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  1. Just got my new plastic pilot cert in the mail today and it says "English proficiant" on it without my requesting it. Waiting for my A&P cert to see what it says. The issue date shows the date they put on it when they make the card. Don't like that too much as I got all my certs back in 1973 and now it shows 2009. Sucks! By the way your picture is not on it but Wilber and Orvilles are. Ha ah. Bill

    I agree! Keep your paper cert's for personal souvenier purposes. The date stamp of issue is just wrong!

    Kurt

  2. The "MAC Purse" is/was nothing more than a comparable version of those geeky DayTimer organizers's that you see for sale at Staple's, and other REMF supply stores. In reference to the MAC Purse, I can't help but laugh my ass off at how the "power's-that-be" want to increase our individual organizational method's, only to have a by-product of confusion by just staying with what works. Give me my flight bag, and TOLD pouch any day.

    Kurt

  3. You might try grainger.com I seem to recall that they carried a converter (this was 12 years ago.......) aircraftspruce.com may also be of some assistance.

    I'm at home with this flu crud, so after my sleep cell I'll check into some more avenues for you.

    Kurt

  4. Hey Jim! It's me Kurt.... I remember this op. The navy bubble-head school at New London might be able to help. Check into any type of "historian" they may have. From the years and location, I'm sure they could come up with the name of the sub......from there it will be an easy search because almost every sub/ship has an association that you can inquire with. Hope this help's!

    Kurt

  5. 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

  6. I'm going back a few year's on this one, but I seem to recall that the USAF C-9's and 737 VIP aircraft had "flight mechanic's" as part of the crew compliment. What was the AFSC and/or background to be aircrew in this capacity? I also recall (circa 1990-92) some heavy Pentagon in-fighting about placing navigator's on the above mentioned aircraft, whenever they were to fly into so called "haphazard" theatre's. LOL! What was a nav going to do? Sit in the jump seat with a clipboard and a stopwatch?

    Kurt

  7. I was having a good day until I read this........ Just WTF is an Air Force Achievement Medal for Valor anyway? It's a joke!

    When the UAV operator's were getting Air Medal's it ruined my appreciation for my own Air Medal's. I sure am glad that I am retired, and don't have to put up with this kind of B.S..

    I am embarrased for the crew. A damn shame! The Air Force Achievement Medal is nothing more than a glorified merit badge for an adult!

    Kurt

  8. ......and add $5 to 8 million for a "feasibility study" in order to prove that these J model's are "satisfactory" to the the AFSOC inventory. Wait until 2012 and you will see the big order placed. By that time the F-22 will be comming out of the Obama hatchet-sheath and the fight for the J will start all over again.

    OMG......I forgot about AF Space Command. They will have to fight for their share of a budget cut as well. Merrrill McPeak will also need a new room addition to his Colorado vacation home........need I go on?

    Kurt

  9. Both y'all are confusing apples and oranges.

    The CIB is a badge, not a medal and it is a pretty big badge to have at that. I dont know if there are any in the Army that are more important or not but it really is the dividing line between pencil pushers and real soldiers.

    The Medal of Honor is a Medal.

    Apples = badges and Oranges = medals!

    You would think some pinhead O6 would know the difference though.

    Dan

    Yep! Badges are badge's.......period! In layman's terms they are to represent qualification. I don't agree with the criteria; however that is another subject. A medal is a medal, that not only accompanies a citation, but a set of orders. A medal also benefit's the recipient to promotional point's. I guess I could go on and on. You can't buy a full size medal at clothing sales, but "badges" are in abundance!

    Kurt

  10. It's been a while, but I'd guess the last one is Uta Pao?

    Ahhhh.......I needed a fifth cup of coffee for this one! I went into my old flight bags and pulled up a plate. It is Utapao. I thought I recognized the munitions storage area, and the terrain. It pay's to save some of that old data.

    This is fun........everyone thats interested in this should submit some pic's.

    Kurt

  11. Okay..........(sigh!!!!!!)

    To get this idiot off my back (e-mail actually) I am making a request and/or vote. Can this so called "Loren Cooper" come back after a seven year absence?

    Vote away...............

    Kurt

  12. Ahh! Searched the almighty kitchen cab's this afternoon and came up with some "helmet bag throw-in's" :

    Dinty Moore Stew (all that are on the shelf).

    Tuna ("Chicken-Of-The-Sea" an all time crew favorite).

    Saltine cracker's (many way's of utilization).

    TANG (Yuk! Those astronaut's are some sick f--ker's).

    Beef Jerky------A must!!!

    Folger's instant coffee (a mother-in-law's left over, but what the hell. It comes on handy).

    An old pack of Marlboro's (they may keep you out of jail in some countries).

    Crown Royal (you're not a Crew Dog unless you carry a portable Class Six Store).

    And, an all time October favorite------my wife's stash of Halloween candy! Gotta' love all of those Tootsie Roll's, Bubble Yum, jaw breaker's, mini-Snicker's, mini-Baby Ruth's, and Halloween candy corn!). Note: I'm in some deep shit when the wife comes home at 18:30!!!

    Let me hear some more.....

    Kurt

  13. does the J not go to the desert? Or get shot at? Did they add the ballistic shield around Airforce J's? We didnt get that with our contract. Damn Airforce and their money. So either your being funny or you know something I dont. Either is a possiblitly.

    Dan Willson I think your right, I will look for the HERP at work and see if we have an old copy from an H.

    Thanks for everyones help. Even your airnav :/

    Coaster,

    I owe you an apology! After a beer or seven I tend to center my cross-hair's and lift the safety for firing on the J model's. I am very proud of our Coastie's and admire the professionalism/dedication of their duties.

    Again, I am sorry for my smart ass comment.....

    Kurt

  14. Someone at work mentioned some kind of Airforce wartime manual. Basicly what things you can do to get the plane going when your getting shot at. An example would be plugging bullet holes in the plane with sharpened bamboo sticks to allow pressurization.

    Does anyone know this manual I speek of? Also a J model specific book would be awesome. If anyone has a copy of either an H or J book id love to read through it.

    TIA

    What? Am I getting this right? A "J model specific" as to what to maintain after a J gets shot? Son.........I don't think a J model will ever has such a publication! Think about it.

    Kurt

  15. The lamp was also a "cooking device". When I couldn't (or wouldn't) leave the Nav table, it was a handy device to place next to a pouch of MRE beef stew........ Yep! Heated up in no time at all! As for the chicken ala-king.....well, I'll save that for a later post.

    Kurt

  16. On a humorous note, I would like to hear about some of the in-flight antic's that we have all pulled form time to time in our illustrious career's.

    To start the thread, I'll give you all a good one. 1979 w/ the 17TAS, we had a Instr. Nav that loved his cigar's, and with sure fired cockiness he smoked those things in flight. A real pr--k in every sense. Well, the AC got one of his Dutch Master's from his satchel, and creatively unpacked tobacco, inserted a firecracker, and then repacked the stogie. He placed it back in the pack so it was readily available inserted slightly out of the pack. As you all can well imagine, he was puffing away a few hours later and BANG! The neanderthal looked like something from a cartoon.......

    Any other's out there?

    Kurt

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