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Smack-Meier posted an update 6 months ago
BogiDopers,
If you want to see what the apex of the trajectory that BD can put you on, look no further than Maj Nicole Ayers. A USAFA 2011 graduate, D1 athlete, Raptor instructor, and now astronaut. She arrived at the ISS this past week on the Crew Dragon from SpaceX. A great example of interagency coordination, led by an impressive…
af.mil
Air Force major pilots NASA’s SpaceX Crew-10 mission
U.S. Air Force Maj. Nichole Ayers, NASA astronaut, successfully completed her next mission: space.
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Reply to B-course (FTU) Questions
Eric, got your questions; tune in to the webinar!
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Reply to B-course (FTU) Questions
Chaos, got it! We will cover it!
IHC_Nole -
Hey everyone,
In anticipation of the webinar on 31 March, feel free to post any questions you have about fighter (especially F-16 and F-35) b-courses. It can be training, mindset, lifestyle, preparation, etc. Whether you are selected or just curious, I will strive to answer these questions in the webinar portion prior to Q and A so…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 7 months ago
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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I guess it would be cool to fly fighter jets through the Rockies at 400 bills and go skiing every weekend in Park City, I mean, if you are into that sorta thing…😅
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Smack-Meier posted an update 7 months ago
In keeping with the Skyraider theme, here is some legendary aviation lore.
The original Skyraider, nicknamed the “Spad”, was born as a Navy torpedo bomber that never made it to the fight in WWII. It saw combat in Korea, then in the early days of Vietnam. But in the new jet age, the A-1 had to find a new role other than a dedicated…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 7 months ago
BD Crew,
New platforms reaching initial operational capability (IOC) is always encouraging, especially to aspiring military aviators. AFSOC just brought the OA-1K up to speed and finally gave it a name: Skyraider II. Dieter Dengler would be proud.
This is noteworthy for a few reasons. For BD members, this opens up a new…
airandspaceforces.com
Air Force Names OA-1K Skyraider II as New Aircraft Prepares to Come Online
The Air Force named its upcoming OA-1K light attack and observation aircraft the Skyraider II after an iconic close air support platform.
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Anyone have any knowledge on whether or not this will be replacing the AFSOC MC-12 mission or used in conjunction with it?
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dws_2004 and
Smack-Meier are now connected 7 months ago -
Reply to UPT General Discussion-All questions UPT through RTU
Hey Colin,
I did both UPT and FTU with wife/kids. Actually had 2 of them during the formal courses. My experience was between 2013 and 2014. Here are some of my biggest takeaways:
-The weekdays are busy. Most of your focus goes toward learning, both at work and at home. As long as your family is primed with this info, you can get into…
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Smack-Meier posted an update 7 months ago
Interesting analysis of the US-Russia-India arms triangle. This also occurs against the backdrop of F-35s, F-16s, and Su-57s sitting side-by-side on the ramp at AeroIndia 2025.
The US has sold a substantial amount of arms to India in recent years. But the F-35 has always been a another level of trust. Obviously the US wants India…
defensenews.com
For India, it’s ‘Pick your fighter,’ as Delhi weighs US, Russian bids
India wants to catch up quickly to China in fighter jets. But buying on the global market could torpedo the country's homegrown program.
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Hoping they pick the F-35 for sure
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