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The full manual... https://www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/CIA-RDP75B00326R000200050001-8.pdf

While I tend to agree, I can also see the flip side of the coin whereas the constant rotation of personnel causes equal issues... The better solution is actually having an end game to this ridiculous and endless "conflicts" we've been engaged in for the past 17+ years. At this point we are just throwing fuel on the flames and not actually working to a solution to put the fire out. I know that's grossly simplified, but until that happens, there will be no "fixing" the USAF or any other services...

Just sent some brown USAF OCP captain's rank to a friend downrange. Couldn't find them at the uniform shop, they only had the black ones (which I thought were Army, but they were listed as USAF at Lackland). Ended up going to KelLac to get them...

"Willie Newson?!?" You can't make this shit up And what exactly is a "a high-ranking lieutenant colonel?!?"

Prior that that series there was one called Apocalypse World War I that featured a lot of colorized footage as well; but Peter Jackson's effort goes far beyond that by adjusting the film speed to realistic levels and adding audio through lip readers. I will not miss They Shall Not Grow Old, I've been looking forward to it since news of its release first came out!

Watched it on my last overseas flight a week ago. It's a typical Coen movie in that it is highly creative and entertaining; but essentially it's several Western-related short stories strung together. Definitely worth a watch though...

For the state you are stationed in, you will have to check on the reciprocity of it with the state your concealed handgun licensed was issued with. Unlike your driver's license, it is not automatic. There are many websites that keep current of such agreements, such as: https://www.usacarry.com/concealed_carry_permit_reciprocity_maps.html As for carrying on base, it is dependent on the base commander's policy. Federal law does not prohibit having a personally-owned firearm on military bases, only in Federal facilities (18 U.S. Code § 930), but some service policies (such as AR 190-14) restrict, regulate and/or limit it. Know before you go. But as stated, purchasing firearms in your state is allowed with your PCS orders.

What a great story! Here's Taffy (as mentioned in the video, he passed in 2016), and his account of the incident... https://www.danrostron.com/2013/10/14/wing-commander-taffy-holdens-inadvertant-flight-in-lightning-xm135/

This is what I pictured...

More on Losada... https://www.kxan.com/news/local-news/loved-ones-remember-wwii-veteran-killed-in-fredericksburg-plane-crash/1607617993

Better days...

Passenger was WWII B-17 pilot...

44-74445 (N4132A) "Pecos Bill"...

Damn.

My memory isn't that great, but I believe it was due to whoever started the thread deleted their account. No meme, just a great pair and a nice car!

It was moved from Molesworth over the Bentwaters in May 2016 and, thank God, repainted! It now sits just outside the museum (the old Command Post)... As far as I know, the fiberglass F-5 still sits outside the gate at Molesworth.

Damn, you are correct! I guess my attention to detail is fading in my old age. The jet was from Ft Wayne, and not a FT bird at KAF with a live load! Fucking fake news!

Worth a read for those who weren't around 20+ years ago...

What picture are you talking about? This one? Yes, they fucked it up for some reason while adding the red arrow; but the unaltered version is clearer... It's from this video: https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/emergency-landing-made-at-sioux-gateway-airport/1579184401 Source of pics: https://theaviationgeekclub.com/ang-a-10-makes-emergency-landing-after-partial-loss-of-canopy/

It's been done before.. 80-0219 crashed on 4 April 1989 after doing a touch-and-go at RAF Alconbury due to a flashlight being left in the throttles assembly. Pilot ejected. That little beauty now stands proudly at the Bentwaters Cold War Museum!

Surprised this hasn't been discussed yet... Nice (fake) pic!