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Busdriver pretty much nailed it, the only change I suggest is that our goal is not really to kill the enemy; but to make him capitulate to our desires. If we can do that without killing him, great; if not, then as busdriver said we need to do everything within our power to give ourselves the greatest advantage towards success. If you find yourself in a fair fight, then you've fucked up! Cheers! M2

Hard to believe that Arnold is their governor! Y'know, if they tried that shit in Texas, they would get their asses kicked! I propose that all Federal and state funding to Berkeley be terminated until they pull their heads out their collective asses. Redirect that money to a city that appreciates it! Cheers! M2

Looks like the '72 Dolphins still remain the only team with a perfect season... Cheers! M2

Get used to being flexible, it happens all the time! Don't worry though, everything will catch up with you (eventually)... Cheers! M2

Peterson's web site is not showing anything on the 853d Electronics Systems Group (note it is not the 853d Electronics Group, but Electronic Systems Group! Search on that name and you will get more info, such as this). Might be a small detachment or just a liaison office for the 21st Space Wing. Here is the fact sheet for the 653d Electronic Systems Wing, under which the 853 ESG falls, which included the following... Your job may be supporting that one aspect of the mission I highlighted. Wouldn't worry too much about it if I were you, you'll find out soon enough what you are expected to do. In the mean to, focus on getting to where you are suppose to go...but if you are really itching to find out, you could always try calling the Electronic Systems Center Public Affairs office at: (781) 377-3912. Cheers! M2

You gotta be fucking shitting me! I thought the reason we went to war against Islamic terrorists, the Taliban and Saddam was to preserve American institutions such as the Lingerie Bowl! And what a lame-ass excuse--can you honestly tell me there aren't other venues willing to host such a wonderful event? Hell, bring the girls to San Antonio, they can play the game in my back yard! I'll even hose them down if the Texas heat gets to be too much for them! Fuck me, this really ruined my day! Cheers! M2

Unfortunately for the rest of you, that particular uniform is only authorized for us contractors... Cheers! M2

OK, I'm gonna give it a shot. How's this? Cheers! M2

The Air Force had a nice dark blue poly wool longsleeved shirt but it was phased out in the mid-80s... I actually had one when I was a SrA up at Mt Home...it looked great! BTW, mine wasn't the one above, I found this one for sale on eBay! Cheers! M2

Bummer...but at least she went out with style... Cheers! M2

I guess you "manly men" are also not going to watch the Miss America Pagent tonight either. Too bad, as you are going to miss Jill Stevens, a.k.a. Miss Utah, who is also a combat medic in the Utah Army National Guard and who deployed to Bagram. Video here, and even the Army has a web site for her... Cheers! M2

Hey, the whole family likes to watch the mass auditions for American Idol. Some real entertainment there! As for Goodman, she's kinda got some Shirley Ann Manson-thing going, doesn't she? I think she did a good job during her background video. I am sick of hearing about single-teenaged mothers or former crack addicts who "need a break," and she also didn't spout off a load of canned-spam like some PA assbag. She really deserved to go through, despite her nervousness. Cheers! M2

Max nix, she didn't. Whoops, I hope I didn't spoil it for anyone! Cheers! M2 p.s. Just to answer your question, considering all the publicity the AF got out of her just trying out, I am sure she would have gotten every opportunity to go as far as she could. p.s.s. Honestly, I didn't think she was that bad. Sure, she was a little nervous, and you could tell she hasn't had any professional training; but she seemed to have more talent than a lot of the people they've put through. Just my two cents...

