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Rather missed my point, but ok...

There is the problem, Air Force-wide. This, the "Leadership at the Died," and several otherthreads are all symptoms of the disease. "Commanders" are abdicating their responsibilities and letting, hell being grateful, for someone willing to be the bad guy. Damned if I EVER let a senior enlisted talk to me that way, in public. I had no problem whatsoever if that same individual were to take me aside and tell me I'm fcking it up. The reverse is true, I would not let anyone bust my senior guy in public. Officer, YOUR leaders, aren't willing to be a hammer. The leadership vacuum is being filled by E-9s and it sure seems like a lot of those "commanders" are grateful that someone else will be seen to be a d1ck because the "commander" lacks the stones. Push back. Respectfully, but strongly. It may cost you that school slot, that upgrade, #1 strat, but one day, you will take the uniform off and Big Blue will not care about you or even remember you. But you will have to look yourself in the mirror every day. Be willing to explain to your DO or CC why you didn't let NCOzilla act that way towards you in public. Tell your boss you did what you thought was right according to UCMJ/AFIs/customs and courtesies, and expect/hope he'll do what's right for you as you both head to the wing commander's office. Some will man up, some won't. And, maybe, just maybe, you showed that Lt or that SrA that saw the officer/NCO interaction a way to act as they progress. Maybe, just maybe, you can help turn the tide back to a military organization. Technique only and results will vary hugely. My location block shows the result for me but I'm content. And I have dinner/go drinking with my former NCOIC when I'm in his town or he in mine.

And he is you. As were those "leaders" at one point.

You go, Mr. Pentagon Air Staff AO. You change the stranglehold that DLA has over the purse strings. And the one of DFAS. Because we know how powerful you are. Never mind about giving you a little bit of credit for trying to change the situation that is within your control/influence or even that of your boss or his. You, personally, should be able to remake the system with that powerful staff package. This almost sounds like one of the old Budweiser commercials

Here's hoping it won't take 50 years for the RQ-170 in Iran to be so recognized... it's a joke people...

Been wanting a Dan Wesson (CZ-USA) Guardian for a long while. They run $1300-1500 and I'm cheap (or too guilty to spend that on a gun when other needs press) so I had my Springfield Champion bobtailed and refinished. I've already posted on how the gun shoots so I won't repeat, but this remodeled version works just the same and the grip difference is impercetible for me. But it looks a lot cooler to me now. Esmerelda grips, btw.

Books"From Blue to Grey," "What Color is Your Parachute," some others like this for big picture SA. And a few tips you might not have thought of. Network your a$$ off. Got former bosses/buds who are out in the world? Find 'em, reconnect with 'em, let 'em know what your plans are. Church/social clubs, ditto. It's a bit like dating because the uncertainty (for me anyway), the amount of time invested, and lack of a clearly defined path can be frustrating. But all it takes is one lead/one guy who knows a guy, etc. The above is if you are just looking for a job to keep a roof over the family. If you have the smarts/drive, self-employment is a possibility. I couldn't (or wouldn't make the bet) when I first left active duty or after retiring AGR, but am going to try (I think) next year. Either way, out of the rat race for me. You sound like a young guy so your perspective is different, I'm sure. But being "The Man" to yourself is something to consider based on all of your personal factors. What is it you want to do?

I listened to Clark's video. This talk was given in 2007 during near the height of anti-Iraq sentiment leading up to the 2008 election, pimping for a book, and an absolutely ardent anti-Bush democrat. SACEUR and 4-stars be damned; it helps that he was a college student (Rhodes) with Clinton. I give him respect for his junior-ish officer record. Brave guy. That said, he is completely a political animal trying to keep his bread buttered. I'll refrain on the Jordan article.

https://dailycaller.com/2011/12/13/sen-graham-envisions-scenario-where-u-s-military-intervenes-in-syria/#ixzz1gS2frCS1 Well, f' me. What part of this is in our national interest in any way, shape, or form?

