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I was in the military and contractor aviation acquisition business for 20+ years and will admit to not knowing about the ship yards but I suspect who pays for damages is managed in a similar fashion as aviation. Big difference between responsibility and who pays for damages. With aircraft...

The insurance premiums would be a pass through to DoD, so DoD pays for it, plus a fee. Nothing is free. Too expensive so the government self insures and establishes/invokes standards and inspections. However, the government can still go after the contractor if gross negligence is involved...

On the subject of SBP, I would encourage folks to review this: https://www.navymutual.org/wp-content/uploads/downloadable-forms/tools/sbp-presentation-april-2020.pdf NMAA is still authorized by SECNAV to make these presentations on base. MOAA has a decent write up too...

https://news.usni.org/2018/08/14/35796 After Years of Waiting, Blue Angels Set for ‘Super’ Upgrade By: Ben Werner August 14, 2018 6:22 PM • Updated: August 14, 2018 10:37 PM...

Well done video. Worth a watch and listen.

Thought you all would enjoy a video and some great audio. Always takes me back to my days flying low levels in the NW in the trusty Intruder. There is supposedly a much higher resolution version out there somewhere and I for one would appreciate a copy .

Let's do some logic. I have no facts. Just some logic. 1. Eglin Armament experts developed the MOAB 2. MOAB had yet to be used in combat 3. Army Special Forces De Alencar(assigned to 1st Battalion, 7th Special Forces Group, based at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida) died on Saturday in the...

I have known the military from my earliest memories of sneaking into my dad's closet and wearing his helmet and gear, and flying some secret desperate mission to save the world. Calvin and Hobbes had nothing on me. Others thought it all reeked but the smell of AVGAS, hydraulic fluid and later...

Just wanted to share what I think is the best message I have ever seen on the subject of unacceptable behavior in a military. With two children in the Navy, daughter a Super Hornet WSO and son an EOD Senior Tech, I am obviously very interested in the culture they are supporting and being...

A moving story and video. Take a moment, watch and reflect, and share. Many generations have given there all for us to be here today and into the future. This is the story of how Loyce Deen's shipmates honored his sacrifice. God Bless them all. http://thisainthell.us/blog/?p=70677 and here...

Saw the From block, I got as far as the first two paragraphs, looked at the length of the rest, and well, clue light was full bright. "Follow Me, to the PRT..." probably plays well to some preexisiting music. Hmmmm. The Caisson's Song might work....Over hill over dale we will hit the dusty...

Has USAA resumed writing new policies in Florida or are you grandfathered?

I don't think that the F35 will be the last manned aircraft. Just the opinion of a former Navy/MC UAS Program Manager. In 8-9 years when you graduate from flight school, the Navy and/or Marine Corps will still be flying F-35, SuperHornet, Growler, E2, H60, P8, H53, C130, MV-22, etc etc etc...

No downsides. - Accurate info on vehicle registration. https://www.flhsmv.gov/military/titles-registrations-military-members/ - Get a Florida Drivers license while you are at it. - Go ahead an transfer the registration of your vehicles. - Some pencil monkey at PSD might try and give you some...

As a former base CO, +1 !

I posted this over in the Scooters Forever forum but the broader audience of past, present, and future military aviators and those supporting our military should have an opportunity to view it. http://doseckes.com/q/Vs80zKkaqQkRWI2k1SlAdg

I searched to see if this video or link had been posted. It is excellent and a must view by all past present and future combat aviators and great Americans not in uniform who support the cause. http://doseckes.com/q/Vs80zKkaqQkRWI2k1SlAdg

Request name change to J.R.

I need to amplify the "higher ed" point. You can use all, 100%, of your GI Bill for you undergrad degree and then use the 9/11 for an additional 12 months of benefits for an advanced degree...

One thing the GI Bill can afford you, that the 9/11 can't is attending a trade school. Sign up for the GI Bill. Peirod!!! You will have more options and still have 9/11 which has excellent benefits for high ed.

Shack!

An interesting read. Realty agents may split when they’re offered a sub-par commission http://www.washingtonpost.com/realestate/realty-agents-may-split-when-theyre-offered-a-sub-par-commission/2015/05/19/cef9e5e2-fd80-11e4-8b6c-0dcce21e223d_story.html

Be sure that you walk into an Officer Recruiters Office or if it is simply a recruiters office tell them clearly that you are interested in becoming an officer AND flying. There are a couple of sad stories out there in that regard. looks like your area is serviced by a combined military...

It was simply a business decision on my part prior to meeting the agent and her team who all had excellent references from prior sellers and buyers known to me. To be clear there was no negotiation. Turns out she was the sister-in-law to a prior EA of mine which I did not know until after we...

A couple of thoughts. Rates are important but you also need to include the points. I've seen too many home buyers focus on the rates (that drives the ultimate payment), but not focus on closing costs: - There are prescribed (no choice) costs and how those are divided can be prescribed or...

