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Stiffler posted an update: Here is an interesting read highlighting the Air […]

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:18:08 -0400

Here is an interesting read highlighting the Air Forces future priorities that were addressed at the recent Air Force Warfare Symposium. AI war modeling is going to be used heavily to decide on future priorities to keep pace… Read more

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Air Force leaders discuss priorities for the Air Force’s Future Force Design

Senior Air Force leaders and industry experts discussed the priorities for Air Force’s Future Force Design during a panel at the Air and Space Forces Association’s 2026 Warfare Symposium in Aurora.

Tutor-Gunboss posted an update: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfkmnxpjPK4

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 19:40:42 -0400

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfkmnxpjPK4

charlie-w replied to the discussion Bringing Spouse/Children to Flight Training in the forum Air Force Pilot Training (IFT, UPT, IFF, & FTU)

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 02:26:10 -0500

Reply to Bringing Spouse/Children to Flight Training

Ok perfect. Thank you!👍

Smack-Meier replied to the discussion Bringing Spouse/Children to Flight Training in the forum Air Force Pilot Training (IFT, UPT, IFF, & FTU)

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 18:02:09 -0500

Reply to Bringing Spouse/Children to Flight Training

Charlie, congrats on the OTS/UPT spot! You’re going to love it. My personal experience: 5x kids on active duty, 2 of them in UPT/FTU. These are just a few of my lessons learned from my time at UPT/FTU with that family.
LL: Hoss was spot-on in the previous comment: having the admin portion of your family squared away PRIOR to day 1 of UPT…

jmdude replied to the discussion Introduce Yourself in the forum General Discussion

Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:06:07 -0500

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Hey @SLAP, thanks for responding. I’m sure your class memorabilia is still around the building, we still have pictures and ceiling tiles from classes all the way back in the 80’s and 90’s hanging around D flight. The T-6 is still a blast to fly!

Only fighter and bombers for AD USAF out of ENJJPT. And the big recent news is no more BUFF drops for…

Snip replied to the discussion Introduce Yourself in the forum General Discussion

Fri, 15 Dec 2023 20:08:25 -0500

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Congratulations Wyatt! Enjoy ENJPPT!! Kick ass at UPT and earn that F-35!

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SLAP posted an update: BogiDopers -🔥🔥NEW FEATURE ANNOUNCEMENT🔥🔥Ever wish you […]

Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:35:37 -0500

BogiDopers –

🔥🔥NEW FEATURE ANNOUNCEMENT🔥🔥

Ever wish you could talk to someone who already interviewed at your dream job in order to get the inside scoop for what to expect for your upcoming interview?

Well, we just finished creating a new tool called “Trip Reports.” This is database of community generated job interview debriefs.

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Staff posted an update: The replacement for the AWACS has been announced as […]

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 19:30:52 -0500

The replacement for the AWACS has been announced as the Boeing E-7 Wedgetail! Learn more about the aircraft in the article below!

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/nato-e-7-new-awacs-six-aircraft/

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NATO Picks E-7 as Its New AWACS; Six Aircraft to Start

NATO will buy six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft to succeed its Boeing E-3 Sentry AWACS. The first airplane is due to be operational in 2031.

BogiDope posted an update: ICYMI: Over the weekend Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, […]

Tue, 26 Sep 2023 22:47:20 -0400

ICYMI: Over the weekend

Maj. Gen. Jeannie M. Leavitt, the Air Force’s first female fighter pilot retired after 31 years and over 3000 combat flying hours in uniform.

Snip posted an update: More congratulations are due! To Spencer Scarber, […]

Tue, 12 Sep 2023 20:53:19 -0400

More congratulations are due! To Spencer Scarber, BogiDope client and the newest UPT selectee from the mighty 107th Fighter Squadron, flying A-10s out of Selfridge, Michigan! Congrats Spencer. Welcome to the military fighter pilot community!

emet replied to the discussion Fun Discussion: Favorite Aircraft and Why in the forum General Discussion

Mon, 11 Sep 2023 12:18:03 -0400

Reply to Fun Discussion: Favorite Aircraft and Why

Favorite ever is tough because there are so many.

The P-51 certainly stands out.

Of those I’ve flown, I think it’s a toss-up between the Icon A5 and the T-6A.

Once you get used to it, the T-6 is simple to fly. It feels like it has unlimited power, it’s very agile, has great visibility and air conditioning, and plenty of gas. I’m a sucker for a…

Snip replied to the discussion Paths to earning wings in the forum Air Force

Fri, 01 Sep 2023 17:57:51 -0400

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@WAS,

Your feedback is much appreciated! It’s great having someone currently going through the program being able to dispel silly rumors.

@tommy06,

ROTC is one of the three commissioning paths to join the Active Duty Air Force after college and serve for 11-12 yrs before deciding whether to:

1. Transition to one of the reserve components…

Husky replied to the discussion Challenges flying in Military in the forum Air Force

Sun, 27 Aug 2023 00:44:06 -0400

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Learning the mindset!

You’re swimming in a new pond. Everyone at UPT is highly successful, the standard is high and it’s served up by with fire hose.

You’ll get negative feedback daily (it’s like you’ve never done this before) and you’ll be vaguely aware that someone is adding up all these scores to build a rack and stack.

Now here’s where that…

Two-Scoops started the discussion AFOQT & TBAS Prep App in the forum Air Force

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 17:54:06 -0400

AFOQT & TBAS Prep App

Greetings,

I have finally made an iOS app to help prepare anyone for the AFOQT and TBAS. It contains everything you need to prepare for both exams, including 3 simulators for the TBAS sections. There are unlimited practice tests in the product for every subtest found on the exams. It was accepted by the app store several days ago. There is… Read more

Snip replied to the discussion Future Fighter Force Structure in the forum Air Force

Sat, 26 Aug 2023 16:45:28 -0400

Reply to Future Fighter Force Structure

Your answer here should be authentic…something you’ll hear consistently from BogiDope coaches. You are pursuing your dream job, flying fighters or heavies in the USAF! It’s perfectly ok to tell them that.

But first, some background info because I’ve been involved, directly and indirectly, in several unit aircraft/mission conversions. …

Snip started the discussion Future Fighter Force Structure in the forum Air Force

Fri, 25 Aug 2023 19:01:00 -0400

Future Fighter Force Structure

https://breakingdefense.com/2023/08/national-guard-chief-looks-to-keep-25-guard-fighter-squadrons-but-may-need-help-from-hill/?fbclid=IwAR10mFPxqamyJ-f-G606ZWKvXOhaUsJgXlmFQr0BhijpzqssdwsWEhHtqQ8_aem_AcqQIXEkAIZObTscUiHRDoqv4X2ZGVIBLMx-91ikIgPKp_jCxbc0DnW1VgxdaMqwOiw&mibextid=Zxz2cZThe ANG will fight to keep their 25 Fighter Squadrons. Lots o’… Read more