September 23, 201411 yr CNN claiming this morning that Raptor got it's beak wet. To all the crews, safe flying, happy hunting.
September 23, 201411 yr So...are we friends with Assad now? Either way, he really, really appreciates the help. Crossing the 'red line' now equates to us doing your dirty work. Didn't the President say mulitple times that Assad's days were numbered?
September 23, 201411 yr Hey now, we 're training the "moderate" guys. It'll go off without a hitch... Edit: da spellz Edited September 23, 201411 yr by Marco
September 23, 201411 yr Hey now, we 're training the "moderate" guys. It'll go off without a hitch... Edit: da spellz Giving weapons and training to rebels has never bitten us in the ass before. There's no possible way it can go wrong.
September 23, 201411 yr I hope they are monitoring these guys FB and Twitter accounts. Please reveal yourselves and don't forget to post selfies..lots of them. Still waiting for BDA by social media. Only two videos has been posted so far; impacts at night and bits of TLAM.
September 23, 201411 yr Israel downed a Syrian jet with a Patriot. ISIS is likely taking the credit. https://www.nytimes.com/2014/09/24/world/middleeast/israel-syria.html First shootdown of an enemy jet by a Patriot. They're now 1-2.
September 23, 201411 yr CNN claiming this morning that Raptor got it's beak wet. Pentagon spokesman just confirmed...dropped guided munitions on a C2 facility.
September 23, 201411 yr Can we update the title of the thread to "Saddle up for Syria? Or Operation Deny Christmas '14"? F-22s popped their cherry, finally.
September 23, 201411 yr So empty buildings and training camps with jungle gyms were torn apart by million dollar weaponry. A class of 3rd graders are pissed off in Syria and Iraq now. What did the jungle gym ever do to hurt America? It will be a recruiting tool.
September 23, 201411 yr Here's the article: https://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/23/politics/f22-plane-isis/index.html?iref=allsearch I love how the 135 is showcased on the screen.
September 24, 201411 yr Here's the article: https://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/23/politics/f22-plane-isis/index.html?iref=allsearch I love how the 135 is showcased on the screen. 'Bout damn time we get some recognition.
September 24, 201411 yr Here's the article: https://edition.cnn.com/2014/09/23/politics/f22-plane-isis/index.html?iref=allsearch I love how the 135 is showcased on the screen. Vietnam, WW Storm, Bosnia, OEF/OIF, now this. The old war wagon never quits.
September 24, 201411 yr https://www.cnn.com/2014/09/23/world/meast/syria-israel-plane/index.html From report: "The plane penetrated roughly a kilometer (more than half a mile) into Israeli airspace." I guess "missile launch" was their work north call. Landed back in Syria after ejection. Blame the WSO.
September 24, 201411 yr https://www.cnn.com/2014/09/23/world/meast/syria-israel-plane/index.html From report: "The plane penetrated roughly a kilometer (more than half a mile) into Israeli airspace." I guess "missile launch" was their work north call. Landed back in Syria after ejection. Blame the WSO. I can think of at least two USAF crews that flew way more than 0.5 NM into countries that we are openly hostile towards. Good thing they didn't have Israels IADS. That doesn't count the incursions we've had into Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, etc.
September 24, 201411 yr CNN claiming this morning that Raptor got it's beak wet. Glad they got in the fight. USAF prediction: -DFC's in lieu of air medals -McKay Trophy frontrunner for penetrating highly contested ISIS airspace narrowly defeating AK-47 gunfire. -Confirmed status as #1 A/G platform in aviation history finally displacing the B-1 of the coveted role. -Added to the list of USAF CAS (defined as any A/G mission/recon) proven aircraft but outdated and in urgent need of replacement by the F-35.
September 24, 201411 yr Glad they got in the fight. USAF prediction: -DFC's in lieu of air medals -McKay Trophy frontrunner for penetrating highly contested ISIS airspace narrowly defeating AK-47 gunfire. -Confirmed status as #1 A/G platform in aviation history finally displacing the B-1 of the coveted role. -Added to the list of USAF CAS (defined as any A/G mission/recon) proven aircraft but outdated and in urgent need of replacement by the F-35. Return to F/A-22 designation?
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