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Fair Winds and Following Seas BzB. RIP Sailor

Fair winds and followings seas Sailor.

This post = FAIL You have no effin idea what it takes to keep this nation safe from terrorist threats, and the good work that thousands of people put into it. If you did, you'd realize the magnitude of the task and that it's not an issue of Billions of $$$, or DHSs fault etc etc.

BzB, apropos to your "admiration", it's not as strange as you may think..as I was reading your post, I remembered reading this a couple days ago http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2228637/Time-heals-wounds-The-remarkable-friendship-U-S-stealth-fighter-pilot-man-shot-13-years-baker.html

forgot one other atribute of CV squadron tours, and it may be just applicable to my situation but others may chime in if it differs in their experience. From my last carrier squadron based tour, I can think of multiple flags who I knew as CAPT/CDRs including the current VCJCS, several 2 stars...

Okie, my info is a little dated since my NIOBC was a long time ago and I retired 6 years ago but still work in the field. NIOBC was (and likely is) a lot of memorization and learning too much stuff, kind of the fire hose effect. Absorb as much as you can. YMMV, but in my case, over my career...

Bologna sandwich on the bus ride back was the best bologna sandwich ever...did lobster that evening, it didn't stay down for half of us.

Edge, if you were on the SLAM crew(s) during that period that did the FIT training then I was the 30 intel guy...prob the best morale in a VP squadron I saw during my time with the WTU, and not saying that because we drank beer during strike planning training. ;-) really tight squadron with a...

i worked in CNO IP at the time and finished the night shift that morning and skipped the Hotwash. we lost 7 friends and coworkers that day including Darin above whom I knew previously with CVW 7. Hes burried next to his brother in Baltimore. Also mpurdered was LT Jonas Panik, the briefer who I...

Danin, While volunteering is great, may want to consider no volunteering and serious studying and retake the test for a much stronger score. They are not taking apps so concentrate on the test until they reopen the pipeline. Intel is great but really tough to get in the door right now. May...

Magaluf would have to be at the top of the list, based on multiple visits although some years back. And if the Daiquiry Palace is still there, get some t-shirts. Halifax NS is as close as you'll ever get to Perth without being there. Haifa was also nice. Naples was usually disliked by most...

update from SDPD. sad all the way around. http://apps.sdsheriff.net/press/Default.aspx?FileLink=01dd4732-4a23-4413-af81-ff502845ff5e

Yes, you can but it depends on a number of things like Brett and others mentioned. If you're in a single seater, your're SOL. Number one thing I'd say, is don't ask to fly on your first week or month at the squadron. Wait a while and prove yourself. Then do the extras like the swim and other...

Also in.

HAL, worked with CAPT Getzfred, Scott Lamana, Pat Dunn and the others in the OPS Center on a regular basis due to the support we provided plus we briefed the N3/N5 and others on a daily basis before going up to see CNO et al. Didn't know them as well as others I've been stationed or worked with...

I was working in CNO-IP (Chief of Naval Operations Intelligence Plot) at the Pentagon and left early that morning after doing the night shift. Lost 7 friends in my office and if I remember 41 in the OPS Center next door. Of those in IP, Jonas was a former Grey Knight whom I first met doing the...

Then with the codes that Johnny Walker provided they were reading our mail for years. Below is my take on the situation that I put on the USNI Blog. Don't hold much hope for a resolution, but likely more negotiations, and further escalation from the DPRK if they don't get what they want...

"The guy who is painting mine was just comparing his Pukin' Dog to the one doing he is doing for me. as for why he painted it, Its one of his favorite schemes" Thanks. Thought both versions going on same model...

Beautiful model. Quick question, why the CVW7 Pukin' Dog?

Mumbles, one of the coolest videos ever. Nice to see our "ancestors" in the "normal habitat". They should show this in bootcamp and OCS.

Think I just figured out where Baghdad Bob landed post OIF: editor-in-chief of Moscow Defense Brief magazine "Mikhail Barabanov, the editor-in-chief of Moscow Defense Brief magazine, told Vedomosti that the U.S. Navy did not produce a large number of advanced Sea Wolf submarines, similar to...

I thought that having a full page picture of a PO2 EOD dude getting ready to set fireworks looked awfully good to some PAO dude who picked the photo. All Gungho, IA stuff, supporting the effort on land. All cool. Now, a whole bunch of O6s and Flags probably reviewed this document ad nauseam...

Did a search, didn't see it, so here it is. Saw this first at CDR Salamander, full page pic in the new Navy Operations Concept 2010. A document in the works for a loong loong time. Laughed till I cried. Somene is getting an ass chewing. Couple of "someones" I bet. The NOC 2010...

CRAP. Airwarriors reported to SECNAV for calling him a Political Hack. John, you better shut it down, and fast. JAGMAN cometh.

Dude, I wasn't gonna get into this as a Non-Aviator, but you referenced Commissioned Officers and I have a little seatime here and there as such. First off CHILL. This issue here is not the biggest deal out there. It's small stuff and dont sweat the small stuff. Can't see why anyone...

Agree again, especially with Flash's take on propaganda. Will the Chinese really use this effectively against our forces. Highly unlikely. But, parked in the Spratlys, port visits to Africa, operating southeast of Taiwan and around Japan. Sure. And they will reap some benefits, and learn...

