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I think your use of conjunctions is unnecessary and I think you use too many commas. Do you realize that Honor, Courage and Commitment are the Marine Corps' core values and that the Navy adopted them years after we did?

You do realize that BFM isn't the primary focus of Growlers right? I mean EA-18... That is like a Marine saying- well I really liked BFM and I hear Harriers do some BFM so I want Harriers... Serious question as I do not know- What does an NFO do during BFM besides not get sick and try to...

Yep, that is pretty much how my Div Form solo looked. 3 student solos and an IUT for a lead, to the WD... Good times- I'm still not sure how we didn't smack into each other!

Good buddy of mine classes up at -129 on the 2nd of Nov. He's a Marine Prowler pilot type.

Piss tube in the T-34 came in handy more than a few times. Bonus points for using it while your wingman was crossing under.

I used my card at the Tachi Palace for my room, never had a problem.

Wait... what?!

"Sir, why aren't you frog kicking?!" "Because my harness and G suit are big enough to fit Andre the Giant, and I think the size 19 boot on my right foot just fell off- though the 6 on my left foot is still snugly in place."

Can I get a single anchor type?! Winged yesterday with VT-21. Headed to -106 for the RAG then to Miramar.

Never had a problem on those flights that I forgot to turn it off. Though it does run the battery down pretty quickly looking for a signal.

I fly with my phone and wallet in my g-suit pocket. I've never had a problem... What is a PA flight?

It is always important to revisit Chopper Reid from time to time.

....The basics of API haven't changed in years. You take a few (relatively easy) tests, you do some swimming, hit up the dunker and some basic land survival. Don't suck, don't fail and don't be a douchebag. What else is there to know?

Is it really an emergency if they still have 3 good engines? P-3 guys brag about shutting one down to save gas don't they? Or are we talking 3 of the 4 engines stop running?

Wow- that wrinkly and still JOPA?! You must be doing something right.

One post in the forum is enough...

Here is a picture of KBay right before his daring escape. Unfortunately- the fat guy never made it...

I remember some old crusty sim instructor here in Krock tell me that they used to put the bag up in the A-7 and TFR down to some crazy stupid low level before they did it at night. Because a bag is safer in a single pilot airplane than night... :eek:

Okay. That makes sense. Thank you for clearing that up.

Huh. Wow. So getting a 9 doesn't necessarily mean you scored in the top 4%, it means you only missed X questions? So why present the grades on a stanine scale?

You are compared to how well you did vs X number of people who took the test before you. The rubric is constantly changing- and big Navy probably doesn't release that info. Strive for 100%

What FSDO did you go to?

If you're not ready then don't take it.

My best friend has a degree in Astrophysics from Colorado College. He's a Marine- just checked into VFA-106 to learn how to fly the Hornet, then off to Beufort. I can guarantee you that all Marines are not idiots. Well, except Kbay- but he's like your retarded little brother. You bring him...

If you already have your PPL or better ticket with a complex endorsement you're rated. Not sure if the FSDO guy figured I was rated in the T-45, but he counted it. And it reset my clock for my glider BFR date. (I only hold a PPL-Glider)

But the argument can be made that a VT SFS is a check conducted not for a rating but for an operating privilege. And again, the BFR isn't a check; you can't fail a BFR.

Wow, is it already time for you to go for a shore tour?

I've heard that because a BFR is NOT a checkride, but a simple refresher as you can't fail a BFR, that most FSDOs recognize a FAM check as a BFR. You go over the same type of stuff, stall awareness, some emergencies, the landing pattern and flight rules. At least that is how it has worked for my...

Such a great movie! "I spent some time in the Merchant Marines.." "Marines?! I hear that!"

Oh come on, you guys- the heart of rock n roll is still beating!

Most of the CAIs in Kingsville are outdated and useless. Apparently we use them anyway.

Would you want to cross the Gulf of Meh-he-CO in a T-34?

Fixed it for you.

Awesome dude! I would have been there to help but I'm on leave in Phoenix right now. (Phoenix is August... effing hot...) Glad it's FMC, thanks for putting the work in! I'll post some pics from the winging on the 24th.

I used up the ink in the cartridge and replaced it with a fine point one (Office Max was out of medium). I like the fine point pen much easier to write with. Perhaps that could be an option when you buy one to have a different point (Med, Fine, etc...)?

A T-45A that has been cut up and turned into a T-45C.

My first experience with a Marine Prowler was in El Centro. I was sitting at the hold short waiting for an emergency aircraft reporting smoke and fumes in the rear cockpit, single engine and one of the mains wouldn't come down. My (Prowler guy) IP in the back seat says over the ICS," Meh...

Doesn't change the fact that the -6 were miserable and had to deal with much more BS from their front office that we did from ours. YMMV.

Wow, just a little over a year ago it was VT-2 that you wanted to be in; the -6 guys were the ones who looked miserable.

No clue. Mx seems to have problems providing up jets here to make the schedule work from time to time. You Meridian guys don't seem to have the airplane issues, or the long ass time to train issues that we in Kingsville have.

You gotta go there once, just to say you've seen it. Teasers and the Red Garter are always popular places. Bonus points if you end up there with a Saudi SNFO who starts throwing loads of big bills around. There is a rum bar on the other side of Duval street, it's worth the stop if you like...

We have yet to Mx CNX the Kat for an event. Can't say that about the T-45s here.

Did a sober daylight recce on King Kat today. Few things- She needs new springs. 2 are in bad need of replacement, 3 are on their way out. Cables are okay- though they need some lube and to be tightened. I didn't see any significant wear on them where they make contact with the hook. The...

If only there were a forum called MarineOCS.com where people could talk about this stuff...

Awesome. I will be on leave until the 19th, but I will stop by the club tomorrow and take some pics. Any specifics you want or just a plethora of the parts?

My buddy got a shot of me from vulture row just as my hook was catching the 3 wire.

I qual'd on the boat Saturday and Sunday. Good times! My buddy got some really great shots from vulture row. As soon as I get copies I'll post a few here.

It is a kind of repost. Original vid was edited again. Stuff was taken out. Still a great winging vid- though not as cool as the original directors cut.

I went on two in primary, 3 so far in advanced (and I caught a NALO/Com Air to the weps dets and the boat det). It's really all about timing.

When I was at TBS there were a couple of NCOs on duty with loaded M-4s patrolling around the main campus part of Camp Barret. Col Smith said he started the program to provide two Marines to immediately respond to a shooter scenario during the day. The OOD and JOODs carried M-9s at night.