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CAGE posted an update 10 months ago
As you all see the DOD is an ever changing machine, both for the good and bad. There unfortunately have been many cases for the bad where units change platform and now pilots have to find a new home. To show how much politics is involved here’s an art post only a few months later back tracking F-16s going to Maryland. Just a point to always keep…
military.com
No Deal: White House Says DC's F-16 Transfer to Maryland Is Off the Table
A deal last year to transfer an F-16 Fighting Falcon squadron from the District of Columbia Air National Guard to Maryland, which emerged amid talks last year to redevelop the city's RFK Stadium is off the table, the White House … Continue reading
Reply to Joining Air Force Reserves - enlited vs officer
Just to clarify as well, you can join any unit as an enlisted and also rush other units to get a pilot slot. Joining doesn’t hubcap you to that one location.
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CAGE posted an update 10 months ago
Gotta love those fresh paint jobs!
Reply to Joining Air Force Reserves - enlited vs officer
Stuti,
Thanks for your post! I see you’re already in the Army Guard so is your intent with going into the AFR to help align your goals with getting a pilot slot? I am assuming so.
First thing first, I always say joining shouldn’t solely be based on “it will get me a pilot slot” because that isn’t true. Going enlisted while trying to be picked…
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CAGE replied to the discussion Age Limit in the forum General Discussion 10 months ago
Hunter,
Thanks for reaching out and hopefully I can help answer some of your questions. Age is a very difficult item when it comes to military aviation. I’ll answer your questions then try to expand as well.
1) For the age specifically the USAF for pilots is 33. I believe it was you must be “foot in the door at UPT” by 33 but believe there has…
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CAGE posted an update 10 months ago
As my previous post talked about 6th gen and that Alex pointed out was awarded to Boeing (hmmm wonder why?!), other nations are investing in their own 6th gen. Who knows if this is a publicity stunt since the US announced 6th gen contracts but the article below shows China’s “6th gen” flying over populated…
foxnews.com
China's two new stealth fighters should send shockwaves through Pentagon
The competition to win the next war is heating up fast. China just released videos of two different sixth-generation planes, putting it substantially ahead of US military development.
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To me China is nothing but publicity stunts, we should take it seriously either way just in case this is real, but from what I’ve seen on China they’re a paper tiger.
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CAGE posted an update 11 months ago
Good early morning BD! As many of you put the hard work in and push through the grind to get selected, some of you may find yourself not in 4th gen, or 5th gen, but in 6th gen! Here’s a light read on the future of 6th gen!
foxnews.com
Pentagon set to award US Air Force's next-generation fighter jet contract, sources say
Despite earlier concerns about shifting priorities and budget constraints, the Pentagon is slated to soon announce its decision on a next-generation fighter jet contract.
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