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Insult 1 2
by tinwhistle- 41 replies
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Today I was assaulted and insulted. Our President and Commander in Chief has ordered the Flag of the United States of America to be flown at half mast in honor of a foreign entity, Nelson Mandella. I have no beef with Mandella, it's my understanding that he was a fine leader. He was, however, not a citizen of the United States of America. Never was. We have young men and women serving under the Stars and Stripes in far away lands, being horribly wounded and killed every day, and this administration all but ignores them. Combat Veterans from wars long ago wait years for the recognition they deserve. Does Washington care? Yet some stranger to most Americans, a foreigner, is…
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Just what the fuck is this? An award that's higher than the Bronze Star for people that never leave the warmth, comfort, and coffee of their office. Nothing like slapping the face of the vets who actually did something in actual combat to get the award, other than sitting there playing Microsoft simulator. Whats next, those that play COD, etc? This really pisses me off. The only way for some lame officers to get some medals? http://news.yahoo.com/pentagon-creat...-politics.html
Last reply by Dan Wilson, -
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After flying as a pax and touring the flight deck cockpit I am wondering how in the world anyone can manage to sleep on the bed that is in the cockpit.Was it made for very small crewmembers or what?The mattress on the bunk had to be designed by a massocist!One load master told me that he had a hammock in his bag.I thought he was pulling my johnson but then he showed it to me.But still I was told that the bunk was mainly used to just store bags and stuff on.What gives?What is a augmented crew?And who gets the bunk?
Last reply by Fräulein, -
For those who haven't seen this... DRILL PRESS: A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal bar stock out of your hands so that it smacks you in the chest and flings your beer across the room, denting the freshly-painted project which you had carefully set in the corner where nothing could get to it. WIRE WHEEL: Cleans paint off bolts and then throws them somewhere under the workbench with the speed of light. Also removes fingerprints and hard-earned calluses from fingers in about the time it takes you to say, "Oh, shit!"... See More SKILL SAW: A portable cutting tool used to make studs too short. PLIERS: Used to round off bolt h…
Last reply by Wil Sanchez, -
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As the title says, I went and did it-----I applied for VA Health Benefits just to see if I qualified and just received notification that I am eligible for care as a Priority 6 veteran!! This process only took about a week from start to finish!! I am supposed to schedule an appointment with the Billings Clinic whenever I am ready. Now, my questions are, is this a physical?. I could go to the VA clinic in Billings (only 40 miles) to ask these questions but would rather ask some of you "experienced" guys first. We speak the same language!! Muff, I hope you are reading this as I think from what I have seen on this forum, you are directly involved in answering questions that …
Last reply by RRSmith, -
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Did I say that I am moving outta Florida next month? Cant remember if I did or not. (heres my 14,900 house)
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KC-135 Question 1 2
by DC10FE- 27 replies
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I know there are people here on this board with experience on varied types of airplanes. Here's my question -- were the SAC KC-135's the only ones with no FE? I know the Andrews 135's had an FE, but what about AWACS, etc? Thanks in advance, Don R.
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I was thinking at work today and wondering what kind of coffee they provide the crews on the herks.I manage a Starbucks and know alot about coffee and was just wondering.Please tell me it is not that Hillsboro trash the goverment provides!I can provide sample roast packages for a limited number of crews.Let me know.I would provide some of the pastry goods but i have to count that stuff and put it on a list.Anyway what kind of coffee do you crews drink?By the way I can provide vacccum coffee jugs and mugs at my discount<30%off>.Let me know and i can send out gift voucher-dude coupon things.
Last reply by SEFEGeorge, -
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Yes I said "A-Team" movie. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ip1pPPEpDyE&feature=#t=0m36s
Last reply by Fräulein, -
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Lots of news for the past week about this. I personally believe that the invasive pat downs are a violation of the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The time has come to quit pussy footing around and do some intelligent profiling, both positive and negative. Positive example? Pilots. What say you? I have a lot to say about this on my blog--I'd be honored if you would visit and subscribe to the posts. Cheers JP Blog website: http://flyoverfeedback.blogspot.com
Last reply by J. P. Morgan, -
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Well in the last week I have finally got to level out my front porch, and now getting to disassemble all the fancy woodwork for striping and cleaning, and between that I get to shovel out the piles of plaster in my parlor. I am loving this but its really kicking my butt, boy I am really loving those narcotics right now:cool:
Last reply by Fräulein, -
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On occasion Casey will refer to this site and those who frequent it as "The C-130 Community". We all agree that the "Herk" is a life long love affair and we all, here, share that love of our Hercules, which leads me to an observation: the "people" on this site. I am very fortunate in that I am able to travel, and in the past two years I have traveled to Montana twice, for several days each trip and have become fast friends with MTcrewchief. I have also traveled in the opposite direction to "Western Maryland". The visits there have not been as lengthy, however, the time spent with "Giz" and his wife has been exceptional. These two, Ken and Paul, are real, honest, "stand up…
Last reply by tinwhistle, -
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There once was a senator from Mass, Who went out in search of some a$$; He lucked up and found it, F****d up and drowned it, And that was the end of his a$$. Man, was that limerick writer very wrong. Of course, he didn't know anything about the people of Taxachussetts.