I thought it was funny. Wouldn't put it past an STUD to advertise as a female for roomates. "A" for initiative.

I don't have a dog in the fight and frankly don't care, but Bush was bowing down at a medal ceremony to have it placed around his neck not during greeting.

The bologna sandwich they gave us on the bus down the mountain was and still is the best sandwich I ever had. Others may taste good and all, but for the sheer enjoyment of the moment it will always be the best. Since it was Maine, lobster that night, followed up by throwing it up.

well crap. I never knew I was hispanic. Thats a new one. wish I knew that earlier.

Wonder if it was mid 80s off of the CORAL SEA? Then, he's a shipmate.

Agree with both your points, I was relating it to the video. There were plenty of times in previous engagements where even with PID, ROE dictated a visual. Then you're dancing. JSF has a lot of cool systems, most definitely. Just hopefully they'll get them figured out, tested and in...

try this. http://www.informationwarriors.net/index.php Don't think there are too many 1630s on this board. Jacksonville/mayport has quite a few only 6 hrs away. NAS Jax squadrons and P-3 Wing, If still the same, the JAX SSO is a reserve 1630 Captain. Mayport has at least a acdu CDR. You could...

Most certainly wait till it's done and perfect. And if you can, try to find someone that either has applied before, selected or a YN that has processed these packages before to QA it for you before you send it up. And don't wait till the last minute. Keep copies of everything. Good Luck.

If your daily ops during cruise don't involve making someone, either another JOPA member or preferably a Hinge "crack" then you're doing it wrong. And most of the memories don't involve the daily crap of duty, or opsnormal, they involve walking into an wardroom AOM 5 min late, with the bag tied...

Utopic in my belief. Old threats (ZSU 23-4?) wheres the double digit SAMS? What will it do then? And the Flanker being hit with the HOBS missile? WHy wouldn't he use an archer or adder way before he got that close? it's a sales job, always have to look at the source of the info. PS...

I read the testimonies earlier today and I'd say the costs are pretty much that high. CAPE director Mrs Fox quoted a price ranging between 80-95 million. Pretty much doubled. GAO said about 113 million is their take. Interesting Q&A sessions, I can't access it from home but this link may...

First do what needs to be done to earn the right to wear it and the designator that comes with it. Then worry about all that other stuff, like being out of uniform and stuff, but hey, just refuse it. Agree. Has been my concern from begining. Hard to put the freaking genie back in the bottole...

Claire, good luck in your quest to become an Intel Officer. You may be surprized how handy seemingly "weird" pieces of knowlegde can be as an intel officer. Store "overdrive" someplace in the back of your head and someday it may come in handy. Do that with a broad set of knowledge and you'll be...

Not so sure that they'll be "flown" from the carrier. Most likely, they carrier will act as the LRE (Launch and Recovery Element) and prep and arm the bird. With colaborative mission/strike planning, the "pilots" don't need to be on the boat at all. With this arrangement, then you can rotate...

You're worrying about the wrong stuff. You're 21. Age waiver should not even be a concern. Your goal should be flight school by 25. Period. Which means degree, commission, kick ass enough to get flight school. Devise a plan. STA on hold for 2 years to make up for drinking. We all did it, you...

Keep up "superior sustained performance" don't get in trouble again and keep that ultimate goal in mind. I went ECP (STA-21 of EONS ago) and had classmates that had previously been in trouble but cleaned up their act. Sounds like you're doing the same. There are waivers available up to 48 mos...

Cowboy, thats really nice of you. With Easter Coming up, I have to start doing some good deeds to atone for my sins, and since I just received my tax refund from Uncle Sam, I can double the previous offer. I know, I know, much more than the average value cited above, but as a lapsed Catholic...

A couple of good papers on the 2 engine procurement for JSF in addition to the RAND Piece. IDA, Institute for Defense Analyses (Defense and IC FFRDC think tank) did a study almost 3 years ago, and they found limited savings in having 2 engine manufacturers, and a higher upfront costs. The...

not worth the subscription. I've had it at times, but usually 2 of the articles in each issue that I liked. Others were stuff to skim, but like stated above, either way out there as far as subject or of no interest to me. Most of the good essays will get reprinted online somewhere within a...

When you filled in your SF 86, you should have filled in the place for your citizenship, stating US. Should have indicated Naturalized and then provide the number of the certificate. OBTW, make plenty of copies of it. You'll need it. They can also take a copy and forward it to the...

Sorry to bust your bubble "head" but trust me, if you're prior enlisted, with a Didn't Get Caught Medal and warfare device, you WILL NOT get a free pass. Even if you do, best not to assume it. EDIT. Hell, just noticed you're a 1635. Nobody will believe anything you say anyways at least till...

The cool part of this is if some guy goes, CRAP, they have sidewinders on their P-3s. Uhhh, lets hold off a bit on that intercept....

if you watch closely when the 35 opens up, you can tell that it decelerates by the Hornet advancing a bit, and then the speed brake comes up right at about 7-8 seconds in the video. Still another step forward. And at least 10 back (can't remember how many units DoD dropped from FY 10...