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This was back in the early 80's - there was a significant difference between the east coast and west coast. What the east coast did was not just "in house" - these were coordinated training exercises with the other squadrons in the airwing (i.e. A-7s and A-6s providing close air support). The...

This is a really interesting thread for me. When I started (HS H-3s), on the East Coast combat SAR was one of our quals that went into the combat readiness for the crews and the squadron. We would do fairly simple SAR-EXs with the air wing A-7s, generally picking up a "downed pilot" at the Army...

Wouldn't you be called a "hero pirate" in Japan?

Absolutely - there is usually a "chain of controllable events" in a mishap; if any individual link is "broken" the mishap doesn't happen.

I don't think the articles were focused on blaming the pilot; they aimed much more at decisions that led to the attempt to land at Miramar rather than North Island, and the thought that that aircraft had long-standing fuel issues that may have contributed. I didn't see anything that was unfair.

LA Time article from today: http://tinyurl.com/aldxf7

What he said.

Rocks with rotors? I guess that's better than rocks at rota. (Sure it's out-of-date, but still hilarious.)

Check with the Chaplain's Office; if they don't know, they could at least direct you to who would know. I'm sure that any of the schools would love to have someone available for tutoring. Check with the various youth sports leagues - there is always a need for things like setting up...

Not just bars, but at any social function unless it is specifically a family event. Parents need to get sitters or not go.

My daughters have both fired my .357, but using .38 special rounds, and didn't have any problems with recoil. I don't think they would have had issues with .357 rounds, so I doubt you would.

Well, that's your fault. You're supposed to keep a spare cover and set of keys on your desk, so if someone stops by looking for you it looks like you haven't left for the day yet.

I figured an unwashed flight suit and skullcap would make for great shark repellent; but after wearing my "bag" home once after a night flight, my wife said she would rather I take my chances with the sharks.

Set up a "piddle pack" stand just outside the airport. You'll make a fortune!

A few good-quality trashbags - minimal weight, and can be used for multitude of purposes (ponchos, collecting water, carrying misc. stuff)

A better flashlight - there are a number of very high quality, small, powerful ones available. Water filter kits and purification kits. Warm socks/cap/gloves.

What is "flying porn"? Flight attendant-related?

The point is that, all other things being equal, the Navy is going to protect the larger investment. Otherwise it becomes harder to justify the larger investment. It may not make sense from a purely logical sense, but that's the way the system works.

I understand the theory of "sunk costs." What I am saying is that, whether it should or not, it WILL make a difference to some degree how much someone has cost up to this point. That's just the nature of the beast. "Makes was saying that two fresh Ensigns hold absolutely the same value to the...

Assuming for the sake of argument that all newly commissioned officers have the same potential no matter what the commissioning source, it's a lot easier to explain away attriting someone who cost the Navy $10,000 than someone who cost the Navy several hundred thousand dollars. And at some level...

And how do you think that would make the policeman feel? A lot of times sticking your nose into something before you know the situation just makes things worse. Take the time to figure out what is going on before reacting.

Fixed-wingers have a lot of experience with that type of thing. Not that there's anything wrong with that!

Sounds like people are getting bored. Those of you in the pool might want to think about some type of volunteer work in the community. Be a great way to accomplish something worthwhile, use up some of your spare time, and "show the flag."

I've been on a carrier when the ship had the liberty hours shortened because of significant screw-ups from a few people.

Huey, You come upon a situation where one cop is engaged in gunfire with a criminal. There is another individual with a weapon, could be a cop, could be a criminal. You draw a weapon, point it at the other individual, and then shoot if that individual aims his weapon at you. 50-50 you just shot...

The first action should be verbal, without a raised weapon. Too much likelihood of the policeman perceiving you as a threat, or the second individual being a policeman, and perceiving you as a threat. The response of those two individuals would determine what you do next. Some of you said...

Pretty clearly, whether you agree with it or not, the upper management/leadership is taking a very firm stand against brushes with the law. So if you want to avoid similar actions being taken against you, avoid said brushes, even if that means altering your what you do in your off time. Common...

No, what will happen is that there will be ethnic/religious cleansing in the various "nations", combined with some minor realignment of borders.

Unfortunately, I'm afraid it's too late for much of the continent.

The problem is that for the most part, the blacks were not prepared from to take over the leadership from the colonial governments, and once the transitions started, they went to quickly to get them prepared. Combine that with the unnatural borders in many areas, and the opportunity for some...

Because they are an ally - and if you don't assist allies you lose credibility and encourage further actions, and because we don't want that nation's government to fall. Drugs are important from the perspective of the funding they provide FARC.

I'm afraid you're right. And we can't allow a significant action against Colombia; I guess the question will be what the definition of significant is.

He could do a lot to destabilize Colombia if he chose to, and he might be willing to take that risk if the conditions in Venezuela get bad enough.

Figure out your goal (make it a realistic one!) Here is a suggested 5K training schedule to use as a guideline - you can shorten the distances somewhat since the PRT is for a 2.5K, but you can see that the basic idea is to do a combination of slower distance work, "sprint" workouts, and rest...

If the price of oil stays low, Chavez will be in significant trouble economically. Unfortunately, that probably increases the likelihood of him "starting something."

So, you never did anything that you knew you weren't supposed to do? COngratulations!!

You can't have an accessible loaded weapon and still have no risk to the kids. Sounds like one of those relatively-easy-to-open-safes is the best option if you feel that it is necessary to have the loaded weapon.

One way to look at it - which is more likely to occur, someone breaking in and you needing the weapon, or your children getting ahold of it when they shouldn't. I think the answer depends on where you live, what your children are like, where the weapon would be kept, etc. ANother option...

I can think of one thing - a palmtreed H-3 that was supposed to be the planeguard helo for the flyoff of all the jets after pulling out of San Francisco following Fleet Week. When it was the backup.

The initial reports (at least some of them) said that the debris would most likely come down in the Pacific, but that they would need a week or so to track the field to have a better idea. Of course, seeing as "the Pacific" is the largest single geographic entity on the planet, that is probably...

Monaco, Palma, ALexandria (take a trip down to Cairo). Haifa - yes, as a group Israeli women are the most attractive I've ever seen.

I have an A-6 tailhook (given as a parting gift from the fixed wingers I shared an office with on a staff tour) in the corner of my garage. Great conversation piece, but I'm not allowed to put it in the living room.

What bubblehead said, but try to get a recommendation on the store from someone local (i.e. track/cross-country coach at a local high school/comm college) who would know. The right shoes will make a big difference.

But make sure that you have backup navigation systems, and take periodic fixes on visual checkpoints.

Yes - that one is good.

The illegal aliens are involved in a very disproportionate percentage of the crimes in the border states.

I believe he was referring to wearing helmets and going on board ship for extended periods of time where everybody smells and the food is crappy. And then you actually do something notable but the credit ends up going to someone else.

You will almost certainly make closer friends there then you would at a "regular" college; you will learn much more from the military perspective. You will also miss out on some opportunities (not just the partying aspects), and you may not be able to major in what you would like. There are...

The hangar, too.

Have you ever been inside that blimp hangar? It's all wooden framework - an incredible amount of wood.