Big news for those who are looking to head off to pilot training. I’d expect many of you to be spending time at one of these locations as the USAF finds ways to augment UPT.

http://www.aerotime.aero/articles/us-aviation-academy-air-force-pilot-training-contract

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US Aviation Academy wins $835M USAF pilot training contract

US Aviation Academy has won an $835.6M US Air Force contract to provide early-stage pilot training through 2035 under a long-term agreement.

The Buff is here to stay! Like the fast and furious franchise the buff will never die. New upgrades are on the way for this Cold War era jet!

http://www.airforcetimes.com/air/2026/01/06/us-air-force-awards-boeing-2b-contract-to-begin-b-52-engine-upgrades/

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US Air Force awards Boeing $2B contract to begin B-52 engine upgrades

The upgrades to the B-52's engines and numerous other systems are so dramatic the Air Force plans to redesignate the Cold War-era bomber the B-52J.

This problem has shown its face for decades and we still don’t know how to tackle it. Being a Guard Pilot you’ll most likely experience the alert mission. Most are CONUS and near major cities or coastlines, but imagine having to take jets north to a vastly remote wilderness for weeks at a time. This could be a possibility, check out this…

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Canadian NORAD Commander On What It Will Take To Defend The High North

Maj. Gen. McKenna offers exclusive insights into the growing threats to the Arctic from China and Russia, and what NORAD is doing about it.

Adversary’s are always trying to outsmart and outgun where and when they can, this article shows another possibility where in the future it may be a lot harder to differentiate enemy and non-combatant.

http://www.twz.com/sea/chinese-cargo-ship-with-electromagnetic-catapult-to-launch-advanced-combat-drones-emerges

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Chinese Cargo Ship Converted To Launch Advanced Combat Drones Emerges (Updated)

China has reconfigured its medium cargo ship-turned improvised warship into a drone carrier, but just how realistic is what we are seeing?

Operations all over the globe have used some type of UAS for overwatch and even sometimes strikes using 114 Romeos, however how do you keep that same type of SA over areas contested by SAMs? Stealth type drones are the answer, check out this article on possible ops in Venezuela.

http://www.twz.com/air/rq-170-sentinel-stealth-drone-supported-maduro-capture-mission

twz.com

RQ-170 Sentinel Stealth Drone Supported Maduro Capture Mission

The RQ-170 was made for just the kind of mission that occurred in Venezuela last night and was present overhead during others like it in the past.

As fighter pilot experiences go, this is one of the top! Thankfully William Tell has returned and it’s an air-to-air players dream! If you have an opportunity to be selected to attend you participate in BFM, ACM and DCA! Imagine taking off at your scheduled time, flying to your scheduled point not knowing what aircraft you’re fighting and…

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The Air Force’s premiere Air-to-Air Weapons Meet returns in 2025

The Air Force’s premiere Air-to-Air Weapons Meet returns in 2025 where William Tell competitors will once again take to the skies above the Air Dominance Center, Savannah, Georgia, September 9 through

Hey BD! I’ll be in the app all day so DM or email cage@bogidope.com with any questions you have.

Geographic location plays a large role in how US and enemy forces attack and build a game plan. As brought up for many decades from WWII and on the US is very difficult to plan and attack on. Now we are seeing that was we build up strategic assets…

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Inside US Plans to reopen WWII air bases for war with China

The United States is expanding "air corridors" that will deliver combat power to China's doorstep in a future conflict.

Things are heating up in the Caribbean. Multiple US forces have been deployed including now SOF forces. Unsure what that means but again one thing is always true, we train to be ready for anything. This starts with day one of being at UPT and continues until your Fini flight.

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CV-22B Osprey, MC-130J Commando II Special Ops Aircraft Deploy To Puerto Rico

The U.S. special operations forces build-up in the Caribbean is accelerating.