Esquilax 0 #26 November 5, 2007 http://www.rathergood.com/seepage/Ostriches and rheas are the only birds that urinate and defecate separately. They read Parachutist while doing #2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Darius11 12 #27 November 5, 2007 Wow I love how people who run out of shit to say just decide to pick a fight for no reason. Their view is not dependent on the subject but who the poster is. I even get attacked in bonfire threads. What can I say the world is filled with idiots. I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not." - Kurt Cobain Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andy9o8 2 #28 November 5, 2007 QuoteI posted a relavant news story, you have chosen to imply I did it in order to ellicit a one line reply. Wow not only are you rude, but you are omnipotent now huh? You completely misunderstood - I was simply needling akarunway for re-copying an entire post that we had already read, when doing so wasn't necessary to help us understand the context of his answer. Nothing more. Down, boy. Quote I once banged the hell out of a really hot girl in Germany, her boyfirends name was Klaus ...thereby curing her, no doubt, of her chronic Klaustrophobia. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquilax 0 #29 November 5, 2007 We really need to quit this nonsense and get down to the task at hand: Making fun of the Coast Guard. Ostriches and rheas are the only birds that urinate and defecate separately. They read Parachutist while doing #2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #30 November 5, 2007 Quote We really need to quit this nonsense and get down to the task at hand: Making fun of the Coast Guard. I went to an Air Force event in Chicago on Saturday. The "social hour" consisted of standing around in a corridor. When we finally got on board the boat (don't ask) they kept us standing around another 15 minutes while they sorted out the seating protocol. Then they proposed a toast to the colors before anyone had been served a drink. In contrast, the Navy/Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Friday ran like clockwork (most likely because a Gunny was in charge of the arrangements). Hmm.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #31 November 5, 2007 Quote We really need to quit this nonsense and get down to the task at hand: Making fun of the Coast Guard. I believe Kevin Costner and Ashton what's-his-face did a good job of making fun of the Coast Guard. ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #32 November 5, 2007 Quote *cough* wow, rehmwa, i didn't realize you were so liberal ;) hi, Andi Quote wouldn't solve ANY of the issues these yahoos talk about I believe the correct term is "yay-hoos" ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Esquilax 0 #33 November 5, 2007 Quote Quote We really need to quit this nonsense and get down to the task at hand: Making fun of the Coast Guard. I went to an Air Force event in Chicago on Saturday. The "social hour" consisted of standing around in a corridor. When we finally got on board the boat (don't ask) they kept us standing around another 15 minutes while they sorted out the seating protocol. Then they proposed a toast to the colors before anyone had been served a drink. In contrast, the Navy/Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Friday ran like clockwork (most likely because a Gunny was in charge of the arrangements). Hmm. Hmm...I post a completely tongue-in-cheek joke, and the Good Professor tries to indict the USAF based on some tea party comparison... Like I have a dog in this fight anyway...Ostriches and rheas are the only birds that urinate and defecate separately. They read Parachutist while doing #2. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BikerBabe 0 #34 November 6, 2007 Quote Quote We really need to quit this nonsense and get down to the task at hand: Making fun of the Coast Guard. I went to an Air Force event in Chicago on Saturday. The "social hour" consisted of standing around in a corridor. When we finally got on board the boat (don't ask) they kept us standing around another 15 minutes while they sorted out the seating protocol. Then they proposed a toast to the colors before anyone had been served a drink. In contrast, the Navy/Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Friday ran like clockwork (most likely because a Gunny was in charge of the arrangements). Hmm. Well, like i said, the AF is technologically advanced. that means they are a big buncha geeks. geeks don't have social lives! come on! how do you expect the poor geeks to host a party??!!! Never meddle in the affairs of dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,027 #35 November 6, 2007 Quote Quote Quote We really need to quit this nonsense and get down to the task at hand: Making fun of the Coast Guard. I went to an Air Force event in Chicago on Saturday. The "social hour" consisted of standing around in a corridor. When we finally got on board the boat (don't ask) they kept us standing around another 15 minutes while they sorted out the seating protocol. Then they proposed a toast to the colors before anyone had been served a drink. In contrast, the Navy/Marine Corps Birthday Ball on Friday ran like clockwork (most likely because a Gunny was in charge of the arrangements). Hmm. Well, like i said, the AF is technologically advanced. that means they are a big buncha geeks. geeks don't have social lives! come on! how do you expect the poor geeks to host a party??!!! That's the best explanation I've heard!