instead of what he dropped. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I think it usually is the opposite of that where they keep decent dudes around and send the turds off so they don't have to deal with them. I think that's why I was sent off instead of FAIP'ing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
08Dawg Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 15 hours ago, HuggyU2 said: Not sure I can trust someone who rolls their flightsuit sleeves above the elbow. WTF? Didn't see it before....can't unsee it now 😑 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbar Posted November 9, 2023 Share Posted November 9, 2023 On 11/5/2023 at 4:04 PM, HuggyU2 said: The stories about this guy coming out of Laughlin are... incredible. I look forward to hearing about his upcoming FTU training. Meh, we all did stupid stuff as lieutenants. 'Course the AF doesn't find out about most of it. I'm still waiting for the hammer to drop on some of shenanigans I pulled as a Lt and I've been retired for 7 years. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artvandelay43201 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Why can’t I get out of the Air Force after 2 years after pilot training?! https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2023/11/14/officers-say-air-forces-new-parental-discharge-policy-is-broken/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Ratner Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 39 minutes ago, artvandelay43201 said: Why can’t I get out of the Air Force after 2 years after pilot training?! https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-air-force/2023/11/14/officers-say-air-forces-new-parental-discharge-policy-is-broken/ I respect the hustle of taking advantage of a rule to try to get what you want. But to go crying to a newspaper because they aren't playing along... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SocialD Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, Lord Ratner said: I respect the hustle of taking advantage of a rule to try to get what you want. But to go crying to a newspaper because they aren't playing along... Right! Are we sure this doesn't belong in the WTF thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danger41 Posted November 15, 2023 Share Posted November 15, 2023 Just stay in, have the kid, take a year off, never be available when you come back, schedule kid appointments in the middle of the day, come off sorties constantly because “the baby had a rough night”, get sent to the wing after the article about being a fierce fighter pilot Queen that can do it all, get tagged for a deployment, immediately get pregnant again, repeat cycle. 4 2 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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