Last reply by Dan Wilson, -
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Well after 19+ years as an engine mechanic on C-130's in the US AirForce it is time to move on . I am very grateful for the people that have made this possible for me . For the last year or so I have been avidly seeking a position as a Flight Engineer on C-130's and I can finally say I GOT THE JOB! :cool: I know most of you don't know me at all, but I'm sure I'll be picking some brains here . I have offcially became an idiot again. Now it's time to shut up and color.:D
Last reply by MAXTORQ, -
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Folks I put together a package on the "smoke-n-mirrors" on how the Fulton Skyhook system works. It is 15 attachments in a pdf file. So if anyone would like it pm me your email address and will send.
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Finally got it Giz
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Dan Wilson!
by mongo- 20 replies
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Hey Dan I'm just a little curious here but, Would you happen to have a Gran Torino parked in the garage?
Last reply by Fräulein, -
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Find out what kind of soldier you really are. I scored 88% SpecOps (go figure)but also scored a whopping 0% civilian :cool: http://quizfarm.com/quizzes/new/rebelranger/which-soldier-type-are-you/
Last reply by Sonny, -
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I think I've got that right!!! When I volunteered as a load master/flare kicker for Blind Bat in 1968, I was sent to Kadena for a week or so to attend classes to become a qualified flight crew member. The classes that I had to go through was the altitude chamber, spatial disorientation, the g-force ejection seat, and parachute training (the tower and getting out of the harness etc.) I also had to undergo a flight physical and qualify at the shooting range with the 38 Spec. revolver and the M-16 with full auto (3 shot bursts)!! All of that stuff was pretty exciting for a 2-stripe maint puke, but when I look through my records that I have there is no mention of any of this…
Last reply by xzoomie32065, -
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Hey Crew Chiefs, any stories about doing favors for flight crews? We were one our way from McClellan to Hickam when I heard Maj._____ our nav make a comment that his kids lived on one of the islands and it had been four years since he had seen them. He asked the AC if there was anyway we could "break" the acft and give hiim a chance to visit them. This mission was just an out and back. Honestly, this was on of my least favorite crews. Hearing this kind of touch me, and being on headset, I told him I thought that could be arranged. When we touched down I asked the AC to feather one of the engines and write it up for a runaway engine. He did and after parking I called…
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Work.
by Guest- 18 replies
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Good Evening Gentlemen, Today I lost my job. After 27 years my job as Senior Storeman has gone. Feel slightly annoyed about it, so tonight I'm having a couple of beers extra, will review the situation, and .....well, who knows. Sam
Last reply by fitzferrari, -
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Well this has been a pretty crappy summer for me, I had to get back surgery for a disk bulge on July 19th, then on 31 Aug they had to go back in again because bone slivers left behind from the first surgery had torn a 3 inch hole in the spinal dura (the membrane covering the spinal cord and brain), that left a huge drain of CSF (cerebral spinal fluid) so they had to go back in to stitch the dura back up. I cant even begin to describe the level of migraines I have had to deal with since the tear started, problem is now 5 days after the surgery I am still having the migraines and the wound is draining like a beast still, afraid they missed another tear back there. I dont…
Last reply by gizzard, -
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From our house to your. http://www.jacquielawson.com/viewcard.asp?code=2009067151102&source=jl999 Mike & Ann Thompson Be naughty save Santa the trip!
Last reply by Nc97, -
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Got an email with some pictures of a C17, looked like a gear up landing at Bagram anyone have any info? Mike
Last reply by jbob, -
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When I watch this video it's a C-5 Galaxy I look at the landing gear on retraction. It takes a long time for one of the right MLG to retract. What's the big deal.!! is it a lack of hydraulic flow power or something else. There must be a good reason for it!............John Boy
Last reply by tusker,