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We'll try to post something on here when/if it's set up. Kind of on our heels right now. The little town of Brackettville is reeling also. The Koontz's were an integral part of the community, and it has obviously sent shockwaves thru the town. They were on their way back from a One Act Play competition, which they won, when the worthless drunk hit them. Ken and Mel were amazingly good parents, and it showed in their kids. Ken was furniture in the 96th. Right now, though, we're going to concentrate on taking care of Zach, who's still in peds ICU, and the rest of their families. I am so thankful that all of them loved the Lord their God with all their heart, soul, mind, and strength.....but a pointless loss nonetheless.

Finally picked up my M&P-10 today, but unfortunately lost it in Lake Pontchartrain on the way home. Sad day.

Looks like she has "clarified" her statements. https://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/04/13/melissa-harris-perry-i-stand-by-kids-belong-to-whole-communities-msnbc-promo/ I'm sorry my kids belong to me, not my neighborhood, the government or anyone else on this planet, I will raise them how I see fit, and you can keep you collective, communist bullshit for your kids and anyone else who doesn't have balls to take responsibility for their actions.

People might ask who would run towards an explosion? Just saw this pic on the Team Red White & Blue facebook page: Team RWB still does not have an update on the safety of most of our 17 runners and their families who are in Boston today---but we can confirm that several of our Team members ran to the chaos and have been serving as first responders. We are incredibly proud of our team every day....and it's moments like this that show what our organization is really about. Team Red, White & Blue (Team RWB) is a veteran support nonprofit organization whose vision is to increase the connectivity between America's combat veterans and people in their communities. We use exercise as a medium to bring people together (running, triathlon, Crossfit, yoga, hiking, etc...) You beat me to it, ThreeHoler...

Ive been hearing rumblings that there might be a weight limit on the U-28. Any truth to the rumor? Any help would be appreciated.

Respectfully, let me say: Your career progression is now set, because after 10 years youll be able to get out and go into the Guard! Best career move anyone can make. You are blessed.

I'm not sure if this has been brought up yet and I'm not about to search through all the BS posts about a-word hirings and dudes being butt-hurt over TP stalls... https://www.public.navy.mil/bupers-npc/reference/messages/Documents/NAVADMINS/NAV2013/NAV13047.txt Looks like the 2013 Navy ACP was released. It mirrors their previous year's ACP with some minor adjustments. Also, I talked to a dude that works closely with folks at the NGB and he said that "no negative" info has been released pertaining to the AF bonus. He expects the announcement later this month.

Perhaps I misread Gen Franklin's letter, but it seemed to me that his JAG originally told him to uphold it, but after his extensive review, even the JAG changed his mind. As has been said but is worth saying again, good on Gen Franklin. He took a big risk and it may cost him his 4th star. I hope not, but when the next list goes to the Senate, I'm sure there are some feminazis who will remember this and hold it against him. Either way, he has re-instilled a little bit of my faith in the AF.

Excuse me Airwarrior is the preferred nomenclature.

Your "white" car? Way to go hitler.

It's long, but I pulled this off of Best Defense, Tom Rick's blog page. I thought it was pretty good stuff: EVERYTHING I NEEDED TO KNOW IN LIFE I LEARNED AS A HELICOPTER PILOT IN VIETNAM. 1. Once you are in the fight, it is way too late to wonder if this is a good idea. 2. It is a fact that helicopter tail rotors are instinctively drawn toward trees, stumps, rocks, etc. While it may be possible to ward off this natural event some of the time, it cannot, despite the best efforts of the crew, always be prevented. It's just what they do. 3. NEVER get into a fight without more ammunition than the other guy. 4. The engine RPM and the rotor RPM must BOTH be kept in the GREEN. Failure to heed this commandment can affect the morale of the crew. 5. Cover your Buddy, so he can be around to cover for you. 6. Decisions made by someone above you in the chain-of-command will seldom be in your best interest. 7. The terms Protective Armor and Helicopter are mutually exclusive. 8. Sometimes, being good and lucky is still is not enough. 9. "Chicken Plates" are not something you order in a restaurant 10. If everything is as clear as a bell, and everything is going exactly as planned, you're about to be surprised. 11. Loud, sudden noises in a helicopter WILL get your undivided attention. 12. The BSR (Bang Stare Red) Theory states that the louder the sudden bang in the helicopter, the quicker your eyes will be drawn to the gauges. The longer you stare at the gauges the less time it takes them to move from green to red. 13. No matter what you do, the bullet with your name on it will get you. So, too, can the ones addressed "To Whom It May Concern." 14. If the rear echelon troops are really happy, the front line troops probably do not have what they need. 15. If you are wearing body armor, they will probably miss that part of you. 16. Happiness is a belt-fed weapon. 17. Having all your body parts intact and functioning at the end of the day beats the alternative. 18. If you are allergic to lead, it is best to avoid a war zone. 19. It is a bad thing to run out of airspeed, altitude, and ideas all at the same time. 20. Hot garrison chow is better than hot C-rations which, in turn, is better than cold C-rations which, in turn, is better than no food at all. All of these, however, are preferable to cold rice balls, even if they do have the little pieces of fish in them. 21. Everybody's a hero...On the ground...In the club...After the fourth drink. 22. A free fire zone has nothing to do with economics. 23. The further you fly into the mountains, the louder those strange engine noises become. 24. Medals are OK, but having your body and all your friends in one piece at the end of the day is better. 25. Being shot hurts and it can ruin your whole day. 26. "Pucker Factor" is the formal name of the equation that states the more hairy the situation is, the more of the seat cushion will be sucked up your ass. It can be expressed in its mathematical formula of S (suction) + H (height above ground ) + I (interest in staying alive) + T ( # of tracers coming your way) 27.The term 'SHIT!' can also be used to denote a situation where high Pucker Factoris being encountered. 28. Thousands of Vietnam Veterans earned medals for bravery every day. A few were even awarded. 29. Running out of pedal, fore or aft cyclic, or collective are all bad ideas. Any combination of these can be deadly. 30. There is only one rule in war: When you win, you get to make up the rules. 31. C-4 can make a dull day fun. 32. There is no such thing as a fair fight -- only ones where you win or lose. 33. If you win the battle you are entitled to the spoils. If you lose, you don't care. 34. Nobody cares what you did yesterday or what you are going to do tomorrow. What is important is what you are doing -- NOW -- to solve our problem. 35. Always make sure someone has a P-38. Uh, that's a can opener for those of you who aren't military. 36. Prayer may not help...but it can't hurt. 37. Flying is better than walking. Walking is better than running. Running is better than crawling. All of these, however, are better than extraction by Medevac, even if it is technically, a form of flying. 38. If everyone does not come home, none of the rest of us can ever fully come home either. 39. Do not fear the enemy, for your enemy can only take your life. It is far better that you fear the media, for they will steal your HONOR. 40. A grunt is the true reason for the existence of the helicopter. Every helicopter flying in Vietnam had one real purpose: To help the grunt. It is unfortunate that many helicopters never had the opportunity to fulfill their one true mission in life, simply because someone forgot this fact. If you have not been there and done that you probably will not understand most of these.

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