Daredevileng1

Like a proud father with the picture is his wallet. Is it normal for Patches to get into TPS? Do many Patches want to go to TPS? This career progression (WIC to TPS) is what I would call about as good as it gets. What else did he have other tours did he have leading him to this (google didn't find that anywhere)?

This story could fit in many threads, I hope that this thread does some small justice to this Hero.

UFB.

Air Force Unit Cancels iPad Procurement Special Operations Command had planned to acquire nearly 3,000 iPads to transfer paper-based flight information and technical manuals to an electronic format. By Elizabeth Montalbano Information Week February 23, 2012 09:00 AM The Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) has shelved plans to procure nearly 3,000 iPads to help it do away with paper-based flight information and technical manuals. The command disclosed the cancellation in a notice on FedBizOpps.gov. AFSOC spokesperson Capt. Kristen Duncan said the unit cancelled the procurement because its acquisition strategy for it was not consistent with the way the Air Force generally acquires IT products and services. The command continues to evaluate the use of tablet devices for its personnel and will eventually put out another RFP for tablet devices. "AFSOC's goal is to provide...an Electronic Flight Bag that is equally cost effective, secure and provides the best technological capability available to our airmen," she said. Duncan added that the cancellation has nothing to do with a published report about the procurement's specification that GoodReader software--which was developed in Russia--will be used with the devices. The unit had planned to procure 2,861 black iPad2 devices from an authorized Apple reseller to maintain and update the Department of Defense's (DOD's) Flight Information Publications (FLIP) via a "global electronic update infrastructure," according to an earlier notice posted on the site. The AFSOC's move will not affect a similar one at another Air Force unit, the Air Mobility Command, which also plans to use iPads or equivalent tablet devices for electronic flight materials. A spokesperson from the Mobility Command said via e-mail Wednesday that it is moving ahead with its plans to procure between 63 and 18,000 tablet devices to act as "electronic flight bags" and has put out a request for proposals. Apple's mobile OS, iOS--which both iPhones and iPads use--has not officially passed security clearance for use in the federal government. However, Apple is working with the DOD and other government agencies to address the security issue. Early last year Apple submitted cryptographic modules for iPhone and iPad security to the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) as part of the validation and certification process required under the Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, which sets security standards for products and services used within the federal government. Later that year, NIST itself procured 5 iPhones and 55 iPad 2s to begin its own testing to devise the best ways of securing them for government use. The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) also recently released a General Mobile Device (Non-Enterprise Activated) Security Technical Inplementation Guide (STIG) providing security policy and configuration requirements for smartphones or tablets within the DOD as long as they are not connected to a DOD network or enterprise nor process sensitive or classified DOD communications, said DISA spokesperson Alana Casanova via email. Further, DOD CIOs who want to test iOS can receive what's called an "interim approval to operate" go-ahead to test the devices with DOD email and websites in a controlled environment, she said. In the meantime, another tablet device already has passed security inspection at the DOD--an Andriod-based Dell Streak. The Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) has published a Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG) for the Dell Android mobile platform based on the device, a move that will allow the DOD to distribute the devices to personnel this year.

No doubt how he made 3 -star. Oh and 18 priorities! WTF, even washing your hands after pissing should of been around 10 what the hell were the last 8?

:beer: :beer: .

THIS. AF Mind = Blown

Is it a typo or did she really make it form Major Gen to Lt Gen in ~6 months? https://www.af.mil/information/bios/bio.asp?bioID=8209

Yes. The Airman at Optometry completed mine at the begining of my eye exam. I am still not real sure what the "right answer" was so I can't give you any hints, but it didn't seem designed to trick anyone.

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Any flight docs in cyberland willing to offer advice on whether or not a hemi fasicular block is something that has been granted a waiver before? Thanks in advance. DD

Revival.. Just had the Flight Med portion of my IFC1 (not sure if that is the correct abbreviation) yesterday. After three consecutive readings the EKG reported an abnormality in all three. The first two indicated a Sinus Brady w/ sinus arrhythmia (HR of 56 and 58 respectively) and the third posted the message " Left anterior fasicular block" (HR ~62). I also had an elevated BP of 146/92 w/ my norm around 134/86. The entirety of the rest of my FC1 went flawlessly Vision/Chest/ X-ray/ Labs/ Hearing/etc... and I am now VERY worried that my 11 year journey to this point will be a bust at this last turn because of my ticker (fast food America/ genetics got me). My question is: how likely is it that the cardiologist which my flt doc said would be reviewing the EKG will have a differing opinion of my diagnosis? I will mention that I did see the electrical delay in three of the twelve leads in the Q-wave looked almost identical to a Greek mu symbol and the QRS was widened. So a follow up question. I return in two weeks, how likely is it that this first test could have been a fluke and I could see a NSR on the next EKG? I have more info from the doc that I can pass along if any docs would be willing to PM me. Cheers, DD edit..i did indeed get the abbreviation wrong.

