andrew-jeske replied to the discussion Introduce Yourself in the forum General Discussion 3 months ago
Hi all,
My name is Andrew and I just joined BogiDope yesterday. My goal is to end up as a USAF experimental test pilot in the hopes of one day flying aboard spacecraft. Ever since my younger brother’s passing from cancer in 2020, I’ve been on a journey of self-discovery and self-improvement. A few weeks ago, I had a hard conversation with my…
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Sharky posted an update 3 months ago
This is a really big one…the original replacement plan for the KC-135 involved three separate competitions: KC-X, KC-Y and KC-Z. The winner of the (very contentious!) KC-X competition was the KC-46. It appears the Air Force has decided to skip the KC-Y competition and instead expand the KC-46 purchase. Hopefully, the AF has confidence in…
defenseone.com
Air Force will buy more KC-46s, skip competition
The service is mulling whether to move away from fixed-priced on the next buy.
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CAGE posted an update 3 months ago
“Standoff” is a hot topic in the fighter community but also other platforms. As enemy surface weapons advance we need ways to be lethal but at further ranges. This article talks about a new standoff weapon that also can be produced quickly at large scale. A huge win for the AF community and its allies! No doubt those of you heading into the…
twz.com
'Wolf Pack' Of Modular Mini Cruise Missiles Unveiled By L3Harris
L3Harris is the third company just this week to make an announcement about cheaper stand-off munitions that can be produced quickly at scale.
Shout out to @mhabib for recommending that we make the percentile score on MilRecruiter analytics less confusing. So we just pushed a few changes worth checking out:
Added:
Rank – See where you rank in each category
Tied With – How many people are you tied with in that category
My Percentile – Percentage of applicants you scored higher than3 Comments
Is it just me, or is the analytics page bugged? The “squadron analytics” page only allows me to select squadrons to apply to rather than view the applicant stats for that specific squadron, and the “global analytics” page isn’t displaying my percentile score relative to all applicants.
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CAGE posted an update 3 months ago
3 months ago (edited)
The sunset on Misawa F-16s is officially underway with movement to Osan in South Korea. Those of you applying to AD will absolutely find yourself in one of those cockpits if you drop 16s. Who knows what the outlook is for Guard/Reserve but there have been TSPs in the past. Either way it’s big news for the future in the…
newsweek.com
Photos show upgraded US F-16 jets arriving on North Korea's doorstep
The 51st Fighter Wing said the upgraded F-16s will bring "unparalleled multi-role versatility and superior operational range" to U.S. forces in South Korea.
Reply to Will IPT replacing IFT change Guard/Reserve hiring?
Thanks for the reminder! I’m deployed so we’ll see how well the timing lines up 😂
Reply to Will IPT replacing IFT change Guard/Reserve hiring?
I appreciate your replies and I certainly understand the perspective! Perhaps there will be flexibility with the IPT syllabus in the future for students who come in with a PPL. Then again, by forcing everyone into the same syllabus regardless of background you can create the same baseline across the board. It’ll be interesting…
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CAGE posted an update 3 months ago
Several posts ago I had talked about experiences and exercises that you as pilots will get to have while in the USAF. One of those was about “Combat Hammer” (CH). A quick refresher on CH but your squadron flies to a handful of locations that does this operation. The unit is slated a certain amount of weapons and wrapping types, and you go drop…
twz.com
The Defense Threat Reduction Agency has offered new details about the development and employment of MOP, and how it will guide what comes next.
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CHAOS posted an update 3 months ago
What’s that I hear? A pulse for the A-10s? I sure hope so… The Air Force does not have a viable replacement for what the Hog does. An awesome airplane, and I hope it continues to survive!
Check out the article from AF Times:
While it…
airforcetimes.com
Some A-10 Warthogs may dodge retirement under proposed Senate bill
The DOD's fiscal 2026 budget calls for the Air Force to retire its remaining 162 A-10 attack planes. The Senate's version would have the service keep 103.
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CHAOS replied to the discussion Actively pursuing an RPA pilot slot in the Guard in the forum Air Force 3 months ago
Reply to Actively pursuing an RPA pilot slot in the Guard
Awesome, contributions to this thread! Bottom line, don’t give up. Most, if not all, units will look at you holistically, and a lone blemish in the past (especially far removed/and with a track record of success since) should not stop you from being considered. Own your mistakes, take accountability, show that you’ve learned from them, and…
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