Trust me, this approach has a better chance of success than one-on-one counseling; but it is less common in the USAF as it is in the USMC or the Army. Peer "pressure" can work wonders... Cheers! M2

Here's the story... However, I can tell you from firsthand experience that USAFE is a far ways away from San Antonio! And don't hold your breath waiting for Ike jackets, because if anything, they only make the fatasses look fatter! Cheers! M2

Just some words of advice, don't hold off buying the shoulder boards until you need them, 'cause when an event comes up you'll find Clothing Sales won't have them. Go ahead and buy them, set them off to the side somewhere, and if you never use them simply take them back unopened and AAFES will refund your money. At least that way if you need 'em, you'll have 'em! And of course never forget the Testor's solution for making 1st Lt boards! Cheers! M2

What is this, South America week on Wheel of Fortune? First Lima, Peru and now Santiago, Chile... Google it, and you get a ton of suggestions... Cheers! M2

I'm in Texas and even I think that belt buckle is too much! Dear God, this smells so much of "he-whose-name-is-not-to-be-spoken"...the Air Force is whining about not having enough money to fix planes, get new ones, keep people, etc; but it can shell out the cash for yet another change to the service dress uniform. I only had to buy three during my commissioned career, and am glad I retired before this fourth set came along. Looks like something out of Starship Troopers... All I gotta say is sorry guys, looks like you'll be buying yet another new uniform! Cheers! M2

Steve He separated, and may be living in Canada, so the MPF or AFPC wouldn't have any more info on him. As for other buds, that normally would be one of the first places I would have checked but honestly none of them would have any more contact with him than I did. However, I was able to track down a few other old buds while looking for info on the one; so once I find this guy, I am going to try and get a few of us reunited again. Cheers! M2

Thanks guys, I ran the Intelius report and got 313 hits (unfortunately, he has a somewhat common name). I will call the IRS later today to see if they will share where he last filed. The guy that contacted me found out that my old bud's father is buried in Canada. He looked there as I recalled that my friend had mentioned moving there one day. He is trying to track down info from the cemetary but seeing as he was buried over 40 years ago, the info will be dated. However, it also may reveal some other family members we are unaware of. I appreciate everyone's help with this, I will let you know how it works out. Cheers! M2

Good editorial..."It ain't over yet..."

Actually checked that site, no joy. Still, there are 27602 people registered there so it is a good future resource if more people sign up... Cheers! M2

I am looking for an old buddy who I served with a long time ago and who separated from the USAF in the early 90s. I am lucky in that I have an old set of orders that has his SSN on it. I tried Intelius but only got a listing of possible cities. A full report costs $50, and I want to be sure the info is worth getting before shelling out the cash. I did a search on his name and in those cities via WhitePages.com; but the one best lead (same exact name) I got was not the right person. I was just wondering if anyone had any recommendations. The driving factor behind all of this was my being contacted by a guy who served with my bud's father in Vietnam, and who was with his father when he was killed. He has been trying to contact someone in his family for over 40 years, and hoped I could help. Cheers! M2

I would recommend Randolph, Lackland caters more towards the basic trainees. As for the rest of you bitching about the cost of the mess dress (and I know most of you are seeing this coming), stop being such pussies! First and foremost, you are required by reg to have one, so spend a little less money on hair gel and go out and get one (actually, I need to say 'go out and get a pair!'). And other than doing the Testor’s paint modification to your second lieutenant board when you make first lieutenant, new boards cost out the ass as well, so prepare yourself. And to pre-empt further whining, if you make field grade rank one day, you are going to have to go out and buy a new service cap that you’ll probably never wear either; but it too is required by reg. Sure, you can risk not having one; but if the day comes that you do need it and don’t have it, you will look like an ass. Fucking hell, some of you will go out and drop the same amount of money on a XBOX 360 and ‘World of Warcraft’ without batting an eye; but babble like a baby when your Service tells you to buy a uniform. Lieutenants are overpaid as it is, don’t draw attention to yourself and look like a fool claiming you’re not. Cheers! M2

Matt Haven't had one issue with mine, and I have well over a thousand rounds through it. You mentioned reloads, are you shooting them? I only ask because I know a lot of people who have the SA GI and have never had a problem with it; but a lot of FTEs I have heard about have been from folks who use reloads. As I own an XD, I rarely carry the GI for self-defense; but that doesn't mean I don't trust it. It has proven to be a very reliable and accurate 1911 and an outstanding gun for the price. Now, that doesn't mean that Springfield doesn't produce a turkey every now and then, it happens. However, they have excellent customer service and if you were having problems with it the first thing you should have done is contact them and let them resolve it for you. I have heard nothing but praise for S.A. backing their weapons. Cheers! M2