Combat Time . . . .

[hscs]

Spool down, bro. I was being facetious. Hence the "snowflake" garbage. Happy to get your non-combat CVW-5 jimmies rustled, though. Bro.]..

This whole bit reminds me of a saying - those that say the most have done the least, and those that have done the most say the least......

 

[Python]

This whole bit reminds me of a saying - those that say the most have done the least, and those that have done the most say the least......

What does it say when someone says something about themselves and a different communit?.

"I have been to the tip of the spear and there were no Hornets there." -- an HCS-4 pilot

(Accuracy of the statement not withstanding).

 

[hscs]

What does it say when someone says something about themselves and a different communit?.

"I have been to the tip of the spear and there were no Hornets there." -- an HCS-4 pilot

(Accuracy of the statement not withstanding).

Quote wasn't in that context - a very long story behind it, but I can see it can be misconstrued. No offense was meant to any community.

 

[wlawr005]

Just to contribute for currency...

CVW-8 gets one point for logging green ink, two points for employing ordnance. No caveats for hours or anything else. 20 points to get a medal.

And yes, after employing as much ordnance as we did, I can count on one hand the people who DIDN'T earn an air medal.

 

[707guy]

Just to contribute for currency...

CVW-8 gets one point for logging green ink, two points for employing ordnance. No caveats for hours or anything else. 20 points to get a medal.

And yes, after employing as much ordnance as we did, I can count on one hand the people who DIDN'T earn an air medal.

From the pics I've seen on Navy.mil you folks have been busy - nice work!

 

[sickboy]

Just to contribute for currency...

CVW-8 gets one point for logging green ink, two points for employing ordnance. No caveats for hours or anything else. 20 points to get a medal.

And yes, after employing as much ordnance as we did, I can count on one hand the people who DIDN'T earn an air medal.

Both of the helo squadrons

 

[wlawr005]

From the pics I've seen on Navy.mil you folks have been busy - nice work!

We've been busy. Ready to come home.

 

[707guy]

We've been busy. Ready to come home.

Safe travels on the translant!

 

[bubblehead]

those that say the most have done the least, and those that have done the most say the least......

Cowards talk the loudest...

 

[peteg88]

Cowards talk the loudest...

love the quote from Mark Twain on the topic: Noise proves nothing. Often a hen who has merely laid an egg cackles as if she laid an asteroid

 

[Gonzo08]

Just to contribute for currency...

CVW-8 gets one point for logging green ink, two points for employing ordnance. No caveats for hours or anything else. 20 points to get a medal.

And yes, after employing as much ordnance as we did, I can count on one hand the people who DIDN'T earn an air medal.

Do the Growler guys get 2 points for MRAD - On?

 

[insanebikerboy]

Both of the helo squadrons

In 2011, in CAG 1, the only way helo guys got green ink was physically getting shot at or shooting, or flying in Iraqi airspace.

 

[sickboy]

In 2011, in CAG 1, the only way helo guys got green ink was physically getting shot at or shooting, or flying in Iraqi airspace.

Pretty much.

 

[nittany03]

Do the Growler guys get 2 points for MRAD - On?

You can't go kinetic anymore . . . gotta use the piddle packs.

 

[robav8r]

. . . piddle packs.

Man, what a great, maybe even THE greatest accessory when driving long distances / cross country.