disgruntledemployee

No slam here, good buddy. I'm all for the Big 10...just ask fellow Badger Spoo. When I read your thread, I assumed that you will be there TDY and hence only have lodging cable service, thus no cable or satellite tv options. That leaves the sports bar. Now that wasn't too hard, and I didn't even slam OSU in the process. Out

I'm sure you can find a sports bar. There, that was easy.

How hard is it throw the cover on while going through the gate? To me, it just reinforces the Navy class system and the utter indifference many officers show towards their enlisted. "You gate guard, salute me because I'm an officer. I, the superior one, will not return your salute, because you need to be reminded of your place."

I've seen all different ways. Civ guards saluting and not saluting; Arny, Navy, and AF bases. But I was raised to return the favor, so even the civilian guard has his salute returned. Now get this, I've seen way too many Navy people not return the military gate guard salute (its a duty day and they're in uniform).

I appreciate the advice. I do however, have a some obstacles to building my own. 1st is research - no time. 2nd, I live in base housing - no guns on base. 3rd, I PCS soon, thus buying a complete gun is quick/easy. 4th is funds - while the S&W is nice, keeping the buy on the cheap makes it easier for the wife to say "sure." The Marine Exchange here hasn't had any 5.56 in stock since the election. I walk in last week and they have 6-7 of them. I like supporting their shop. Besides, they price match and no sales tax. I liked the spreadsheet and my gun GK just went up. However, I don't see myself putting thousands of rounds down it. Hell, I've only put 400 rounds through my Taurus since last Aug. On a side note, I think it is our obligation as Americans that we help keep the gun shop inventory low. Happy Independence Day everyone.

I was at the MCX the other day, and they have 5.56 gunnery in stock. I think I'm going to get the Bushmaster M4A3 16" barrel for $1040. They had an Armalite M15 (didn't get the model #, but M4 style w/foldable front sight, removable carry handle) for about $1180, but I don't see the need to pay extra to fold down the front sight. That and I hear Bushmaster is better. Although tempting, I saw a S&W MP15 VTAC. Now, time to find some ammo.

You mean it was some "shoe on shoe" action? Oh, do share.

If true, I am not surprised, especially on the harassment charges. Now lets see how justice is served. Out.

My fellow bros already jumped on you, but I feel compelled to pile on. Unless of course you can say that you were part of the 2nd at that time. But then we may have to question your judgement. Needless to say (to some), the 2nd had good leadership years from Summer 03 up until Ward. But anyway, back to the real fun. Why does a Wing Commander get fired? 1. Breaking laws: DUI, fraternization, etc. 2. Can't follow orders 3. Can't execute the mish, fail an ORI 4. Incompetent, stupid 5. Pissed off the wrong dude (XVIII ABC/CC for example) 6. Can't lead them selves out of a paper sack If its not one of these, well, we may never know. Out

Are you sure it was him that pushed for such a flight, or that he merely jumped on the PR bandwagon to steal a little headline time? Out

Lets hope that this firing sends the right kind of message to any other like-minded "leader." Its also intersting to note that Skip Scott did the firing as he is a Pope alum (besides being his job too). I guess I can put Pope back on the list for my PCS options. I specifically said I would not go there due to the recently fired leadership. Out

Overheard around the AF. "I'm sorry, sir, but we can't take the VP on B-2 orientation flight; he'll end up divulging classified information." or "Tour a missile silo??! I don't think so, sir. How bout we give him a hot dog and a copy of Sports Illustrated." Man I go could go on and on. Out. Remember, its supposed to sound sarcastic.

