Husky replied to the discussion Active Navy Pilot to ANG/AFR in the forum Air Force 5 months ago
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False! False! False!
You can absolutely go P8s to ANG. In fact, you could probably walk right into the 201st airlift squadron (DV 737s in DC). With a short course, you could fly any ANG heavy.
Jump onto milrecruiter, check the box “hiring rated,” and start calling hiring POCs (pilots).
If there’s a unit you like that isn’t hiring, call them…
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Husky posted an update 5 months ago
C-130s bright future
Weird title—the article goes on to say that all the Hs are getting the new props (well, all but two), and we’re buying a bunch more Js.
twz.com
C-130H Eight-Bladed NP2000 Prop Upgrade Plans Cut Short By USAF
Refitting C-130Hs with NP2000 propellers offers performance and maintenance benefits, but the USAF is fully focused on buying newer C-130Js.
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ChrisR replied to the discussion Active Navy Pilot to ANG/AFR in the forum Air Force 5 months ago
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Hoping someone might be able to help me out with this question. I’m currently an Active Duty Navy P-8 pilot and researching some options for Guard units. I’ve emailed a few recruiters and I’m 3/3 on them telling me I’d apply for the UPT board instead of the Rated boards. Does that jive with everyone else’s experience? Thanks for any insight…
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BogiDope posted an update 5 months ago
Looking for some feedback…
Our dev team is designing a new dashboard customized for each BogiDope member. The general goal is to make it easier to connect you with the coaching, content, and community aspects most relevant to your stage in the application process, as well as to pull in any helpful data from MilRecruiter (analytics,…
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I like the action items to help raise PCSM that you have here, for example. Essentially anything actionable is appreciated, and keeping “Recent Discussions” would be great to see who is talking about what specifically.
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Thanks, @Meech !
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Smack-Meier posted an update 5 months ago
Nose art making a comeback
In the era of standards, conformity, and progress there is still some heritage out there. More nose art is returning from the CENTCOM AOR (not to mention with drone kill stickers). Entire squadrons with nose art themes is awesome!
https://theaviationist.com/2025/10/13/a-10-uas-kill-markings/
theaviationist.com
A-10 Returns from CENTCOM Deployment with UAS Kill Markings
An A-10C was spotted with two Shahed-type UAS shapes painted on the nose while returning to its home base. An A-10C Thunderbolt II of the U.S. Air Force
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Smack-Meier posted an update 5 months ago
Little Legs and Long Distance
A question I get a lot is “How do we get fighters across the world? Do we just take them apart and ship them?”
The answer is Coronet Missions run by the Air Operations Squadron/TACC. Fighter units request support through a website (almost like ordering an uber) with dates and destinations. The AOS folks then plan and source tanker support for…
acc.af.mil
ACC’s Air Operations Squadron: “We Deliver”
Moving fighter aircraft across oceans is not as easy as a typical cross-country drive. Transoceanic fighter movements require extensive mission planning and briefing, along with robust contingency
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Smack-Meier posted an update 5 months ago
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Open Office Hours: 16 Oct @ 8 PM EST
Come with questions on all things hiring, military life, pilot stuff, Guard, Active Duty, etc.
See you there!
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Smack-Meier posted an update 5 months ago
5 months ago (edited)
Stealth Tankers?
Looks like the USAF is thinking about how to solve the “tyranny of distance” that is made immensely worse by the standoff capabilities of our adversaries. There looks to be 2 roads right now: make tankers more survivable, or make more (cheaper) expendable tankers. For prospective pilots? Looks like more tanker cockpits no…
aviationweek.com
U.S. Air Force Efforts Give Stealthy, Agile Tankers New Momentum | Aviation Week Network
New analysis focuses on the cost of developing clean-sheet, low-signature refuelers.
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