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Big shout out to Micah, who just got the call to be the next great Bayou Eagle Driver with the 122nd FS.

The boys in Nola are getting a good one.

Congrats and looking forward to big things from you!

MAJOR UPDATE to the MilRecruiter application portal was just released! Every line of code was rewritten for better speed, security, and ultimately a better foundation for some awesome new features we’ll be releasing soon.

Check it out and let us know what feedback you have:

1. Ensure your application data migrated to the new format correctly.

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Good Afternoon BogiDope Fam!

I wanted to provide a general overview on C-130 deployment life for you all:

– C-130 “Hercules” Deployments since 09/11 in many Guard squadrons have been a 4-month tasking. The squadron will receive the full 4-month tasking and will (typically) break that into two 2-month long deployments (“first half” and…

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As the F-16 is still the most prevalent fighter in the USAF arsenal and with Op Epic Fury going on I wanted to post a quick history of the wild weasels and the importance it has as the F-35 takes over now too. Weasels were a key part in the operation and knowing how you may play a role in that in the future…

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The Wild Weasels Fly Some of the US Air Force's Most Dangerous Missions

These pilots carry on the dangerous tradition and motto established in Vietnam.

Congratulations to Luke who was selected to join the 434th ARW at Grissom ARB. Luke was an outstanding part of the mastermind team and we were excited to get him his number 2 choice overall in just a few months with the program.

A sad day for the community. The losses include both Guard and Active-Duty personnel.

Clear Skies and Tailwinds for the fallen in the next life. Prayers to their squadrons and families. Let’s hope this is the last of the bad news coming from the…

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airforcetimes.com

Pentagon identifies six airmen killed in KC-135 crash in Iraq

Six airmen were killed when a U.S. Air Force KC-135 refueling aircraft crashed during ongoing combat operations against Iran.

Tragic to hear about this situation and the KC-135 crew. Even in non-hostile zones the job is still incredibly dangerous and you must be on your A game. The military still has many of its losses from non-combat related operations unfortunately. RIP fellow brothers

http://www.twz.com/air/kc-135-tanker-crashes-in-iraq-during-operation-epic-fury-sortie

twz.com

KC-135 Tanker Crashes In Iraq During Operation Epic Fury Sortie (Updated)

U.S. Central Command says two aircraft were involved in the incident and that a search and rescue effort is currently underway.

Here’s the latest and greatest from Week 2 of the conflict in the Middle East.

https://www.twz.com/news-features/air-war-against-iran-enters-week-two

I’m sure the fear factor is real for vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz these days!

-CHAOS

twz.com

Air War Against Iran Enters Week Two (Updated)

Iran continues to target its neighbors' oil production as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz is nearly at a stand still.

Huge congrats to Graham Allgood on earning a KC-135 slot with the 72nd ARS.

He put in the work, prepared the right way, and showed up ready.

Selection boards reward clarity, preparation, and composure — and he brought all three.

Proud of you, brother. Well earned. 🇺🇸✈️

#Mastermind #BogiDope #EarnedNotGiven

Checkout this OA-1K, looks like 10xrockets, 2xhelfire, plus a dual-sensor ball. Also, apparently tiny cruise missiles – amazing. It’s rumoured to be able to carry twin gun pods (which would be my choice), but I haven’t seen that in the wild yet.

https://www.twz.com/air/red-wolf-cruise-missile-eyed-to-give-oa-1k-skyraider-ii-standoff-strike-capability

twz.com

Red Wolf Cruise Missile Eyed To Give OA-1K Skyraider II Standoff Strike Capability

Giving the OA-1K a standoff strike capability has been seen as one potential way to expand its relevance beyond lower-intensity fights.

Also have to give a huge shout out to both US Men’s and Woman’s hockey team! Double gold!

Yes please!

We’ll keep an eye on this – talk about living the dream.

https://theaviationist.com/2025/08/29/usaf-pilots-training-ifts-italy/

theaviationist.com

U.S. Air Force Student Pilots Will Train at the International Flight Training School in Italy

For the first time the U.S. Air Force has chosen a foreign school to train its pilots, with the first 10 students arriving soon in Italy. The Italian Air

Unit of the Moment: 176th FS Wisconson F-35.

I flown with these folks both stateside and downrange and they have a well-earned reputation for being some of the best pilots and people in the business. Fun, easy to work with and deadly.

Application due by Sep 30!

https://app.milrecruiter.com/SquadronPage/613a553d60631a2cee9c524a

Another siting of the “stealthy” Chinese 6th gen aircraft. Obviously still a lot of unknowns but this article is a good look into the possibilities of what this platform may offer in regards to capabilities you’ll have to defeat! UCAVs are suspected to be a big player.

http://www.twz.com/air/new-chinese-stealth-tactica-jet-breaks-cover

twz.com

New Chinese Stealth Tactical Jet Breaks Cover

We breakdown the possibilities of what this new stealth aircraft could be and its potential mission. At this stage, it’s unclear if the new Chinese design is an advanced drone or yet another crewed combat jet.

The 9x bat turn!

A….minimalist video on thr production side but you get a sense of how hard turning that 9x is

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4g4_jzqBJnA

VID this plane

That dude had a really good look at it

So you’re not from around here….

Up front a local tie-in is always a plus. But…you can’t be from everywhere so lets talk about that.

Why does a board care? Welp what they really want to know is ‘do you have a plan to thrive here?’

Some red flags:

-You’re interviewing at Duluth but hail from Florida – how is that first winter going to…

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Join me next week on 5 Aug at 8pm EST for Open Office hours! Bring any questions you have about the process, flying in UPT, B-course, and life after! Remember there are no irrelevant questions so bring all you have! Have a great weekend, cheers!

Meeting ID: myy-bfvd-xgr

BogiDope Office Hours

Tuesday, Aug 5 · 8–9 PM

Google Meet joining info

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The ability to power project through air refueling is one of our military’s greatest strengths. With a little planning (and enough tankers!) we can project power to nearly anywhere on the planet. As a guy that took a 4 year break from military flying mid-career, I can attest that air refueling skills are “perishable” skills and important to…

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defensenews.com

Images show shredded KC-46 boom that led to emergency landing

Photographs that leaked online showed extensive damage to the KC-46's refueling boom, with its metal ripped and twisted and a chain hanging down.