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Speaking of the CIA....... There I was - RFO (relief pilot for 2-man crew) flying MD-11 from Taipei to Anchorage. I've since learned the CIA presence in Taiwan is significant - more on that later. Deadheaded into TPE about 24 hours before departure, arriving about 19:00L and basically crashed. I had enough fun on the trip up to that point and was ready for some rest. Met up the the CA and FO at hotel pickup time the next night and headed to the AP for the flight. They had pushed it up the night before at a local watering hole called Canegies. Wed night, ladies night. In the car, they were exchanging recaps of the night and were also apologetic to me for not contacting me prior to heading out. I was cool with that since I was dragging, so no biggie. I just stayed in listening mode. The left seater was an old school dog and found his standard-one-each Filipino LBFM for the evening. The FO had ended up with an American chick who he later discovered was CIA. I'm pretty sure our driver didn't speak English since I saw absolutely no reaction to some of the rather graphic stories being shared. They both wrapped up the stories detailing the difficulties of getting their companions to leave the next morning. The LBFM wanting to clean the bathroom and organize toiletries and the American wanting to lounge around over coffee and room service. A good time was had by all in the end. So, a few hours into the flight. The CA is in the bunk and the FO and I are just chilling somewhere over the Pacific. I had a thought as I was listening to their stories that I couldn't keep from bringing up at that point. "Hey, I'm not judging or anything. I'm a huge fan of strange pu$$y. But do you think stepping out on your old lady with a chick from the CIA was the best move? I mean, if she turns out to be a Glenn Close/Fatal Attraction type, she's got some resources to possibly track your ass down." My man was visibly shaken for a minute and then said quietly - "You know, that's a valid point. Let's hope it doesn't come to that." I didn't mean to freak him out, but i always think of him any time I'm Taipei. Actually heading there on my next trip. Every round-eye I see there now is a potential spy. 😁

Have to hand it to the three letters, they do hire some exceptional talent.

Retired almost 15 years ago, so take it for what it’s worth. 7 baseline adjustments over 20 years. Never off flight status for hearing. At my VA compensation physical, the audiologist stops my hearing test, opens the door and asks me “are you really not hearing the tones?” Reset/Regen, and 15 minutes later she asks “Has anyone ever told you you need hearing aids? You’re legally deaf in the higher frequencies” I was still on flight status at the time. Don’t even think the AF is looking out for your interests. And claim EVERYTHING! Sent from my iPad using Baseops Network mobile app

I could care less what average Americans think. In fact, there are only a handful of Americans whose opinions I actually care about. If I wanted to be held on a pedestal by average Americans I would have become a firefighter. Just one man’s opinion.

Good luck!

So you’re telling me I can become rich AND above the law at the same time? Count me in!

100%

I praised the increase in level of play too soon. This last game team USA looked like they were just called out of the stands to try their hand at soccer. They lacked even basic skills. Couldn’t control the ball receiving passes, seemed to not understand the basics of leading a player when passing, field vision was lacking, appeared to just want to kick and pray the ball went somewhere advantageous, a total disaster. I can def. see how a HS boys team beat them.

What?

I have great faith in our military. They'll get shit done if they're given the keys to the car with little to no cuffs. I do not trust my government to give them that freedom. In the days of live feeds, precision everything, our leaders unnecessarily hamper our efforts. Make it fast, make it violent, get in and get out. Given the opportunity, that's what we do best.

Probably should let it play out, like most mishaps. The T-6 loss affected a number of us. Devyn was awesome.

The old adage of don’t put yourself in a position that requires superior flying skills to get out of applies - I’m confident leadership will fuck it away and put the bros in a square corner, but I'm also confident the bros will excel and make it happen in spite of the asshatery that got them in a shitty starting position.

No one will be punished. And even worse is millions of Americans will be just as retarded and lacking all critical thought during the next “crisis.” Nobody who should learn from this disaster will actually learn anything.

Agreed, but will those responsible be punished for their actions?

All of Bashi's accounts are troll accounts.