Guest JArcher00 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Not being an A$$, but what is with the fighter guys looking like child molesters when they get deployed? Just curious with the background of growing a mustache and looking like you want to touch little kids. I am joking about most of this but curious on the history and it would be a little strange to actually ask someone why they look like that. [ 22. May 2006, 04:04: Message edited by: RedDog ] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Tradition/superstiton going back to Vietnam (and maybe before, I dunno) that says if you're wearing a moustache during combat you're bulletproof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M2 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Gives the rest of the force something to laugh at you about when you become CSAF... Cheers! M2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter14 Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 McPeak liked the V neck so much back in '68, he decided to impose it on everyone. He's thnking to himself "Gosh, I wish these flight suits had epaulets...and sewn in creases, yeah! Maybe some zippers on the sides so I can put my hands somewhere else other than behind my back..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HerkDerka Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 Come on Red, the stache is deployment boldface for Herk drivers. HD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest C-21 Pilot Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 It also seems like EVERY CSAF is making new "innovative" changes to the uniform... Imagine if ol' Doc would have...never mind, don't. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
busdriver Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I remember a Sijan quote from "Into the Mouth of the Cat." Something like: Grow your mustache and protest the war at home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mghodgson Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by HerkDerka: Come on Red, the stache is deployment boldface for Herk drivers. HD I believe the proper name for this Herk deployment phenomenon is the "molestache" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest TacAirDrvr Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 What herk guy doesn't participate in the deployment stash?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hydro130 Posted May 23, 2006 Share Posted May 23, 2006 Originally posted by TacAirDrvr: What herk guy doesn't participate in the deployment stash?? Me. It's not pretty. I'm far better off shaving, no question... Oh well... Hydro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dupe Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I once read a story where a fighter dude shaved his 'stache to go chase some stewardess tail while on R & R in Bangkok. Upon his return, he got his unshaven ass shot down. After his rescue, he was ordered to never shave his upper lip again. Anyone have that reference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bfargin Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I think I remember that in a book written by Ed Rasimus..."When Thunder Rolled". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brabus Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I think Bfargin's right. It's been several years since I've read that book, but I highly recommend it, along w/ Ed's other book about his time in F-4s. He's a cool guy to talk to if you ever have the chance to meet him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
schokie Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I once read a story where a fighter dude shaved his 'stache to go chase some stewardess tail while on R & R in Bangkok. Upon his return, he got his unshaven ass shot down. After his rescue, he was ordered to never shave his upper lip again. Anyone have that reference? Concur with "When Thunder Rolled". I thought someone had uploaded that chapter in a thread a while back, but I can't seem to find it now. If you'd like I can scan it and email it to you. Or you could just buy the book and read it yourself. There's plenty of other good stories in it too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf424 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I won't mind doing it on deployments or in March for that matter. But lately the mustache is getting out of hand. I witnessed a "Mustache Movemeber" back in November. It was a bit of a stretch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stiffler Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I hate mustaches, they are awful. But I usually do it. However this time I am determined not to (leaving in a few days.) BUT, I just realized that not only will i be in country, it will be march. Good luck resisting that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Sweep Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 It's kind of like sticking it (sts) to the man... Even if you are the man and you're sticking it (sts) to yourself. Seriously though, I grow it because my wife hates me having one back home. It's the only time I can grow the old stache without someone asking me everyday me to shave. It's quite the opposite raction out here. I'm told to keep growing it and that it is a solid look! Nothing like peer pressure from co-workers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Hueypilot812 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 CAFTT traditionally has a mustache March competition with the Iraqis...should be interesting this year. Last year, some dude painted his 'stache black, but the Sq/CC won because he paid off the Iraqi base CC (who was the judge). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fud Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I believe it was Robin Olds who started the tradition, or at least he made it more popular. He grew an out of regs handlebar mustache that caused his men to love him even more. I highly recommend reading about him, he's an interesting guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeloDude Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I'm told to keep growing it and that it is a solid look! And you believe them! That's like when chicks tell their fat chick friends that they don't look fat! I say keep growing it for sure, but I would never believe a buddy when he tells me that my stache is a 'solid look'. CAFTT traditionally has a mustache March competition with the Iraqis...should be interesting this year. Last year, some dude painted his 'stache black, but the Sq/CC won because he paid off the Iraqi base CC (who was the judge). So you're going to get your Iraqis to all shave their mustache on Feb 28th so they can truly be part of the Mustache March competition? Good luck! Other than one or two of our younger pilots, I've never seen my Iraqi pilots without a stache! Q: Do you know who Maj Mohamed is? A: Yeah, he's that Iraqi pilot with the dark hair and a mustache right? Oh, and he wears those random patches on his flight suit?--yeah, I know him. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ill Destructor Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I believe it was Robin Olds who started the tradition, or at least he made it more popular. He grew an out of regs handlebar mustache that caused his men to love him even more. I highly recommend reading about him, he's an interesting guy. Who is this Robin Olds ye speaketh of? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IGB Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Who is this Robin Olds ye speaketh of? What are they teaching at ASBC? http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_Olds http://www.af.mil/history/person.asp?dec=&pid=123006521 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hacker Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 I once read a story where a fighter dude shaved his 'stache to go chase some stewardess tail while on R & R in Bangkok. Upon his return, he got his unshaven ass shot down. After his rescue, he was ordered to never shave his upper lip again. Anyone have that reference? Dupe, you are a retard. That is, as others have mentioned, that story is from When Thunder Rolled. I sent out a PDF of the story before we went downrange in '07. You do remember that, right? Or have those TPS reports flushed all of that good fighter pilot sh*t out of your brain? heh heh I will email it to your work address. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Sweep Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 And you believe them! That's like when chicks tell their fat chick friends that they don't look fat! I say keep growing it for sure, but I would never believe a buddy when he tells me that my stache is a 'solid look'. Hell no! I know I look like a pedaphile with a stache. Like a fat chick though, I need positive reaffirmation that it looks good. It's good for my esteem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sputnik Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 (edited) Who is this Robin Olds ye speaketh of? That was an awesome patch. Who is the retard who signed off on it in the first place? How did it last two months? http://www.dbarbour.com/shocker.jpg Edit to add patch Edited February 25, 2009 by sputnik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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