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For those of you who owned "assault weapons" prior to the 1994 Bill: What actually "happened" to you when the bill was passed? Obviously you already legally owned the weapons that made the list, but could you still go out and use them? I suppose the real question I'm getting at is what...

Were the Ruskies trying to go for quality like this: David Bowie just doesnt sound the same in Russian I guess.....FAIL

This brings up a bigger picture question in regards to the aircraft at the FRS. Do the aircraft at the FRS ever get rotated to fleet squadrons, and vice versa? I don't know if the birds at my FRS have been in the fleet and sent back, or if they've ever even left my squadron. I would think...

Back to splitting hairs HJ:D The post claiming 7 per squadron was in reference to using old 737s in the FRS instead of P-8s. 84/12=7 I knew the P-3 community was hurting for planes...but geez.

Looks like we are splitting hairs here! I did my P-8 math based on the FRS having double the aircraft of the normal squadrons. Guess and check works wonders, thats how I came up with 6 a/c in a fleet squadron and 12 in the FRS....just like you:D

According to HeyJoe's post, I'm right:D;) And my logic was based on simple division, apparently the Navy's is as well. I think I've heard something about high quality 737 simulators being used for the commercial world. I'd think this would have obvious applications with the P-8 FRS and...

That'd give each squadron a whopping 7 aircraft to play with. Even if the BAMS thing does get rolling, the bigger picture is that Maritime guys will have to fly the aircraft less to preserve it and let the UAVs do part of the job. How many hours would you actually get in the aircraft?

84 total aircraft for 12 Fleet squadrons and an FRS. Thats not a whole lot of aircraft for each fleet squadron, when you take into account the FRS. Figure 6 for each squadron and 12 for the FRS, that adds up to 84. How long will it take a squadron to fly the wings off of 6 aircraft? Is...

Talk to your admin people.

A) PPL doesn't factor in to service selection in the NROTC program. Do it if you want to blow the cash, even though you are going to get the rating after flight school for relatively nothing (I paid ~$220 for a class and the test). B) Work w/ your NROTC advisors to get PRK. There should be...

Is there an issue w/ blowing tires in the T-6? The Whiting OLFs and North Field itself are at least 1000' shorter than Sherman (best case scenario is North Field @ 6000'), go easy on the brakes..... We can stop the T-34 on a dime, do we really have to switch??? Smiles in effect...

The Primary sylabus takes about 6 months to complete. Could be more, could be less, depends on the weather. I wouldn't plan on flying the T-6 at all in VT-3 this summer.....look earlier on in this thread.

Only 2 of our 6 sims are full visual like the one pictured here.

I'd love to see some of the "old school" carrier names be used again in the future. Naming them after battles of the Revolution is much better than living Presidents. But the CGs have taken over being named after battles, and even some old carrier names (Bunker Hill?). Let's use: Ben...

Preface: I love the -60, great to fly, fairly reliable....but that just looks wierd!

Not to split hairs, but Cobras usE GE700-401Cs.....which are also in -60s:D

This is exactly why I think it would be "easier" to get a pilot slot out of USNA vs. USAFA. Those of you at USNA can take into account that a certain number of your peers want to be SWOs, Nukes or Marines instead of pilots. What percentage of people do you think go to USAFA and don't want to...

+1 I have a buddy that went to USAFA then switched to Navy so he could get a pilot slot. But I'm sure being a Commo or Missileer in the AF would be sweet....

"No, we don't have any boxed lunches. Try the ship over there"

I believe FN already makes a significant number of M16s (maybe M4s, but you get the point) for the military. My guess is this isn't really news. All 3 probably have a large number or significant contracts with the military.

A Huey armed to the teeth also looks way cooler than a -60 with all of the toys mounted on it. I'm willing to admit that the Sierra looks pretty goofy with the wings and missile rails installed. Shoulda just went with more Hotels.....:D

My bad, I initially thought the aircraft in back was towing the flag. But at second glace it was obviously the Bravo up front, not the Hotel behind it.

Good thing the aircraft towing the flag is a Hotel:D;)

HS to HSC question.... Are the HS squadrons going to keep their numbers after transition i.e. HS-7 to HSC-7......or are we going change them up? ....I hope I get a new hangar.......

