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Non-starter, what you mentioned is what single seat fighter pilots do every day (and more when we're not talking about low threat CAS, which apparently is the only mission that exists in the AF according to BOPS.net). Mistakes are made, but significantly less than successes. Strikes do it well too, they also fuck it away (just like single seat guys). The point is, at least in the fighter world, there is not a need for a second dude, with the exception of the Strike which was specifically designed for a WSO. We've been single seat weaseling since the 90s and FAC'ing single seat since Vietnam, extremely effectively as well. It's a non-issue in the fighter world - this is not chest beating, it's simply reality. To give the F-35 a 2nd seat would be a huge mistake, waste of money; essentially no gain for a whole shitload of pain.

That's not what he's saying, but obviously flying the U-2 is not seriously one of your professional goals if you aren't willing to extend your time on active duty even one day to do it. If you've read this thread, you'll realize why the cadre would not be thrilled to entertain the thought of hiring you if they won't get their time and money's worth out of you for the mission. Won't your PCS incur a 2 year ADSC? If you're looking for a place and the CAOC doesn't suit you, we could use more bodies in the RPA world.

Just got back from a TDY at McGuire and their renovated main lodging didn't have Wifi, only their main lobby did. Apparently the USAF is trapped in 1998.

Don't doubt it is easy to fly but when there's 6 aircraft in the wheel, 4+ radios to manage, sensor re-tasking, a GFC, and an ITC to listen to and updates to be passed, sometimes load shedding occurs. Having a second aviator when it gets really busy works. A two place 35 could be a good platform for FAC-A or EW. Just a thought. Never gonna happen as that second seat would probably cost 20% + of a single seater and the 35 program needs extra costs like a sub needs screen doors. Enough with that. Not much of a demo but here's the B making noise and defying gravity at Miramar.

Hardly representative of "religion at it's finest." May as well use Communist Soviet Union as an example of how atheism can benefit humanity.

I can think of a lot of pretty sh-tty deals out there but AFPAK hands sounds like about the absolute worst of the worst of the sh-tty deals. zb

Then you're doing it wrong

What I find ironic is that the extremely annoying, over-the-top focus on SARC has actually undermined the integration of women into the military. The men in my squadron typically stay as far away from the women as possible and walk on eggshells when they are around lest one of us be hit by a SARC-2000 from close range for having a penis. Great for camaraderie.

What interesting statistics you present...I have found some that seem equally relevant:

If anyone ever has any questions about an FEB, I now consider myself an expert. I was reinstated into formal training today from an FEB.