Husky
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OTS UPT win!
Shout out to @Jeremy who was selected to attend OTS with a follow-on to UPT. Enjoy brother! You’ll love the office!
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Husky posted an update 3 months ago
25 years old to be considered?
A couple of sources have indicated that one fighter unit is not considering applicates who will be older than 27 when UPT starts. So that would be about 25 at the interview.
First off….we’ll see. Its hard for a <25 year old to have a competitive PCSM and resume so that rule might become more of a guideline.
Second,…
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163rd POC Recruiter told me the same thing about fighter squadrons hiring 26 years of age and below. however, I still applied with my application and im over 30.
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Husky posted an update 3 months ago
3 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 3 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 3 months ago
Too true! And in the best way.
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Husky posted an update 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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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