I have no idea if they plan to open up another OLF. I wouldn't be surpised if we're just told to suck it up and deal. But I don't have to worry about the Norfolk stuff for a couple of years anyways. I guess Jacksonville is just too damn convenient.

If you don't even have the girl yet, dont worry. I also dont think that you'd have a better chance of finding Mrs. Right on the outside vs. while in the Marines. Why not have a kick ass job and let the rest fall into place? Personal input: I've been married for 2 years which has spanned all...

wow, party pooper

Nothing like signing another player that will meltdown in the playoffs!

Bayonet aside, the CZ-75 is a nice gun. I've read a couple excellent reviews of the particular model. Considered trading in my Glock to get a CZ.....may still do it.

adding to the HS love Who says HSC can only do VERTREP?

You wouldnt owe 8 if you don't finish advanced. Remember, that 8 year commitment starts the day you get designated as a Naval Aviator.

CMP has carbines listed in the $500 range. If you go to a gun show you'll pay way more than that. The only difference is that you'll have to clean up the rifle you get from CMP...but thats the fun part! I remember seeing Carbines at gun shows in Florida starting in the 700's. CMP is a...

Generic question about the game: Why do the mids/cadets wear patches of various units on their jerseys? What dictates what patches get worn?

I am assuming you were part of an HS squadron?

I've heard of dry firing being bad for .22 pistols like a Browning Buckmark. I wont ever dry fire my Browning....it's cheap enough to shoot! You can dry fire a Glock all day long, the manual doesn't even mention it.

It's not so much that the HS community is moving to Norfolk, it's part of the transition process. We will become HSC squadrons after changing homeports. Yay for 2 homeports in one tour!

Sending a copy of your military ID and Passport covers all the bases. But like Bates said, I called to confirm it.

The registration for that site is absurd. It tooke me at least 10 times to pass the "type the letters you see" test. Then it wouldnt even let me post on the thread. So much for stirring the pot.

Plan on the referral process taking at least a week. It's kind of a pain...but the orthotics are free!

Running on a softer surface should be easier on your lower body. As far as the orthotics go, you could always ask your podiatrist or whoever built your inserts. My first 2 sets of inserts were meant for all around use, they didnt end up being the best for running. I just started with a news...

Keep in mind this is your approach, not the average cop's. What is wrong with a carrying a used weapon? Reliability is reliability. If it works flawlessly with your carry ammo......who cares if it's "used"?

Grizzly Adams DID have a beard, you probably shouldn't. You've been to OCS once and made a commitment to the Marines, shave your face. You aren't exactly a civilian.

I thought Sig was having some problems w/ their refurbished pistols. I looked into those a year ago and found out those that had been sent back to the factor for refinishing had some issues. I guess the finish on the frame was flaking off. Check over at Sigforum on the issue.

I got my CCW permit in the spring of 2007 and have never carried. Most of my commutes were from home to work. Truthfully, I didn't carry around town because I don't conceal my G19 all that well. As long as you are disciplined about not just leaving the weapon in your car, there are plenty of...

Like I said, for the price of an M1A from SA....you can buy an M1 Garand AND an M1 Carbine from CMP. It's worth it, trust me.

Yeah, he's right. Actually, if you are a single ENS in A pool....you should be the CORRECT grade and get a kick ass rifle. Or spend the same money, get a Service Grade M1 Garand and a Service grade M1 Carbine from Inland. They put out beautiful Carbines, might as well get both!

I think you are getting a quality product all the way down to the Rack Grade level. Check out the CMP forums and get their feedback. I've gathered from the Glocktalk forum that people are usually VERY satisfied with their purchases, regardless of the grade. Even some Rack Grades are in very...

All the new studs checking into TW-5 should have to get an etiquette briefing from you. That way they'd know that you are the final authority on uniforms and you will tell them exactly what to do. Seriously, get off your soap box, it's boring. If they don't want to wear said items, fine...

We have a dual NATOPS qual for the SH-60F and the Hotel. The Hotel brings different capabilities with with Hellfire, FLIR and the ability to do CSAR. We cover all the mission areas in the HS FRS. There area obvious differences when it comes to mission equipment, but the cockpits are...

My dad got me a Red Ryder when I was his age.....but no compass in the stock:(