Author Archives: Bobo

Dumbassery: The Nexus of “White Supremacy” in the Air Force

Posted on 11/07/2021 by Bobo

There are those today who would have you believe that this jet is the nexus of “white supremacy” in the Air Force today… Dumbasses!

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“Dumbassery:” Diversity and Inclusion in the Air Force

Posted on 11/07/2021 by Bobo

With the “woke” crowd now making its presence felt more and more every day, I can envision the day coming when it really shows itself in the field, specifically in air combat operations. Imagine, if you will, a Flight Commander … Continue reading →

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“A Big Gray One, Sir…”

Posted on 23/04/2021 by Bobo

Some of my favorite rides in T-38 PIT (Pilot Instructor Training) as an instructor were the “syllabus” rides we flew with the students. These were rides wherein we (IPs) flew as UPT (undergraduate pilot training) students, and our PIT students … Continue reading →

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Finding Dorsey…

Posted on 18/04/2021 by Bobo

In 1965 and 1966 I applied to the Air Force Academy. I didn’t apply earlier as I attended high school overseas, and for some reason or another, it just didn’t dawn on me. In 1965 I was rejected because I … Continue reading →

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Quietly Acknowledging Gratitude…

Posted on 24/03/2021 by Bobo

I grew up as an Air Force “Brat;” a child of the Air Force. I don’t know when or what it was that I was captured with the “spirit” of flying for the Air Force but it was early on. … Continue reading →

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Eve

Posted on 22/03/2021 by Bobo

I am currently watching a series on the Bible on “Fox Nation,” narrated by Charleton Heston. One of the things I have just learned is, the meaning of the name “Eve” is, “the mother of mankind.” I found this interesting, … Continue reading →

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I Got a Crumb Today!

Posted on 22/03/2021 by Bobo

Today I got a crumb; a “like” on the Facebook from one of my grand daughters. I rarely hear from either of them, but today I got a ‘like’ from one of them, and it made my day…

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The T-38 3,000 Hour Club

Posted on 06/03/2021 by Bobo

To get 3,000 hours in any Air Force aircraft is an achievement in and of itself. I was blessed to hit this plateau in the T-38A. Over my 20-year Air Force career, I managed to fly 17.5 years; 11.5 years … Continue reading →

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On INTEGRITY

Posted on 05/03/2021 by Bobo

On INTEGRITY: In the early 80’s there was this student pilot in T-38s at Columbus AFB, MS. After landing one afternoon, he filled out the ‘Forms,’ then left the flight line. The Crew Chief, on his Post Flight Inspection, noticed … Continue reading →

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“The Little Bastards are Running Away!”

Posted on 29/07/2020 by Bobo

On oof the training missions we had at McGuire in the early 70’s was the CAM mission, Combat Airlift Mission. I wasn’t really very fond of them but they were great opportunities to build flying time. The pre-flight and post-flight … Continue reading →

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