Don’t forget to join me tonight, 9 April at 8pm EST for a group interview prep, see you then!

Meeting ID: ist-quao-yzx

April Group Interview Prep

Thursday, Apr 9 · 8–9 PM

Google Meet joining info

Video call link: meet.google.com/ist-quao-yzx

Or dial: +1 513-909-4009 PIN: 629283908

meet.google.com

Meet

Real-time meetings by Google. Using your browser, share your video, desktop, and presentations with teammates and customers.

Continuously fighting its sunset, it now looks like the A-10 will have refueling capability in the near future.

https://www.twz.com/air/a-10-warthog-being-tested-with-aerial-refueling-probe

twz.com

A-10 Warthog Being Tested With Aerial Refueling Probe (Updated)

Beyond a win for the A-10, putting refueling probes on USAF tactical jets could be a boon of the service's Agile Combat Employment strategy.

As it is night week at my home squadron I thought it fitting to talk about night time operations as a fighter pilot. Most info pages on all fighters have an expert that reads “all-weather, day and night fighter”. This is very true for the USAF, ANG, and AFR. During normal training majority of flying does happen during the day to flow with life…

Read more

https://www.twz.com/news-features/iran-rejects-u-s-ceasefire-deal

twz.com

Iran Rejects Ceasefire Deal

As Trump's deadline for making Iran into a "living hell" fast approaches, a chasm remains between the two foes on a way to even temporarily pause the war.

It has been quite sometime since the military has been in an active engagement that uses hundreds of weapons a day and thousands a month. Not to mention the addition of more stand-off weapons in today’s arsenal. Gone are the days of an aircraft rolling off the assembly line every 11.2 minutes and a bomb being produced every 69 seconds. As…

Read more

twz.com

U.S. Is Burning Through Tomahawk Cruise Missile Stockpile At An Alarming Rate: Report

The four-week conflict with Iran has so far consumed more than a whopping 850 Tomahawk missiles, officials have stated. The four-week conflict with Iran has so far consumed more than 850 Tomahawk missiles, officials have stated.

A sad day for the community. The losses include both Guard and Active-Duty personnel.

Clear Skies and Tailwinds for the fallen in the next life. Prayers to their squadrons and families. Let’s hope this is the last of the bad news coming from the…

Read more

airforcetimes.com

Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

Six airmen were killed when a U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during ongoing combat operations against Iran.

As Epic Fury rages on Iran keeps launching one way attack UAVs called the Shahed. UKR has been working against these for years against Russia who had these exact drones supplied to them from Iran. We’ll see if UKR starts exporting to supporting countries but that would be a major win for protecting FOBs and Military…

Read more

twz.com

Ukrainian Companies Prohibited From Exporting Shahed Interceptor Drones

Waves of Iranian Shahed drone attacks across the Middle East have spurred widespread interest in Ukrainian interceptors.

Tragic to hear about this situation and the KC-135 crew. Even in non-hostile zones the job is still incredibly dangerous and you must be on your A game. The military still has many of its losses from non-combat related operations unfortunately. RIP fellow brothers

http://www.twz.com/air/kc-135-tanker-crashes-in-iraq-during-operation-epic-fury-sortie

twz.com

KC-135 Tanker Crashes In Iraq During Operation Epic Fury Sortie (Updated)

U.S. Central Command says two aircraft were involved in the incident and that a search and rescue effort is currently underway.

BogiDopers—

The world has heated up over the past few days.

As you watch the news and the politics surrounding the current operation, make no mistake: opinions are plentiful, but so is the threat.

I applaud each of you for striving to step up and join the team.

Some of you may be asking, “What exactly am I signing up for?” That’s completely…

Read more

The fog of war: just speculating here, but with so many attack drones flying around – combined with high stress environments – an untrained radar operator could mistake a fighter jet (or in this case, three jets) flying a similar profile (similar speed, altitude, perhaps even descending towards the base…for landing, as opposed to a… Read more

militarytimes.com

3 F-15s shot down by Kuwait in friendly fire incident, pilots safe, US says

"Kuwait has acknowledged this incident," according to U.S. Central Command. All six crew members have been recovered and are in stable condition.

Operations in the Middle East have ventured into the maritime domain. Hopefully, just one of many more successful updates that lead to a swift checkmate.

https://www.airforcetimes.com/news/your-military/2026/03/01/9-iranian-naval-ships-have-been-destroyed-and-sunk-trump-says/

airforcetimes.com

9 Iranian naval ships have been destroyed and sunk, Trump says

President Trump also said Iran's naval headquarters has been "largely destroyed" in a different attack.

As future military aviators the conversation is about the aircraft itself, the missions, what it’s like, and most importantly here on BD, how to get into the cockpit. One thing I think that is left off the table is an understanding of what a SAM is and how that plays a role in your future for any platform. Whether you’re providing gas to the…

Read more

All,

Join me for tonight’s open office hour with any questions you may have starting at 7 PM Central / 8 PM Eastern.

To join the video meeting, click this link: https://meet.google.com/wbx-wxuo-bwg

Otherwise, to join by phone, dial +1 570-900-2583 and enter this PIN: 991 767 702#

Looking forward to it!

-CHAOS

meet.google.com

Meet

Real-time meetings by Google. Using your browser, share your video, desktop, and presentations with teammates and customers.

Congratulations to Nick Longhini on being the newest Bodidope Fighter Hire. Nick is headed off to fly Vipers off the Florida beaches with the 93d FS at Homestead FL.

Nick actually picked up a fall out slot – he was the alternate and stayed connected with the unit. A UPT opportunity opened up and the squadron has his phone number ready.

Way…

Read more

More directed energy weapons on the way! If you weren’t tracking the op in Venezuela there were reports of sonic weapons. The way of the future is wild!

http://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/department-war-confirms-plans-scale-192718604.html

yahoo.com

Department Of War Confirms Plans To Scale ‘Directed Energy Weapons’

The Department of War expanding use of “directed energy weapons.” America, China, and Russia are all developing direct energy weapons.

The second T-7 has arrived at Randolph AFB. At this time it is in the instructor and syllabus training phase but things are starting to happen to where you may find yourself in one sooner than later!

As the great philosopher DJ Khaled would say…

Another big win for BogiDope, as a recent interview prep client got the golden ticket down south with the Swamp Foxes!

Congrats! Looks like a good start for the BogiDope Community in 2026.

All,

Shout out to Cage for highlighting the recent contract awarded to US Aviation Academy as the new home for IPT earlier this week. With a plethora of recent questions on what IPT will look like, I wanted to double tap on some content goodness. See the below link for a link to their website and the a little bit more on what IPT will…

Read more

usaviationacademy.com

US Aviation Academy Awarded $835 Million Contract by the United States Air Force for Initial Pilot Training - US Aviation Academy

Flight Training Part 141 vs. Part 61: Why Choosing the Right Flight School in Denton Texas Matters for Flight Instructor Hireability