We the unwilling, lead by the unqualified, have been doing the unbelievable for so long, with so little, that we attempt the impossible with nothing. Anonymous...but posted on the wall in a C-130 unit

Sorry, guess I should have provided a realistic, real-world number for the C-130. Since I was merely illustrating a concept, I used a number fried into my brain when I flew a jet, that being...4000. But yes, you are correct, 4K is conservative for Herc. The reason we like a one-size-fits-all performance factor is for the rare situation when we may not have time to think much. You may think that its lazy, or a lack of SA, but those nice numbers keep thing safe. For example, I know that I can pull a 60/2 at any weight at 180 kts. I'd love to continue the duel, but I've got to go. Out

Hey Bud, that is why it is wise to have a real good abort distance number for a T/G. An easy one is 4000. If you got it, and you don't like your situation, call it and stop. On every TO, I think abort abort abort until "go" and then I think go go go. I'm much less hesitant because of it. Out

It wouldn't matter. 1. Any SME on a staff wouldn't be asked. 2. They would be busy making the ice cream cone. 3. Nobody would listen anyway. They've made up their mind, now we get to figure it out. Out.

Just got to kick the man when he's down, don't you. What the hell, I'm game. Be sure to kick em with the shoe clerk footwear. Out

Lighten up, Fransis...it was a joke. Out

GWOT GWOT GWOT GWOT GWOT GWOT GWOT GWOT GWOOOOOTTT.......GOWTKITY GWOT Out

I'm about to fall into that pool (not 41st) so let me give you my perspective. They (the collective that thinks it knows how to run the AF) told me, "its time for you to go to a staff job, blah blah blah, career move, blah blah blah," and all that crap. Now that I've wised up to their game, called bullshit, I'm on my way back to the operational world, and I can't wait. And when I get there, I'm not going to leave. So perhaps there are more like me. That and AMC called and wants their rated people back. Anyway 4xfans, I'm coming home to fly hard, so you can worry a little less on my career advancement. Any other dudes want to join my party, lets go. All those shmucks out there playing careerism games, go ahead an play exec, or any other gumshoe job that garners the golden OPR paper. Out.

Chick: What's that? (pointing to some button or knob or control) Me: A dickfer. Chick: I've never heard of that. What's a dickfer? Me: (Snickering like a 9 year old, really wanting to say something that would get me slapped, but chickening out) To pee with. Now that I'm older and braver, I can't wait to try that one again. Of course, know your audience. Out. edit: spellin

Really??? So if one were to walk into a public library, internet cafe, or hell, even a Best Buy, hop online, create a totally fake hotmail account, and send it on its way, that the cyberdroolers will track em down and bust down the dudes door as he's taking a crap? Ha. I'd love to see that one. For all you long-sleeve wearin' fools, go short-sleeve and keep the leather jacket on. Of course you still need the tie. Out

Pardon me gents, but those pubs have more purpose than just providing information needed to fly the plane. Copilots need to lug that stuff...builds character. Also, the enroute charts not only help us get around, but come in very handy to block the sun (those OEM visors suck). And with electronic FLIP, I can't leave doodles and interesting messages on the approach plates. Oh, and imagine updating all that crap while on a mission and the base ops at XXXX won't let you plug in to their computers. BTW, I've never had a paper chart die on me in a critical phase of flight. Out.

"HA ha ha ha aaaahaaahaaahaahaa ha ha haa haa haaa haaaa haaaaahh aaahhhaaahaahhaahhhaahah ahhaahahah haa haa haa haa." "You Air Force dudes are real warriors!" "You all get a medal for being on a FOB when 1 mortar hits?????" WOW! And so on and so on. This is the kind of ribbing I get from my Marine co-worker when I tell him shit like this. Out

Yep, one mission number/FDP is applied to one of the following medals: GWOT, Afghan campaign, or Iraqi campaign. Same with AM and AAM, one credit per mission number/FDP. So yeah, GM3 bros, I hear you. Its tougher for you to get the bling than say our Herc dudes, whom either live in Iraq or Afghanistan, and thus easily earn 'em. Heck, even the Deid and Salem dudes can knock one out after a couple of 120s. But if you can manipulate the system, and you really want a big rack (sts), go ahead. Everybody loves a really nice big rack. Everybody! Out.