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Husky replied to the discussion What is Alert? in the forum Air Force a year ago
The scramble takeoffs are awesome it feels like stealing.
Lightweight, Max AB. You have to raise the gear right at 190 knots or you’ll blow through 300 in the 15” it takes to retract.
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Husky started the discussion Joint Strike Missile in the forum Air Force a year ago
2xJSM + 2xLRASM, the F-35 is bulking up for the pacific.
twz.com
USAF F-35s Are Officially Getting Joint Strike Cruise Missiles That Fit In Their Bays
Joint Strike Missiles will give Air Force F-35A new options for conducting stand-off strikes, especially in the maritime domain.
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BogiDope to Tutor-Gunboss, CHAOS and SLAP a year ago
June’s Events calendar was just updated:
AFOQT Math techniques: June 13th w/ @Tutor-Gunboss 📽
AF Pilot Office Hours: June 14th w/ @CHAOS
Strategies for getting noticed in an increasingly crowded field: June 18th w/ @SLAP 📽
Test Prep Office Hours: June 20th w/ @Tutor-Gunboss
Mock Interview Prep: June 21st w/ @CHAOSAll members can attend the…
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BogiDope posted a new event. a year ago
Webinar - Your First Ops Squadron: What to Expect and How to SucceedUnderstanding what to expect in your first operational squadron will not only help you succeed in developing a good reputation early in your career but…
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Husky started the discussion The Future in the forum Air Force a year ago
What does it hold? I don’t know, and neither does this USAF. But here’s what it thinks (attached).
Highlights:
-Overhauling a fleet while complying with the 23 FRA and rising personnel costs is tough.
-4 fighters go forward…and CCA….and multiple versions on the F-15….and only after NGAD and CCA come along.
-old fighters are expensive ‘cause…
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Husky replied to the discussion ANG UPT Slots Cut in the forum Air Force a year ago
Woof. Yep, certainly not good news but let me offer some context.
1) It’s not just an ANG problem, expect that USAFA and ROTC will take cuts. Usually in the scenarios, it’s least bad for ANG.
2) It’s not just a Boeing problem. There was an engine contract that didn’t go well but is apparently improving. See below.
3) It is only a fighter…
airforcetimes.com
T-38 Talon engine repair woes could slow pilot training for months
The Air Force expects pilot training shortfalls through the end of the fiscal year, and that the J85 enterprise won’t fully recover until April 2024.
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Beav replied to the discussion Rush Event Networking in the forum Air Force a year ago
Reply to Rush Event Networking
Chainsaw, I also encourage people to start the networking process pre-rush. Our aviation communities are smaller than you think. You run into each other at Red Flag, Cope North and other exercises, not to mention at the airport lounge.
Always think networking!
-Beav
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jacob-kilian replied to the discussion ANG UPT Slots Cut in the forum Air Force a year ago
I know for me, I have a deadline where I need to know where I’m going. I am concurrently pursuing a lay transfer to Naval Aviation or a conditional release to ANG, AF Reserves, SC NG, and Active Army to compete for a pilot slot. With guard numbers being cut, and Reserve slots being hard to come by at times, I may end up putting in for a Warrant… Read more
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Wright replied to the discussion ANG UPT Slots Cut in the forum Air Force a year ago
Definitely agree. But it’s frustrating to think about what the next year or two looks like if you were preparing to apply to this board or next years. I’m curious to see how many people shift gears from ANG route and figure out another route.
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C.J. replied to the discussion ANG UPT Slots Cut in the forum Air Force a year ago
Letting off the gas is the worst thing you can do. MAKE THEM TELL YOU NO (and then chase a waiver)!
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