Category Archives: USAF

“10%”

Posted on 16/11/2012 by Bobo

Probably a good time to introduce you to Jack… I met Jack in January/February 1975, in Vance AFB Pre-PIT.  This was a flight wherein pilots became “requaled” in the T-38 before heading off to Randolph for IP school. Jack was … Continue reading →

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Tattoo at the Taj…Behind the Scenes

Posted on 15/11/2012 by Bobo

To put on this ceremony required a great deal of timing and precision from the flyers.  I first became aware of this late one Sunday afternoon in early May 1986. At the time I was the Chief of the Stan/Eval … Continue reading →

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Tattoo at the Taj….the Program

Posted on 15/11/2012 by Bobo

This is the “Taj.”  It is actually the 12th Flying Training Wing (FTW) Headquarters building at Randolph Field, TX. Besides being the Headquarters, it is also the base water tower.  Clever, huh?  Anyway, it sits in the center of the … Continue reading →

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The Unholy Trinity: Resolution – Flying

Posted on 24/10/2012 by Bobo

I was devastated when I was tossed out of the ROTC flying program.  I felt like a “second-class” citizen – especially being so “gung-ho” for my first 3 years of ROTC.  Because I had already been enrolled in FIP, I … Continue reading →

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“Super?”

Posted on 20/10/2012 by Bobo

In early ’76, Lt. Col. Dick Hansen reported to the squadron (25thFTS) as our new commander.  Dick was an ‘energetic’ individual; always with a big smile and an ‘upbeat’ demeanor.  Upbeat to where it was contagious.  Refreshing. One of the … Continue reading →

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Hey Al, You Grabbed the Wrong ‘Pony’…

Posted on 11/10/2012 by Bobo

In the Air Force every year we had to take a minimum of two check rides (flight evaluations): a proficiency (contact) check and an instrument check. Part of the instrument check was the annual instrument exam.  This was an ‘open … 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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The “Carn’s” Final Flight

Posted on 25/11/2011 by Bobo

As a Flight Commander, a couple things I focused on were; e’spirit de corps and heritage.  I felt an obligation to ‘those who went before us,’ to infuse these concepts into ‘the new kids.’  One of the techniques I used … Continue reading →

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Mentors

Posted on 10/11/2011 by Bobo

Air Force Regulations and manuals (now ‘Operating Instructions,’ soon to be ‘Suggestions’), spelled out ‘the letter of the law’ when it came to day-to-day operations.  Mentors on the other hand, told us ‘how the cow eats the cabbage.’  I was … Continue reading →

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Because His Name is not ‘Butch,’ Sir…

Posted on 10/10/2011 by Bobo

I was the Supervisor of Flying (SOF) one night as we were closing shop.  There was just me, an airman and our squadron commander in the building at the time.  The airman was busy with securing the area.  I was … Continue reading →

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