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This is a military date I commemorate annually.............. 71 years ago today on this date (18 April 1942) 16 B-25's took off from the deck of the USS Hornet led by Lt. Col Jimmy Doolittle to bomb targets in Japan. The raid shook the confidence of the Japanese leaders and lifted up the spirits of the American people at a time when things looked bleak. The subsequent victory at the Battle of Midway was in part due to the effects of the Doolittle Raid. There are only 3 surviving aircrew members of the raid and they will be meeting today in Florida for their final reunion. Let us never forget the bravery of the airmen who volunteered for the raid and the…
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Greetings all I have been out of commission for quite some time, and still not well (heart), but I need to take a minute to wish all of you a very Blessed Christmas and a safe and prosperous New Year. Chris
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Chris When it comes to Birthdays, you just can't have too many! Hope this Birthday is a happy one! Lee
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Good morning guy's Haven't been around much lately, 'cause of cardiac problems, but The VA generously implanted a pacemaker a couple weeks ago and I'm feeling a bit better now, so I hope to be on board more often. While I was down and out I did look in now and then even if I didn't actually sign in; anyway, I have a question. Wife and I will be traveling past Warner Robbins next week. We have visited the museum there before, so I'm not inclined to do that again, but I'm wondering if there are any Herks "on base". We both have our brown DOD card and have access to the base and we'll stop at the BX for sure, but is there anyone out there in Hercules.net land that kno…
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Casey, Happy Birthday. I hope you enjoy your special day. Sonny
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I recently found a folder that contained my flight logs from most of my flights as a loadmaster. I have figured out a few of the mission symbols but a couple I don't know. 01A is combat mission T3 is training but can some one tell me what A1, A5, A4, 03, and T2 are?? Using my travel vouchers and these flight records I have almost reconstructed my missions as a loadmaster...
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Thanks Casey. I am honored that I have a forum named after me. I hope I can handle the pressure!! Sonny
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I know, I know, I have mentioned this booklet several or more times over the years. Anyway, I finally found it and made a copy of the front and back covers. I am not able to copy the inside pages without taking all of it apart. So, here is what it looked like, and I guess I must have bought it at a BX on base. Probably the Flightline BX. All of the book doesn't pertain to all of us, but I am willing to bet it will bring back memories. If any of you guys have a good way of putting together some more books, let me know. The two pictures I am posting are just the front and back of the book. I have been calling it the Naminoue Capers incorrectly! Let …
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Update: talked to MTcrewchief (Ken) last evening. He is home now after having the second knee replacement. Tired and very sore but in good spirit. I suspect he will be back here any time now.
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LIQUIDITY: This is when you look at your retirement funds and wet your pants!
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http://www.michaelyon-online.com/the-kopp-etchells-effect.htm "The"halo" is caused by static electricity generated as the titanium/nickel blades move through a field of dust (which is kicked up from the ground as the heli lands)."
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Found a great website that also happens to supply a much needed reminder that we still have a traitor (or a several thousand for that matter) in our midst. Never forget:mad: http://www.pownetwork.org./2007px/Decals_and_Bumper_Stickers.html They also track down posers too - sweet! Dan
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Looks like us retirees will not be getting a COLA next year. Apparently this is due to a negative cost of living for this year. However if that is the case then why are the active duty guys getting a COLA for next year? Hint...I certainly do not wish to take anything away from the AD guys but it should at least make sense.
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From our family to all of you on the Herkybirds site, and the troop's that protect us, we want to wish everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving holiday! Stay safe, and please keep in mind that our table (and my wet bar) will alway's be open to all....... It is because of you, that we have the freedom to be with family and share love and cheer. Thank you! Kurt and Family
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Back when you joined the service of course. Check this site out for pay tables going back to 1949. http://www.dfas.mil/militarypay/militarypaytables/militarypaypriorrates.html BTW, I made $642.90 when I joined up as an E-2 in February 1983. Just a hair over what a bird colonel over 22 years in service made in 1949! As an E-2 Uncle Sam paid for my supper and bed though! Mark
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Does anyone have or know where I can get a copy of this "interview"? I had a copy but it "vanished" when I PCSd from Germany. For those not in the know; it's a supposed interview of an F-4C pilot, in Vietnam and an American newsman with an Air Force PR man present to translate the Captains answers into the "company line". Always enjoyed it and I'm sure many younger troops would too. Thanks in advance.
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Honestly - if you have not already seen this site, you have missed quite a bit. You know you have been at Walmart once or twice, and had seen something that could never be described or explained with a stragiht face. Or if you did, people thought you were drunk or making it all up. And you wished you had remembered your cellphone that has a camera. Or you had wished your cellphone had a camera. Not to worry though - someone else was able to get that pic. http://www.peopleofwalmart.com/
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Now this is one lucky puppy and then some. http://www.redbullairrace.com/cs/Satellite/en_air/Video/Qualifying-Highlights,-Windsor-021242857591037
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As a former C-130 driver, SEFE and line puke, I had more than my share of fun in the course of 27 years on countless rotations, Panama, Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, Desert Shield & Storm and Red Flag, etc. in the A's, B's and E's. But in August of 1993 it all came to an end when I retired. Now all there was to do was flying widebodies (flight attendants) between major population centers around the world. I thought I would replace at least some of that former excitement and so I became active in the local aerobatic club and, after a few years, began teaching basic aerobatics and emergency recovery training mostly to pilots who have never been on their back in a…
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OK guys, I hate to show my ignorance, but this is really bugging me. What is E FLT? I was at CCK in 1966 and I realize that was pretty early in the game, but I don't recall anything called E Flt. Help??
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What I finally did, was meet (in person), one of the guys on this forum. I am very happy our meeting turned out the way I expected. I met one of our regulars --Chris Schutz--(tinwhistle) this weekend and my wife and I spent some very enjoyable hours with Chris and his wife Mary. We did some touring the area in rain, snow, & sunshine and visited and had a good time. Chris and I got to tell each other our old war stories and what has happened over the years. I know that if I would have known him while in the USAF, we would have been good friends. I think that would be the way with a lot of us on the forum! We all have something in common. The C-130 Hercules!!!!! …
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This has absolutely nothing to do with the C-130 or even aviation in any way, but it should bring a smile to your face. Don R. Click here: The Girls On Fox News Song - YouTube
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I am soooo glad I'm retired (for the last 24 years). I don't think I could put up with this crap. Although the following pertains to the Navy, it's also a description of all services. Don R. Then - If you smoked, you had an ashtray on your desk. Now - If you smoke, you get sent outside and treated like a leper, if you're lucky. Then - Mail took weeks to come to the ship. Now - Every time you get near land, there's a mob topside to see if their cell phones work. Then - If you left the ship it was in blues or whites, even in home port. Now - The only time you wear blues or whites is for ceremonies. Then - You wore be…
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Happy Birthday Spectre623. I hope it is filled with fun, family and friends.......and C-130's!!! Sonny
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