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CBD =/= weed. It is physically impossible for CBD to get you high. I’ve done a lot of work with veterans groups and I’ve seen guys dealing with PTSD and other ailments use CBD to great effect. There’s arguments about placebo affect but from what I’ve seen, CBD has a place and use. Even the VA...

Nothing new, it's always been banned in all branches. Would you say you agree or disagree with the policy?

I’ve personally known two mil-mil couples. Both couples flew the same platform (helos). Couple A both made command, and couple B are both on their way to at least O-5. All were super hardworking, got some breaks on good timing, but definitely had to make job and personal choices that were less...

So, about that plopter only doing ass and trash...

Flight following or not, cloud clearances are still a thing. If he flew into a cloud he violated FARs.

Butt-knee length is a thing for the T-45. I’m 6’3” and was fine on sitting height but my femur is too long and I was over the butt-knee limit. My legs are apparently longer in relation to my torso so my only options were helos or P-3.

I’d rather go to a war zone than being on a staff or ships company.

Neither. It was “I just spilled my coffee”

I had a condo in San Diego for about three years. Even though it was a nice condo and in a good location, the association wasn’t under the greatest management and the fees increased each year. I sold it in 2015 and actually made a decent amount on it but I heard from several realtors that the...

Flights between FL500-FL600 require a partial pressure suit. Sustained flights above FL500 require a full pressure suit. Not clear on the difference between sustained and non-sustained, but that’s the requirement.

Because he’s too modest, Huggy rocking an orange flight suit in the U2. Straight up OG.

https://cockpitusa.com/ My squadron buys all the A-2 jackets they issue to aircrew from these guys. The quality is pretty impressive, and it’s warm and comfortable. Looking at the links on the G-1, it looks like they have a pretty good selection on those jackets too. Highly recommend.

Pm sent

Pretty much my career goal. Plus, having a 1Lt that knows how to make jalapeño corn properly is worth their weight in gold.

No, I mean keeping the system from auto locking. Having media capability is a good thing.

I’m glad to hear the times have changed. I knew two dudes that did an exchange with the 66 RQS and when they came back to the Navy, no one gave them the time of day. It’s also heartening to hear those positions may not be the career killer they once were

I’m pretty sure that is a significant security violation on the SIPR side.

AF helo rescue squadrons are a part of ACC (air combat command), not AFSOC. Some PJ RQS units fall under AFSOC, but the hardware units don’t. They have in the past but not currently. As to sending Navy guys as a liaison, yes, there are Navy guys flying with some AF helo units. It’s not a career...

You’ll be happy to know that AF internet isn’t any better, but they did program into the AF system that every time you log in the computer says “Good morning/afternoon/evening insanebikerboy”. So, at least they politely welcome you to the suck.

Why am I not surprised that’s your daily driver? ?

I dunno, back when I was HS a lot of the time we’d use a trucked out 60F to haul trash and pull plane guard. I don’t think you can truck a 60R so it’ll be interesting to see how the overall utility mission will be handled in this case.

What I take away from your posts is that the Navy needs to develop a longer range capability. Do I think the Navy helo bubbas can do it? I genuinely do, but not without funding and excess capacity to train. The myriad of missions HSC is trying to support (not to mention all the crap they are...

You make good points, but no HAR. Not sure how HSC can reconcile that in a from-the-sea CSAR during a near-peer fight.

The caveat being what type of orders. If you got orders of any flavor but no longer than 30 days at a pop, then that is still considered reserve time and only counts towards a reserve retirement. Pretty much all orders over 30 days are considered active time and count towards a regular...

Any idea on when this is supposed to take hold? The HSC CO screen list this year didn’t seem to reflect a potential decrease in squadron numbers, so I’d hate for a dude to be on that list and then never get a squadron to command.

Free DFACs and no boat food is why I switched to the Air Force ?‍♂️

www.bogidope.com Going directly to a full time AGR (AF equivalent of Navy FTS) position isn’t very common for a brand new dude to a unit. They typically want to give it to a guy that is a known entity in the unit, or that has paid his dues, so it’ll usually go to a guy who’s been a regular...

