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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
Regardless of your political viewpoint, strong partnerships with our allies are key. Hopefully the current administration will be able to review and restate with our foreign alliances that the US is still a capable partner. This article is a good read and shows how not only military might, but good diplomacy…
military.com
Europe and Canada Are Eyeing Alternatives to American-Made Fighter Jets. Here's Why
Questions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry, such as the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter, are still a wise strategic choice for Western countries worried about their investment in U.S. defense technology.
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
As everyone knows there is a pilot shortage in the Air Force. For years they have been asking “how do we fix it” and not really listening to the people they should. With this article and new program it looks like thy finally are starting to. For those of you on AD or looking to go AD this is definitely worth a…
afrc.af.mil
TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard are testing a new program aimed at encouraging active-duty Air Force pilots to continue flying in the Reserve Component once they separate from
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I wish there was a better approach for the OTS selection process (AD). As it stands, 1 pilot slot per rated board for a region of 4 states seems outlandish.
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Reply to UPT General Discussion-All questions UPT through RTU
Another aspect of UPT that people often omit is thinking about your class/class mates.
Q: How to effectively integrate into a class that is multi national and AD, who may not know what the guard it.
A: You will have the opportunity to get to know some amazing individuals during UPT and maybe not so amazing. With that being said your goal going…
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
5 months ago (edited)
Attention to detail is a key component in the military and being a military aviator. So hopefully you’ll experience it in UPT once selected; you’ll be jugged on how you fill out your caps, down to the period usage is scrutinized. One little slip up and you could find yourself in a world of hurt.
Being in the guard and even reserve you may find…
military.com
Aviation Expert Calls Uptick of Recent Aircraft Intercepts Near Mar-a-Lago 'Unusual'
Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcon fighter jets were scrambled over President Donald Trump's residence in Palm Beach, Florida, twice last weekend to intercept civilian aircraft, a growing trend since he began his second term.
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
5 months ago (edited)
Guten Morgen BogiDope community! Instead of an article post I wanted to do a fighter pilot cultural post which is for every aspiring driver. The list below are some very important components to our heritage and I will say get familiar with!
Music: Dos Gringos (Can be found on Spotify)
- DG was started in 2001 by two viper pilots at the time, Trip…
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
A big congratulations to Andres Callejas for being selected by not one but two units to pursue his flying career!! Best of luck and hope to see you in the skies someday, cheers!!
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Thank you, Cage! Couldn’t have done it without the help from you, DJ, and Chris. Cheers!
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
Good morning BD community, join me this Thursday at 8pm EST for Pilot Office Hours webinar. Bring any and all questions you have and I’ll do my best to answer or get you in the right direction with the right info, cheers!
Pilot Office Hours
Friday, Mar 14 · 8-9pm EST
meet.google.com/cpf-iwgo-ctm
Or dial: +1 949-445-1097 PIN: 115140162
Room ID: cpf-iwgo-ctm
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Just to clarify, this is tonight (Thursday) March 13th, not Friday, March 14th as the Google Meet link says.
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That’s correct, it’s 8pm EST on Thursday! My google is tweeking out in Germany
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
Looks like there is potential for an accelerated push to acquire more B-21s. At this time it is completely unknown how the training process will fit in with new pilots going to the B-21. Curious if they will only take current B-2 pilots or if someone of you could see one of these birds on your drop night…
airandspaceforces.com
Northrop Reveals Another B-21 Contract, in Talks with USAF About Faster Production
Northrop Grumman received a second B-21 low-rate contract in late 2024 and is in talks with the Air Force about accelerating production.
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CAGE posted an update 5 months ago
As the USAF and DOD try to streamline the military pilot training process we are seeing major changes to syllabus and the pipeline. The T1 is quickly being phased out with as of now no replacement. The article below shows how other bases like Pensacola are affected…
12ftw.af.mil
The 479 FTG Bids Farewell to the T-1A Jayhawk
The 479th Flying Training Group (FTG) is at the forefront of history as it starts divesting the T-1A Jayhawk from its training inventory. On February 12, 2025, the first T-1A departed Naval Air
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Reply to UPT General Discussion-All questions UPT through RTU
Hi Jeremy!
Actually having discussed this last night with a UPT bro I can hopefully field this question for you. As always anyone else with information please pile on.
The T1 is no longer flying at Del Rio but is still at a few others with a quick out on the sunset of it fully. Right now those that do not get above the cut line for fighters will…
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