Husky posted an update a year ago
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The viper lives on…
Boats! The new hotness is counter-sea and the viper is getting a new toy – the LRASM
But also kitting out the fleet with Radars and Jammers. Keeping it flying out to 2040+.
Speaking of the world’s greatest fighter pound-for-pound join me and Smack tomorrow to talk all things F-16 B-course. Single-seat, multirole, 9G do…
theaviationist.com
The F-16 Will Be Equipped with the AGM-158C LRASM
NAVAIR is looking to award a contract for the integration of the AGM-158C-1 Long-Range Anti-Ship Missile (LRASM) on the F-16. The Naval Air Systems
Allen, JSampson and Jchip1 CommentAny insight on 144th FW (Fresno) UPT board timeline?
Hey all,
Fresno CA’s official website states:
“The 144th Fighter Wing’s 194th Fighter Squadron will be holding its next UPT board in the Summer of 2025. Please check back in March 2025 for updates.”
But I haven’t seen anything posted on MilRecruiter, their official site beyond that line, or their Facebook page. I also called the squadron POC and…
andrew-shacker, Jchip and spencer-
Husky posted an update a year ago
New Palace Chase?
A lot of pilots, myself included, got to the air reserve component (ARC e.g. guard+reserve) via a program called palace chase. That programs let you leave REGAF 6 months early if you joined an ARC unit.
This new program lets you go earlier (1 yr) but with more payback; option 2 is definately targeted at folks who have…
afrc.af.mil
TFS2: New program takes aim at Total Force pilot retention
Air Force Reserve Command and the Air National Guard are testing a new program aimed at encouraging active-duty Air Force pilots to continue flying in the Reserve Component once they separate from
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Husky posted an update a year ago
Hot Pits but with bombs.
Hots pits blew my minds as a Lt. Land, refuel engine running and then blast for anothe sorite.
But more and more we’ll get bombs and gas on the pits.
Same as the hot pits describes above but another team uploads weapons. Its fast too – you’ve got just enoigh time for a bar and an energy drink.
Tritonal + JP8 + caffeine =…
af.mil
F-35 hot turns: enhancing survivability, lethality
The 59th Test and Evaluation Squadron exercised rapid aircraft regeneration and employment procedures on the F-35 Lightning II at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada.
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FrankVescio are now connected a year ago Reply to Joining Air Force Reserves - enlited vs officer
I see, that’s something I need to consider as well now since I am able to rush other units. Thank you!
ATTENTION BD Nation – what questions do you want answered?
We’re collaborating with our good friend @Rain from The Afterburn Podcast to create a series of short videos in which we answer any questions you have. We’ll discuss major changes at IPT/UPT, active duty vs. Guard/Reserve, understanding different mission sets (e.g., SEAD, CAS, DCA,…
Reply to Joining Air Force Reserves - enlited vs officer
Just to clarify as well, you can join any unit as an enlisted and also rush other units to get a pilot slot. Joining doesn’t hubcap you to that one location.
Quin and DerekReply to Joining Air Force Reserves - enlited vs officer
Thank you for your guidance! After going through the pros and cons you mentioned, I realize that I’m really focused on becoming a pilot in the Air Force Reserve and/ or airline. I’m not very interested in exploring enlisted roles since the benefits seem limited—mainly just the chance to bond with the unit—and I’m not guaranteed a pilot…
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