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It's official, folks. During last night's "Drop Night" at Columbus, some lucky brand new AF pilot walked up to the stage to see what their very first operational aircraft would be in their AF career, and got the surprise of their life when a picture of an F-35A was then shown on the screen. For...

I'm sure that many of you young people and parents who visit here read some of the statistics and accomplishments of some of your fellow applicants and wonder "How can I compete against THAT?" Well, a buddy of mine sent an e-mail out to a few of us today, reminding everyone that even the "B...

Just got this from a friend. Figured with all the parents of the new cadets on here looking for any glimpse of what their DDs/DSs are currently experiencing, they will appreciate the "first hand look". Link here

Don't always agree with her politics, but boy oh boy did Rep Duckworth do her job today. Background: Guy she is taking to task went to USMA prep school, hurt his ankle playing football there, and got out. Eventually went on to play QB at San Diego State. He has since claimed VA benefits for...

I know that for most of you, when you think "April 15th" the first thing that pops into your mind is: Tax Day! :frown: But this April 15th, I think we should all pause from our grumbling about contributing to Uncle Sam, and remember something a little different, and something near and dear to...

Pima and I have been active posters on this site for a while now. Basically, we've seen A LOT! One thing we see every time this time of year are the posts from those who got what the were hoping for; either that slot at the Academy of their dreams, that wonderful ROTC scholarship that allows...

Just found out some tragic news. You're all probably aware of the attack last week on Camp Bastion in Afghanistan, and the fact that US Marine lives were lost. Well, I knew the UMSC Lt Col who was killed in action that day, VERY well. :frown: Sad News Here Lt Col Chris "Otis" Raible...

Today, I watched our new Chief of Staff take the command of this great and proud organization we call the US Air Force. The stick is now in his hands, I wish him only the best. He has a significant challenge ahead of him, a challenge that the men and women of the Air Force hope he is able to...

Read this Remember, the majority of all the services officers are produced through ROTC. While the SAs' push for diversity has helped their ranks (somewhat) in getting urban representation in our officer ranks, the VAST majority of officers are coming from middle class suburbs mostly from...

1. Lose a little weight so my Dress Blues fit again -- Check 2. Shave the beard, get a haircut so I don't look like an idiot wearing it -- Check 3. Check over the dress blues to make sure I got everything -- Check 4. Index card with the Oath of Office on it (as a "cue card") -- Check 5...

So, I get out of a quick meeting with a boss, just to rush out to the River Entrance in the hopes of catching a glimpse of the Space Shuttle Discovery's piggy-back fly-by of the National Capitol Region. As I exit, the 747/Discovery combo, with a T-38 chase, is literally 1/2 mile away from the...

About this time last year, I saw the same type of posts and responses from the unlucky few (and their parents) who didn't succeed at "Plan A". Wrote a thread about "my" story, and how life doesn't end when you get this kind of news. Some of you more industrious posters and stalkers found it...

OK, I know none of the Service Academies made it into this year's NCAA Basketball Tourney, but that doesn't mean we all can't show just how good we are at picking this year's winner? For those of you interested, I've created a user group on ESPN.com for anyone on here who wants to submit a...

John Cleese (Yeah, Sir Lancelot from "Monty Python") has some interesting words on how our European partners are reacting to the Syria situation: ALERTS TO THREATS IN 2011 EUROPE: BY JOHN CLEESE English are feeling the pinch in relation to recent events in Syria and have therefore raised...

http://www.seymourjohnson.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123283661 Bro's from my old squadron, still engaged in the current fight, taking the ISAF Commander on a sortie to show him first hand their work in action. Favorite quote from Gen Allen (ISAF Commander): "Airpower is central to our...

It's that time of year, where parents such as us are racking our brains trying to think of the best Holiday gifts for our sons and daughters either getting ready to go to college, or (as in my DS's case) preparing for life beyond college. Well, in my DS's case, he asked me a favor a few weeks...

Yesterday, at Naval Air Station Lakehurst (NJ), the F-35 Test team conducted the first ever catapult launch of an F-35C! Flawlessly executed, and another critical step towards sea-trials of F-35C ops starting next year. If you're interested in watching this awesome event, search "First F-35C...

Last Friday evening, under a clear California desert sky, AF-7 (the first production F-35A accepted by the AF) arrived at Edwards AFB. We can expect another to deliver to Edwards in the next couple of weeks, and then another to deliver to Eglin AFB, FL around the end of the month. After that...

Today, US and Allied forces are once again called into battle to stop oppression, defend the weak, and bring justice to a troubled world. As I type this, brave men and women, perhaps some who in a time before perused this site in the start of their journey into our armed forces, once again...

Based on the frenzy on these ROTC threads and the Service Academy threads, it's become pretty obvious that it’s that time of year, where many of the young men and women here, or their parents, are getting the exciting and happy news that, yes, you’ve gotten word that your wish has come true, and...