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Guess that safety day last week didn’t take.

My plan was to never get a GTC card. They said I couldn't pull it off. When I retired Nov 2014, I proved them wrong. Without a GTC, getting airline tickets to TDY was slightly painful for other agencies. And the looks I got at Finance when I needed help were priceless. But I made it work. One of the small victories is really enjoyed. (The other was going 8 for 8 against AFPC).

I'll take the opposite tack: Every flying squadron should have a mascot, and dogs would be serviceable. I argued for keeping a dog in the SOC at my first Reaper Squadron that could bark at Lieutenants when they stepped, but was told no because "it might poop inside". Then one of the Lt's did exactly that.

Big time

You'd think, but Pawnman has had MANY dudes convince him, so....

And their product does a fine job. But I NEVER had qualms about riding on the very capable Northrop seat for ~4000 hours. It has done... and will continue to do... a fine job.

Is the cart is before the horse here? You don't have a decision to make until you're actually hired by your unit. If it's something you want to do, take the AFOQT & TBAS, get hired by your unit, then start working out the details of your training. Even on the best of timelines you're 1-2 years away from starting UPT. I personally wouldn't do the ~2 years of training apart from my family.

I racked up 10,000 in GTC charges on a PCS that went delinquent for like six months. The commander asked me why my card wasn’t paid off and I told him because I hadn’t been paid. When everyone realized I wasn’t going to pay it until I got paid and it started working it’s way up the chain I got paid within the next week.

Surprised this didn't make it to the forums. This happened on May 1 and initial reports were vague https://www.reporternews.com/story/news/local/2018/05/01/abilene-based-b-1-bomber-makes-emergency-landing-midland/570523002/ Yesterday however Task and Purpose had this pretty interesting article. https://taskandpurpose.com/b-1b-lancer-emergency-landing/ Granted this is hearsay and rumor at this point, but damn, if this is true helluva job by that crew Breaking News: Hero B-1 Instructor Pilot and crew land B-1B after in flight emergency (IFE). On May 1st, 2018 a two ship out of Dyess Air Force Basedealt with a situation that no pilot wants to ever encounter. The incident involved a Rockwell B-1B Lancer 86-0109/DY named "Spectre", which was built back in 1986. During flight they encountered an over wing fairing (OWF) fire indication on fire warning panel climbing out of low level, followed by #3 engine fire indications. Crew then executed checklist for both, including fire bottles, but OWF light did not go out. The aircraft commander then called for manual ejection. Auto means that if anyone in the front station punches everyone goes regardless if seat is safed or pinned. Manual means that an individual physically has to pull their handle. The offensive system officer (OSO) was the first to pull, that’s why the missing hatch seat retracted and the hatch departed. When the seat did not go up the rails the crew were left with two options at that point. Continue manual ejection for the other crew which means the OSO would ride the jet into the dirt or take the jet as far as they could while maintaining aircraft control and try to save the OSO, which is why the crew elected to land at Midland Airport. That type of Emergency Procedure (EP) has never been successfully recovered in the B-1. The IFE occurred towards the end of the sortie coming off Instrument Route 178 which is a level route along the Texas and Mexico border. After the failed ejection, there was approximately 15 or more minutes of flight before landing. It is assumed the crew had helmets with masks attached for oxygen. The hatch that blew off has yet to be recovered. The photo of the B-1 in the hangar shows burn marks in the OWF, which appears to be caused by the fire that that crew observed in flight. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) was on scene after the landing due to the seat shielded mild detonation cords (SMDC). There is no guidance for failed ejection in the Technical Orders (TO). The OSO would have died for sure and there was potential to loose the entire crew racing to Midland trying to save the OSO. Instead the crew made the choice to stay with the OSO and luckily the IP stayed calm and acted to save the life of the crew and B-1B. For that, we believe the IP and crew should all be recognized for their heroic actions that day, which brought credit upon themselves and the United States Air Force.

Mark1, Goddell is motivated by profit. For him to make such a controversial decision against so many players would imply that the NFL's data shows a downturn. It might be pre-season sales are way down; merchandising is plummeting; etc... I'm no NFL business analyst, and my logic is probably flawed. Why do you believe the NFL has done this? Oh... and let the NFL fine the teams all they want. It means nothing, since the measly fines can be made up by adding $.069 to the price of every ticket.

