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BogiDope posted an update: Happy Thanksgiving, BogiDope Nation!We’re incredibly […]

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 13:53:45 -0500

Happy Thanksgiving, BogiDope Nation!

We’re incredibly grateful for each of you—whether you’re currently serving, working toward that dream, or supporting someone who is. It’s an honor to play even a tiny part in your journey to earn those wings and serve in such a meaningful way.

Here’s to big dreams, hard work, and a little bit of gravy on the…

CAGE replied to the discussion Quick Guide for UPT Hopefuls to USAF Aircraft & Terms in the forum Air Force

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:36:39 -0500

Reply to Quick Guide for UPT Hopefuls to USAF Aircraft & Terms

Next up on the fighter list…

F-35 Lightning

Known as Panther or Puma to pilots and is 5th Gen
These are prevalent in the USAF/Navy/Marines and will one day replace all F-16
F-35A is the USAF variant
F-35B is the Marine VTOL variant
F-35C is the Navy & Marine variant for carrier use
There are no 2seat F-35
“TR” is similar to the “Block” system of the…

CAGE started the discussion Quick Guide for UPT Hopefuls to USAF Aircraft & Terms in the forum Air Force

Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:01:58 -0500

Quick Guide for UPT Hopefuls to USAF Aircraft & Terms

The goal of this discussion post is to give aspiring aviators a quick start guide to help them navigate aircraft, terms, to give a baseline understanding, and a good place to start before going to units to rush. I recommend deep diving on specific units you will be rushing and not just use this post alone.

I’ll start with fighters today so…

Husky posted an update: The Century Buff,If you are worried that they’ll retire […]

Tue, 22 Oct 2024 02:45:21 -0400

The Century Buff,

If you are worried that they’ll retire the B-52 before you’d get your chance, fear not. It will be on the watch long after we’ve retired.

defensenews.com

The new B-52: How the Air Force is prepping to fly century-old bombers

A $48.6 billion overhaul of the B-52 is intended to keep it flying until about 2060, and part of a two-bomber fleet with the B-21.

Liem joined the group Active Duty Air Force Gouge

Fri, 30 Aug 2024 03:45:15 -0400

CHAOS replied to the discussion Rated Heavy Pilot to fighter/bomber in the forum Air Force

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 02:47:28 -0400

Reply to Rated Heavy Pilot to fighter/bomber

Another piggyback… A big factor to consider in this scenario is the toll it takes on the pilot making that transition. I saw firsthand one rare instance where this occurred at one of my past squadrons, and I don’t think people realize how hard it is on the aviator transitioning from heavies/bombers to fighters.

It’s obviously hard to get…

C.J. posted an update in the group Active Duty Air Force Gouge: For everyone applying to the FY25 OTS 01 board, we have […]

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:36:31 -0400

For everyone applying to the FY25 OTS 01 board, we have up until September 16 to get everything in! Spoke with my recruiter today, he confirmed 16 September is the last day. Best of luck to everyone applying!

Beav posted an update in the group Active Duty Air Force Gouge: Did you know on Active Duty there are opportunities to go […]

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:25:01 -0400

Did you know on Active Duty there are opportunities to go on Exchange with other countries and other services? I had the unique opportunity to serve with the Royal Australian Air Force for three glorious years. They flew the F-18F (and later EA-18G) and I was one of two exchange officers that flew from the United States with 1SQN at Amberley.…