Boomer6

I'm a color inside the lines guy? I haven't been court martialed so you may be right 🤔 I'd say he seems like a guy disillusioned with the AF, so he has plenty of company. Although, I agree it's the air force not the hopes and dreams force.

Once again I'll disagree with Ratner and do it in a less verbose fashion. Finding the right guard/reserve unit is an absolute game changer. This isn't just work for everyone and it only takes one or two bad leaders on AD to be the difference from the best 20 years of your life to 10+ years of "fuck this shit..." I know a number of CAF dudes that have had similar experiences. I've been there myself. That being said, there are guard/reserve units that have all the things AD should have (good leaders, commaraderie, purpose etc.). Good luck.

While I disagree with the first part of Huggy's statement, reference cold war era single seat fighters that had nuke missions, the long mission part makes sense. That being said, if pilot homeboy is asleep I'd rather not rely on HAL, Goose, or someone that couldn't get into UPT (no offense) flying/monitoring the most expensive aircraft since the space shuttle whilst possibly starting WWIII. Definitely precedent for having 2 pilots unless one of them loses their shit whilst carrying nukes though...

Hard to stay in position as #4 in a T-38 when the formation is in burner.

Was #4 a photo chase?

@brabus Anyone get you contact info yet?

Brabus for CSAF.

How many retired pilots do you know with 100% disability that don't have neck/back issues as part of their claim? Are we really arguing the benefits of OHWS here.

How many retired pilots do you know with 100% disability that don't have neck/back issues as part of their claim? Are we really arguing the benefits of OHWS here.

Are you looking for medical data on how keeping pilots physically healthy is worth the AF's time or are you just screaming at clouds here?

As far as the AF is concerned there's no reason to waste more money on additional flying training/aircraft when you're building a force you expect to be heavily attrited. The pipeline is being cut extensively so when the balloon goes up it's already designed to produce pilots as fast as possible. Not to mention, we're still fighting to keep strength coaches/massage therapists in squadrons due to funding and you think someone is going to approve buying more airplanes...? Total pipe dream.

Truly no dog in the fight, but I thought the GOP didn't care about politicians saying ffed up shit.

Only drones...?

Idk if you understand the significance of the 🤌...

Ah yes, the classic case of mid-season SEC butthurt. A common symptom of an overrated team after losing a game they were a double digit favor to win. Other symptoms include jealousy, confusion, and menstrual cramps..

So when these companies are nationalized we just fire/kill their bobs and lawyers. Easy fix 🤌

Can you explain? Are we talking defense CEOs refusing to do what the government asks of them during an existential crisis, or they won't be capable of doing what's asked because they lack the manufacturing capability/personnel etc., or something else?

Eh, I have full confidence that these companies will be threatened into submission, or nationalized if democrats are in power.

Are you asking if a military member should be expected to report to work if they're not being paid?

Are you familiar with the American civil war? What about pre-WII when FDR was president? Have you heard of McCarthyism? What about the 60s? Post Dec 7th 1941 through the duration of the war and from 9/11 until we invaded Iraq are the only times I can think of in the modern era where there was agreement by both parties on where the country needed to go.

When did this happen would you say?

But only ones that didn't used to be dudes.

Based on how shitty the -46 system is I have zero desire to ever get gas from a "robo-boom"...

Clearly you used no critical thinking skills in evaluating my comment. Posting clearly biased links to support your case makes my point better than I could have.