INDOPACOM flexing its Joint Muscles with this awesome show of force at Kadena AB in Japan.

Check out these pictures from our friends over at Task and Purpose.

Fight Tonight!

taskandpurpose.com

This 53 aircraft 'elephant walk' has everything you'd need for a war in the Pacific

The runway display of 53 Air Force and Navy planes — plus Army missiles — ranged from rescue helicopters to fighters and hulking spy planes.

As the world and DOD pushes innovation we’re going to see new aircraft emerge, new bases get stood up, and new opportunities for all of you! This article talks bout standing up a new CCA squadron at Beale AFB as the first unit. Everyone on here building toward the goal of flying will likely work with these in the…

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Good morning BD, as the world changes daily we see tensions between India and Pakistan starting to grow. As the article talks about below China has vastly improved its military through money and stealing plans. As aviators you always need to be on edge to fight against advance tech even against counties that are not the typical “super powers”…

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cnn.com

China has spent billions developing military tech. Conflict between India and Pakistan could be its first major test | CNN

The escalating conflict between India and Pakistan could be offering the world a first real glimpse into how advanced Chinese military technology performs against proven Western hardware – and Chinese defense stocks are already surging.

Globally-minded BD Crew,

Things are heating up in Kashmir! India and Pakistan are back at it with fresh feuds heating up in Kashmir after a terror attack in the region last week. This is the latest in a long history of border disputes. But it matters to present and future tacticians for a couple reasons: 1.) Nukes are involved on both sides 2.)…

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aljazeera.com

India and Pakistan near strategic standoff after Pahalgam attack in Kashmir

Tensions have escalated between the two nuclear powers following Tuesday’s attack on tourists in Indian Kashmir.

As many of you look to join the Guard and Reserve one thing to remember is the additional alert mission that most AD does not do. On top of flying in combat you will protect the CONUS. With Pres. Trumps announcement about the F-15EX at Selfridge ANG also came the announcement of a defense spending this year of 1 Trillion. The Golden dome in…

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airandspaceforces.com

NORAD Boss: Fighters Will ‘Certainly’ Play Role in Golden Dome

Gen. Gregory M. Guillot, head of NORAD and NORTHCOM, told Congress fighter jets with interceptors will be part of the Golden Dome concept.

Happy Sunday BogiDope! As we always have the ever changing world posts, I wanted to change it up a bit and post some history. This is an article about the top 5 deadliest fighter pilots in history, including Eddie Rickenbacker from my home state! These individuals are truly inspiring and maybe their stories will lead you down some…

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military.com

The Five Deadliest Fighter Pilots in US Military History

Military.com has teamed up with PeopleMaven to answer the question: Who are the deadliest fighter pilots in U.S. military history?

OA-1K Arrives!

The delivery rate on these is pretty agrressive – I expect the OK ANG to be hiring pretty hard for the foreseeable future.

Can’t wait to see them in the stack. This will be Type 3, rockets and guns until Winchester.…

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af.mil

Air Force Special Operations Command accepts the first missionized OA-1K Skyraider II

The Skyraider II officially joins the Air Force Special Operations Command fleet with the delivery of the first missionized aircraft on April 3, 2025.

Deployments are always a hot topic when discussing your career in the military. There are many different lengths of anywhere from 3months to 18months. Don’t worry in the Guard and Reserve right now the cycle is for a 3 month deployment. There are talks of adjusting to model closer to AD but we’ll see what happens. Here is an article that talks…

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airandspaceforces.com

Kendall: ‘One Size Doesn't Fit All’ for Deployment Cycles

Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall and Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force David A. Flosi discussed deployment cycles and units of action.

Deadlier Rockets!

I love me some rockets. I love unguided white phosphorus for marking. I love laser rockets for ground target. And I’m super excited for what TWZ is reporting as new rockets for popping drones.

https://www.twz.com/air/infrared-seeker-for-apkws-guided-70mm-rockets-unveiled

twz.com

Infrared Seeker For APKWS Guided 70mm Rockets Unveiled

Adding infrared guidance to APKWS II rockets allows for multiple targets to be engaged more rapidly, especially in the air-to-air role.

Hot Pits but with bombs.

Hots pits blew my minds as a Lt. Land, refuel engine running and then blast for anothe sorite.

But more and more we’ll get bombs and gas on the pits.

Same as the hot pits describes above but another team uploads weapons. Its fast too – you’ve got just enoigh time for a bar and an energy drink.

Tritonal + JP8 + caffeine =…

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af.mil

F-35 hot turns: enhancing survivability, lethality

The 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron exercised rapid aircraft regeneration and employment procedures on the F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.

Friends,

Last month I posted about an article by the Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies regarding the overwhelming pilot shortage in the Air Force, particularly with regard to fighter pilots.

The Mitchell Institute recently released a 56 page document explaining why the fighter pilot shortage exists, what consequence this shortage has on…

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Air Force 101 – Learn about the thing most likely to shoot you down…Surface to Air Missiles.

https://vimeo.com/1062276101

BD Crew,

New platforms reaching initial operational capability (IOC) is always encouraging, especially to aspiring military aviators. AFSOC just brought the OA-1K up to speed and finally gave it a name: Skyraider II. Dieter Dengler would be proud.
This is noteworthy for a few reasons. For BD members, this opens up a new…

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airandspaceforces.com

Air Force Names OA-1K Skyraider II as New Aircraft Prepares to Come Online

The Air Force named its upcoming OA-1K light attack and observation aircraft the Skyraider II after an iconic close air support platform.

BD Fam,

Give this video a watch from the Air Force Times:

https://www.airforcetimes.com/video/2025/02/07/see-american-f-35s-land-on-a-japanese-warship/

USMC F-35s on a Japanese Carrier?! It is always awesome to see American Airpower expanding its capabilities with Partners & Allies.

Cheers!

-CHAOS

airforcetimes.com

See American F-35s land on a Japanese warship

The U.S. and Japanese militaries performed eye-catching sea trials in January involving American fighter jets and Japan’s flagship Kaga.

All,

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Looking forward to it!

-CHAOS

The AETC production scorecard….as scored by the players.

This AFA discussion is probably the most robust conversation about what has been going on in the pilot production process. Its long and full of very polite talking but still informative.

Now….relize it’s the Generals grading their own work in a public setting so…standy for a spicy take…

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afa.org

2024 Air, Space & Cyber—Pilot Shortage: A Chronic Problem - Air & Space Forces Association

Air Force and defense leaders shared valuable insights during the "Pilot Shortage: A Chronic Problem" panel at AFA's 2024 Air, Space & Cyber Conference.

Good ND game day BogiDope! Here is a video from Ukraine of a Ukrainian Frogfoot running in low, pooping to attack, and egressing. Pretty crazy how these are old school tactics in a new school world!

youtube.com/watch?v=DaxMEHwEpV4

Pretty cool article about how Ukraine is utilizing the Viper and when Russia launched its largest attack on Ukraine.

newsukraine.rbc.ua/news/ukrainian-f-16-pilot-sets-record-for-shooting-1736247938.html

newsukraine.rbc.ua

Ukrainian F-16 pilot sets record for shooting down missiles in one flight

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