What's wrong with the Air Force?

[Biff_T]

37 minutes ago, Swizzle said:

As I recall that was his first FTU sortie power-up, yes? Not even taxied yet!

 

 

21 minutes ago, ClearedHot said:

Chuck Prof Advanced from B Course T-1 sortie to WIC grad DG - Risner Winner in one flight.

He only touched the "stick" with his mind because, Chuck don't touch other Hogs' sticks.  

Edited May 21, 2024 by Biff_T
I tried to use a more complete sentence.

[TreeA10]

Chuck Norris doesn't use the GAU-8.  He round house kicks the cannon rounds through armor.

[HeyEng]

18 hours ago, gearhog said:

19 hours ago, HuggyU2 said:

Anyone know the story behind this pic?

Are you referred to the tan line and four big bolts or the kill markings?

[uhhello]

15 minutes ago, HeyEng said:

 

Is the AGM-65 still being used?

[HuggyU2]

Nvm. I got the background. 

[arg]

On 5/18/2024 at 8:02 AM, Swizzle said:

Ever any boats or other watercraft silhouetted?

 

 

And guess our Navy marks their boat's with Battle Stars (or Es) instead of silhouettes. 

 

Fast forward to 35 min.

 

[uhhello]

1 hour ago, arg said:

Fast forward to 35 min.

 

"We got us something tonight"

[Herkdrvr]

On 5/21/2024 at 5:54 PM, HuggyU2 said:

Nvm. I got the background. 

Are you at liberty to share? 

[Clark Griswold]

On 5/18/2024 at 6:18 PM, HeyEng said:

 

Good discussion but depressing news.  Thinking about it a bit maybe the future of the ARC fighter and potentially other communities is to be not exactly the same capabilities as the AD but relevant capabilities kept at a simmer economically to retain the surge / reserve capacity needed if the ballon goes up.

That is we need x capability but are willing / have to accept risk by equipping ARC units with light multi role fighters / platforms that we can afford in the total cost of ownership and train / operate with.

This capability would be a force (25 ARC fighter Wings) that fly a multi role platform(s) but specialize in mission sets (8 Wings A2A, 8 Wings Attack, etc…)

Less capability but relevant with the benefit of accessible, scalable mass 

Kinda the ARC returning to a semi-strategic capability but not when they were flying aircraft 2 generations behind AD

A mix of FA-50s, Gripens, maybe a modernized A-4, etc… 

[Day Man]

On 5/17/2024 at 1:27 PM, StoleIt said:

But while we are the subject, another Growler just showed up with this:

https://www.twz.com/air/navy-ea-18g-growler-sports-puzzling-mi-24-hind-kill-mark-overseas

confirmed

[uhhello]

52 minutes ago, Day Man said:

confirmed

Why are we shooting down Blackhawks still?

[SocialD]

1 hour ago, uhhello said:

Why are we shooting down Blackhawks still?

 

 

Too soon.  

[ClearedHot]

On 5/23/2024 at 2:07 PM, arg said:

Fast forward to 35 min.

 

Damn ARG...got me all misty eyed and verklempt...I don't miss the AF but I do miss this.

[arg]

7 hours ago, ClearedHot said:

Damn ARG...got me all misty eyed and verklempt...I don't miss the AF but I do miss this.

Wish I could've sent the smell over the interwebs

[ClearedHot]

12 minutes ago, arg said:

Wish I could've sent the smell over the interwebs

The first time I shot the 20MM's...smoke came up the flight deck and wrapped around the HUD...Murica!

[Biff_T]

On 5/23/2024 at 12:07 PM, arg said:

Fast forward to 35 min.

 

Oooooohhhhhhhh.   Direct hit.

[viperdriver1313]

I’m sure this will definitely help retention.

[dream big]

41 minutes ago, viperdriver1313 said:

I’m sure this will definitely help retention.

Should give something for the Chiefs Group to do, out here deployed they are an essentially having an OPT on base uniform wear. A fellow CC said it best: “if this is what we are focusing on while Iran is lobbing drones overhead, then we must be getting everything else right. If not, shame on us.” 

[brabus]

Hey chief, this is an easy fix, change the AFI to allow awesome mustaches and we’ll stop having “problems.” Fucking chiefs, do I have to do everything for these retards! (No offense to the awesome chiefs that comprise 0.0069% of the ranks…and are probably all in the guard).

Edited June 15, 2024 by brabus

[HeloDude]

But shaving waivers are abundant, and that’s cool…and last I saw, some of these guys don’t just have a super thin beard (ie can’t take a razor directly to their skin) but rather a thick beard.  They only get upset at the people they are now allowed yo get upset with in today’s culture.

[Biff_T]

Identify as a trans-Muslim.  You could probably get away with any hairstyle you want.  

[dream big]

https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3809385/aim-high-acc-implements-new-inspection-requirements-at-all-wings/
 

This should get interesting, I haven’t done an open ranks inspection since I was a cadet. I wonder if other MAJCOMs will follow suite? 

[DirkDiggler]

31 minutes ago, dream big said:

https://www.acc.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/3809385/aim-high-acc-implements-new-inspection-requirements-at-all-wings/
 

This should get interesting, I haven’t done an open ranks inspection since I was a cadet. I wonder if other MAJCOMs will follow suite? 

AfSOC has already been doing this for the last couple months thanks to CAT 5.

[VigilanteNav]

Tony says all that needs to be said...

Solution in Search of a Problem - by Tony Carr - The Radar (substack.com)

[Lord Ratner]

1 hour ago, VigilanteNav said:

Tony says all that needs to be said...

Solution in Search of a Problem - by Tony Carr - The Radar (substack.com)

Isn't he the JQP guy? He's gotten even wordier, and that says a lot coming from me 🤣😂