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Smack-Meier posted an update 2 weeks ago
Aerospace Advantage Podcast
BD Fam,
Everyone is always on the hunt for a good podcast. This feed is hosted by Lucky Penny (F-16 pilot airborne on 9/11) and retired Gen Deptula. Both of whom are super smart. They discuss a wide range of complex USAF-centric topics. These conversations can provide a wealth of perspective, context, and background knowledge for…
mitchellaerospacepower.org
[Part 2] “There I was!”: Stories from Space and Cockpit with the Mitchell Institute
Over the holiday season, we decided it was time to kick back and reflect upon the high adventures of past years. Gen. Kevin P. Chilton, USAF (Ret.), Brig. Gen. Houston Cantwell, USAF (Ret.), and Kyle Pumroy share some of their … Continue reading
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Smack-Meier posted an update 2 weeks ago
Airplanes are cool
Sometimes in the hustle and flow of life, work, and apps its easy to forget that jets are cool. Great pics from the UK MoD. Awesome partners to work with when you get the chance.
https://theaviationist.com/2025/12/30/uk-mod-2025-pictures/
theaviationist.com
The UK Armed Forces' 2025 in Pictures
The UK's Ministry of Defence has unveiled an image gallery showcasing some of their best photographs from the past year. Let's take a look at some of our
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 weeks ago
Collecting Your Interview Ammo
BD Fam, do you find yourself asking “Well, what now? What do I do to make myself 1% more hireable every day? What can I work on while waiting for a board/deadline/job opening?”
I recently found myself asking the same questions. I felt that the paperwork and administrative aspects of my package were solid, but that my interview strategy…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 weeks ago
MAGNUM!
This makes me incredibly jealous of BogiDopers! As future military pilots, there are some of the BD crew who will carry, test, and shoot the HARM follow-on, SiAW. Still shrouded in secrecy, I can’t wait until the BD fam picks up the SEAD torch in the future! This should get you excited about getting those…
theaviationist.com
Northrop Grumman Completes New Stand-in Attack Weapon Separation Test
Just over a year after the first inert drop of the new Stand-in Attack Weapon, or SiAW, Northrop Grumman announced on Dec. 11 that another separation test
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Smack-Meier posted an update 3 weeks ago
More Rotary Wing Capes in the Peer Fight
Interesting new developments in the USMC testing of long-range munitions on rotary wing assets. Obviously, the USMC is working on RW relevance in the Pacific. It is interesting that L3 describes these tests as a “family” of systems and has alluded to a loitering EW version of a missile. If the Marnies can field it, you can almost bet this…
theaviationist.com
U.S. Marines’ AH-1Z Fires L3Harris’ Red Wolf Launched Effects in New Test
An AH-1Z conducted a low-altitude test firing of the Red Wolf over the Atlantic Test Range in September 2025, adding to 45 demonstrations already
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Smack-Meier posted an update 6 weeks ago
The Mk1 MOD 1 Eyeball
BD fam,
Thought this was a great tidbit of tactical aviation knowledge and history. For eons, fighter pilots have wondered “How can I make my eyeballs more better?”. The answer is targeting pods (giant cameras), and helmet mounted displays. These things need to be aligned each flight to align with the pilot that day. Fighters utilize the HUD as…
twz.com
OA-1K Skyraider II Has Off-The-Shelf Rifle Sight Mounted In Its Cockpit
EOTech holographic sights are mounted on the special operations light attack plane's dash for a reason you might not expect.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 6 weeks ago
I Don't Want an APHID up the ....
Hey Husky, how’s that song go again? This is likely a low Pk attempt to deter Ukrainian helos from downing Russian drones at little to no cost. This will drive the “price per shootdown” higher due to the required involvement of longer standoff weapons. Not necessarily earth-shattering, but you can never “scoff…
twz.com
Russian Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drones Now Armed With Air-To-Air Missiles
The appearance of a Shahed-136 carrying an air-to-air missile creates a new threat, and a deterrent, for aircrews trying to intercept them.
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Smack-Meier replied to the discussion The Squadron Shelf in the forum General Discussion 7 weeks ago
Another good one! Fighter pilots hunting Yamamoto in…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 7 weeks ago
Let me help with your Xmas shopping
These are great. A t-shirt for everyone on your list!
https://www.twz.com/news-features/celebrate-the-air-forces-newest-flying-dorito-with-this-t-shirt
twz.com
Celebrate The Air Force's Newest 'Flying Dorito' With This T-Shirt
The B-21 Raider and America's most popular heavily-seasoned tortilla chip collide to make this "Waritos" tribute t-shirt.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 7 weeks ago
The J.O.B.
BD Fam, if you have not thought about what the pinnacle of your efforts now look like, the search is over. The job that US aviators are executing in the CENTCOM AOR are absolutely the real deal. This is EXACTLY what you are signing up for when you put an app in with a squadron. Skate Parks brought his people to combat, personally led them…
taskandpurpose.com
Air Force F-16 pilot awarded Silver Star for actions in the Middle East
Lt. Col. William “Skate” Parks led a squadron of Air Force F-16s in the Middle East, and defended the USS Harry S. Truman from attack.
Ghostbuster and Allgood1 Comment
Pretty Amazing!
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