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Do you have any anecdotes of how those with wife and kids handled it? More specifically, I would like to spend time with the boys camping etc. on the weekends to strengthen those bonds but my thought is I would need to forego a few extra-curricular/recreational trips to be with wife/kid. Presumably there is a balance to be struck.
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@Dave The recording is posted in the Video Library
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Smack-Meier posted an update a year 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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Smack-Meier posted an update a year ago
Great video all about current U-2 operations. As a reconnaissance platform, the U-2 is still quietly doing a good amount of the US operational and strategic intel collection. But it also has game in the tactical world as well. In Korea, we would pretty routinely work with the U-2 folks in tactical scenarios and kill chain processing.
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Azteka and
Smack-Meier are now connected a year ago Thanks Smack! Super helpful.
Rowan,
Actually a super relevant question. Especially for UPT/non-mil applicants. The data I have is from the CO ANG, so could be different elsewhere, but probably a good start. For rush events and zoom meetings (pre-interview events), business casual seems to be the standard. At the very least a collared shirt. For interviews, a suit…Howdy,
Boring etiquette question. When reaching out to units, is it best to do a standard quick intro email with cover letter and resume? And in general for any type of interfacing with units (zoom, rush events, interview, etc…) are suits the expected attire?
Thank you,
Rowan
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Can I get a link to access previous recordings? I can’t seem to find them.
thanks!
Jeremy-
SIC posted an update a year ago
A Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies report released last month examined pilot shortages in 2024. The report found that the Air Force is approximately 1,850 pilots short of their overall goal and of those, 1,142 were fighter pilots.
We, as a community of warriors need to identify and address the root cause of fighter pilot shortages…
airforcetimes.com
Air Force needs more fighter pilots for more airpower, report says
The number of fighter pilots is decreasing. But a Washington think tank has an idea for how to stem the tide and bring seasoned airmen back into the fold.
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I’m ready to make that 1,141 pilots short, put me in coach!
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I think it always goes back to, everyone wants to become a fighter pilot, and not enough want to stay. I wonder though if there were more fighter slots in the guard and reserve. If pilots would be willing to stay instead of jump to the airlines.
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