You must be new here.😀 The advice you've received wasn't wrong. You're 33. Shit or get off the pot. Especially if you've got a unit saying they'd hire you if you apply. Also, if you truly enjoy aviation enough to consider it as a 12+ year career, go get your PPL - AF or not. It's awesome and a reward in itself. The ability to just go mess around for an hour in the sky (like I did yesterday) is a blast.

I think Guardian would disagree...

CSAF cares about people I’m sure. The bureaucracy he manages doesn’t though.

Yup! Can someone please tell CSAF to stop lying then....

So you honestly believe that the recent rule change has nothing do with decreased viewership? Because the NFL doesn't make decisions based off money...and ratings don't equate to money.

Pfffftt..... Usaf doesn’t give a fuck about a-models or the folks flying them. At any level

They're just moving to the no-Grp/CC organizational model.

What does a Reaper pilot "step" to? The conex?

Seems Martin Baker is going to take it in the chin with the number of watches they’re on the hook for this year...

Next year’s therapy animal...

Sharyl Atkisson is one of the few true journalists left. No surprise she was targeted by DOJ under Obama and they are still keeping the reasons behind their illegal tapping of her computer under wraps even with Trump in power. If you can’t objectively look at what the intelligence apparatus has done over the past few decades and agree we have issues then I’d say you don’t give a shit about Constitutional rights. It doesn’t matter who they’re spying on or who is committing the acts, this behemoth has grown too big and something earth shattering will have to happen to cut it back to size. https://thehill.com/opinion/white-house/388978-growing-signs-of-a-counterintelligence-operation-deployed-against-trumps And she’s pretty hot for an older lady.

"You are here to learn to kill people and break their stuff! You will become experts in the application of precision high explosives that can obliterate a 4 story building and its occupants! But, if that's too scary or too hard and sends you running to your safe space, pet this puppy.". Yep, we are hosed. Westies... Stupid but cute. We've got one.

The B-1 used to have a spare parachute that (theoretically) would allow you jump out of the crew entry hatch, in situations just like this. But they removed that parachute during sequestration because they said it was too expensive to maintain.

All he really needs to say is look at Col Palenske at the 1 SOW and march with him.

Skitzo you’ll make O-5. If for no other reason simply because you used the term “catagory 1b level strat” which I’m not sure what it is, but sounds like something O-5s should know. Seriously though, you’ll be fine. What you’re describing sounds like what an average board member puts in the “yes” pile.... assuming no derogatory info.

Who gives a f*ck about Emirates. I want to hear about FEB’s and Court Martials!!!

Uh why the fuck are we sending airman to clean commercial aircraft? Isn't that what these companies are supposed to be doing to thier own aircraft?

Big Base Motherers? How about instead of accepting the bullshit saying “It could be worse”... we always shoot for “it could be better”? The mentality that I just have to deal with shitty conditions because someone else in the world has it worse is not valid. But leadership at these places sure wants me to internalize that. All along the same lines of taking a shitty assignment is good for my career, etc. In the past, I’ve had to struggle with not allowing the AF’s priority list to merge with my own list. This is just another example of guys settling for total bullshit because...it could be worse.

"Noted" -Every salty terminal Major ever

STFU SNAP. WGAF. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

O-5, Command list, flying with the majors now. Didn't hurt my professional livelihood at all.

Wow. You were a total d!ck to that kid, and the whole world knows about it. Maybe the kid needed that, I don't know. Either way, good on ya for getting thru that unscathed. For grins, what did the boss say to you when he pulled you into his office?

Not understanding the fuss. Anyone have any gouge on the Minnesota board coming up? No meet and greets correct? Do they historically hire within?

Anyone have any news on the recent fighter boards?

What would you suggest of guys working at fast food joints?

Anyone here have any gouge on Lacklands C-5 UPT board? I've noticed they require the PPL, looks like the reserves might be a little more competitive than ANG?

1st generation pilot hopeful. I wish I had a daddy who could shoe me into a squadron though

Any info is appreciated bud.