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Spent 3 years in the early 80s servicing the SR-71 in the air on the KC-135Q model tankers all over the planet. We would be going placard airspeed during aerial refueling and they were going as slow as they could to maintain flight. When they would start to get heavy the pilot would always let you know he was lighting an afterburner (especially at night) so he could maintain flight. Really cool to see that purple cone of fire shooting out the back of the engine. Since the aircraft didn’t have fuel bladders you could tell he was getting full when fuel was running down the back of the aircraft. Once refueling was complete the tankers would make an immediate left-hand turn to get out of the SR-71s way as they were cleared to 60,000 ft to go on their supersonic portion of the mission.

Good news, but too late for me. I left the Republican Party in 2016 to join the Constitution Party due to all the RINOs we had in office at the time. I discovered long before that contacting my representatives at the Federal level was useless, but have actually heard back good words from our districts state level reps.

Matter of fact today is the anniversary when I first swore to protect and defend the document in 1975. Oath still has not expired.

Wow! In the old days of Strategic Air Command a lot of people would be getting fired all the way up to the Deputy Commander for Maintenance.

When stationed at Barksdale in the mid-80s, we had 3 Supervisor of Flying (SOF) vehicles damaged when hit by a taxing B-52, because the Captain (usually another pilot) working as the SOF parked the vehicle in the wrong spot before circling the aircraft for a pre-take off safety check. The Wing Commander was less than impressed and those pilots that parked in the wrong spot ended up having to pay for some of the vehicle repair costs.

Needless to say somebody screwed up big time. With the vax mandate I wouldn’t doubt if we see more if these types of accidents as the not-vax takes it toll on our Military personnel. Currently live close to a Fighter Wing and it is just a matter of time before an F-15E falls out of the sky, due to issues with the poison they are being forced to inject in their bodies.

Will retire from the Air Force for the second time on 31 Aug 21. My F-15 flying Squadron is already in panic mode, because I am leaving. Used to be able to give 2 weeks notice to retire, but had to wait 6 months after the stolen election to separate. I work with 3 other prior service civilians that will walk out the door instead of get the shot. Once they resign the Squadron will be screwed.

Santa provided cycling boots for my road bike (Trek Domane I picked up right when Idaho was shutting down, due to only 12 left in my size/color in the US) with a couple of long sleeve thermal riding shirts. It’s been too cold (with wind chill in the teens) to ride road or gravel bike (Trek Checkpoint with Lauf fork upgrade) so I have been riding on Zwift with a TACX Flux S trainer using my 20 yr old Lightspeed Tuscany. I have been able to average about 150 miles a week thanks to investment in the trainer.

Might be able to go out today as is currently 32 this morning (unusually warm for am in our area) with a high of 43 forecast. I always feel better when weather allows me to ride outside, plus it will allow me to OPS check my new gear.

Well written and greatly appreciated. The only way we will win against these Marxist insurgents is with overwhelming force when they come to our cities or towns. Operating in the shadows with small groups of dedicated patriots using hit and run tactics should make them think twice about visiting our communities outside of the liberal sanctioned riot zones.

All I have seen from law enforcement during this uprising is a lack of will to defend their communities while obeying the unconstitutional orders of their pay masters.

We used to fill the boom pod of a KC-135Q Coors for our normal monthly crew rotations to Kadena AB, back in the early 80s. You could not get Coors on Okinawa. We could get all kinds of favors to include sewing of Velcro squares on our flight suits with the guys at the Base Parachute Shop.

One New Years Eve we had 3 crews flying the aircraft with about 40 passengers over to Kadena AB. As our portion ended getting the aircraft to Hickham AFB, HI we were dead heading the rest of the route. My Co-Pilot snuck into the back and started pillaging the stores from the boom pod. At 36,000 ft anything stored in the boom pod is nicely chilled. Needless to say he was hammered by the time we arrived at our destination. In today’s PC Air Force this would be a career ender.

I have seen groups of riders heading east all week on I-84. Hope they have a great time!

I keep a Springfield .45 XD compact in my glove compartment working at our local Air Force Base in a Fighter Squadron. Our active shooter plan is to get to the old men’s trucks (3 of us keep pistols in our vehicles), break out a window and grab their guns from the glove box and ammo from the center storage compartment. Where I sit I will probably one of the first shot when a shooter enters the building. I have not received anything on this yet and will not comply. I am still a sitting duck in my truck going to and from the only gate for regular vehicle traffic, which is 10 miles from town.

