CAGE
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CAGE replied to the discussion The Squadron Shelf in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
SIC,
yeah same here, it drew me in and dove through it too!
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CAGE replied to the discussion The Squadron Shelf in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
Skunk Works: Ben Rich
This is an incredible read on the more behind the scenes on what it takes to make some of the most advanced aircraft ever! It’s a memoir about Ben Rich who was second in command of Skunk Works during the creation of the F-117, U-2, and A-12 (SR-71). Highly highly recommend!
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
The battle space is an ever changing realm. From new advancements in aircraft and weapons to unseen weapons like commercial drones. We are seeing this actively in the Ukraine conflict with Russia. Off the shelf drones like DJI are being converted into weapon carrying tools of destruction, so how does one combat something that costs Pennie’s on…
twz.com
MQ-1C Gray Eagle Is Shooting Down Drones With Hellfire Missiles In Tests
Using the MQ-1C as a drone-hunter is a new development, and there are plans for new kinetic and laser weapons for the Gray Eagle.
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
Deployments are always a hot topic when discussing your career in the military. There are many different lengths of anywhere from 3months to 18months. Don’t worry in the Guard and Reserve right now the cycle is for a 3 month deployment. There are talks of adjusting to model closer to AD but we’ll see what happens. Here is an article that talks…
airandspaceforces.com
Kendall: ‘One Size Doesn't Fit All’ for Deployment Cycles
Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi discussed deployment cycles and units of action.
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Solid read. The Navy is battling a similar issue, but instead of deploying individual units, we are often times forced to deploy individual ships due to a back-log of maintenance on other ships in theater. Specifically in forward deployed squadrons like Japan and Rota, it forces operators and sailors to be “on-call” for deployments, sometimes…
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A lot of changes coming to the deployment schedules as well. I know on the Active Duty (AD) side, Air Force Personnel Center (AFPC) is aligning Vulnerable to Move List (VML) with Air Force Generation (AFFORGEN) cycles. Big words I know, but what it means in layman’s terms is that AD is trying to time member’s PCS moves with deployments so…
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CAGE replied to the discussion Age Limit in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
Well said!
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CAGE replied to the discussion Age Limit in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
Randy, I wouldn’t count yourself out. The above is just discussing the hurdles you have to overcome and the reality of age waivers. There are several boards open right now and you still have an opportunity to get selected by units. I would go in 112% on applying and have a good gameplan of how you can essentially explain to a unit why you being…
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CAGE replied to the discussion Age Limit in the forum General Discussion 5 months ago
Hi Randy!
The unfortunate truth is 33 is the age cutoff for pilots and I see more and more units not even interviewing anyone over the age of 30. This is a unit by unit decision and by no means the entirety of Guard/Reserve. In your situation I would continue to pursue all units that have boards and try to apply. There is an additional option…
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
As many of you know flying for the military has great perks with air shows and fly overs, however the brass tax is that we are americas fighting force and defender. Hopefully in your research and reading you understand what it is to be a pilot in the USAF and how we train. Day to day training at home is to keep up on the mission sets and to…
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
Good morning BD! Hope your Friday is the start to a great weekend! In recent news and administration budgets and spending has been a hot topic. As we continue to move forward as a nation innovation is key. This article shows are adversaries never take a “rest” day either. Good news is there is still a cockpit,…
twz.com
Canopy Seen Clearly On China's Next Gen Tailless Stealth Fighter For First Time
The smaller of China's two new next generation stealth fighters is now flying often and we are getting new insights into its design.
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CAGE posted an update 6 months ago
6 months ago (edited)
VENOM! American ingenuity and innovation is always a forefront and makes me proud to be an American. As we press further into the technological age we see changes to warfare like never before. What was once in sci-fi movies is now headed towards reality! Who knows, some of you may fly with an autonomous F-16 wingman in the future! For now I’ll…
flightglobal.com
Modification work to begin on last F-16 for USAF’s autonomous VENOM programme
The final US Air Force (USAF) Lockheed Martin F-16 fighter destined to become an autonomous combat aircraft testbed has arrived at Eglin AFB, Florida.
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