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Smack-Meier posted an update 6 days ago
Guard/Reserve Mock Interview Prep
Join us tomorrow, 12 Nov at 8 pm EST for interview/rush prep. Bring questions, and be ready to answer questions!
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Smack-Meier replied to the discussion The Squadron Shelf in the forum General Discussion 2 weeks ago
Another good one for the shelf. Always good to know where you come from. The Lafayette Escadrille was the peak of volunteerism in a time of war. A note about the author: Tim Murphy is a lifetime Viper driver, and incredible combat leader. He led a squadron to CENTCOM at the height of ISIS and dropped more munitions than any F-16 unit in history.…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 2 weeks ago
Bravest BogiDoper Contest
We have all experienced turbulence before. We have all flown into a storm that we probably shouldn’t have. But to have the Hurricane Hunters abort missions because of “severe turbulence”? I’m willing to bet nobody here has experienced anything close.
But the 53 WRS is an AFRC unit out of Biloxi, MS. Which BogiDoper wants…
theaviationist.com
Hurricane Hunters Forced to Scrub Missions into Eye of Hurricane Melissa
A U.S. Air Force WC-130J Weatherbird from the 53rd WRS, as well as NOAA aircraft, have had to abandon planned missions early due to the strength of
Reply to Online vs in person bachelors degree
Thumper,
The requisite required for officership and therefore a pilot job is a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university. There are 6 regional accreditation institutions (I think), and as long as your degree is from a university blessed by them it counts.
Couple things to consider: 1.) The most important part of your degree is unlikely to…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 weeks ago
The Elephant in the Room
There is a pervasive conversation right now in ANG/AFRC hiring circles: What is the future of the XXXX unit? What’s the follow on mission? Are you getting new jets? It seems like the uncertainty with that answer will continue. Should that deter you from chasing that dream? Absolutely not. There is a bright future in the total force for…
airforcetimes.com
Air Force squadrons are closing — reversing it demands investment
Opinion: The Air Force has passed the point where more cannot be done with less. The Trump administration and Congress need to sufficiently resource the Air Force.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 weeks ago
Fighter Pilot Pop Punk
If you’re like me, you grew up with Blink 182, Sum 41, ATL, etc. This generation has finally broken into the fighter bar music movement. Built by legends like Dick Jonas and Dos Gringos, fighter pilot songs have long been a tradition. The AV Boyz continue that heritage from the pop punk cheapseats. Check…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 weeks ago
Long Arrow in the Quiver
The USAF recently released (without details, of course) that the longest AMRAAM shot record had recently been broken. Ripped off of a Raptor, it apparently brings the AIM-120 on par with similar PRC and Russian long range missiles. Gotta pump those numbers up! Those are…
theaviationist.com
F-22 Fires Longest Known AIM-120 AMRAAM Shot in History
Recently disclosed tests with the F-22 set a new record for the AIM-120 AMRAAM in 2024, part of the form, fit, function refresh (F3R) development effort.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 4 weeks ago
Nose art making a comeback
In the era of standards, conformity, and progress there is still some heritage out there. More nose art is returning from the CENTCOM AOR (not to mention with drone kill stickers). Entire squadrons with nose art themes is awesome!
https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/13/a-10-uas-kill-markings/
theaviationist.com
A-10 Returns from CENTCOM Deployment with UAS Kill Markings
An A-10C was spotted with two Shahed-type UAS shapes painted on the nose while returning to its home base. An A-10C Thunderbolt II of the U.S. Air Force
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