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Assuming one doesn't look like a sack of chewed bubble gum, just skip a couple of haircuts, buy a Suunto watch, get a tan, and you are in there! MR-

Yeah, that sh*t is all over Facebook, we call it "The back door to special operations" Fortunately, chicks at McP's or Hot Tuna don't seem to know the difference. MR-

I got mine in Hong Kong on a WESTPAC as a screamin' PO3 in 92'. Saving them for my kid. MR-

It's certainly possible, in the mid 90s' I had an XO who was an ex-S3 NFO, and another XO (now RADM) who finished primary and somehow weasled his way to BUD/S. I'm not sure how it's changed since then, but I'm guessing it's significant. While times and policies have changed, enlisted SEALs...

I'd say those photos pretty much cover the entire spectrum of rotary wing inter-operability. Nice shots! Thanks to Naval Aviators who stepped and protected us mouth breathing, painty-waisted Army guys:o) MR-

Or just ask any of the chics that routinely graduate from RSS...

We just don't use lip lights in the front, first because there's no reason to flood the cockpit with light, and because an inadvertent activation caused some severe consequences some years ago. Our back end guys need them because they usually have to flood a small area when they're clearing or...

Not to degrade the great engineering and idea of the NVG pen light, but 1,200 combat hrs flying national mission helicopters, and I haven't found a better writing utensil than my Skilcraft mechanical pencil. There always seems to be more than adequate ambient light from the MFDs in the cockpit...

F&A Bubba...F&A! This will undoubtedly be the catalyst for keeping us there until my 9-year old kid is old enough to be my co-pilot. Sad thought. When the Afghans can mine and process it, they can sell it. I'd rather we just keep throwing cash at em', we're going to continue that direction...

Spring gear on a Citabria means certain peril if you bounce and try to "pin" it to save the landing. You can sometimes get away with it in taildraggers with bungee or oleo gear and higher deck angles (Stearmans, PT-19s, bigger tire-Cubs, etc). The Citabria squats so low that the best...

Agreed; however if he were walking with Nancy Pelosi, I'm afraid even the mighty GW would have to sacrifice himself for the team...

After 22 years, I got a cush enough job I can out wait him...

For what it's worth, I delayed my retirement plans till' 2012 so his name isn't on my retirement certificate... MR-

Yep, heaven forbid they buy a off the shelf, already proven since the early 90s, special ops helicopter that's been landing in Hajji's back yard since the first strike in OEF with great success...we don"t use the MH-47 because we can't afford anything else. If there was something else better out...

It depends on illumination conditions. We have experimented by painting each one of our models the same grey as the USN/USMC. It's far superior for daylight desert flying. Marginal at night. By the same rationale, black works better, right up until the point of %90-%100, then it just looks like...

We experimented with the GAU a while back. No prob;ems carrying ammo, etc, but we just couldn't beef up the airframe enough to stand up to the vibration and harmonics. the .50s don't really anything the 7.62s can't... from the air anyway. MR-

Good on em' no matter who they were infilling, at least they used it for the purpose it advertised for. Meanwhile, AFSOC who have had their CV-22s operational for longer than the Marines, have yet to leave the safety of Kirtland AFB while awaiting for the Osprey edition of their ascots to arrive.

"Rule #1, Cardio..." Zombie Land-

A-4 I'm in the process of buying a SOCOM 16 right now. I don't shoot at the ranges I needed with the M-14 so the 16" suits me just fine. I was more attracted to having a brand new M-14 type weapon with the improvements in stock/accessories and commonality of parts/mags with the 14. MR-

Rock on. carried an M-14 for 8 years in the Teams. There's darned near nothing that will stop that heavy bolt functioning. I'd take an iron sight M-14 over a tricked out SOPMOD'd M-4 any day. MR-

Geesh, talk about pigeon holing yourself with a degree. Oh, and UAVs don't need pilots, they need "operators." MR-

Hmmm, no good deals in Tacoma, WA it went down $155/month.

I really want to hate on the AF, and yet every time I'm on a AFB I have to utter "Why the f*ck can't we have this?" If I was in the AF I probably be polling my friends on how to slam the other knuckle dragging, trailer trash services. MR-

I find it interesting that the FAA and Homeland Security have been raising a stink about the legality of owning and flying certain WWII/Vietnam propeller driven warbirds, but there's an SU-27flying near Chicago?

Good point, I just never saw an AMDO who wasn't prior enlisted, hence the comment about an AMDO wearing EAWS wings. MR-

So by that rationale, where's the harm in holding the few of the more skilled occupations in the Navy in a little higher esteem, and make the priviledge of wearing a distinctive insignia motivation for a Sailor to challenge him/herself to earn the pin; undertake the rigorous training, actually...