They already have a recall petition in motion for this airhead leftist. Started shortly after she took office, spouting off how she wants to turn Boise into another Portland or Seattle. Woke a lot of the locals up with those remarks. Live in the neighboring county to the east of Boise, so I don’t get to sign on to oust her.

Yep! The war is coming to Prineville, OR today. Rumor has it 1000 strong force of ANTIFA is coming to town. The one time I go to Oregon to pick-up my granddaughter for her annual summer vacation with Nana & Papa and this happens. I did bring a few items to ensure the family is safe. So glad I invested in an Oregon CCW over 6 years ago.

The locals have already formed a militia to repel the invaders. It will probably be a repeat of Coeur d” Alane response. A lot of nice folks patrolling the downtown sector wearing and carrying firearms. While the ANTIFA punks either bugout once they see them or hold a very low key peaceful protest (yeah, right).

I have been coming here since I met my wife in 1982 (to get checked out by her family). Was a resident from 1983 to 2000, but had to give it up when I retired from the Air Force due to the lack of jobs in the area. We still drive over from Idaho once or twice a year to visit her family. The East side of the Cascade mountains is very conservative and the locals will not play if you screw with them or their property. Hoping for a peaceful first day of summer in a part of the country we really love.

One of the first female pilots I know of flying the F-35 was the Operations Officer in the Fighter Squadron I am currently assigned. Her call sign was GRINDER. She was one hell of a fighter pilot. Very attractive brunette, that would hand you your ass in air to air combat.

Also pick-up your brass, clean your weapon, and wash your hands (don’t want any GSR from weapon or possible COVID-19 infection from moving the body for recovery).

My Dad was Air Force, joining the Army Air Corp in 1947 retiring from in 1967. He and many of his friends will be rolling in their graves over this crap.

I spent 25 years active duty Air Force, my wife 5 years, and have 18 years civil service currently assigned to a Fighter Squadron. We are not happy about this at all.

Live in Mtn Home and assigned to a Fighter Squadron at the base. Great place to live. I was extremely lucky to be offered the job as the Wing’s Flying Hour Manager in 2001 after getting laid off in Colorado Springs when I tried the private sector after 25 years in the Air Force. We barely escaped the invasion of Colorado by California turning into a third world hell hole.

Now we are living through another California and Pudget Sound Invasion. From Caldwell to Boise the population has exploded since we moved to Idaho.

I became serious about road cycling when stationed in Colorado Springs. At 43 years old (now 62) I was riding with the professionals living/training in the local area. I bought a TACX trainer I hooked up my old Lightspeed Tuscany road bike. I was able to find mine for $120 off the normal price with free shipping in March. Added a 9 speed cassette and I was ready to ride indoors.

When the weather in middle of nowhere Idaho keeps me from going out on my Gravel or Road bikes I can now enjoy virtual rides online using Zwift (can quit when weather improves and reenroll when winter comes) for a significant savings over the cost of a Peleton trainer(with their subscription costs).

First case in Boise, ID was from a woman that came back from a conference in New York City. We are sandwiched between Boise’s (Ada) and Sun Valley’s (Blaine) counties (worst hit in ID), and have been lucky to only have 30 cases with 2 deaths.

Meridian (Canyon County) is full of imports from the Peoples Republics of Washington and California. These pearl clutching idiots tend to piss-off the rest of the residents of the state on a regular basis. Every time we see a vehicle with 2C at the beginning of their license plate we cringe.

Remember those Miss Kim burgers from my days at Osan AB. Pretty good burger after a night of drinking soju when staggering back to the base.

Have been riding my gravel bike on the roads of middle of nowhere Idaho as the dirt & gravel routes are currently a bog. Plus the roads have more gravel on them then shoulder of the road due to the county dumping it on the road when it snows.

We have been blessed with a mild, but wet winter so far. I heard the whistle pigs (small version of a prarie dog) on Friday’s ride, which is very early for them to come out. I also had four antelope cross the road about 25 yds ahead of me (they were running at top speed to avoid me) for an awesome 20 mile ride in 40 degree temps. Anniversary of my “He’s a goner” speech the doctor at March AFB gave my wife in 1989 when diagnosed with Addison’s Disease (was 128 lbs and not expected to live through the day). I got better!

Yesterday saw a group of about 20 antelope about 1/4 mile off heading out at a good speed when the wind carried my scent on a 30 mile ride.