GKinnear

Going undefeated, on the road, and with backup QB #2 & #3 speaks for it self...unless you're not in the SEC or Big-10.

Well, I think you landed on the real reason...more money will flow with 'Bama being there. But, I won't be surprised if FSU and Clemson bail on the ACC...ESPN has a clear bias for the SEC (which has a losing record overall to ACC this year) and proven it's the P2 +2 Notch another mark in your belt boys...killed the PAC-12, and will probably kill the ACC. Apparently winning all your games doesn't matter any longer. Boo Corrigan can get fucked EDIT to add: changed P3+1 to P2+2. Once that school in Austin leaves, the Big-12 is just as screwed over as ACC is. Just what the college football tradition is all about...2 super Conferences and everyone else. Boo Corrigan can still get fucked

'Myopic' in that Bone WSO a) may have a bias from a close and personal working relationship with the aforementioned Senator, and b) his was a micro look at a singular member, not the macro level I was initially referring to. As far as being a Legislative Fellow goes, I'm sure every selectee has a solid paper trail of sustained performance and is everything we've come to expect from years of military training. As a future senior leader in the USAF, I seriously hope for nothing but the best for those cats...living with high expectations can be a bitch. YMMV.

Apologies for the double post...missed your post earlier. Same as my previous one...if there was the political will from the controlling party in the Senate, the senior uniformed military leaders would already be a confirmed. There's no legal reason why the Senate can't discharge it's responsibilities to ensure our collective national security.

Sure, your example may be true...but you have to admit you may have a bit of a myopic view of the situation. If National Security was truly a priority, and there was the political will to get it done, none of the listed examples would stop them. Again, why didn't the Senate Majority Leader bring a full floor vote for the USMC Vice Commandant, CSAF, & CNO when CQ was up for CJCS? Was there a legal hurdle or a political one stopping them? At least that's my opinion as a voter and taxpayer.

Agree to disagree. Congress wants to be in charge, then accept the responsibility that comes with it. I've got E-1, 2, 3, & 4s working 6/1s on 12s, I expect the same kind of work ethic from the highest law-making body in the land. Insert a cliché about 'ignoring a problem won't make it go away' or 'Bad news doesn't get better with time'...both apply to this situation. Again, this is political theater with three sides…unless you truly think that the 12x takers of the DoD policy on funded abortion travel is a higher National Defense priority over the nomination approvals of the Senior Military leaders. SecDef Austin and Senate Majority Leader Schumer have statutory options they are choosing to not exercise...and I have to ask myself "Why?"

No offense, but 'exercised the authority the Senate had the entire time' is probably a more accurate description. What legally changed for Chuck Schumer between last week and today? Tuberville's hold was never a insurmountable obstacle. Remember that politically, both parties use your military service as pawns of whatever it is its after.

I agree with both @Danger41 and @tac airlifter, but a few years ago I started to ask myself 'what's the right number?' on AMs or AAMs? I don't have a personal threshold, because some career paths, still hacking the mission, don't take you through multiple combat deployments. The examples listed above, white jet / FTU tours, etc. It's needs to be a balance...and while fuzzy, I know it when I see it skewed in one direction. A flying Wing King in the modern Era with low single digits on AMs...yeah, that's a little 'Sus as the cool kids say Sent from my SM-N976V using Baseops Network mobile app

I'm old enough to remember a scene in M*A*S*H, where COL Potter stated that other "Colonels are chasing that star that they'll do almost anything"...or something similar. Its a little disheartening that a line from a 70s TV show is the reality 50 years later. But I keep that in mind when I see the Council of Colonels in group-think mode. Most GOs, that I've worked with at least, enjoy the conflicting view point...presented in a unemotional & professional manner. Shoe Clerk Chief of Staffs in particular seem to get bent out of shape when that happens. Or I could just be the asshole who somehow keeps surviving. [emoji1745] Sent from my SM-N976V using Baseops Network mobile app

Sounds dystopian... Sent from my SM-N976V using Baseops Network mobile app

First off, I appreciate the use of 'fucktard'...classic insult that has layers, yet instantly understood across a broad demographic. It saw heavy rotation in teenage GKinnear's day. Second, I agree with your post, as most of us did 10 years ago when @General Chang first appeared in these hallowed halls (fuck I'm old). Chang was a more subtle character then, and played the part too well. They say an old dog can't learn new tricks, but in time, after repeated textual onslaughts from the entire BO community against his blue kool-aid induced corporatist wet dream, Chang changed his tactics and is less outright in his 'you're replaceable' mantra. He has occasional flashes of his previous delusions of grandeur, but overall he's a literal ill-conceived joke...and he knows it. @Biff_T you're capable of determining your own COAs...but there are better targets out there. @BashiChuni +1 internet point to you...Chang will continue to receive my full-send of downvotes.

RUMINT is command-wide quarterly open ranks inspections in AFSOC...just thing to cure the end-strength blues. Sent from my SM-N976V using Baseops Network mobile app

I'm not sure if you're serious, or continuing the long con from @BashiChuni. If Chang were a real account, sure.... For the record, hats off to @BashiChuni liking his own posts...its like public masturbation and getting away with it. Sent from my SM-N976V using Baseops Network mobile app

@BashiChuni's sock-puppet is top-tier! With all due respect...even knowing how the magic works, I'll still down-vote Chang every chance I get.

I know this is a military forum, dealing with military issues...but the JROTC decline is not an isolated event. Any youth development organization that's been around for ~100 years or so is also facing a decline in membership. Scouting, faith-based youth groups, HS arts programs, etc. From my perspective, Club and HS sports seem to be main remaining avenues to mentor and grow kids into Adults that are contributing members to society...and their focus isn't necessarily on Civics, Service to Others, Mom and Apple pie type issues. Change is inevitable, and in this case, I don't think the societal 'need' that JROTC filled has had a suitable replacement designed, let alone delivered.

Editing room of Military Times one Friday afternoon: Editor - What have we got to publish? Perky Young Journalist 1- Well Boss, we could publish a story on the lack of PCS and Bonus money. Crusty Journalist 2 - I've got a story ready for the reserve call up to Europe for Ukraine support. Editor - Both of y'all get the fuck outta here with that nonsense...I want 10% more adds from Juul and Monster, and run this story about Civil War masturbation as filler. We got keep that click count up! Any military times pub is only good for house breaking to dogs...and since the switch in paper quality, it's not even good at that.

Dude, stop. I only get so many down votes a day...

But seriously...Happy Independence Day! Go drink beer, enjoy a BBQ, and light off some fireworks...'Merica!

@clearedhot @brabus Necessary evil indeed. Aside from the expertise angle, the Data Engineers, O-5 retired-now-GS, or worse contractors don't have any skin in the game. It's easier to make a "bad" decision when you don't have to answer the mail later on, or look the bros in the eyes. At least the 12x communities have that going for them. @dogs-n-guns While I've routinely gotten a JA or IG opinion before moving out, I've also relied on my own decision making after getting their risk assessment. "Legally sufficient" doesn't always equal the right thing for the Airman, Squadron, or the Force...that's why Commanders get paid to do the job. But to your point, some individuals may choose to stop at that point. YMMV Sent from my SM-N976V using Baseops Network mobile app

This image applies to so many situations in the USAF...

Looks like Wilsbach is officially out of the CSAF running...I also have a terrible track record betting on sports.

If we don't know where we're going, we can get there faster...it's all by design.