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I think he/she'd be a quitter because he/she applied for a spot, got offered a spot and turned it down. Regardless of the reason he/she turn down the opportunity, the Navy offered a spot and the individual basically said, "I have better things to do right now". Once you get into the Navy it's...

I've checked my trusty JP 1-02 and the NTRP 1-02 and it's not listed in either pub. So if I put my doctrine-nazi hat on, the acronym AHWS does not exist!

Unless the enemy is breathing of course....

Some of my contemporaries have been able to negotiate upto a year extension for retirement purposes. ' They pretty much worked it out between their detailer and themsevles (and obviously had command support to extend). A lot of it will depend on the job you are in the priority to have it filled.

According to that CNN report that Scoober linked: "While Hostage said that there was certainly a concern about the group of incidents, he didn't think it was necessary to pull the entire group of jets, which have had 12,000 deployments and a total of 15,000 flight hours since September 11 and...

But he's a test pilot and the TPS Mafia take care of their own...

That's why we have the Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal now!!!

Comments section link: http://www.airpower.au.af.mil/article.asp?id=72 Let the dog-pile begin!!

While I appreciate the arguement about Combat Responsibility, there is no self-risk when "flying" an UAV. The author mentions a big-wing bomber flying at altitude out of range of threats. However, if that bomber has an engine fire and crashes on landing, the crew is in trouble. If a Predator...

Renagade, In my experience LDOs and WOs have not stood duty for two reasons: First is an acknowledgement that they are not "typical" Ensigns, LTJGs and LTs. They are seen as somewhat different due to life experiences. Second is that part of the job of the SDO is to manage the flight...

LT Jack Daly tried blowing the whistle about a cover-up. He stated before Congress: "I have been accused of having fabricated the entire event and labeled a liar, a lunatic and a traitor. My loyalty to the United States Navy has been questioned and I have been passed over for promotion. I...

It usually starts with handing a fellow member a beer...

Renegade, In my expirience, I think the issue is more the attitude of SOME LDO's and Warrants when it comes to standing duty. In my 5 flying tours, I've seen LDOs and WO stand duty only when the flight schedule get really hectic, like C2X. Most of the LDO and WO would gladly step in and cover...

From the origninal article: Mabus said the tests will not be used for punitive purposes but to identify sailors in need of training, counseling or treatment. So much for this test not being used for punative reasons...

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Silly helo pilot question here. Other than the time to actually fill the bottles and install in the jet, is there is benefit to OBOGS as compared to LOX? Maybe it's me, but if the LOX system worked well and the OBOGS has issues, it would seem logical to go with the more reliable system in new...

A Marine ground-pounder told me this story from a FOB in Iraq. The Air Force enlistedman is writing the flights into the FOB that day with the pilot's name (when available). The Airman looks over at my buddy and starts laughing and pointing at the board. The Airman says that in the Air Force...

Those time lines pretty much synch up with a typical Naval Aviation. 18-24 months to Wings (from commission) 6-10 months for the RAG 12-24 months in first squadron until HAC designation.

For the love of all that's holy and good....

3710 give an individual 24 months to make Aircraft Commander (HAC). After 24 months the individual is supposed to go to a FNAEB. Most folks in my experience can make HAC in an Airwing squadron in 12-16 months. For the expeditionary folks, I think it might be shorter. I have heard that you won't...

Then where are you going to get the folks to fill the billets for the Staffs if they're not pilots (and NFOs) on staff tours? Part of the experience is learning how Big Navy works since every LT has the potential to be a future CNO. Unless you want to develop a career pilot program (like the CWO...

It was more of a "you're not from my community, so I don't have to take care of you in the same manner in which I need to take care of my communities future leaders". The helo world did it when when HS transitioned to the 60F (H-3 pilots went to the 60B RAG) and when I was doing my RAG tour, we...

I understand what you mean with your post, but I have to ask, where are we going to get the people to fill the ANAV, Shooter, CSG Staffer and Numbered Fleet Staffers if we don't send folks there during thier disassociated sea tours? You're taking away some significant manpower than the Navy...

But only after calling "lost contact" on the CSS HUNLEY.

That's why I like the minigun. It allows max lead downrange combined with the psychological impact that seeing a "laser beam of tracers" would have on the adversary. Making the weapon crew served will allow the gunners to engage the adversary while the pilots worry about manuevering the...