What was wrong with the EAWS wings that I saw every AMDO wear throughout my Navy career? You were an officer and you weren't wearing gold wings, so I knew you must be King of the Wrench Turners. MR-

Tread lightly, the last time that urge to make everyone feel special in the Army we all got issued black berets (and subsequently stole them from the Ranger Regt). An insignia usually indicates a special skill set. Managing a phase flow and a bunch of wrench turners is not one of them. If...

Keep in mind; I've seen several cases of "astmas" diagnosed in young kids and toddlers, which years later never materialized as such. At that age, any breathing difficulties are too easy to write off as the low-hanging fruit that is asthma. In fact, many doctors will tell you that they're...

"Carrying another person" being the key phrase. Direct from Patty Wagstaff herself in a public forum; if you're solo, you don't legally need to wear a chute'. if you do however, it's gotta be properly packed and within date.

Not if you're solo. You can wear a Speedo and Tevas if it suits you. Local show/contest guidlines require the use of a parachute solo, but not the FARs. MR-

Sukhois are utterly impressive. Even more so in a country that isn't overly concerned with maintaining a show line. MR-

You might be referring to something similiar to the AF's Joint Fire Power Course at Nellis which is classroom and doctrine, but not a "qual". When I was a JTAC it was a prerequisite before actually attending the JTAC school so you had some idea of the players and organization involved. I highly...

The Authenti-SEAL guys closed up shop and now run the SOCNET site. SEALs have the distinction of being the only special operations guys who've maintained a data base tracking each and every individual guy who graduated from BUD/S. MR-

Zeke, He's straight out full of it. If you really want to burn him, take the time to go to www.socnet.com or http://socnet.com/forumdisplay.php?f=199, scroll down to the "SEAL Phony" area, post your intro and ask to have him verified via PM. There's about 3 or 4 very prominent (to include a...

Nobody even mentioned that the flabby necked geek couldn't even pass as an old retired Marine, much less an active duty leader of men. MR-

Finally! OEF is a far better test for the MV-22's briefed capabilities than Iraq. However, I'll bet my pay check that the Osperey never sees a tactical troop infil/exfil and is restricted to flying from hard stand to hard stand. MR-

I'll go a step further and venture to say most Airmen aren't even in the same ball park as an average high school student. On the other hand, the Airmen I've seen lately have had so much damned time on their hands and so under-employed...maybe they're taking advantage of it and getting in...

Even we used to drive by the USMC 53's when they were in Bagram and stare..."Look at the size of the f*&ckin' rotor system!" MR-

The are some great medics..I always like having them in back... MR-

I wonder if they're prone to be any less crooked and corrupt than their male counter parts? At least you won't see them smile as they lie to your face... MR-

Almost forgot, the true savior of the event; a small fleece cap I kept in one of the pockets on my vest. After all the moving around and sweating, I started shivering like a puppy sh*tting razor blades. The "right angle" cap - cuz' it makes everything right, saved the night and probably me. I...

Unfortunately, I've found myself enexpectedly a member of the ground force, and this is what was most useful: (at least in the desert) 1. Light sources (Phantom light, Petzl around my neck, and a small mag light) 2. a 1qt "Pakteen"(Camelbak) of water on the side of my vest 3. Signaling...

Probably as much or more often than Navy guys depending on the "contingency climate".

Too late..that train just left the station. While AW has some of Naval Aviation's most qualified folks on board, I definitely wouldn't take anything you read here and use it as definitive evidence that "it can be done". Like the guys' said, there are so many variables that you really need...

I'll say I've met citizens with Master's Degrees that couldn't put two sentences together. Also, there's a bunch of "traditional" parents that have 1-2 kids as per the social norm, and both of em' are lazy, destructive, beligerent little assholes. This seems to be the rule rather than the...

Eddie, yes, the planes are "crop dusters," (usually Air Tractor 802s), but configured for fire drops. They're called "SEATS", (Single Engine Air Tankers). Mostly used for an initial attack to keep a fire at bay until bigger equipment can get on station, but also good for confined areas where...

Bingo! Annonymity is for perverts ya douche Slug.

A few years ago, an AFSOC pilot was actually a very high time special operations minded aviator. With the massive expansion of AFSOC and the desire to make everything (everyone) "special operations capable", you will rotuinely see a guy wearing an ACC patch one month, then slap on an AFSOC patch...

3,000 yards is a looong shot from ship ship the shooter standing. I'm not even sure you'd know you were being shot at unless you were on NVGs. MR-