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A security force airman might also be crosstrained ss a refueler. A cook might be a security guard. Pretty good concept. https://www.yahoo.com/news/us-air-forces-plan-dodge-223840609.html

In a pinch they might augment the F22's by being armed with BVR missiles carried in their bomb bays. Or they could be used against less sophisticated adversaries.

Two F117's were seen being refueled by a tanker near LA. The USAF also has cleared them to be refueled by USAF tankers. Interesting development.Where do these strike aircraft fit in with the F35 ? Maybe they are OPFOR or preparation for use in the Middle east or North Korea ? 50 jets remain in...

Correct. The longer you stay the higher the pension. One other fact is that allowances are not taxable like base pay is. Canadian pay is very generous by comparison.

Hazard Pay Chart https://www.thebalancecareers.com/hazardous-duty-incentive-pay-3354556#:~:text=To%20compensate%20U.S.%20service%20members,rate%2C%20depending%20on%20the%20job.

Here is a current Basic pay chart. In our system in addition to basic pay there is also BAH basic housing allowance. If you retire the BAH stops. The BAH rate also depends on where you are assigned. Its higher in DC than most places as it it is tied to cost of living if you are assigned...

The top USAF Chief isn't sure about the E7 and will have it studied. https://www.yahoo.com/news/u-air-force-top-general-162104521.html...

Better known as the 75th Ranger Regiments Regimental Recon Company. What better place to hide a small special ops unit but inside another ? https://wikimili.com/en/Regimental_Reconnaissance_Company

Then there was this raid on Cabanatuan by the Rangers. You might have seen the movie ? https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/2020/02/04/great-raid-on-cabanatuan/#:~:text=On%20January%2030,%201945,%20a%20group%20of%20U.S.,by%20the%20Japanese%20since%20the%20Bataan%20Death%20March.

The incident happened in Gatineau. This made Fox News last night as it was used as an example of Canada's slide into authoritarianism, although it might have happened in the US just as easily. I am not judging...

Old school I think is the best for infantry training. https://www.stripes.com/news/us/marine-corps-seeks-to-make-smarter-infantry-force-with-new-course-1.663144

UA is going to retire 24 777 aircraft, https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/boeing-777-united-airlines-removing-24-planes-from-service-after-denver-incident/ar-BB1dT2yb?ocid=msedgntp

Mayday made by pilot. https://www.foxnews.com/us/united-airlines-pilot-mayday-audio-engine-failure-denver-colorado

This incident could have been deadly for the crew,passengers and those on the ground.

When I enlisted in 1972 judges were offering offenders prison time or enlist in the military. Then in Basic I saw one of the guys shooting up. Sheltered life I had led up to that time. The DI decided to ween him from his drug habit by locking him in the arms room until the drugs left his system...

Back in the day C rats gave me the runs so all I ate was the peanut butter spread/crackers and the dessert. I loved the LRP rations which were dehydrated just add hot water a rare treat.

good point

IMO the USAF mighT look at something based on the F18.

Gen Brown is looking to replace the F16 and wants a broad study to help in that process. https://breakingdefense.com/2021/02/clean-sheet-f-16-replacement-in-the-cards-csaf-brown/

The IDF will buy 4 refueling aircraft and 25 F35's and a squadron of upgraded F15's. Looks like they intend to be able to strike anywhere necessary. https://www.haaretz.com/israel-news/.premium-israeli-air-force-to-buy-refueling-aircraft-25-more-f-35-fighter-jets-1.9544478