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Fox News is currently reporting that Jill Metger's dissappearance has "sparked a federal criminal investigation!" Now it is getting interesting! Cheers! M2

Seriously, if it goes anywhere, I suspect it will be the Air Intelligence Agency, co-located here on Security Hill. The 67th Network Warfare Wing--which is an AIA unit--is a good hint that AIA could be that "Cyber Command." Also, prior to becoming AIA, it was a command (AFIC and ESC). Plus, look at their mission statement: and their "vision"... But, as I work for STRATCOM in the same building as AIA, I haven't heard any rumblings on it. If I do, I'll let everyone know as I realize you are all anxious to know... Cheers! M2

Glad to hear the crew got out, this doesn't look good... Cheers! M2

In case any of the SNAPs don't have an idea of what the article is referring to... (Click on pic for man-sized version) I haven't been there for years, I spent most of my career trying to avoid the place. However, I have had lunch at Ground Zero... Cheers! M2

Well, if BaseOps' story is true, and I have no reason to doubt him as I know he is a fine, upstarting individual, then she--and her comrades--have got to be the biggest ****ing idiot in the world walking around on the local economy dressed live Flavor Flav...and the screwed it up for everyone else who goes there. I know it is extremely hard to "blend in" at that location, but you can sure as hell do a lot not to attract additional attention to yourself! As for the running angle, we aren't the ones making the big deal out of it, it is her and all the press reporting on her that constantly remarks on it. Who really gives a shit? And what does it have to do with the price of tea in China? Now, if she has some sort of super-special SERE skills I could see mentioning it, but her running skills didn't do her much good! Cheers! M2

10MAN Almost a score, and I would've been very impressed with your finding that, until I noticed... Even with my magical skills at the Internet, I was unable to locate a copy for sale. I could only think to find a reputable, large aviation gallery that might be able to help you track one down, Hoser. But with the apparent scarcity of that painting, it may cost ya! Best of luck! Cheers! M2

The latest... Notice how secretive they are about Ramstein? ("Major Metzger spent the last few days undergoing medical evaluations and debriefings at a US air base in Germany."). WTF? The largest contingent of Americans outside of the 50 states and they can't even name the base in a press release? Can't wait to read the "offial report!" :rolleyes: Cheers! M2

Two, I hope she wasn't fvck'd with either; but if she was, we should know about it and go after those MF'ers will full vengence. Problem is, we won't... All said, I still think there is a large part of this story we're not hearing... Cheers! M2

Today's news...looks like we're not the only ones being fed a BS line... Cheers! M2

Actually, it is her mental state that concerned me. "(Metzger) reportedly does not speak any of the major local languages, Kyrgyz, Russian or Uzbek. And investigators said they determined that she appeared to have left the store of her own volition." "Kyrgyz officials, speaking to reporters on condition of anonymity, said they found her story baffling." They're not the only ones! And notice how fast the USAF got her out of country? My gut feeling is that there is something odd going on here, the first thing I would do is send her over for a piss test! They like the ganga in Kyrgystan... Cheers! M2

I smell another Jessica Lynch or Scott O'Grady spin coming... "I Am An Airman Too: The Jill Metzger Story" or "Return with Honor--Part Deux" Sorry for the cynicism, I just can't stand people who take running seriously... Cheers! M2

Now the story is saying "her hair was dyed..." and not shaved. F'ing A, I am sure we'll never hear the truth about what happened... Cheers! M2

Sounds like a kidnapped bride to me! I have the feeling this will turn into a soap opera once all the facts are known. Shaved head? I don't know of any Kyrgyz cultural ritual where a woman's head is shaved, unless she was being punished for being a "modern Western woman." Something smells fishy here, and it isn't the fish! Cheers! M2

Hey guys, I just got "the call," so if some dudes pull up to your house/apartment in a black Lincoln, and/or there has been a black helicopter flying overhead for most of the morning, now you know why. I think the mods need to delete this thread and everyone that posted in it needs to look at this "pen" I am holding... Although we have discussed it before, here's a recap...you need an SSBI done before you get a TS. Once you have a TS, if you need an SCI, you will be read into it. There is no more background investigating done for an SCI, it is just information that is more compartmented, meaning less people have a "need to know" about it. There are additional programs and/or levels you can be read into, depending on your "need to know" (notice that is the second time I have used that phrase, it is a very important factor when it comes to security clearances). So, my best guess to all of this is that Big Air Force wants everyone going to UPT to complete the paperwork for their SSBI before going. As UPT and the time to complete a background investigation take about the same time, graduates will either have or be very close to having their TS clearance completed once they pin on their wings. If you need to know more than that, contact your SSO. If you don't have one, or you don't know what an SSO is, then most likely you don't need to do an SSBI or need a TS. Feel free to PM me if there are any questions, I may even respond! Cheers! M2

Lt SNAP Why do you feel it is necessary to revive a thread that has been dead and buried for almost four months? Let it go... Cheers! M2

THREAD REVIVAL!! I know you all are tickled pink that I revived this thread, but I picked up the DVD a few days ago when I bought my new 61" JVC TV at the BX. I just had to see what all the fuss was about! Well, despite wanting to on several occassions, at least it wasn't quite as bad as the Iron Eagle series. Felt like a recruiting commercial to me, and as we all know those are always 100% truthful and correct. It's always nice to see Hawgs in action, even with the cheesy pyrotechnics. I was surprised that no one tried to sneak in picking their nose or something similar, everybody was on their best behavior (I am sure they were all warned by the "leadership" beforehand that any ****ing around would not be tolerated!). But for the most part the criticisms noted here are all true....but my kids loved it! Cheers! M2

My experience has been the same as shady's...you have to show some proof that you paid tax on it to register it in most states. Florida used to have a loophole that would let you get around that, but when I recently tried to register my new motorcycle there I was told it wasn't possible. As such, I bit the bullet and registered it here in Texas (and ended up paying tax on it). My father-in-law got hosed as he got a great deal on a Saab in the UK, but when he brought it back to Maryland they taxed him on the value of the car and not what he paid for it! Needless to say, he was I think the "tax free" pitch is a fraud, you may not pay taxes on it when you buy it; but most likely you will pay taxes on it when you first register it in the States. Also, if Volvo or Uncle Sam don't pay to ship it, look into TransCar. They took one of our Passats to Belgium for around $900 back in 2002. They are the main auto shippers for the US government. Cheers! M2

Personally, I would go for the Spax... Cheers! M2

Ya mean this one?? It's really not that far of from what we are seeing...actually, I almost like it better! Cheers! M2

Cooter That might be due to the fact that the picture is linked from Chairforce.com, which may be blocked by your Net Nazis. Here it is again, from Photobucket... Cheers! M2

Remember this one?? Cheers! M2

Zach That's pretty funny, coming from a comms guy! Doesn't 95% of what you do come from here? Isn't it about time that you guys did another "upgrade" that shuts down everyone's email?? Be careful throwing stones, they might just bounce off the glass walls and smack you right in the face! Cheers! M2

There is already a debate on this by our elected officials (below), and a decent discussion going on here; but I would like to get the opinions of folks on this forum...should we export the F-22? Discuss... Cheers! M2

Here is the article (w/pic) from today's Stars & Stripes... (Click on image for full size) Cheers! M2

This is the route they took... Cheers! M2