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Unless you are going to ask a question, then be sure to use "interrogative" to complete the craptastic quadruple of buffoonerous comm...... Tango Yankee, by the way.

But of course! I'm trying to be patient with FedEx, but patience is not one of my many virtues.

No drill pay, but will have retirement pay. That'll take some of the sting out. And you don't have to convince me what a great deal FedEx is. I've seen your house.

On my agenda for today. Right now I'm cramming for the test. I was led to believe that they were only hiring guys with 767 PIC time, so I was kind of caught off guard. Something about "living by the gouge" comes to mind at this point....

Yes, but I suspect that you knew that already. Too bad you aren't bringing Juice.

Are you the one that told me that? I've been comparing pay rates all day and remembered that as a ROT, but couldn't make the math work with min reserve. If it helps, I'm comparing Atlas with United and FedEx. Any gouge on Atlas would be appreciated.

Not really.

Well....when the aircraft commander never lets you touch the controls........

Thousands and thousands. It's been around forever.

The only thing certain about the Phrog's last flight is that it'll be late. Most likely to the wrong zone, but that's only likely.

The professional standards are sufficiently low, so yes.

You should try the EWS seminar. Depending on your instructor, a lot of good history/gouge/mentorship can be had.

No, it's because I'm not NATOPS qualified in the Prowler. If I was in the back they could have gone lower. It was one of their SOP things. Made no sense to me, but I certainly wasn't going to bitch about getting a good deal. It's not like I'm a flight surgeon or a midshipman. I've actually...

Wrong. Under TRA, all motorcycles will be illegal. The only acceptable two-wheeled conveyance allowed will be razor scooters. And even then they will only be allowed with helmets and full sets of pads, chest protector, and boots. SAFETY VIOLATOR!!!!!!!

True. Unfortunately we were limited to 1000' AGL anyway. It was still a good time and a hell of a lot more dynamic than the C-12.

But ten times the cost?

No, THIS. FUCKING. THIS.

This one is pretty typical.

Like flying a section of Skyhawks in one plane.

True, but it's not just that first step. The rest of it is like a rock climbing wall. I thought it was difficult finding something to grab onto. Once you make it to the boarding ladder it's not too bad. I thought the Harrier had a goofy boarding setup. At least it's not too far from the deck.

I was surprised on how little there is available to ECMO 1. There's obviously a lot more going on during a jamming mission, but for just flying a low level there wasn't much to do. I jammed in the waypoints and kept sight of the plane in front of us. The dude in the back made the radio calls on...

Got a good deal Prowler ride yesterday. It was an interesting experience. Definitely a different perspective.

Spot on. This place is far worse off without him and those like him.

Why do you hate women, Master?

The Commandant and the CNO have very little to do with operational stuff, but you are right that it's slightly more complicated than what I wrote.

You have spoilers in a Hornet?

SECNAV, just like the CNO.

This is after you were here. I didn't get everything I wanted before I changed jobs, but that's what was in the works as I left. You can't polish a turd, but you sure can roll it in glitter.

Yes. New beds. Flat screen TVs. Updated carpet. It's very 1990s. I had no budget.

I met him once. I gave him some suggestions about the Harrier Dude Amendment, which states: "Any person who makes noise complaints about an airport that was in existence before the complainer lived there should henceforth and forever forwardly shut the FUCK up, and receive absolutely no relief...

Then I would respectfully suggest that he find something more important to believe in.

I specifically told both PMO and the Fire Department that if the BOQ was ever to catch fire, they are to get all the people out safely......then let it burn to the ground.

Way to go, Hamilton!!

Now, was that necessary? C'mon, man! On the other hand, "The Yuma BOQ;Not the shittiest place on Earth to stay anymore"...........excellent fitrep bullet!

Could it be that you are very slightly lighter and in slightly denser air in the groove than at the 180?

I don't think anybody in TACAIR does boards for anything. At least I've never seen one aside from FFPBs.

Stupid question: Why do some of the Hummers have a bump in the center of the radome?

"You caused me to get my VietNam Navy veteran husband upset for nothing. You should really be ashamed of yourself. If you can’t tell the truth, don’t put anything out for others to read! Shame on You!!" Classic.

I rode in a similar contraption in New Hampshire when I was a kid. The difference was it was in a cement track instead of on a rail. I can't imagine that thing is still in operation. It wouldn't last a week before somebody got hurt and sued the place. SAFETY VIOLATORS!!!!!

You will run several miles a day and often stand at the position of attention for hours on end. The good news is there are far worse parts than that for the rest of your body (long marches through the hills wearing a pack, sleeping on the ground, being thrown/knocked to the ground by other...

I actually met one of these guys the other day. VX-9. Great guy.

These individuals need to be introduced to the shame and terror of the ready room down.

There's probably several people on here that've flown both. T-34 as a student, T-6 as an IP. I'm not one of them, though.

How'd that work out? No problems or disturbances I hope.

I meant on the A-6. I knew the Phantoms did it.

Has that actually been done?

Very true, and an awesome weapon system. My point was that you'd be better off in today's mission set with two additional drop tanks (maybe four? Not sure of plumbing/hard points) and even fewer JDAM. The odds of anybody dropping more than two JDAM on an average flight these days is extremely...

Digital ITERs and two drops..... I think we'll see more of the same for quite awhile unless we end up invading Iran, NK, or China, which is (thankfully) very unlikely. Time on station is more important than tonnage of bombs in practical terms.

That math doesn't sound right. Besides, it's not about raw tonnage anymore and hasn't been since Desert Storm. You should see the clowns on the short busses. CV handlers and yellow shirts should get duty on a LHD as some kind of bonus/skate duty. They wouldn't know what to do with all their...