HossHarris

Just wait until below-the-zone to captain starts bubblin up .... (And yes, the AF is THAT stupid)

You've got to keep up old man. It was very well done with several good subtleties, especially towards the end. One of the better movies I've seen this summer.

I've had an unprotected iPad survive a 7 and 5 year old and wife for almost a year and still going strong ... with an otter box it should be nearly indestructible. /edut for spellin

Yup, but they don't pay him 24/7/365. They don't pay bah, bas, fsp, hdp, idp, tricare, sgli, retirement, disability, death gratuity, per diem, etc. Contractors can make sense and can save money when they don't have to be 'expeditionary' (edited for GD autocorrect)

Navy motto: "it's not gay if you don't push back"

Anyone catch the spring VML webinar today (flying....priorities and all) Anything of note for fighters in general or the viper porch specifically?

Ha!

?? A 22 for carry? Really?

And unless something has changed, you don't have to use that move until you want to. So if you're sticking around your last base ... That move can be used anytime in the future.

Line on line on line (or some such shit)

How's it compare to a 3" 1911 (other than holding fewer rounds)? Looks to be about 4" barrel?

Be advised that the 'tactical' all black model turns into the shiny silver around the edges model after about 2 years of rough use. Not a bad thing, but the finish comes off eventually.

I've got a Suunto Core (all black) that has the negative face. It's been a good watch for the last 2.5 years and has held up well despite the fact that I beat the shit out of watches. Friends with the normal light face/dark numeral versions have also had positive things to say. Mine doesn't keep great time and looses about 6-9 seconds per week. Also, the "automatic" setting of the alti-baro mode is tough on the battery and the compass just eats the battery up. On the plus side, the battery is easy to change and it uses a commonly available CR2032. Overall I'd recommend the CORE series. Suunto has other series available as well. I've been impressed with their dive computers, but don't have any firsthand experience with other wristwatch series. I also would NOT pay full retail for a Suunto as they are a bit marked up in my opinion. I got my CORE all-black, back when it was the newest greatest thing in the CORE series, new in box on eBay for less than $200. YMMV. Cheers!

There is not. Because there IS a reason doesn't make it a good reason. Has the air force taught you nothing? Mindless wastes of time and resources are the hardest AF policies to kill.

Pretty damn good. A LOT of old guys that youve prolly read about.

Who's out here?

Seen/Been to a Tier 1 flag lately?

False. You must be in 2-way radio contact but you don't have to accept shit. Not saying it's a good idea ... but you don't have to play once they've replied by callsign.

In an 'ass like a dumptruck' west virginia sorta way ....

Rarely used, sure. But definitely carried around, weathered, likely neglected, and probably not cared for by your crack surgical staff. And they still managed to go boom when needed. 1911s aren't for all, certainly. But they don't require kid gloves either.

Easy on the assumptions. I said it generally wasn't necessary ... I didn't say it was hard to figure out or I didn't know how to do it. Function checks and changes in trigger pull will highlight wear areas. Do you really detail strip all of your firearms every time you clean? If so, good on ya. I don't usually have that sort of time and the weapons don't require it. And have no manual safety and don't fit my hand and don't conceal well for me. I have several 1911's (including Kimbers) and I shoot on average almost 1000 rounds per month. Yeah, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, etc. was a cakewalk for sidearms I'm sure Regardless of your views on handguns ... get something in a caliber that starts with "4," shoot it often, and learn to shoot it well.

Bah! The only Reason to have armorer level skills is if you are making mods. A field strip is simple and all you'll need for 99.9% of cleaning and mx You can be a beta tester for a design produced last week, or go with a platform that has been workin just fine for over a century.

Just get a 1911 and be happy .... A good belt is a must .... And they aren't THAT much heavier ....

Maybe in fatty motors, but I'll betcha an exploding viper at Luke that fighters throwing a blade is generally catastrophic.

Get a clapper while you're at it old man ...