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Also well played! This has been a fun discussion and all that, but the truth of the matter is that there has to be more to this story than we are hearing through the media. I don't think anyone on this forum can doubt this guy's record. He is actually a warrior, a term that has become badly overused to describe everything to include blues-wearing finance airmen (nothing against blues-wearing finance airmen, but unless you are armed and facing the enemy on a regular basis, or training to do so in the interim, you are not a warrior by my definition). He has proven himself a contributing member of the team (and no jokes about my terminology, please) and as far as I am concerned, he has the right to continue wearing the uniform. Whereas I can understand both sides of the DADT argument, I honestly don't see the point in the USAF making such a big (and public) issue about one individual. Had there been some kind of incident which brought all this out to light, then it might be understandable (and that may be the case, we just don't know at this time); but unless something of that magnitude occurred there is no logic of why this is going down like this (again, no jokes about my terminology, please). All that is why I am suspecting there is more to this. But all anyone can do is speculate and debate. That’s a great way to kill time if you’re bored; but it won’t make any of us any smarter until we have the real facts. As such, to pre-empt the locking of this thread due to the topic becoming schnitzel’d, I respectfully request we end the argument over policy and speculation of the events behind this until we get some real info (if that even ever happens). And my apologies for the over-use of parentheses! Cheers! M2

Exactly. That is the "don't ask" portion of "don't ask, don't tell." The "authorities" are not allowed to pursue gays; so either he "told," or there is something else going on here... My money is on the latter.

I applied for a new car loan with USAA but when I bought my Toyota, the dealship was able to get better financing so I took it. Still, it helped having the rate quote in hand when I bought the car, otherwise I don't think they would have beaten it by as much! As for mortgages, I am with Slacker. USAA's rates can be beat, and you can save a considerable amount of money by doing so. As for insurance, I wouldn't go anywhere else even if the rates where a little cheaper. I doubt Progressive/Geico (yes, the cavemen people) or any others can beat their service even though they may beat their rates by a bit. Cheers! M2

Let me Google that for you...

Now Booth Johnston is my hero as well! Cheers! M2

Don't download this movie, buy the DVD! I got it last week and just got the opportunity to watch it last night. I don't care about Capt Kirk or any other action flick that may come out this year, this is absolutely the very best movie of 2009 and one that every American should watch! Lance Corporal Chance Russel Phelps

This is the old patch, I am sure the new one will be similar... More info on it here and here (this one has the new patch on it); and a little history on the squadron here. And if you want patch ideas, look here. Welcome to Minot! Cheers! M2

For one, I am not sure why you read Women Today magazine; but we'll save that discussion for later. Secondly, while Olds' daughter may not be liable for the financial obligations and back taxes, his estate is. So technically she isn't the one being pursued for the debts, his estate is. The request is to try and find a way--other than selling his memorabilia--to satisfy these financial obligations and taxes. I honestly don't suspect a scam here, as Olds' daughter isn't from Nigeria; but the claim that his estate cannot be touched is simply not correct. Debts against the estate must be settled before any proceeds can be given to the beneficiaries. If you want to read up more on it, try this link. Otherwise, I hope that settles it, let's not clutter up this thread with further discussion on the legal matters concerning Olds' estate. If anyone wants to debate it further, we can take it to the bar in another thread. Cheers! M2

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Actually, since the latest offer I got on .380 was $1/round, that doesn't seem like a bad price at all! My problem at the moment is not having anything to fire some .455 from! There hasn't been any Webleys in sight, not at the gun shows, not on GunBroker.com, nowhere! By the way, our local Academy Sports have had .45 and 9mm for about $18/50. It doesn't stick around long, but at least I am seeing some on the shelves! Cheers! M2

OK, you're new here so I fixed it for ya; but anytime you post a video that may even in the slightest chance not be safe to open at work, please add a 'NSFW' in the title or within the thread before the link. Heck, some of the avatars on this forum are causing me concern. I 'occasionally' check out BaseOps from the office, and am worried that one of these days someone may see one of those animated avatars and overreact. Cheers! M2

Yeah, I know, I quoted the original post in reference to your question. The emphasis is on "permanent" is what makes it a violation of USC Title 18, § 2340 on Torture... Cheers! M2

JHB The highlighted section is what gives them leverage. If you read the USC I posted, you will understand how the lawyers will pick up on this specific detail and use it against the government in court....

I'll post more on this later, but for now I wanted to make sure that everybody understood that while the argument that the Geneva Convention may not apply here, US law still does... If anyone is interested, go find the declassified DOJ memos on interrogation techniques. I am going through them at this very moment for a grad school paper on Ethics due in a week; but I will post up more info after that. But in the mean time, the bottom line is that basically the detainees are spending their days reading up on our laws and playing them against us! Smart little buggers, they are; and the media just eats it all up! Cheers! M2

What you see in my previous post is about the max allowable. Consider the limits to be a 'PG-13' level, versus an 'R-rated' one... Cheers! M2 Oh, and just so I don't violate my own rules... And this one simply because I thought it was cool...

No, but you are wrong for posting a comment in this thread without including a poster! Cheers! M2

Comforting, isn't it?

Many of us stocked up before gun and ammo prices went through the roof! But speaking of which, a buddy sent me this email and link to a shop that is offering pretty good deals! But right now I am on the hunt for ammo (mainly .380) and a Webley (in .455; which when I get one I'll be on the hunt for .455 ammo!). Cheers! M2

But understand that these laws only apply to weapons made in the state, bought in the state, and stay within the state. Otherwise, Federal laws will apply as soon as they cross the state line... But I applaud the states' attempts to pre-empt any ridiculous Federal firearms laws that may be on the horizon. Cheers! M2

On that Duc, it won't take long! Maybe I'm a bit old and busted, but I just couldn't take the Duc's riding position! I love 'em, they are great bikes; but I had to "compromise" and get my Honda... Oh, and it was a retirement gift to myself, not a Lt-mobile! Cheers! M2

Actually, whereas staying on base may be more convenient, I would recommend going offbase as it is much easier/cheaper to walk home from the Gasthaus than it is to get back on base. I've stayed in Landstuhl on numerous occasions and there are plenty of places where you can make reservations in advance and still get a great place!

Guess which one?

I was told the 92d Information Warfare Aggressor Squadron (formerly an A-10 TFS at Bentwaters when I was there) here at Lackland is no longer an Aggressor squadron, as someone at Nellis finally smarting up and now it is simply an IWS. I don't know about the 262d Information Warfare Aggressor Squadron, or the two Space Aggressor squadrons (26th or 527th), I thought someone recently posted info about them but I am too lazy to look it up or even care... Cheers! M2

Wow, I looked at a set of MotoGP 'Roo leathers at a local Honda dealership a few years ago, and they were a heckuva lot more expensive than that! I don't need leathers at the moment (the Alpinestars are holding up fine), but if and when I do, I will look into them, thanks! Cheers! M2

I got another reply from a maintainer who was also at the 355th at the time, working QA (Quality Assurance). He pretty much confirmed the first person's account of events and Col Crosby's letter to the editor. I think that about confirms that Lucero was a troublemaker and circumvented the chain of command, and everyone who was there said the story is completely one-sided. Cheers! M2