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilEagle 0 #36 November 6, 2007 Quote Navy can fly the jets, Army the helicopters. For that matter.... I'm hoping you are joking on this one. Navy can fly the jets? No, Navy can land the jets on a boat. Actually training for combat is not something the Navy guys do very well. The Marines are decent, but neither service has single role aircraft (which you NEED if you want to win a real war.) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #37 November 6, 2007 umm...so the navigational and flying skills required to locate and land at an air base on terra firma is easier than locating a rolling/pitching/moving target in the ocean???? hmmm.....I've heard lots of respect for Navy jet jockeys from Air Force jockeys on numerous occasions. these days...it's a multi-support approach anyway, they all cooperate on missions when needed. they all have their own function and missions that works well as a team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #38 November 6, 2007 Quote Actually training for combat is not something the Navy guys do very well. (go ask an AF flyboy if that's really true) ((and, BTW "I'm hoping you are joking on this one. " So "Eagle" what part of do you not get? Is this your first visit to a forum?)) ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #39 November 6, 2007 QuoteActually training for combat is not something the Navy guys do very well. The Marines are decent, but neither service has single role aircraft (which you NEED if you want to win a real war.) Give an example of a "single role" aircraft. What's wrong with specialization? Do you expect a stealth fighter to be able to dog-fight with a Mig? Do you expect an F-16 to be able to drop a 30,000 lb. bunker buster? Can an A-10 avoid enemy radar at 50,000 feet? You gotta have different aircraft to do different things. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jakee 1,489 #40 November 6, 2007 QuoteWhat's wrong with specialization? Do you expect a stealth fighter to be able to dog-fight with a Mig? Do you expect an F-16 to be able to drop a 30,000 lb. bunker buster? Can an A-10 avoid enemy radar at 50,000 feet? You gotta have different aircraft to do different things. Uh, John? Single role aircraft means an specialised aircraft that does a single role. Aircraft designed to do multiple roles would be, drumroll, multi role aircraft!Do you want to have an ideagasm? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #41 November 6, 2007 QuoteUh, John? Single role aircraft means an specialised aircraft that does a single role. Aircraft designed to do multiple roles would be, drumroll, multi role aircraft! Um, okay... (smacking self on forehead) I took that to mean "one aircraft that does it all". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EvilEagle 0 #42 November 8, 2007 Quote umm...so the navigational and flying skills required to locate and land at an air base on terra firma is easier than locating a rolling/pitching/moving target in the ocean???? hmmm.....I've heard lots of respect for Navy jet jockeys from Air Force jockeys on numerous occasions. these days...it's a multi-support approach anyway, they all cooperate on missions when needed. they all have their own function and missions that works well as a team. Yes, we all work as a team, but saying that the Navy can take over for the AF is rediculous. Talk to some Navy fliers, they take off and are almost immediatley on a "profile" so they have enough gas to practice landing on the boat. Yes, I'm sure that landing on a boat can be challenging. If you get right down to it with those guys, they'll tell you that once you get over the initial idea of it, it's not that hard. (anyone know what a velocity vector is?) My point wasn't to start an inter-service fight or anything, but you can't do away with the AF or the Eagle. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rehmwa 2 #43 November 8, 2007 Quote Quote Uh, John? Single role aircraft means an specialised aircraft that does a single role. Aircraft designed to do multiple roles would be, drumroll, multi role aircraft! Um, okay... (smacking self on forehead) I took that to mean "one aircraft that does it all". I'd call that a "single aircraft role", not a "single role aircraft". So it isn't not really very not unconfusing - ... Driving is a one dimensional activity - a monkey can do it - being proud of your driving abilities is like being proud of being able to put on pants Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woodpecker 0 #44 November 9, 2007 Agreed! And to anyone who thinks the Air Force only deal with airframes, you have a lot to learn about the forces. This goes to all branches.... For the original thread (which has becomed quite distant), the grounding of the Eagle would be unfotunate and their support greatly missed. Hope they get the problem fixed quick.SONIC WOODY #146 There is a fine line between cockiness and confidence -- which side of the line are you on? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,313 #45 November 9, 2007 Since the blending has already begun (everything and everyone is now "Special Operations"). I would venture to say that we will see a U.S. Military within about 20 years, rather than branches of the military.Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
normiss 800 #46 November 9, 2007 I don't think so. Given that they do have specific missions related to their core functions...I'd bet they'll still be separate. Or entirely outsourced to the middle east. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
