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A fighter, but today I feel like i'm laid up in the dock for a few weeks.

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Sounds like you were at Disney for Gay Days!!

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I don't know if this is the right picture or not.........

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We picked up some Jordanians one time out of Afganistan and flying them back and I swear one of them was on something because I think he was flying at 50,000. Med techs shot him with something to bring him down.

It takes a big man to cry and an even bigger man to laugh at him.

Geez Dutch, I thought I was old.

We just finished both baths. We tore out all the old tile. The walls all had the metal screening and concrete behind the tile that was the worst. Painted the house inside and out added new doors and windows. It took a little over a year, but after seeing the results it was worth it.

I don't know Plaprad, Dan did say something about narcotics, he could substitute the candy and Red Bull.

Can you believe this guy........

Obama proposes to sell China C-130s

Source: Global Times China [02:22 October 11 2010]

By Hao Zhou

US President Barack Obama has proposed to Congress terminating the suspension of C-130 cargo aircraft export licenses to China, according to a letter published Friday on the White House's website.

This proposal, which is regarded by some Chinese analysts as blandishments to China after the US stiffly pressed China to revaluate its yuan, is still subject to review and approval by both the House of Representatives and the Senate.

The White House didn't release the quantity or price of the C-130s in the proposal.

If it gets the green light, the C-130 transport aircraft, nicknamed "Hercules," would become the first heavy military equipment that the US has exported to China since 1989.

Capable of using unprepared runways for takeoffs and landings, the C-130 family found uses in a variety of roles, including cargo transportation, troops and medical evacuation, airborne assault, search and rescue, maritime patrol and even aerial firefighting.

However, Song Xiaojun, a Beijing-based military expert, downplayed the significance of Obama's proposal.

"I don't think Beijing is very much in need of such an aircraft model, though the China-made military transport planes, compared with C-130, are still left behind in terms of engines and electronic aviation equipment," Song told the Global Times, adding that the C-130s that the US intends to export to China is only for civilian use.

He said the motives behind Obama's proposal might be aimed at "blandishing China after recent tensions caused by the US, such as pressing for the yuan's appreciation, arms sales to Taiwan and military exercises in waters close to China."

In the mid-1980s, when China-US relations enjoyed a short honeymoon period, the US sold China a bunch of S-70 helicopters, a model of the UH- 60 Blackhawk designed for civilian use.

After bilateral ties soured, Washington suspended the exports of parts for the S-70s, so China could hardly fly those S- 70s anymore, another military expert told the Global Times on condition of anonymity.

"What Beijing wants to buy from Washington is always blocked, and what the US wants to sell to China is always something that China doesn't need," he added.

Agencies contributed to this story

43171C / 2A571

Transient Alert - Patrick many different airframes from OV-10 to C-5, Army, Navy, AF, Marines, and foreign

T-39A - Ramstien

F-4E Seymour Johnson

Does that make Dan a poster boy?

Glad to hear you are back Dan.

I was on cable modem for 5 years and dumped it about 6 months ago and went with DSL, because the cable modem was out more then it was on. In those five years they gave 7 different modems because they kept crapping out. I have not missed cable one bit, my speeds are about the same and it has always been there when I fire up the internet.

The C130 does not show up until about the 2:20 mark and you have to watch a 30 second comercial, but it is still neat.

http://www.bild.de/BILD/video/clip/auto/2010/09/02/top-gear-8-block.html

The plane will be on display at Charlotte ANG base along with the F-86 (from the Korean period) and memorial monument to past guard members. The plane is painted in the SEA colors and was changed to a "B" model to represent the planes that were deployed from Charlotte during Vietnam. The plane will be dedicated on 1 Oct 2010.

Barbecue King Drive-In in Charlotte, been there several times.

Pretty good BBQ.

Back in my active duty days I was flight mechanic on the T-39A out of Ramstein in the mid 70s. Our AFSC was A43171C 1 and 2 engine jet. We either had to stand between the pilot and co-pilot, sit on the jump seat (honey bucket seat) or ride with the pax. Like SEFEGeorge said we did not have a tool box but carried a bag.

John was a salesman's delight when it came to any kind of unusual gimmicks. His wife Marsha had long ago given up trying to get him to change.

One day John came home with another one of his unusual purchases. It was a robot that John claimed was actually a lie detector. It was about 5:30 that afternoon when Tommy, their 11 year old son, returned home from school. Tommy was over 2 hours late.

"Where have you been? Why are you over 2 hours late getting home?" asked John.

"Several of us went to the library to work on an extra credit project," said

Tommy.

The robot walked around the table and slapped Tommy, knocking him completely out of his chair.

"Son," said John, "this robot is a lie detector, now tell us where you

really were after school."

"We went to Bobby's house and watched a movie." said Tommy.

"What did you watch?" asked Marsha.

"The Ten Commandments." answered Tommy.

The robot went around to Tommy and once again slapped him, knocking him off his chair.

With his lip quivering, Tommy got up, sat down and said, "I am sorry I lied.

We really watched a tape called Sex Queen."

"I am ashamed of you son," said John. "When I was your age, I never lied to my parents."

The robot walked around to John and delivered a whack that nearly knocked him out of his chair.

Marsha doubled over in laughter, almost in tears and said, "Boy, did you

ever ask for that one! You can't be too mad with Tommy. After all, he is

your son!"

The robot walked around to Marsha and knocked her out of her chair.

We all appreciate all that you do Casey. Let us know if there is something we can help with.

K2 was pretty good with the dessert bar and Friday steak and lobster. But Oman at the Seeb Hotel during Ramadan was great. They had a French chef that cooked just for us.

Stateside Patrick AFB, FL in the 70's for midnight chow.

No sooner then I posted the last comment I'm met with another "Service Unavailable" message. I'll keep trying.

It's Monday morning 0700 EST and I'm not having anymore problems. I couldn't logon at all from Friday through the weekend.

Gee Dan, the post is worthless without pictures.:)

Thanks Casey, and keep up the good work. We do appreciate it.

When I arrived at my first duty station at Patrick AFB, FL in 1972 I was put on the base funeral detail. So my first TDY was to the pan handle of Florida to bury a Marine killed in Vietnam.

My last TDY was Jan 2007 to Bagram.