Category Archives: USAF

Taking Hostage…

Posted on 25/04/2013 by Bobo

In the late 80’s I was the Commander of the 12th Student Squadron at Randolph AFB, TX.  One day I received a call from a friend of mine who had departed the Air Force.  Joe was a broker in San … Continue reading →

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A ‘PS’ to Colonel Thompson…

Posted on 21/04/2013 by Bobo

This is a recent exchange I had with a guy who posted a comment on my post here, on Colonel Hadley Thompson (https://www.lonelypilotbob.com/?p=1448). “I would like to contact the gentleman who wrote this about Col. Had Thompson. If you would … Continue reading →

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The 40th Annual Freedom Flyers (POW) Dining In

Posted on 21/04/2013 by Bobo

On 11 April 2013 the 560th Flying Training Squadron hosted the 40th Annual Freedom Flyers (POW) Dining In.  This is a tradition, began in 1973, to honor our North Vietnam POWs.  I don’t get there every year these days; but … Continue reading →

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Meeting Henry

Posted on 09/04/2013 by Bobo

Dining Ins are very formal dinners for military folks, and they are held for various occasions.  The tradition can be traced back to the days of the Vikings and was made popular in ‘recent’ times by General H.H. (Hap) Arnold … Continue reading →

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Euphemism: ‘Depart the Fix…’

Posted on 08/04/2013 by Bobo

In flying we are occasionally assigned to ‘hold’ at designated ‘holding fixes’ along our route of flight.  And on Instrument Approaches there are often holding fixes depicted – not always used, but depicted just the same.  There are many reasons … Continue reading →

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Drone “Pilots”

Posted on 30/03/2013 by Bobo
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Well, Duh!

Posted on 14/03/2013 by Bobo

“Multi-Mission T-X?:  The Air Force may want to add another mission for the T-X trainer that Air Education and Training Command wants to replace the T-38, said Lt. Gen. Michael Moeller, who heads the strategic plans and programs office (A8) … Continue reading →

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Current Events: Distinguished Warfare Medal

Posted on 21/02/2013 by Bobo

“Veterans outraged over new warfare medal February 20, 2013 by Michael Dorstewitz 1 Comment Distinguished Warfare Medal, the cause for all the flap Photo credit The Marine Corps Times Last week, the Department of Defense announced its newest military honor, … Continue reading →

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USAF Flying Time

Posted on 20/02/2013 by Bobo

When I graduated from UPT, I was about 21 months behind my peers from college.  (I had that pesky color vision issue to deal with before I was accepted to pilot training.)  Nevertheless, I began hustling for flying time right … Continue reading →

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“Boomer”

Posted on 18/02/2013 by Bobo

“Boomer” was our Class Commander in UPT (Undergraduate Pilot Training).  Probably, kind of thought of as our “Den Mother.”  In this capacity he was responsible for all the ‘administrative things’ that came our way.  He was also responsible for kicking … Continue reading →

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