BogiDope.com will be redesigned and re-released in the coming weeks. The new backend programming focuses on an updated premium user experience, a significant increase in processing power, and clarifies while streamlines your journey to the cockpit!

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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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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.

Congratulations to Clay, who is off to UPT via an OTS-rated board offer. Clay is continuing with Bogidope as we get him set up to control his future by maximizing his UPT outcomes.

Congrats Clay!

Outstanding work by Jack to pick up a CJO (job offer) with PSA! Jack is smartly advancing his civilian career while targeting ANG applications at his top choices.

Jack is a leader in the mastermind community – coordinating meet ups with other teammates and being THE expert on AFOQT prep and scheduling. Excited for his ANG hire to land soon.

Congratulations to Garrett, who earned a selection for UPT with the UTANG – one of the most desirable places to fly, live, and build an aviation career

Garrett is part of our Mastermind Group and has been an amazing contributor to team success, sharing an outstanding perspective from his USN diving career.

Man, this just seems like the best. Fly some jets, have a nice espresso, ski the alps – but hey defending freedom isn’t all sandstorms and rip-its.

https://theaviationist.com/2025/11/20/usaf-pilot-training-progresses-in-italy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Training of U.S. Air Force’s Student Pilots Progresses in Italy

Ten U.S. students are now enrolled at the International Flight Training School to complete a 133-day Basic Jet Training course in the T-346A Master.

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2025 BogiDope & MilRecruiter Survey

Complete this quick ~7-minute survey and you’ll receive a $25 BogiDope credit as a thank-you for helping shape the future of BogiDope & MilRecruiter in 2026. Early-Bird Bonus: Finish the survey by 12/19/25 and you’ll also be entered to win … Continue reading

Why didn’t I get the job? Well, while you might have been the most qualified candidate, units are also managing the shape of a squadron. Okay, what does that mean???

A healthy guard squadron has a mix of young and old; junior ranks and senior ranks; prior enlisted personnel, prior REGAF, and guard veterans; primary airframe and retired…

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Weird title—the article goes on to say that all the Hs are getting the new props (well, all but two), and we’re buying a bunch more Js.

https://www.twz.com/air/eight-bladed-np2000-prop-upgrade-plans-for-usaf-c-130hs-cut-short?_bhlid=d7833ee009081535700452da9f1e6e1cfb3de0d8

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C-130H Eight-Bladed NP2000 Prop Upgrade Plans Cut Short By USAF

Refitting C-130Hs with NP2000 propellers offers performance and maintenance benefits, but the USAF is fully focused on buying newer C-130Js.

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/

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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

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I’ve posted in the past unique mission sets that the guard offers to pilots. New York’s 109th Wing is an example of that. Unexpected challenges in unexplored locations! If you’ve ever wanted to go to the poles, C130 units potentially offer that opportunity!

http://www.twz.com/air/funds-shifted-to-develop-new-lc-130j-ski-bird-polar-airlifters

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Funds Shifted To Develop New LC-130J “Ski Bird” Polar Airlifters

The unique ski-equipped LC-130Hs of the New York Air National Guard badly need replacements, with their mission growing in importance. The unique LC-130H “Ski Birds” of the New York Air National Guard badly need replacement, with their mission growing in … Continue reading

Airshows!

Fighter Rushes have become more and more invite only. But a Airshow’s are often a great place to talk to some of the pilots and maybe even hand out a resume.

Oregon, California, Jacksonville, San Fransisco, Central Florida and Mississippi are all doing shows and often you can look up the statics and see if a unit you’re interested in…

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Hey BD! One of the great experiences you’ll hopefully get to have after being selected and completing your training is “Fly-overs”. It’s a great way to interact with the public and maybe recruit the future! You’ll be able to participate in airshows, college games, professional sporting events like the MLB all star game and even the Super Bowl…

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What is Initial?

So if you’ve ever seen fighter come back to the airfield pattern looks way different that the one you learn in the mighty 172.

The Air Force overhead is essentially a descending 360 starting and ending at the landing zone (eg ‘the numbers’).

Subsequent aircraft in the formation delay thier ‘break turn’ to create a small upwind…

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Looks like Job security to me!

So I have an unhealthily love of graphs – and here’s an article that knows me. Aviation and Charts.

The author says the pilot shortage is shrinking but let’s look at Exhibit 2. The author makes some assumptions that I wouldn’t. Firstly, look at the mainline demand growth between 2023-2033 – while that…

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North American Pilot Shortage Shows 23% Smaller Gap In 2032

The North American pilot shortage shows the gap shrinking with more pilot certifications and less demand from regional carriers. Details in our 2023 report.

Hey BogiDope community! Join me this Thursday at 8pm EST for an Interview Prep Webinar. I’ll break down interview fundamentals, how to prepare, and then we’ll do a shot gun questions to those attending with real time debrief. See you Thursday, cheers!

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