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    Why not unmanned fighters? -duck-

    DADKONE If those of the al-Qaeda persuasion residing in Pakistan, Afghan, etc., would wear a distinctive uniform or some means of identification, and not mingle about in school yards and milk factories, the problem being discussed would be greatly - if not entirely corrected.
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    Penn State Protester loses ROTC Scholarship

    Vision An excellent example of 20/20 vision in hindsight -
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    In re: Air force academy forum

    [SIZE="5"] I'm missing "Countdowns For 2014". Does anyone know why they aren't being posted?
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    Another football scandal.

    Orville Wright Told me not to listen to Wilbur about flying machines or I'd get myself killed. In truth, I wouldn't speak or listen to either one of them: I think they were both Ohio State Buckeye trash.
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    Another football scandal.

    One of the USMA 1951 "Disenrollees" In 1951, I was a student and member of the University of Michigan AFROTC. The Cadet Wing Colonel was a dis-enrolled West Point football player who had transferred to Michigan following the football cheating scandal at the military academy. He had been...
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    President-bashing Marine given the boot

    Why The Delay? Can anyone explain the unreasonable delay in a military tribunal's resolution of this matter? Thank you.
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    President-bashing Marine given the boot

    Why The Can anyone explain the unreasonable delay in a military tribunal's resolution of this matter? Thank you.
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    Helicopter parents and you

    Big league helicopter parents My plebe year roommate (also roommate for one semester firstie year) was from CT. His mother was (and still is) the worst helicopter mom. She drove 2 hours each way every Sunday for four years to pick up his laundry and to drop off clean laundry and brownies & hot...
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    GPA - USMA

    You're right as rain. In fact, Army played very well and I thought they might win during the first half. That referee's call now prompts me to cheer for Army to beat Navy -- that should help somewhat!?
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    GPA - USMA

    Hey, Scout P! You're right, but the "refs" evened it up by taking one away from AF - don't whine!
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    Leaving during Plebe year? Advice from people who left during there plebe year...

    This describes me to a "T" first year in law school. My uncle snapped me out of it by saying, "Hell, Mike, the answer is very easy: if you want to be a lawyer you have to go to law school -- if you don't, then quit. So, let's get with it". I got with it and graduated.
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    Steve Jobs dies; Apple co-founder was 56

    I'm certain that almost everyone feels exactly the same way -
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    Steve Jobs dies; Apple co-founder was 56

    He said, "pecksniffedly"
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    Congratulations air force !!!!

    A fantastic win over the Mids by our AFA Falcons.
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    leaving USNA- parents

    I sent you a PM
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    Baby Day

    Many "Thanks" I guess it's just a joke -- but I bought a card and gift just in case!
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    Baby Day

    [ What is "Baby Day" at the Air Force Academy? SIZE="3"][/SIZE]
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    Cadet Parachuting

    THANK YOU Thank you JCHILBERT for your response regarding USAFA parachuting. My grandson obtained his parachute badge a week or so ago, and was thrilled with the accomplishment. He expressed an interest in his letters that he would like to pursue it somehow. You have answered my curiosity as...
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    Cadet Parachuting

    Thank you, Fighting Falcon Thank you, Fighting Falcon, I appreciate the information you sent. I realize that a qualified cadet must jump if competing for the "Wings of Green" program, etc. Can a cadet jump, however, if he is not competing for any program? In other words, because he is now...
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    Cadet Parachuting

    After a cadet earns and is awarded his "parachute badge", what are his options to continue with parachuting at the academy?
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