Great find, M2! The book, "The Great Escape" by Paul Brickhill, is excellent. The movie by the same name gets some of it right, but is a really good flick anyway. A book by one of the Americans there, then Lt Col, later Lt Gen, Al Clark is "33 Months as a POW in Stalag Luft III." Besides his take of the POW life, the eye-opener are the early combat sorties by the Americans. His account of the mission he got shot down on is nearly comical because it is so criminal - "Get in, Yank, follow me." But that's how the war often was in the first years. There's some great other WWII POW books; some about Stalag Luft III, some about some of the others. "Colditz" is another really interesting read. I've never physically been there, but have used some of the USAFA's collection of POW artifacts and documents for some writing. Hope we in the US get to see this documentary sometime.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/middle-east/clinton-meets-with-syrian-opposition-figures-discusses-plans-for-new-democratic-government/2011/12/06/gIQAWM6VZO_story.html?wprss=rss_middle-east

Agree with Beaver's compliment. That's a good lookin' classic rifle. How about a range/hunting trip report on it?

https://news.yahoo.co...-025305275.html

Don't know if this is a continuation of the Libya doctrine and should therefore be posted there but here goes (if it needs to be moved, a little help mods?): So this https://dailycaller.c...tensions-flare/ combined with this https://www.foxnews.com/world/2011/11/23/un-and-turkey-increase-pressure-on-syrias-assad/ makes me think this doctrine is taking over.

But, but, it's ILLEGAL to carry a weapon in DC never mind the shooting at the White House thing. It's illegal, therefore it can't happen.

Yep, if it makes it all the way into law, it will eliminate the lunacy of Maryland not recognizing other states'. Fkcin' 'tards... But, of course, DC, where I REALLY think I should carry, is exempt.

https://www.politico....1111/68541.html

Stupid question time: In reading the MFR, it states "increase F-16 FTU throughput as much as possible by reducing the syllabus without reducing combat skills (paraphrased). So, is there fat during FTU? If so, why is it there and why has it been allowed? (I suspect not) If not, what will get cut and how can it not affect combat capability? Won't this method throw more of a training burden on the line F-16 squadron when the newbie shows up? If so, who gets blamed if the accident rate goes up?

Winner!

https://dailycaller.com/2011/11/15/massachusetts-anti-military-law-professor-attended-university-of-moscow/

Here's hopin': https://dailycaller.com/2011/11/14/house-to-consider-national-concealed-carry-gun-bill-tuesday/ I wonder if the Senate would pass it and, if so, if the President would sign it? This is a no-brainer to me, but I'm biased. It is a political hot potato, however.

Or to ensure getting the last word in. Ok, slowly and paraphrasing for brevity and for my understanding of the thread thus far- 1. I posted the SEAL's "account." 2. You rolled in with "he's got a big mouth and out to make some $$$" with nothing to back it up other than your say so. Which isn't always so, IMHO. 3. I said I didn't know the guy and wouldn't say that about a SEAL but if you think he's out for $$ and fame how is that any different than the "official" story's, many times corrected, purpose? 4. You then claimed I had a conspiracy woody. 5. Then you wanted to call me out on why anyone should care. Is the "we" royal or do you really speak for everyone? - Well, I do, so that's one. The "read" count on this thread increases (could be to see the tussle between two ORFs over the last carton of Lucky Strikes...), and one person besides you and me commented. 6. I have tried multiple times to take this from personal back to the topic including finding verification of the apparently ficticious account by the SEAL in question. So he's making things up as did the official account and I expressed no surprise. I find the topic interesting. Classified details of current TTPs obviously shouldn't be discussed as you attempt to paint me as wanting to do, but the accurate story within those parameters of THE culmination of the specific events of 9/11 should be told. Be a helluva read, something good news for Team USA, and a testament to those who performed the mission. Without reflective belts I'd bet, so there's that as well. So stick around, I'm not implying otherwise. I am suggesting that the personal innuendo cease or be moved to the bar and leave this thread for discussion on topic.

Colorful character aspersion and suggestion of motives. Inaccurate but colorful. I chose to offer a different view of the event as reported. And to your point about the SEAL having a big mouth: https://security.blog...bin-laden-raid/ So somebody is telling porkies...or everyone is. Standard. Let it go.

Then why keep commenting? A different account of what happened is presented. I find that interesting. I'm not looking for a p1ssing contest, but I will post on-topic thoughts and items if I choose. You can choose to read them and comment on them or ignore them.