On page of of the FAM is mentions the lack of cockpit warning tones for the crew. That was always one if the issues that was always discussed with the 60F/H, the lack of Aircrew hearing the RADALT Warning or the Stability Automode Fail auidible alarms. Did the Romeo and Sierra have that...

Good article about the wife of a fellow Naval Aviator and how she is helping her family get through a deployment.

My bad... to much time flying with the GAU-16, .50 cal. I meant the -17, 7.62 minigun. Thanks for that correction. But NCEA is a training/funding issue is a strawman. There is no way that paying for more 7.62 mm could possibly be more expensive then purchasing a new weapon system, doing...

Why not the GAU-16? It's proven technology and flight rated for the 60H. The HCS squadrons have used them effectively for a number of years and IMO would be the best weapon for the "swarm tactic". It uses ammo that we already stock (granted, it uses A LOT of ammo) so other than storing more...

While I'm on the East Coast now, I used to play for the Beachcomber team. Don't know if they still have a team, but it was always a good 'post game drink-ex'.

To add to the discourse, this occurred just before the H-60 crash: http://articles.cnn.com/2011-07-12/us/california.boat.accident.ntsb_1_patrol-boat-fatal-boat-crash-ntsb?_s=PM:US The boat accident occurred in December 2009 and the helo helo crash occurred in July 2010. Maybe Big Coast Guard...

The book is a critique of the 600 ship Navy, the directed intel findings to support the 600 ship Navy and some incredible cronyism involved with SECNAV's office during the Reagan administations. So, you don't want to read a book from a Pullitzer Prize winning reporter, fine. Here's another...

I find it ironic that Fox is using that term "sinking" WRT to Former Secretary Lehman since there was a book about his time as SECNAV that uses the same term... The Men Who Sank the U.S. Navy

I am offended by this comment. An Irishman is never drunk as long as he can hold onto a blade of grass to keep from falling off the face of the earth!

The USCG did not court martial the survivor. The Air Station did an investigation and the District Commander (next stop in the chain of command) rejected the findings. The District Commander (an aviator) called for an Art 32 INVESTIGATION to determine if criminal charges were warranted. The...

After seeing some of the markmanship with the Hellfire, maybe the Navy needs to have more missiles available per aircraft. (I'm by no means an expert by wikipedia says it comes in a 7 shot pod) than the 4 Hellfire we can currently carry. For overland, I can see it being useful since it may...

In helos I've seen a few "HAC buts...". The peron is a HAC, but they can 't fly at night... Or must have an H2P as copilot... Or can only fly Plane Guard. It came down to the CO not wanting to torpedo a person by FNAEB'ing them. (if you don't make HAC in 24 months 3710 calls for a FNAEB)...

I've been in lots of spaces that have "open storage" of up to Secret that would could not have cell phones with us. The security officer said it was because it was possible that cell phones could be used as a recording device and they are not allowed in classified spaces. There was also the...

Ron sent me a CD of an interview about one of his adventures.... all I could say was "Holy Crap!"

22808. We got a card when we winged in the HT's with our Naval Aviator Number

Would that be like Radar O'Reilly (M*A*S*H) mailing a jeep home piece-by-piece?

Doesn't Obamacare provide free birth control?

My point was that there is a reason we don't comment on mishaps, deaths or other tragic events until 1) The proper folks have been notified and 2) Any investigation has run its course. Just because folks think they have some inside knowledge is not a reason to start commenting publicly on AW...

Not in the Ready Room, but there is a plentiful supply in a bowl at Medical. Just reach in and take a few if you feel there is a need...

I loved it when BoA would be trying to push credit cards on service members from a table inside the gym at NOB Norfolk. When one lady asked if I would like to join BoA, I respnded with, "why would a join a bank that just lost my social security number?". The first woman was about to say...

None of us want to be the cause of something like this so we don't discuss those involved or possible causal factors: http://denver.cbslocal.com/2012/04/19/wife-of-fort-carson-soldier-learns-of-his-death-on-facebook/

First photos of the girl in question down in Columbia... http://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/secret-service-colombian-hooker-scandal-escort-explosive-scandal-article-1.1064287

So, if us Helo guys can't get CAG, how the hell are we supposed to be Air Boss???;)

There's lots of things that are "legal" that you can't do in the military, even in your spare time. The whole First Amendment issue (and social media) that was debated here last week is a perfect example. The Services have determined that visiting a brothel or engaging the services of a...

So what you're saying is that what goes on Det, stays on Det, unless it winds up on the front page of the New York Times and they have to wake the President up and use your name???