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So when it was suggested with some evidence that Kung Flu was a laboratory-made event that escaped, it was scoffed especially because Orange Man Bad. Now many of those that did so, except for the all-knowing social media giants, who are never wrong, especially media outlets are running with the story as more evidence becomes available. The great and powerful Fauci has got some 'splainin' to do as well. But, what does the world, including and especially the US, do if it originated from China? If it's accidental, it's still a big deal. If was deliberate, it seems to be an act of war. Albeit a year late. But at least there are no mean tweets going around about it.

I knew it was coming but it doesn't make it any easier and I don't have any words. Rest easy, no more pain. Thanks for teaching me a love of flying and service to our nation. 257 combat missions in Vietnam totaling 754 combat hours. 5 Distinguished Flying Crosses, 23 Air Medals, first pilot to achieve 1000, 2000, 3000 and 4000 hours in the F-4.

Last week oil, this week beef. First, WTF is going on? Second, if I'm forced to eat soy products, that's my line for going kinetic.

Uh sir you're going to expire within 2 months of returning from deployment, you have reaccomplish that cbt Oh really, show me the reg... Well it's just "guidance." Copy...not doing it.

Make sure to check out the Air Force Aid society as well. They have a grant to reimburse you $1000 for pet transfer oconus right now.

So, effective at what? There may be a primary end point, such as "never get the virus". I'm more interested in secondary end points, such as "gets the virus but gets mild or moderate case", "doesn't need hospitalization", or survival. With a good immune response, your viral load will be lower and you're less likely to transmit. That's good. Modern HIV treatment doesn't cure, but it lowers viral load, reduces transmission, and extends lifespan. Not saying this is anything nearly as serious or incurable, just saying we already have experience with benefits in treatment that doesn't 100% prevent the illness. Flu vaccine is same. It's only so good at completely preventing flu, but effect on hospitalization and mortality still makes it more than worthwhile.

I used the Petmate Sky Kennel. Worked really well, just double check things like metal bolts and the screen mesh size. I think the rules may have changed recently but it’s been about 18 months since we flew my dog overseas. Plus, coming to the UK, expect to pay $$$. The import rules are different here. PM if you want and I can put you in touch with a local company that does almost 100% business with local mil folks.

But our elections…totally secure, just like our border.

As a 20+ yr fighter guy, I’ve learned more reading this thread than at any academic session or training on how MAF works Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

I think both the AF and FAA like to talk a good game about access to mental health for pilots, but I don’t trust them to not take flying status away.

The car driven by #24 William Byron in today’s NASCAR race is dedicated to Cole. He’s been in the lead for the last few laps, and doing outstanding throughout he race. Fitting tribute.

“You expire in four months, you’re not green enough.”

It's funny, in a way. After decades of progressive action to de-shame sexuality, we are now right back to the pre-1960's mindset of hiding any and all evidence of a functional libido. So sex and sexuality, the only thing we have in common with 99.9999% of the other humans out there, is once again taboo. Strange. Be careful when seeking to change the world. You might just succeed.

I never said what Lohmeier did was sound, nor that he shouldn’t be held liable for the consequences ; although I feel that he was willing to fall on his sword for this one. I did say he is 100% correct that Marxist ideology is a threat to the military and that critical race theory is a bunch of BS. I do think Biden hiring a partisan hack to spy on military members social media accounts is a step too far and has a high likelihood of going south.

Except this isn’t just some extra screening to ensure that the military remains apolitical or has bad actors screened out. This is a program being headed up by a partisan political appointee. THAT is the real problem with it and why it’s such a huge departure from what has been done in the past. I’m all for an apolitical military. But installing political officers that are aligned with a specific set of views and/or party to then police what they define as “extremism” is a very dangerous slope to go down.

For some context on option A - it is still possible to get picked up at a fighter unit at your age. If it's really your lifelong dream, I wouldn't give up on it yet (provided you have a backup plan as brabus wisely suggested - given your background I don't expect this to be an issue). Also, consider heavies or rotary. You still get to fly awesome airframes and your mission is arguably much more useful to the military overall. I was in a similar boat to you - 90s across the board on AFOQT and PCSM, aero eng background, 6+ years at a reputable engineering company. I didn't even send in my first application until I was 28, kept at it aggressively for two years, and was hired in August 2020 to fly single-seat at the ripe old age of 30. If you want it bad enough and can make a good enough impression in your interview, you just may get what you're after.

The internet has allowed what we’re otherwise hidden bits of insanity to group together into movements. Flat Earth is the best example of something completely absurd gaining enough traction as to almost call it a popular opinion. 50 years ago if you believed the Earth was flat you either knew to keep that S*it to yourself or you were crazy and homeless. Now you can connect to a whole group of idiots who believe the same dumb ideas as you. Hooray for technology. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk