M2

Just one? Slacker! I love the 1911, and shoot mine (I have several, mostly Springfields) better than pretty much every other type of pistol I own. They are a bit heavier, but I am more comfortable with the ergonomics of the single stack and the weight makes them easier to shoot. That said, the 1911 is why I carry a XD(M) Competition Series .45; the dimensions (minus width) are pretty much the same as a 1911 and overall it's lighter, but the selling factor is 13 round magazines (plus one in the chamber and an extra mag on me somewhere). Are 27 rounds of .45 ACP enough? I hope so, and I'd rather have and not need than the other way around. So I end up with about 12 more rounds with a pistol that is pretty much the same dimensions and somewhat lighter than a 1911. It's ain't nearly as pretty, but that's a burden I'll just have to bare... Cheers! M2

First V-22 Osprey flight was on 19 Mar 1989...

Ad therein lies the problem. Why are homosexuals protected, and 18 year olds not? That's discrimination...

Sorry, but my sleep apnea kicked in before I could finish reading all that; but props for the Hot Shots! Part Deux reference!

Here ya go, my friend... https://www.jbsa.mil/Portals/102/Documents/Safety/AFD-120720-032.pdf https://www.jbsa.mil/Portals/102/Documents/Security and Policy Review/JBSA Privately Owned Firearms Tri-Fold.pdf https://www.jbsa.mil/News/News/Article/599091/jbsa-privately-owned-firearms-policy-provides-accountability/ Obviously your hopes of being treated like an adult here are just a dream....

I remember an enlisted guy in our wing who simply separated after his 20 was up, he didn't formally retire so his ex wouldn't get half. Drastic, but I am sure he had his reasons...

Linda would love knowing that this thread has been resurrected!

If you have a BS in Computer Science, why aren't you seeking a commission?

And what's wrong with that? It takes all kinds!

Yep, I'm more Wizard of Oz and Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory!

Not surprising, Act of Valor demonstrated that using non-actors doesn't add to a movie. If anything, it detracts. Not surprisingly, both have/are getting lackluster reviews. Eastwood should have known better. By the way, I wasn't impressed by American Sniper or Lone Survivor either. I guess I am too critical of combat-related movies. Black Hawk Down is probably one of the few contemporary movies I've felt was fairly accurate even though I know some aspects of it were also changed for entertainment's sake...

I was less impressed. I really wanted to like it, and felt it had great potential; but overall it fell way short of the mark. Of course, it must've impressed someone as a sequel is already allegedly being planned and possibly even a franchise...

Are you serious?

At least the Duffelblog is providing some comic relief on this issue... https://www.duffelblog.com/2018/01/strava-pentagon-fail-opsec/ https://www.duffelblog.com/2018/02/entire-military-disappointed-no-one-thought-run-dick-shaped-route-syria/ But seriously, how fucking stupid do you have to be to upload running paths at a sensitive/secret location?!?

Rumor is the USAF will be adopting OCPs to replace the ABU this year...

This is my favorite video of all time No worries, there's other versions of it on U-tube!

The only dings I got on our cars during our three overseas assignments were all gotten on base...

Yep, we were pretty impressed with it as well. McDermott and Peter Stormare have great characters, and Kim Matula is easy on the eyes. Even Nathan Lee Graham (Todd from Zoolander) does well with being funny but not the usual cram-it-down-your-throat (phrasing) gay flight attendant. My son even recognized Nathan Kress, who played Freddie on iCarly. It has all the makings of a great show, hopefully they can sustain it!

My latest acquisition, a Webley Mk I still in .455... I believe it has been re-arsenaled, but not updated to a Mk I* (a dovetailed hardened backplate installed and in some cases the hammer is replaced, essentially turning it into a Mk II). The Mk I was approved in 1890 and approximately 40,000 were made. The vast majority have been re-arsenaled. The holster, a 1943 Canadian canvas one for a Mk VI variant, was included. It's my fourth Webley. I have a 1918 Mk VI also in .455, and two Mk IVs in .38/200. Cheers! M2

Our oldest son (who was only a few months old at the time) nearly tossed a dinner role at J.J. Jumper one night while we were having dinner at the Ramstein Golf Course. Honestly, I think Jumper would've just chucked one back at him!

An oldie, but a goodie...

To all who are home celebrating with family and friends, may you have a wonderful Christmas and all the best in the New Year! For those who are elsewhere, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Please be safe, and when you return the first round is on me! Cheers! M2

That'd be cool. Don Gentile was a badass!