CAGE
ANG Pilot
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CAGE posted an update 2 weeks 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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CAGE posted an update 2 weeks ago
As you all have seen with the changes with UPT in the span of a few years, warfare is an ever changing battle space as well. I bet 15 years ago those who flew would have never thought F-16s would be used and carry weapons to shoot naval ships at long range. Staying ahead of the enemy is the name of the game and training to the next threat…
twz.com
F-16 Is Getting Massive Anti-Ship Missile Upgrade
F-16s will get stealthy AGM-158C Long Range Anti-Ship Missiles, giving them the ability to attack highly defended ships over great distances.
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CAGE posted an update 2 weeks ago
Hey BD! Revisiting a previous post I had about heritage and culture; fighter pilots have a long standing history with the ever famous callsigns! Every unit is slightly different on what they do but the same foundation is there. In my opinion the only thing that beats getting your wings is being given your callsign by your squadron. Check out…
defense.gov
Aviator Call Signs: The History & Naming Rituals
The call sign tradition is celebrated by aviation communities across all military branches and naming rituals for fighter, bomber and other pilots have become a pretty formal process. But those
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Reply to UPT General Discussion-All questions UPT through RTU
Times change through UPT so information from 10+ years ago may not be super relevant but still good information to have. Years ago there was a stigma about guard and reserve individuals and higher wash it rates due to a bias. A lot is changed but we still get questions on how to handle the situation.
Q: Should I go through and hide that I’m guard…
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CAGE posted an update 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago
2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago
2 weeks 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 3 weeks 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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