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Ah yes, the AI chatbot with no actual point is back. Those of us humans with a budget already have the answer.

I am shocked and saddened to report our friend and longtime forum member Danger41 passed away yesterday after a freak accident. Many of us knew him in real life and it would be an understatement to say he was an American hero. He was an incredible pilot, officer, mentor, weapons officer and a friend to all. More importantly, he was a dedicated husband and father. I had the honor of mentoring him throughout his career and was with him at Nellis the night he put his patch on...there are not enough words to describe how good of a person he was. This is an absolute gut punch and a reminder that every day is a gift, never miss a chance to tell a friend or family member you care. ***** All - Adding an update along with the link to a GoFundMe for his family. https://gofund.me/1ecfa239 As I mentioned above Matt "Macho" Anderson was a great human being. He attended and played football at South Dakota State before going to OTS and then on to UPT. Matt initially flew F-15Cs before he was TAMI-21'd to the U-28. He absolutely crushed it as a U-28 pilot where he quickly upgraded to instructor, attended WIC and eventually became WIC Cadre at the 14th WPS. He was known as the consummate Weapons Officer - Humble, Credible, Approachable. More than anything he would want to be remembered as a great husband and father. Macho leaves behind four children and an incredible wife. If you are so inclined say a prayer for him and his children who were also injured in the accident. Nickle on the grass my friend. 🥃

He’s a leftist who is (in a fancy way) suggesting that inflation was due to “corporate greed” vs a massive increase of the money supply without an associated economic growth (ie too many dollars chasing the same/fewer good and resources).

Totally agree. We shouldn’t have done it in the first place.

Well, the grocery bills increased quite a bit since 2019, without much change in what we generally purchase. If I had to guess it’s an increase of at least 25%, if not more. Is my argument any less accurate if I have not directly compared receipts from 2019 and today of an item by item list?

I very much would like for all of this to be “up to them”, but unfortunately our federal government seems to love giving them hundreds of billions of dollars of money/resources, putting us further and further into an unsustainable debt. Giving them F-16s will only most likely lead to spending more money/resources, especially training and mx costs. But hey, our defense industry appreciates the business.

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I will be inclusively holding Kinzinger in contempt with the many other sell out politicians he joined, and for labeling his activism as “protecting democracy.”

Agreed. The focus should always be on achieving the mission rather than just clocking hours. Productivity and efficiency are more important than simply being present. Long hours should be the exception, not the norm, reserved for when the situation truly demands it. Otherwise, it’s about working smart, not just hard.

Airplane porn, PC 21 in USAF colors

Today is 1 August... On this date in 1955, Tony LeVier went for a taxi test on Groom Lake in a new Lockheed aircraft that had yet to be flown. However, the aircraft had different plans, and before he knew it, Tony was airborne in what was the unplanned 1st flight of the U-2. So today, the pressure-breathing, pressure-suited prima donnas celebrate 69 years above 69,000 feet. And tomorrow, over 25% of all living U-2 pilots on the planet will gather for an exceptional Homecoming to celebrate the solo flights of what could be the last class of U-2 trainees. Hail Dragons

Recommend reading Operation Pineapple Express by Lt Col Scott Mann (ret.). First hand account of a group led by prior Green Berets to get former Afghan SOF/Interpreters and their families out prior to the U.S. exit. Libby has it for free on audiobook. Eye opening to say the least for someone that isn't familiar with what went down.

-Be ready for every event you’re opted for -consider taking a year off extra risky hobbies, knew lots of wash backs that were due to injuries -if you’re married, stay that way. If you’re not married, stay that way -probably wait till you graduate to have a kid -don’t kill yourself trying to study way ahead. Near rocks -have a stash of completed, triple checked boldface’s and leave off the date. -if you put your time to good use during the work day, you should not need to study that much at home -attempt to keep a workout regimen -actually relax Friday night and Saturday. Sunday is for studying and getting life chores done

And…if this thread isn’t evidence enough already…grow a thick skin and learn to take feedback unemotionally and without your ego in the equation.

Take your next event seriously. Never sell out your bros or sisters. Help others when you are excelling and appreciate help when you are struggling. Enjoy the ride… Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

The Olympics are on?