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Thank you! It's a fun ride and something very different. I hate to let it go but it happens.

All, I couldn't find the right forum to post this in so if there's a better place to put it or it doesn't belong, so be it. The time has come for me to sell my bike since I really don't ride it anymore. I put a lot into it and it's a fun bike that looks like nothing else, especially if you're...

But even extra layers of security don’t stop an insider threat unless you have metal detectors and armed security at each ECP. I think most of the recent incidents where people who already had access and not randos off the street.

Ok, you’re probably right, I am overthinking it. I just don’t see the culture shift necessary to occur for it to happen, happen.

Those guys who went IA also went through a lot of training before going out the door, to include firearm training. There, their job wasn’t to fly but to support their ground duties. Different job.

Maybe, or maybe not. Someone goes off the deep end they target the armed watch first then they have free range. And to actually use a firearm, no, currency isn’t required. To be effective and more than just a person with a gun, yes it does. Accuracy takes training and currency. You need to...

And before any of you freak out, look, I'd love to have more small arms training and be more proficient, especially for my squadron. I think armed watchstanders would be a great idea and have the man, train, and equipment for it. But that's not going to happen. It does cost money. To be at a...

Especially with flight hour cuts, penny pinching our TAD, undermanning, and parts shortages, we’ve got bigger fish to fry.

I still got the type rating. Since I was in VX land when I first started flying the Ocho, I was sent to a civilian type rating course in Dallas. I got my ATP and type rating.

Same, I wanted tailhook but anthrod to P-3s. I actually put helos first but changed last minute to maritime. Regardless, I’ve done some cool shit and really enjoyed the times I did get to fly helos. Either way, I fly a B737 now and have many doors open to me.

I saw that and laughed. Then had a mild panick attack because I'm a DH now and our party is this week... But here's my contribution

You can’t fire him, he quit.

The only difference I would say is that POTUS is also listed explicitly as the Commander in Chief of the armed forces giving him more direct oversight of the military vice the FAA.

Spot on.

And LeBron James.

Almost as good as the real thing:

Call it what you want, but it’s got enough room for all those per diem checks we be bankin.

It's a ruse.

I do appreciate those and they are kind of fun to see, but they're not really new. Albeit a different version, pics like those have been around before:

Never owned or wore a set. #winning

I love flying, too and would argue most do, as well. The thing is, it's still a job. There are still things associated with it that suck but I can't see myself anywhere other than the aviation world.

I'll add this: there's no harm in not enjoying flying either or finding out it's not what you expected. That happens sometimes and admittedly, it's not for everyone. A lot of people want to fly jets until they have to put on all the gear, wear a mask, and pull gs. Perceptions and beliefs...

One of things that makes primary so tough is that you're learning a new skill and constantly getting evaluated. Very rarely do you get to just "enjoy" a flight. It sounds like you're close to your solo (if you haven't already). Get to that point and see what you think and I bet your attitude...

An overwhelming majority of our coal and NG come from the US. Very little is imported.

I agree, we've already shifted away from oil for a lot of our power generation but for transportation it's still a major component. Aircraft are a long ways off from being electric but cars aren't. That's where battery technology is important. And to charge those batteries, you can use other...

I get it. Gas is phenomenal for what it is, and I don’t see it going away for a long time, but we can shift away from it. Plus, battery technology is constantly improving.

Yet more reasons why we should move away from oil.

Yeah, I still remember a lot of things I shouldn’t. Luckily, the P-8 is way better and I think the community has done a great job of moving away from the past.

Most P-3 systems knowledge.

Oof, that was hard to watch. Only watched the crash since I'm at work, but I'd like to hear what he has to say.

Draco crashed? Damn, that thing is (was) sweet. Glad to hear he's ok though.

No, but there are bonuses to keep us.

It’s hard to tell what exactly happened because the article is scant on details. I’d be curious to read the mishap report for more details but for anyone who flies big props, a malfunction like that is no joke. Plus, if they were doing a low level that would compound the situation. Don’t...

How many of those were accompanied by a settlement and NDA? Honest question as it may be better to quietly pay and move on to avoid further problems.

Well that about covers the sky dongs.

Maybe it was on the P-3. After they removed the toilet...

I can go down to 200 ft day/night, that’s better than the P-3 than only during the day. I also don’t need to go that low all the time due to a better system and aircraft. I don’t get what the big deal is. Can we execute the mission? Are we getting the job done? Yes. Just make sure you can...

I never said to climb back up and that you'd have to do all that. That point in time is too late. Again, as a leader you have to be working with your crew during sims, training events, etc. so that when it comes to that point there is no question, if you need to descend to 200, descend and get...

Then it’s incumbent upon us as leaders to teach and explain to the next generations who don’t know better. If they’re scared of VFR, then plan a VFR flight with them. If they’re uncomfortable going low, then take them low. Explain the importance of what we do so they can pass that to the next...

Legion of Merit and a Bronze Star, nice.

After hearing about some of those parties, it may have been worth it. Or maybe not...

Seriously? I don't mean that facetiously, I'm genuinely curious. I figured the only realistic thing about Down Periscope was that we have subs. And Lauren Holly was quite attractive.

Or Top Gun with NASCAR, if you prefer...

I'm a Tom Cruise fan and definitely grew up watching Top Gun, hence why I'm a Navy pilot. BUT, I think this is his best work yet (no sarcasm, it's my favorite movie):

Any pics? Or I'm assuming those probably weren't allowed.

We landed on the Moon!

Only if they’re steel-toed Topsiders.