I’m a newly minted Commercial Multi-Engine pilot based in Chicago, IL, with a clear ambition: to fly for a major airline. While that remains my professional aim, my deeper calling is to serve this country in a meaningful capacity and forge lifelong bonds with honorable men. I’m pursuing service in the National Guard—location flexible—as part of…

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Break right! Merged hostile drone boat?!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGGgvRZTWBc

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.

1 Trillion Dollars

Politics aside, the proposed 1 Trillion USD 2026 DOD budget could bring a ton of aviation forward. And for our aspiring aviators there’s nothing like joining a service that is expanding. While it’s unclear what Gen Caine’s priorities are going to be some things that we might see:

– More F-15EX buys

– Accelerated development…

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defensenews.com

Trump promises $1 trillion in defense spending for next year

Trump's plan for a huge increase in defense spending next fiscal year would mean billions more for equipment and training.

BONUS INTERVIEW PREP NIGHT APRIL 28th @ 8pm ET w/ @SIC !

The people have spoken, and they want more SIC dad jokes…and some interview prep!

Join SIC on Monday night to hit a bucket of interview balls.

Shout out to @dws_2004 for earning the latest $50 job announcement bounty! F-16 UPT/Rated openings at Buckley have been added to MilRecruiter and should be visible on BogiDope’s Job Board within the next 24 hours.

Be the first to tell us about any other Guard/Reserve pilot openings not currently listed on MilRecruiter, and you too could earn some $$!

A big congratulations to Andres Callejas for being selected by not one but two units to pursue his flying career!! Best of luck and hope to see you in the skies someday, cheers!!

BD Crew,

Everyone thinks that their fighter squadron is the best fighter squadron. “Loyalty is always velco-deep” as they say. But since 1953, the Hughes Trophy (now known as the Raytheon Trophy) is awarded to the fighter/air defense squadron with the best air superiority performance, operational mission performance, inspection…

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Shout out to @jonathan-catapano for earning the first $50 bounty for letting us know about VT’s newest F-35 UPT board that just opened today! The information is now posted on MilRecruiter (takes about 24 hours to auto-sync with the BogiDope Job Board).

If any of you are aware of other pilot hiring boards not currently listed on MilRecruiter,…

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