BFM this

Maybe you haven't been to Austin lately...

Held up at SASC.

This was actually your best argument. I mean, really, that hair. That nugget. You stay angry, San Diego.

Hhhm, No. Don't get me wrong, when TC first wrote his Dear Boss letter a half decade ago, I was one of the ones up on my desk jumping and cheering. But the brand has tarnished, that's for sure. As a metaphor, think about other media sources that you've seen handle aviation stories, for instance. Once you have an expert working knowledge of a field, then see it mangled by journalists who only take the time to get a half inch deep understanding of what they then write about, you get the point. In this case, JQP (or whoever is currently carrying the nom de plume) has seized on nothing in an attempt to shake the tree for fruit. I've gotten into more than a handful of bar conversations about the veracity of JQP over time. Bar conversations with folks that have a more intimate knowledge of certain events than I do, and they take a much more jaundiced eye toward JQP, and it's often telling. This story in particular, (if you can manage to get yourself past the CC's haircut and nugget for a moment) is toilet paper thin. It's a policy letter. Read 1-2. The CC is clearly articulating policy, not much more. Since when did unit PT become some abhorrent punishment? Really? Are we a part of UAW now? Can't organize PT unless the union bosses approve? There's plenty that's fucked up about our PFT model. Lets start with a 6'2" dude waist measuring the same as a 5'4" dude: doesn't pass the logic test, but here we are. But if someone is min-running the numbers and the CC wants to attempt a glove save; a CC that actually wants to engage his NCOs to lead; a CC that actually wants to (gasp) Organize, Train, and Equip his squadron for success; that is now offensive? FFS, this is a far cry from the Dear Boss letter that lamented the neutered state of a sitting commander.

Buuuuullllsshiiit I would take that non-continuation letter, frame it in carbonite, send copies to an attorney, the Washington Post, and an unnamed trusted agent in case I were to befall "an unfortunate event", and demand my separation pay under threat of contacting all 535 congresscritters. Their fuckup. They own it. #PayUp

It takes you a lot lower than that. P without IDE is a rare select indeed.

Prometheus, Covenant, 3 more to follow with a lead in to Alien. So far, so good. First two were entertaining, but not watered down and insulting. Given modern CGI, it's plain to see that the only thing that could fuck it all up is shitty middle school writing and a raging merchandising boner. Gawddayum I really wish Lucas would have sold Star Wars to Disney BEFORE that Roger Rabbit Phantom Menace abortion got started. [RANT OFF]

My #1/25 pick for DD214

https://www.airforcehollywood.af.mil/Intro/Article-Display/Article/1187913/goldfein-meets-with-airline-executives/

Dude, you would be shocked at how false this speculation is. More and more OGs these days with fewer hours than the CGO IPs that they "lead". The typical exceptions have a patch on their arm, and a few others just maintain IP qual/proficiency just because they are good shit, bit they're going quickly the way of the dodo.

That's Big Blue.

While I agree overall, I think the concept of "vetted" is unsupported. DTS and its associated booking tools are no different than any other bureaucratic sacred cow; re: GTCC. Every time you pick up the phone and book your own lodging with non-a in hand, a kitten dies and ISIS wins. Use DTS or the "contract lodging" that the lodging desk "helps you out" by booking before they hand your non-a over with that hotel named in the sub paragraphs. BS. I travel constantly as part of my current job, and I've been booked squarely in some shady spots that I wouldn't bring my family. Why? Because the folks I'm traveling for wilt at the thought of going over JTR max rates. Arts and crafts convention in town? Tough: max rate is max rate. As far as CCs having discretion, that begs the question: how did we get here in the first place? Yeah, this is going to be used as a bludgeon at some point. Bank on it.

5 IPZ DPs that didn't get promoted. Wow, I have to imagine that there's some promotion party venue cancellations going out this week.

Sounds like a textbook class action.

Every. RTB. ...had to find entertainment where you could.

Just switch over to your browser (chrome, safari, etc) and click it there.

So, did I miss something? I thought Light Attack and an A-10 replacement (O/A-X) were two different things? Seems like wordsmithing to get congress to finally allow the AF to turn the remaining Hogs into soda cans.

Join spouse FAIPS is probably more common than horse trading between bases.

THIS THIS THIS!!! should be the basis of EO. Done right, it's not about mission or performance degrading eyewash, it's about creating a welcoming environment. Done wrong, it quickly devolves into tokens, quotas, and politically expedient circus sideshows that destroy trust and military effectiveness. I'm about as far from a flaming liberal as you can get, but even my dinosaur brain gets this.

Go big or go home...?

Knew two OGs that were former herbs. Both did plenty well, both IP/SEFEs; one spent time at the FTU and didn't seem to have any trouble greening up his IP qual from stints at school and staff.

Dude, that has not been a player in any previous closing decisions. In fact, as pointed out in previous threads (too lazy to search) signed MILCON projects proceed even AFTER closing decisions. Reference the brand new commissary and hospital that were opened on Chanute right before they shuttered the place.

Word is that Creech AIP is getting turned back on per last years CPIP. Never say never.

Sucks, but they'll qualify for an R-ATP at 750, year or two at the regionals, and at the end of the day they still have mil stink, and Bob's your uncle.