After doing the UPT webinar a few weeks back we saw several questions from folks on how the scoring works. Below is an article from BogiDope that was posted by Husky several months ago in the discussion thread about it. For those of you new since then and those going to UPT here is a great read! Guard folks still pay attention because you…

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MASS - The UPT Scoring System Explained | BogiDope

We almost don’t go a day without a future UPT student asking us how to get the assignment he or she wants. BogiDope exists to…

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/

Hey Bogidope community! Just a reminder that this upcoming Tuesday, 26 Nov 2024 at 8pm EST, I will host a webinar with current UPT instructor Trent Grabowski! We will discuss;

• Current and future state of UPT
• Day in the life of a student
• Common student struggles
• What goes into the class ranking
• Q&A with remaining time

Looking forward to seeing you…

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All obviously the next 4 years may look a lot different for the Defense industry. Take a look at the following article by the Air Force Times that explores how the next administration might impact the U.S. defense industry and military procurement.

One thing that stood out is stricter policies on costs and project timelines. Hopefully we…

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Second Trump presidency could mean harder line with defense industry

Trump touted his administration's renegotiation of the Air Force One contract with Boeing as an example of how he could cut defense costs.

Strike Eagle Crew Recieves the Silver Star!

Some awesome work from the Dark Greys, sounds like an epic night.

https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/1st-female-airman-receives-silver-star-shootdown-iranian/story?id=115896168

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1st female airman awarded Silver Star for shootdown of Iranian drones

The Air Force's first female airman received the Silver Star for her role in shooting down dozens of Iranian drones headed to Israel.

Congratulations to @Alana Future KC-135 pilot with at Grissom ARB IN!

Alana’s got a great story. Enlisted to Officer, then MX Officer to Pilot. A great example of commitment and hard work. See you in the airspace soon!

On this Veterans Day, we want to give a big shoutout to the one percenters—the brave men and women who step up to serve our country. We’re proud to stand beside you and excited to see future warfighters (like many of you) competing for the chance to answer our nation’s call.

Thanks for everything you do! 🇺🇲

Bombers are back!

themerge.co

🔷 300 bombers?

🔷 300 bombers?

The best fighter pound for pound!

….but I’m not impartial.

theaviationist.com

F-16 from 85th Squadron Completes First Flight with Integrated Viper Electronic Warfare Suite

Set to replace the legacy Viper's EW systems, the new IVEWS flew for the first time in an F-16 last month. Last month, an F-16 Fighting Falcon from the

Thoughts on a BogiDope Podcast? 🤔

We’re always looking for new ways to bring value to the military aviation community, and one idea that keeps coming up is launching a podcast.

Our very own @SIC , a longtime BogiDope coach and proud holder of the “King of Dad Jokes” crown 👑, is leading the charge. But we need your help to shape the podcast’s…

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https://www.downwindbeachhouse.com/post/t-7-red-hawk-an-update-for-current-air-force-pilots

I’m sure everyone is aware of the UPT pipeline issues, if you’re unaware here is an article about the T-7 which is supposed to replace the T-38. Once this eventually makes its way into the USAF inventory you can expect big changes to what UPT looks like.

downwindbeachhouse.com

T-7 Red Hawk: An Update for Current Air Force Pilots

IntroductionThe T-7 Red Hawk program, an innovative next-generation trainer aircraft designed to replace the venerable T-38 Talon, has experienced significant developments over the past few years. This blog post aims to provide current Air Force pilots with the latest updates … Continue reading

2 more wins to cap off last month!

Proud to announce BD members were selected to be future KC-135 pilots in both Michigan and Maine!

Awesome to see the hard work pay off.

It’s been quite the fruitful year for the community.

Let’s keep the momentum rolling!

The BogiDope Team is expanding. Help us welcome @CAGE (Travis “CAGE” Dancer) to the BogiDope coaching staff. Cage is a former enlisted mechanic turned ANG F-16 instructor pilot. He’s sat on numerous UPT hiring boards and brings a wealth of wisdom regarding the hiring process to the BogiDope community. Most importantly, he’s passionate…

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First TX F-35 tail.

Great to see the iron flowing! Looks like there’s a spot for your name on the canopy rail.

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First F-35 For The 301st Fighter Wing Sporting the 'TX' Tail Code Has Flown

The jet with the TX tail code will soon join the fleet of the "Spads" as part of the first stand-alone F-35 Air Force Reserve Wing. The F-35A Lightning II

Help us welcome ten new moderators/mentors to our growing team of military pilots on BogiDope, who are volunteering their time to help you achieve your dream!

@ackc173gmail-com A-10 Pilot
@p2a2tibbets B-1, B-2, B-52 Pilot
@calaway15 T-38 UPT IP, F-35 Pilot
@glynn.ians@gmail.com Recent UPT grad, F-16 B-Course
@slippinjim C-17, C-40 Pilot
@tsciaccio…

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2 more recent BogiDope wins!

Add future KC-135 (IL ANG) and F-16 (FL Reserves) pilots to the list of BD members who got the call.

It’s been a fruitful year to say the least!

Been nearly a year since my last availability on BogiDope and man do I have some stories to tell you guys! I don’t think @SLAP knows what he has gotten himself into by asking for me to come back to this racket. Let’s get on the go!

Another Great set of scores for one of my tutoring students! Future pilot for sure.

Another board… Another BD member selected!

Congrats to Trevor B. who I teamed up with for some interview prep. He recently got the call from one of the most coveted units in the country; F-35s in Ft. Worth!

Awesome to see the hard work pay off.

Looking forward to him becoming the next great Spad Wingman!

Frank to the MNANG!

Super congrats to @FrankVescio . He’s headed to the 133d AW and the might C-130! Great work Frank!