AF, Navy Fighter ?

[rhinodriver]

Yes having a large ship with planes on it is a good thing to have in the arsenal however realize over time that will change (due to technology). There are more cost effective ways to deliver ordinance on the horizon than a carrier. However, the ability to put a large warship off someone's coast might keep it around longer than expected.
Biff

Sure.... but you can say that about anything. That's a pretty far out timeline too. The Navy has CVN-77 coming and wants 300 or so JSF (small amount compaired to the AF's over 2000) to complement almost 500 Super Hornets. