Husky
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Husky posted an update 7 months ago
7 months ago (edited)
Latest on IPT
BLUF: IPT = commercial multi+instrument at a part 141 civilian facility. Then T-6s at a UPT base
This article tracks with other sources and gives some visibility on what IPT is likely to look like.
Should be a fun and rewarding experience and I think it’s great for the LTs going through.
My personal opinion is that it won’t help…
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Ha! @CAGE beat me to it. I would pile on that it tracks with some other gouge out there
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Thanks Husky for the intel, do you know what happens if a student already has their civilian ratings? Would they just go straight to the T-6?
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Husky replied to the discussion F-35 Gouge in the forum Air Force 7 months ago
Dude those are great questions and truthfully the USAF is struggling to answer. .
I’m an F-16 FAC(A) (Misty) and so CAS is my bread and butter but F-16 FACs are relatively uncommon and even rarer of the F-35 side.
The SEAD (weasel) mission is definitely transitioning to the F-35.
CSAR (Sandy) has traditionally been a A-10 only mission. We looked…
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Husky posted an update 8 months ago
Too true! And in the best way.
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Husky posted an update 8 months ago
Arkansas F-35
There’s an under-stated F-35 base at Fort Smith Arkansas. They probably won’t hire a ton of UPTs since they’re a instructor only squadron.
That said it could be a great second assignment either as a way to get to Arkansas or into a F-35.
nationalguard.mil
New Era Begins with Arrival of Poland’s F-35s at Ebbing ANGB
NORTH LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The first pair of F-35A Lightning II fifth-generation fighter aircraft arrived at Fort Smith’s Ebbing Air National Guard Base Dec. 23.The two aircraft belong to Poland and
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Husky posted an update 8 months ago
Frat.
Luckily we got everyone back but it look like the navy shot down one of its own.
Ugly. Here’s some reporting from TWZ.
twz.com
F/A-18F Shot Down By Friendly Cruiser Was In The Middle Of A Refueling Mission
The friendly fire incident in the Red Sea also involved the first Ticonderoga class cruiser to complete a major modernization effort.
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Thank God the Pilot and WSO made it out!
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Husky replied to the discussion Quick Guide for UPT Hopefuls to USAF Aircraft & Terms in the forum Air Force 8 months ago
Reply to Quick Guide for UPT Hopefuls to USAF Aircraft & Terms
Also know as Fat Amy.
I’ve heard that it’s called tuxedo penguin because it looks a lot like a penguin sliding on its belly.
Panther, but I don’t know why.
But it’s like your siblings. I can call it Fat Amy, but no buddy else better.
And they slay at red flag.
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Husky posted an update 8 months ago
Sounds like a great jet! And it can’t get here fast enough. Do that test pilot stuff!
https://www.twz.com/air/inside-t-7-red-hawk-test-operations-at-edwards-afb
twz.com
Inside T-7 Red Hawk Test Operations At Edwards AFB
T-7 Red Hawk Integrated Test Force director details testing progress that will enable a desperately needed production green light.
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Husky posted an update 8 months ago
The captial guardians get traded!
The 121st FS, long the DC ANG is being transfer to the MD ANG. According the article traded for the Washington Commanders and a bridge.
Sounds like very little will change for the 121st but the real story here is the closure of the 107th FS (A-10) near Baltimore.
cnn.com
Unique deal could bring F-16s to Maryland, NFL to DC | CNN Politics
The state of Maryland is set to gain control of the DC Air National Guard fighter squadron as part of a major deal that will see the nation’s capital take over the site of RFK stadium.
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Husky posted an update 8 months ago
Shout out to Nolan. America’s next F-16 Wild Weasel.
Joining the 179th MN ANG.
Congratulations and Magnum!
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Thank you, Husky!
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Husky posted an update 9 months ago
122FS (F-16) now hiring UPT. Deadline 1 Feb.
This hasn’t hit milrecuiter yet but the 122nd just annouced a UPT to fly the might Viper in Fort Wayne IN. Single Seat, Multi-role, 9G death machine! You’ll love it
https://www.122fw.ang.af.mil/careers/JOIN/
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Thanks for the update, Husky. The Black Snakes have an awesome history and great leadership, and this is an awesome opportunity for our members.
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Additional SA in regards to this board that doesn’t appear to be advertised on the 122 FW website or MilRecruiter – age limit is 28 to start UPT.
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