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Why - It's simple, I'm getting paid to do something I truly love to do. Shit, I would pay to do what I get to do. There's a lot of people out there working a job that maybe even pays decently, but they hate it. They're doing it for the paycheck. Fuck that...that's not how I want to live my life. So, I'm very lucky to be doing something I have a passion for vs. doing something just to pay the bills. Yep, I'm happy as hell with my airframe and wouldn't change a thing. My bet is most guys will say this.

I do to. Too bad it probably won't happen because it would be "demeaning" and "unethical." Don't worry, the obvious solution of stop being fat or don't fly will be overlooked. The ACLU will triumph again.

This has even surpassed reflective belts. This is now the absolute gayest thing anyone in the AF has done. I hate shoes so very, very much.

Ok, fair enough; I see your point. Thanks for the input...seriously. Take my AETC opinion out of the equation (I get it), but you'll still see similar sentiments shared by those who have certainly been through those things. Maybe I don't have a leg to stand on, but they sure as hell do. That's simply just an honest observation.

Much to your apparent dismay, I'm actually done. Please tell me how my post was irrelevant since it refers to time spent at Luke? I'd honestly like to hear it.

I'll say at least my post applies to more than just the "big night." I'd say every Friday, minus a holiday weekend, there is at least 3-4 dudes hanging out, drinking at the bar and talking about whatever we can talk about without being in the vault...and sometimes it does migrate back to the vault. Many times the night evolves into a "big night" after we've decided to call it on the tactics/weapons/etc talk. I've learned a lot from just "BSing" in the bar and I definitely hope it continues at my next squadron.

Right now in Afghanistan the strikes carry one more bomb than the viper. Yes it's one more bomb, but it's not "lots more iron." Then again, once we (USAF in general) start readily carrying SDBs, the strikes are going to rain a shitload of pain.

The iphone can receive it instantly, just depends on how you have the settings.

Nice. + This is the kind of thing I'm talking about. I'm not sure how much is releasable, so I didn't say it. But the above is a perfect example of completely different "facts." I've seen/heard the later from a reliable source, so that's why I don't get why someone like Evil (obviously with access to the "good info") would post info 180 out. Evil's probably right, it's what koolaid you drink, but at the same time I wouldn't really consider some of these sources to really be koolaid.

Just finished Sierra Hotel. Definitely a good book and a fast read.

Haha, that is quite possible the best thing I've ever read on this site. I'm puting that in my sig, I hope you don't mind...and if you do, fuck you I'm doing it anyways (sts)! Contrail, how many "fuck"s do I have left in the bar? Is there some sort of tally sheet or is it purely just a time issue and I have to wait 6-9 min between each "fuck"? Just wondering.

I think this may be your best yet. Well done old crow!

I don't care if you do have a family at home (I do), that doesn't excuse you from hanging out on a Friday at least for a while. There is no requirement for you to get hammered/roll into your house puking, but shit, who eats dinner before 6 anyways? You should still have plenty of time to have a few, bullshit with your bros and then be home by dinner. If you can't even do that, then you are part of the problem and it will be noticed.

Impressive. But seriously, that's awesome your squadron has stopped being a bunch of weak dicks when it comes to the bar. Hopefully it turns out to be a sweet bar that everyone uses instead of just 2-3 dudes on a Friday. Don't let dudes skip out on a Friday at 4. I don't care who you are, there is no reason you need to be home on a Friday prior to at least 6.

I've always wanted to do the front sight course/have my wife take it, but just been too busy and with a move coming up, probably won't happen for a while. I fully plan on her taking a course when we move, but probably won't be as full up as front sight. Any recommendations on specific revolvers/pistols your wife likes?

Anybody can easily get a military uniform. I could easily go to a milsurp store and bam, I'm SPC Snuffy. So, I have no problem with TSA doing the same process for those in uniform. Not to mention even I could probably counterfeit a mil ID well enough to pass the "don't have to take off your boots" thing.

I want to get my wife a gun for personal protection...especially since I'll be gone for a year coming up soon. I have an arsenal in the house, but she's not real adept to using an AR, 12 GA, etc. She even doesn't like my .40 Glock. So, I'm thinking a .38 revolver or something along those lines is best. She doesn't have to deal with a slide or a larger round like a .40 or .45. My only concern is 5/6 rounds vs a 10+ rd mag. What are your guy's opinions on the amount of rds carried for her and any recommendations?

WOW. Mega douchebag doesn't even describe this guy. I hope he realizes what a total toolbag he is...sadly, I'm sure he doesn't.

I'm starting to think each community is getting drastically different F-35 briefs. I've seen quite a lot of completely wrong info posted here about it...at least wrong compared to the info/briefs I've seen. I'm not in the know, but I do know what I've seen on powerpoint presentations and SIPR, and it doesn't correlate to things on this site. I expect wrong info posted by those without the access, but surprising to see those with the access. I don't really care, just an observation. And like superwso said, with no real replacement for either the Bone or Mudhen on the near horizon, I think WSOs have a good amount of time left.

We still get hammered, smoke, gamble and play crud all in the same night at our bar. There's a lot of giving each other shit in good fun, cussing abounds, there's porn laying out, and it's impossible to offend anyone. I love every minute of it. I won't say it's like the old days, b/c I don't know...but yes, fighter squadron bars are still alive. Hacker perfectly sums up everyone's feelings on the club. Fuck those guys.

The 5 mountain resorts in Colorado offer mil discounts with an ID right at the window. They're probably still about $50-60, but that beats $110 or whatever they are now.

Wow, now that's some real bullshit. I hate fat people.

Well they should have been wearing RBs, thus rendering "look both ways" useless. No need to look before crossing the street means less energy expended, thus more energy can be spent on being closed 4/7 days of the week while deployed. It's science. Funny how we were all taught the simple "look both ways" when we were 3 yrs old and all of us have avoided getting hit by vehicles without wearing RBs. I hate this ridiculous "safety conscious" society.

Does anything happen past you (or another pilot) walking back there and telling the fatass to STFU and the other guy can have his arm rest down if he wants? Only once have I had some fatass try to lift the arm rest and I told him no way. He was visibly pissed about it, but he didn't start an argument or complain. I can't believe some fat d-bag would actually think they have a leg to stand on.

There is no way that can be serious! I mean really...