A poker chip for the nose art on each of our jets.

Explain what you mean by center of gravity on center of gravity? I’ve grappled/wrestled/jiu jitsu for 20 years and I’m not following your meaning. If you mean chest on chest, chest on back, it’s because you can control the other individual while also being able to use your arms/hands. If you...

Nope, but was screened on the most recent O-5 board in the USAF. There’s an obscure DoD instruction that covers situations like this so went ahead and submitted paperwork to have the promotion carry over. The kicker, a very good chance to screen for O-5 in the AF (90% selection rate), so a...

So...asking for a friend of course, but what about a guy who got out of the Navy, joined the Air Force, and got selected on this board as a Navy reservist... I bet that’d be a weird situation.

Ask the Skipper if he wants anything specific. Other than anything asked for, follow previous POA&Ms. Anything more is just you creating pain for yourself.

The Air Force is actually starting to send a few guys straight to the U-2. Not for sure of the long term viability of the program yet but there are a few guys doing it. @HuggyU2 probably knows more.

There are some very specialized fixed wing units that can fly most every airframe in the US military, but they aren’t a Navy unit. The Army and Air Force officer manning structure lends itself to supporting a unit like that much more so than the Navy.

Just like blue berries, when you fall overboard on the moon the Chief Mastronaut won’t be able to find you.

I was a fan of flattening the curve, however, when publicly traded companies start filing for bankruptcy protections, perhaps we start reopening the economy? I can’t find much in the news about small businesses closing or bankrupt, but 30 million unemployment claims is insane. As for spreading...

Reading on another website that UAL just pushed 4,500 displacements. Not being an airline guy, how does a displacement differ from a furlough?

A flock of Karens is known as a privilege.

Twitter and overseas news blowing up on him supposedly being dead. Nothing confirmed yet.

I wonder what is gonna happen if someone tests for antibodies? Especially since I’ve read that some doctors say that antibodies doesn’t necessarily mean you can’t get it again.

How does a living wage help if the person has lost their job?

I never understood people’s issue with the serpa. I used a Serpa on my M-11 for a decade, on my belt on my right hip in the helicopter. Also wore it while JTAC-ing and rolling around in dirt and through brush, etc, and never had any of the so-called issues I’ve heard about. Hell, I even once...

My latest waste of time has been using Amazon Prime to turn my new house into an Alexa controlled psychedelic dance party of color changing LED light bulbs. I also bought a Roomba now and I’m figuring out a way to teach it to bring me drinks as I sit on the couch. Who has tips on what other fun...

NASA increased the pre-launch quarantine to around 6-7 weeks a few months ago, instead of the typical two weeks. Plus, they cut out the tradition of laying flowers at Yuri Gagarin’s grave prior to launch.

I moved OCONUS and the travel restrictions hit a week later. Then the UK government shut down all non-essential work, which included delivery of express shipments and household goods. Considering I was TDY since August, what’s the big deal living out of a suitcase for another month or two? So...

Surprised no one has mentioned that USAA is giving credits to all members on their auto insurance, due to the ‘Rona and people are driving so much less. Pretty classy of them. Auto and renters insurance has always been cheapest for me through USAA. Motorcycle and life insurance I’ve gone...

If you have any banking that needs to be done in the US, you’ll need a US bank, and vice Versa for Aus. If you are gonna go full expat and not have anything in the US, you could get by with dropping both banks. I’m living in the UK and I had to open a British bank account to pay rent...

Isn’t that exactly what vaccines do? Infect the individual just enough to build a natural immunity?

It sorta is, it was just a plan by the Air Force, Navy, and Marines to solve the pilot retention problem. Kill the airlines, problem solved.

I’d say a more honest question is ‘am I on the golden path to make CO?’. If the answer is anything but 100% yes, go for the transition. Even if it is 100% yes, consider the transition because not everyone makes CO. Rare is the occasion that Uncle Sammy actively throws long term, career fixed...