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That's the magic of the iphone...there's an app for that :) Absolutely a possibility. A distinct possibility. In fact, I know where you live. Nice blue t-shirt you're wearing.

Yea, the remarks would have fit Veteran's Day better than Memorial Day. On the other hand, it's not Memorial Day yet and I'm sure his speech at Arlington will be more along the lines of Presidents past (honoring the dead, etc.) Finally, Jesus Mary & Joseph, the President tells people who honor veterans and support those who have served and you want to criticize him about it? Honestly...

Great story that I read prior to going up to SERE. Kinda make you feel like a wussy little girl when you're bitching about it being cold and miserable and you know dudes are out there surviving situations like his. Interestingly enough, I looked at the NY Times bestseller's list after you knocked it and found Horse Soldiers. Anyone read it? My recommendation is The Unforgiving Minute by Craig Mullaney. Excellently written, great personal look at West Point, Ranger School, Oxford, and Afghanistan by a really smart former soldier and Rhodes Scholar.

So, how did he break the "don't ask, don't tell" policy? The government didn't ask, and he didn't tell them. Some civilian went to his boss and said "He might be gay." Either that's a gross simplification for the article's purpose (very likely) or that's some really f-ed up stuff. Why would the AF investigate something like that. If I was a commander I would have told that civilian to go screw himself and let me deal with my troops. P.S. - Is this guy a pilot or WSO? Why can't the media seem to grasp that not all people that fly in planes are pilots? Too much to ask I guess... P.P.S. - What prevents a person from mailing a letter to their squadron commander saying "Capt. XXX is gay" just to mess with them? Seriously, this has got to be the biggest shaft of a way to get outed (sts). I don't think anyone has argued for him to be reinstated, the rules are what they are unfortunately for this guy; now it's too late for him. I'm at least just saying this is a great example on how to waste effort enforcing a policy that detracts from readiness. Shouldn't OSI be investigating terrorists, hackers, murders, etc.?

And the merry-go-round comes full circle once again... Welcome Back! "All this has happened before, and all this will happen again"

Ask, and you shall receive. I'm seriously gonna tape the first one and take it to finance...seriously...

What can I say...she's my kind of girl

I like the GTC for the simple fact that I can tell them to suck it until I get paid my voucher. Wanna suspend charging privileges, fine by me. I hand that letter to my boss, and suddenly my voucher gets paid faster because you're not supposed to send people on TDYs w/o a GTC. If was my own card I'd be getting charged interest carrying a balance. Latest episode has stretched since late Feb...until the AF pays me I'm not paying the GTC and that's no sweat off my back. Thinking about walking up to the finance desk and playing that family guy clip where Stewie beats Brian almost to death b/c he refuses to repay $50 bucks he borrowed... to anyone who can post that video

The sound of freedom. They were working over a certain West Florida locale pretty hard last night....not gonna lie, I popped some wood

So there I was... On the flightline today for a Lt Col's fini flight. Doused him, shook the hand, pictures were taken, etc., good times. As we're all leaving the Sky Cops roll up 3 cars deep, hop out with M-4s slung across their backs, and proceed to question another Lt Col who had the camera about the pictures. The discussion lasted at least 30 minutes and most of us quietly slipped out the back. Not sure of the outcome, but since it was about 4 SSgts and 4 airmen vs. at least 3 Lt Cols I'm hoping they told the cops to take a hike...

I'd call it a CRM issue between Roberts and Obama. Also, it was basically a world-televised event, so they were probably nervous as hell.

Seriously...I think Pres. Bush did this on several occasions. All the people questioning Obama's motives, what would you have said if he had turned down the opportunity?? The story's only interesting in that it's great for those two individuals to be commissioned by the current POTUS.

Sweet dude, that would be an awesome deal to get sworn in by any President. Not gonna lie, my Det got a 4-star for us and it was pretty awesome, but the Pres. would even 1-up that. Good for them.

Let's see, for my "outdated link" I went to hurlburt.af.mil, clicked on "Units," and went to 720 STG under the "Partner Units" section. If the information is outdated take that up with the Air Force (POC for that particular page can be reached at 850-884-4246). My other suggestion was to come to HRT and ask someone in person; that should provide the current, up-to-the-second info you so badly desire. As for China, CNN or Al-Jazeera, I don't even know what the hell you're talking about so I'm gonna leave it at that.

Arg! What do you want then? Come down to HRT and ask someone in person. I don't even know what the question here is...

Special tactics and SOF direct from af.mil 720 STG

Holy crap, that's exactly what I thought too. Man...this could be transitioned to the WTF thread...seriously, WTF

2001 Mitsubishi Mirage. With custom paint job (i.e. the body color is fading fast but the hood and roof are still normal looking). Had it since I was 16 so it's def a POS at this point. Still runnin'...upgrade postponed until double-platinum (Capt)

Ahh...I wish that was the case 100% of the time. I def got hosed by an evaluator nickle and diming me on everything that added up to the big "fail." We took off, performed all the maneuvers within tolerances, and landed at home field. Take offs = landings and nobody got scared or died. Anways...still bitter (even though it was 2 years ago) and I guess I'm a nav for a reason... Good luck man...that situation doesn't happen very much at all so do your best and you should be good to go.

I think XL's question wasn't necessarily about saluting back so much but about who makes the decision whether or not civ gate guards pop the salute. I've been to 3 bases recently and none of the civs have saluted so I honestly don't know...

Actually had something like this yesterday. Was walking down the sidewalk approaching a gaggle of 2 Es and an O-5. As we approach, I salute the O-5, he salutes back, but the Es pop salutes at the same time as they pass me. It ended up as a giant saluting gaggle. I thought just the col. and I should have exchanged salutes with the Es he was with being part of his "group" or "formation" or "work detail" or whatever... Luckily all involved were flyers and the Es weren't top 3 so I don't anticipate any retribution for possibly violating sacred regs

Looks nice...is there a link on where to buy one?

Damn...being a nav, a Catholic, and a firm believer that robots kick ass this story is deeply troubling...

No...you aren't serving as a pilot so no time counted as a pilot. You log flight hours obviously but not towards a PPL or instrument rating.

Speaking of Blues on Monday, new article about the proposed service coat change: Heritage Coat My favorite quotes: This participant 100% ensured we'll now have that belt with his/her remarks. Holy crap! Are they letting non-shoes on these boards now? This guy sounds like a flyer...couldn't agree more.