Absolutely none and hopefully the bank's mortgage application department would not let an applicant go VA. The funding fee which is paid up front and often rolled into the principal is basically about 3-6 years PMI paid to VA in advance. I'll offer some unsolicted advice to you would be...

Add PenFedCU to your list. I've tried twice to do a mortgage through USAA and it is not easy so I ended up with a commercial company on one and NFCU on another (to include 3 refinancings with NFCU) For me its between PenFed and NFCU. However, there always seems to be 1 or 2 decent low fee...

The last number posted in 2010, and there doesn't appear to be any "good" numbers since, is 3750 pounds for the F-135-PW-100 (conventional shore based TO) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pratt_%26_Whitney_F135 . Add about 700-900 pounds for a proper navalized shipping container (everything you...

Difficult question to answer because there are so many variables. What is the author (Tony Capaccio) and his sources definition of the configuration of the FORD, KENNEDY and ENTERPRISE in the context of the $40B? What year inflation adjusted dollars are being used? Is it sail away cost...

Couldn't resist. First thing that popped into my head when I saw this thread about guitars on the boat. I'm a classical strings trained type. You all have some very nice sound systems and instruments.

One good place to start http://www.archives.gov/ It is not difficult to access information regarding a deceased relative. Service record etc. There was a fire there sometime ago and a number of service records where destroyed. +1 on the air force and naval aviation museum in Pensacola...

If you want a no BS answer, then buy some time from an attorney in your state/jurisdiction who specializes in the subject at hand. Write it down, put it in with your registration and insurance card. "You're gonna have to study them, you're gonna have to know them. They're your friends. Write...

Absolutely best advice. PERIOD! On base, off base, anywhere! Folks can debate the finer points of onbase, offbase, CO's policy, etc but it tends to drag off us off what I think is a very important point, don't give law enforcement the opportunity to arrest you for something that is very...

Having recently married off my daughter, I offer a few thoughts for you to consider. There are only few populations to consider but I'll only address one: #1 is the bride. It is her day. If the bride (and I mean only the bride) would like for you to wear you SDB, then make sure she knows...

"Whole life is a great deal....for the guy selling it to you." and the one exception is Navy Mutual Aid Association's Permanent Plus. www.navymutual.org . I do not work for NMAA. 100% of your premiums go into your policy, not the pocket of a salesman. NMAA is mutual insurance, not a company...

This is more enlightening and my advice remains in place with extra emphasis on conslut (I misspelled it but it actually makes sense!) with an attorney. Find an attorney who specializes in government contracting ethics, pay him for one hour's worth of advice. The advice you will get will...

- You can own the business, no problem. I know of several naval aviators who owned businesses prior to joining and still owned them when the left the service. - Don't forget your priorities as mentioned by a few already - When it comes to conflict of interest advice, you can start with any JAG...

I worked retail for what used to be the largest sporting goods retailer in the world before I joined the Navy. Later in life I was a base XO and CO. It is through those lenses that I offer the following: - The Navy may have finally stabilized its NEX leadership. They made a decision to...

Best of (Not standing the AIWO) / worst of (standing the AIWO) AIWO story time. Sometime during my stint on CAG 11 staff 91-93, we were once again standing up the Abe's AIWO watch schedule. One evening the IWO was required. A LT in the A-6 squadron reported to the Handler's spaces with his...

It's only awesome if it works. Now you have to comeback and let us know if it did! Oh yea, keep copies of everything, thank the clerk by name and jot their name down on the copy, date and time. Then ask how long before it can be viewed via your online record. That usually sends several very...

Seen a few folks go down this road before. Two important words on the certificate are "intent" and "may". You do not have to be in compliance with all 5. You are making a correction due to an administrative error. The only thing you have to comply with is the last sentence in the...

When talking about personal leave (not federal holiday leave), we really need to do a comparison of leave starting points and leave growth. Join the military and you start earning paid leave at a rate of 30 days per year and it remains flat. Corporate (blue and white collar) is different...

Why "the worst"? How about a different word and the flip side Best / toughest - Great friendships that last forever / losing them to something avoidable (I will attend a memorial service for one tomorrow) - PCSing every 2-3 years and you get to put "not so good" in your rear view mirror /...

That's a keeper... for reuse later...especially for my son the single specwar sailor.

Some suggestions, it's always your decision: - concur with everyone saying pass on this realtor. They can and will make your life hell and you have better things to do - Go check in with base housing. Most sites have a military friendly rental home availability binder - Do tell the...

Just a few more to watch. http://imageevent.com/okbueno/mopic

here's one from the history books. https://www.nytimes.com/1993/09/24/world/another-cuban-fighter-pilot-defects-to-the-us-in-a-mig.html I suspect it took several days for State to clear the Cubans to come and get their jet back. Lot's of possibilities...;)

There is already a far amount of legislation on the books (not just DoD but all former govt). You can get some good insight from DoD's "gouge" www.dod.mil/dodgc/defense_ethics/resource_library/12_pgser_senior.pdf and it doesn't stop there. If you fit any of the categories, every company will...

I'm at a loss for words. :eek: The pictures speaks volume.:(