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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…
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Top 10 Flybys of all Times
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Youtube has a video of flybys---someone's opinion of the top 10 flybys. Neat video, but many of the best flybys didn't get caught by a camera....
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Saw Season 13 Episode 3 of Top Gear on BBC America Monday night. In one segment James May comes to an airfield in the California desert to ride with Stunt and Rally driver Ken Block. I didn't catch the name of the airfield but it appeared to be an old military base (ammo igloos). In a couple of quick scenes there was what appeared to be a camo painted civilian Herk. Anyone know where this is and which aircraft?
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Top Posters
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So I'm bored outta my gord here tonight and I see that Casey is the current top poster at 539. followed by Dan Wilson at 507 and Bob Daley falling behind at 499. (Bob and Casey had been running neck and neck for some time) This is as of 0542 MST. I know, totally useless info but, I'm bored!
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Hello all, My name is Leonardo Dantas, I am the website developer "transportation in vein" on the activities Aviation Transport of the Brazilian Air Force. Will soon be available, content in English language. Enjoy! Leonardo Dantas www.transportenaveia.com.br [email protected]
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Have been going through some old papers, etc. Are they needed to prove BOG? Just wondering what to shred or not. Any help appreciated with this.
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I was just thinking I hadn't seen anything from Trev for quite awhile. Hasn't been on since Jan. I hope nothing has happened to him. He hadn't left Yemen had he??? Ken
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I am a 100% disable vet and also retried Air force and have Tricare for life. last week I was reading in the air force times and saw were a 100%disable vet was told if he went to the VA. for a non service connected disability he would have to pay Tricare for life. I called Tricare for life and they said that was so some law was passed in 2013 I tried to get them to call the VA. They said they would not. I went to the Oklahoma City medical center and asked them about this and they told me they didn't care what Tricare care for life said If I came to the VA for a medical problem I would not have to pay any body. I tried to get them to call Tricare for life and tell the…
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You get what you vote for!!! The military's managed-care option -- TRICARE Prime -- will be ended Oct. 1 for retirees, their family members and for military survivors who reside more than 40 miles from a military treatment facility or from a base closure site, TRICARE Management Activity announced Wednesday. Most of these 171,400 beneficiaries will need to shift health coverage from Prime to TRICARE Standard, the military's fee-for-service health insurance option. For beneficiaries who use more than preventive health care during the year, the shift will mean higher out-of-pocket costs. Read More....... http://mcontent.military.com/features/0,15240,254518,00.htm…
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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
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7 years after I retired and now I'm diagnosed with Type 2 Diabetes. After checking some of my old medical records looks like my blood sugar was in the norm during my time in so now don't think I'll get anything from the VA for this new diagnosis. What are others experience with post retirement changes in their medical status? Funny but if I had been in VN it would be automatic.
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Lockheed said: Airlift International’s ground crew in San Juan, Puerto Rico, has a right to be proud. On Oct 25, 1967, just 9 minutes after Flight 603 taxied in from New York, it was ready to leave for Miami – an unofficial world record for cargo plane turnaround. In, that time, the crew unloaded and loaded 44,364 lbs. Ok… is this THE world record. Or have you done better?… and want some recognition.
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Prayers to and for all the Soldiers and Family members affected by the unbelievable events at Ft Hood.
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USAF Vietnam era DC-130
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Good evening all, Today I bought my 7th:o 1/48th scale DC-130 kit. I'd like to build it as a 'Nam era USAF variant. Was the nose profile different to a "standard" 130 ?:D
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USN and USMC C-130 Squadron Patches.
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Good Evening Gentlemen, I know I've already asked about USAF C-130 Patches, a huge heartfelt thank yoto all who answered, I appreciate it. Is there any way I can buy, beg, borrow or steal some of the above ? Any help would be really gratefully appreciated. I can't have USAF without USN and USMC Patches. Thanks in advance. Respectfully Sam, the 50 year old Herk Lover.
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Veteran's Day is in a couple weeks. Amen.
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Veterans Day
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Enjoy and celebrate your day.
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O.K. guys, I need your help, or rather your advice, or suggestions, or any assistance you may provide. Each year the Social Studies teacher at the local High School sponsors a Veterans Day observance at the H.S. Very well done, very respectful, but the last couple years it seems as though it has turned into more of a Memorial Day observance, complete with bag pipes, Danny Boy, that sort of thing. I have been asked to be involved in the plans for this years observance. I know what I'd like changed, but not what to replace it with. For instance; the music. The H.S. School choir always sings as well as the band (or part of) plays, that's where Danny Boy comes in. Any suggest…
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Drove my 63 Riv. to the Vets home and hospital all makes car show in King Wi Sun. May 17, beautiful day good displays (at least 100 cars) and plenty of brats and music from the Glen Miller era. Good camaradrie nice helpful people. Vets on bikes made their thunderous entrance,very impressive.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7GFo1U5kew&feature=youtube_gdata_player IMO - He got off far too easy.
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Video game benefits Veterans
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This kind of news seems to get swept under the rug. It is not to often that a video game developer receives some sort of recognition, beyond "corrupting the minds of children". childrhttp://www.callofdutyendowment.org/ short video of the event
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Just stumbled upon some old Vietnam pictures and posted them into "My Gallery". They are the last 12 or 13 on the page. Unfortunately, I don't recall where most of them were taken.
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