One of the most interesting and relevant articles I have come across during my time at BogiDope!

To summarize, the Air Force is mandated by Congress to maintain a certain number of “combat coded” fighter aircraft in the inventory; That number is 1,145 “combat coded” fighters. The key term here being “combat coded”. The Air Force calls…

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airandspaceforces.com

Air Force’s New Fighter Math Doesn’t Add Up for Critics

A new metric for how the Air Force counts fighters could affect how comprehensively the fleet is funded, experts said.

If you’ve been curious about the changes from the Department of Defense (DOD) to the Department of War (DOW) this article talks about the historical piece of it and what it means to us today.

http://www.military.com/feature/2025/11/14/whats-name-dod-vs-dow-and-why-it-matters-more-you-think.html

military.com

What’s in a Name? DoD vs. DoW — And Why It Matters More Than You Think

When workers at the Pentagon quietly removed “Department of Defense” plaques and replaced them with new bronze signs reading “Department of War,” the reaction was immediate. Photos of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth installing a 60-pound “Department of War” plaque spread … Continue reading

Happy Saturday BD! In keeping with my post from yesterday your training extends past flying. You’ll complete SERE school as well as water survival training. As of now both events are held at Fairchild AFB in Washington. Here is a quick clip on what to expect, hope you can swim!!

I’ll be on the app throughout the day so shoot me a DM with…

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Dutch F-35s advertising drone kills while protecting Polish airspace as part of NATOs response to Russian drone incursions. The drone-killing game is heating up!

https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/01/dutch-f-35-drone-kill-marking/

theaviationist.com

Dutch F-35 Receives Drone Kill Marking

Following the Russian drone incursion in Poland, a RNLAF F-35A has received a drone kill marking below the canopy rail. A Royal Netherlands Air Force

Congratulations to an anonymous Bogidoper for being selected to become a VT ANG F-35 pilot! Signature managing already – love it!

I’m sure you like most of America knew about the meeting SECDEF had call for today, however the intent of the major meeting was not clear. This article just posted by the Air Force Times goes into detail what the meeting was about it and in spark notes form talks about brining the fighting force back into lethal shape. Worth a…

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airforcetimes.com

Hegseth blasts ‘fat troops’ in rare gathering with military brass

Before hundreds of top brass, Hegseth pledged to create more fitness and grooming rules and encouraged commanders to quit if they don’t like his policies.

Huge shout out and congratulations to William Millet who crushed his interview and was selected to fly with the Vols! @WilliePete. Your life and career will be one incredible ride, kill it!

More Power!

The F-15 EX is already getting a radar upgrade. The new APG-82VX will replace the already incredible APG-82V1 installed on the EX. The gallium nitride guts allow the radar to operate cooler and with increased power. As with all RF emissions, radiated power is the name of the game. These new AESA radars allow fighters to target air…

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twz.com

New APG-82(V)X Radar For F-15EX Announced By Raytheon

Using advanced gallium nitride technology means the latest iteration of the APG-82 has longer range while ensuring the F-15EX is harder to detect. Using advanced gallium nitride technology means the latest iteration of the APG-82 has longer range while ensuring … Continue reading

My favorite thing to post!

Big shout out to Mahendar, who was recently hired as one of the first future F-15EX wingman in Michigan with the 127th!

Congrats and looking forward to big things from you!

F-35s getting after it!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_pNeIUlFNTg

BD Fam,

The B-21 is trending in the right direction. Hopefully some of you out there get to fly this beast down the line!

Cheers!

-CHAOS

https://www.airforcetimes.com/air/2025/09/11/second-b-21-flies-for-first-time-as-air-force-eyes-testing-expansion/

airforcetimes.com

Second B-21 flies for first time as Air Force eyes testing expansion

The service hopes having two B-21s at Edwards Air Force Base will allow it to begin testing the bomber's weapons integration and critical mission systems.

BogiDope Community,

Quick hit on something that comes up with some applicants in the hiring process that nobody likes to talk about: adverse legal proceedings. There are applicants on both the rated and UPT side of the hiring house that have had run-ins with the law in the past. Does that disqualify you from being a military pilot?
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