Yes, you can apply for all three: Guard, Reserve, and AD UPT opportunites while enlisted in the guard. The paperwork that you will need a is called a conditional release, but that is way down the road. The only draw backs would be you may have to repay a portion of any signing bonus/ education momies you receive when you enlist depending on how much of your commitment you have serve. With only two years of college to go I am of the enlist at graduation portion of the group (and I enlisted in high school then went through college in the guard). The only exception to this is if you are currently a screw off in college and not progressing. In which case a year off to see a different lifestyle/ outside world may help ground you to finish your academics. If you are well on your way to graduating Summa Cum Laude or some derivative of that then I would keep your sails in the wind and get it done.

Tlr, ESGR . Besides award for companies (probably to late for your company to receive that) they offer trained personnel, Ombudsmen, for mediation between companies and employees. You should have a local ESGR field committee near you to help with this. Your base should know who to contact. If not their website has contact info. Hope this works out for you, DD

9/19/2011 - WASHINGTON (AFNS) -- The Secretary of the Air Force Michael Donley and Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz have recently approved an implementation plan developed by Air Combat Command officials that will allow the F-22 Raptor to resume flight operations after a four-month stand down. The commander of Air Combat Command directed a stand-down of the fleet May 3 as a safety precaution, following 12 separate reported incidents where pilots experienced hypoxia-like symptoms. The incidents occurred over a three-year period beginning in April 2008. Officials remain focused on the priorities of aircrew safety and combat readiness. The return-to-fly plan implements several risk mitigation actions, to include rigorous inspections, training on life support systems, and continued data collection. "We now have enough insight from recent studies and investigations that a return to flight is prudent and appropriate," Schwartz said. "We're managing the risks with our aircrews, and we're continuing to study the F-22's oxygen systems and collect data to improve its performance." In a task force approach to implementation, Air Combat Command officials developed a comprehensive incremental return-to-fly plan that balances safety and the expedient qualification of pilots against the inherent risks of flying advanced combat aircraft, officials said. The entire fleet will undergo an extensive inspection of the life support systems before returning to flight, with follow-on daily inspections, officials said. The aircraft is capable and authorized to fly above 50,000 feet. Pilots will use additional protective equipment and undergo baseline physiological tests. The return-to-fly process will begin with instructor pilots and flight leads regaining their necessary proficiency, then follow with other F-22 wingmen. Prior to the stand down, ACC officials convened a Class E Safety Investigation Board in January 2011 to look into hypoxia-related reports. At the same time, a Hypoxia Deep-Dive Integrated Product Team began an in-depth study on safety issues involving aircraft oxygen generation systems. In June 2011, the Secretary of the Air Force directed the Air Force Scientific Advisory Board to continue the oxygen generation study concurrent with the ongoing SIB. A releasable report will be made available later this year. The F-22 Raptor entered service in 2005. As of May 2011, the Air Force has fielded 170 of the aircraft. As America's primary air superiority weapon system, the F-22 has flown more than 300 missions in support of Operation Noble Eagle and deployed on a rotational basis to the Pacific region and Southwest Asia. F-22 overseas deployments support the Department of State's Theater Security Program, formal arrangements with our foreign partners to establish defense cooperation, promote regional stability, and deter potential aggression. (Courtesy of the Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs)

2 Foot note that aircraft now resides on the front gate of the 130th AW (WV ANG)with the same paint scheme. Story has it that it was flown last by the former wing kings father.

To those all those aboard. May peace find their families as they go on.

A little late to the party...sure. But a good punch in the face from a 74 year old Col. space flight HERO that weighs 90 pounds less than the f@t-b@st@rd he decked...GREAT way start the day! Interestingly even his own "community" thinks he is a F'in hack.

Here's hoping the got out ok.