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The mission hasn't and won't change, it's personnel recovery. How the HC contributes to that mission may change or evolve over time, but the overall mission remains the same. Don't pick HC-130s if you want to do tactical airdrop/mod-contour/HAAR, pick it because you want to help save lives.

With RWQC going the way of the dodo, your chance is slim. But call the AFPC functional and ask. The worst he can say is no.

Sounds like a party, what's the problem?

The problem is SAF/IA is insanely protective of TTPs, to the point of stupidity.

I think that's the General's point. We go to war, the general populace better be on board or we don't go.

Not even remotely an "always" thing.

You guys missed my point, which is most likely my fault for being unclear. Trust but verify was meant to refer to the LM. And by mentoring I meant to TEACH. I went with the assumption that the MSgt Load Planner was correct and the LM was a young guy still learning his craft. In that case said MSgt should be teaching the new guy, and therefore receptive to questions as an opportunity to teach. I've been suspect of write ups before (who hasn't) I asked the question and then on occasion, yes the crew chief/Pro Sup mentored me by showing me his TOs and explained what was actually happening and why the write up was the way it was. Sometimes I was right, sometimes I was not. In either case I learned and so did my maintainers, and as long as I approached it in the correct manner that dialoge actually improved our relationship.

Trust but verify. On the other hand if that Load Planner is experienced and a SNCO he should be mentoring and teaching said young loadmaster, everyone starts at square one. An us vs them mindset is not helpful in any way.

Now you guys are getting it!

Only two questions are required: 1. 1 or 0? Obvious answer.... 2. Would you be ashamed of yourself if seen walking around in public with her? If no, immediate re-attacks authorized....

Tactical blueberries.

Kid at work and you need to breast feed? Go find an empty office, no big deal. Pose for pictures in uniform while doing the same? Never talk to the fucking media.

Was getting ready to reply to slackline and this changed my thought process. The older guys need more recovery time or they pay the price, got it now, I'm a bit slow I guess.

I don't think it's a matter of physical strain, certainly not in the helo world. It's more a youthful acceptance of risk. We tend to get pissed at the perceiveed risk aversion in senior leadership, and I certainly think there is some of that currently, but their calculation of risk is probably also different than ours. You need your line dog dudes to be willing to charge into Satan's asshole to make the mission happen, it's leadership's job to temper that.

Doubt it. I'll take your word about how horrible she is, my gut reaction to people who tell tall tails about themselves that define who they are eventually believe their own story. At this point I honestly think she believes everything she's saying, tapes are great because they're truth data and memory is reconstructive in nature.

If religion were the defining factor shouldn't Jemaah Islamiyah be the most prolific terrorist organisation?

Agreed. Most Muslims aren't middle eastern. Is the root problem religion or culture?

Make the paperwork look good, if you're confident in your pup don't worry about it just make sure your neighbors know him. If your neighbors like your pup because he's always so happy to play with their kids, there's no chance they'll turn you in no matter what he looks like. But if that pic is no shit your dog, he looks like a straight up mutt to me.

Just picked up a gun rag because is had a picture of the Colt Gold Cup on the front and I've been wanting to buy a 1911 for awhile. Just inside the front is a Ruger add for the 10/22 take-down. I now want said 10/22 takedown, bad.

to the Nimrod boys, wish there was more I could have done for you guys. Big black smoking smear and not much else.

Summer 2006?

I thought it was actually a solid piece of inadvertent bromenship. I've heard some stories from an Aussie equivalent to our PJs; watch out for the Thai lady-boys.

Hopefully the shit storm ends up getting the problem resolved.

Don't over think it, they're still fun to watch.

Really stretching it. Those are the types of missions where we could do it, or where Rainman would say a full up RMC isn't required. Most missions I'm aware of were making up for a lack of training with balls. Danger close over the shoulder rocket attacks with the right gun hammering down is a surreal experience.