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Smack-Meier posted an update 2 months ago
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Gone Fishin
This is awesome. I always wondered how we planned to get high-value assets out of the ocean after a crash. Apparently this is an entire career field in the Navy.
twz.com
Navy Salvage Ship Trying To Fish Crashed Super Hornet And Seahawk Out Of South China Sea
USNS Salvor is on the scene in the tense South China Sea to recover both aircraft that crashed on the same night while flying from the Nimitz.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 2 months ago
Targeting Pods = Communication Nodes?
Hey BD. Happy Thanksgiving. I’ll be on the app all day tomorrow, 28 Nov. Hit me up!
The Sniper targeting pod is one of my favorite bolt-on accessories and enables lots of platforms the ability to execute precision strikes. But now the pod may give older fighters the ability to communicate across MADL.
For the future tac aviator here, these…
theaviationist.com
Lockheed Martin Unveils Sniper Networked Targeting Pod
The Sniper NTP integrates a multi-datalink, multi-processor Hybrid Base Station (HBS) with the existing Sniper ATP, turning it into an airborne
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Smack-Meier posted an update 2 months ago
That's a Spicy Meatball
Looks like the Italian UPT is a go! Some interesting things to note:
-No mention (yet) of a split between AD, ANG, and AFRC UPT students going to fill Italian classes.
-The syllabus is very similar to UPT without the use of the T-6. As a fighter person, you will still do a basic then advanced track but in the same jet.-I would have found it…
theaviationist.com
Training of U.S. Air Force’s Student Pilots Progresses in Italy
Ten U.S. students are now enrolled at the International Flight Training School to complete a 133-day Basic Jet Training course in the T-346A Master.
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Smack-Meier posted an update 2 months ago
Felon at Dubai Airshow
The Dubai Airshow is one of the most unique aviation experiences I have ever had the pleasure of attending. While dropping off F-16s there in 2017, I was able to meet/watch both the Russian and Chinese fighter demo teams and also watch the Su-35 demo live. The thing that struck me was the “weapons market” mentality of the airshow. EVERY…
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Sadly, there was also a fatality at this airshow: https://www.reuters.com/world/india/indias-home-built-fighter-jet-tejas-crashes-dubai-air-show-2025-11-21/
Reply to Can I Get Some Advice?
Longshot,
First off, hilarious username! Very self-aware. Would love to chat more about this. Send me a DM!
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Smack-Meier posted an update 2 months 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!
https://meet.google.com/bfp-btwm-tfg
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Smack-Meier replied to the discussion The Squadron Shelf in the forum General Discussion 3 months 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 3 months 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 months 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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