Category Archives: “Political Correct BS”

Women in Combat

Posted on 02/02/2013 by Bobo

I suppose in the final analysis, it really doesn’t matter what I think about ‘Women in Combat’ – it’s now about to be the Law of the Land.  But I think this series of “social experiments” we are seeing, especially … Continue reading →

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Scouting, My Solution

Posted on 01/02/2013 by Bobo

With all the talk now about allowing gays as Scout Leaders, why don’t we totally reorganize the Scouting system,  After all, what did our parents and grandparents know?  They didn’t have “Dear Leader” to enlighten them, as we do… Why … Continue reading →

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Boy Scouts

Posted on 01/02/2013 by Bobo

There was news this week that the Boy Scouts are going to “get away” from there traditional position on ‘gays;’ of not allowing gays in positions of leadership within the troops, or (Cub Scout) packs.  Well, fine… We were at … Continue reading →

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“What Difference Does It Make?”

Posted on 27/01/2013 by Bobo

(To my grand children:  I don’t know if I will be around by the time you read this, and are able to understand it, for what it is.  Be that as it is, last week there were Congressional hearings on … Continue reading →

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What if Stevie Decides He Wants to Fly?

Posted on 15/01/2013 by Bobo

In the last year of my career I had the opportunity to visit Laughlin for some reason or another.  Otherwise I wouldn’t have been down there… I had two great friends in the T-38 squadron at the time; Greg L. … Continue reading →

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Tattoo at The Taj…Awards and Decs

Posted on 15/11/2012 by Bobo

Upon completion of the 1986 Tattoo at the Taj season there were over 250 Achievement Medals awarded. For pilots, you had to have flown in 3 of the 5 programs.  Or performed operational support duties specifically related to the Tattoo … Continue reading →

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E’spirit de Corps Replaced by Professionaliam…

Posted on 09/10/2012 by Bobo

I came across this picture the other day.  It was taken just before I took off on my “Fini-Flight” on 15 July 1988. I had to chuckle when I saw it.   The two guys on the left of Chris … Continue reading →

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“Que Est Non Pilatus, Est Non Faex”

Posted on 10/09/2012 by Bobo

This expression, “Que Est Non Pilatus Est Non Faex,” loosely translated, was said to mean: “If you ain’t a pilot, you ain’t shit.”  It used to hang on a sign that spanned the entrances between the 8th Flying Training Squadron … Continue reading →

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Where Have All the Fighter Pilots Gone?

Posted on 08/01/2012 by Bobo

This came “off the net.” I took it, and have added my ‘twist.’ Where Have All The Fighter Pilots Gone?  ( Reality) We used to go to the Officers Club or NCO Club Stag Bar on Friday afternoons to drink, smoke … Continue reading →

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A “Threat to Our Nation?”

Posted on 18/12/2011 by Bobo

 This is a “Christmas card” sample I received in July 2011.  Kinda neat… I have a couple of grandsons; and a mind that won’t stop.  I also have a daughter-in-law who is a photographer at an Air National Guard base.  … Continue reading →

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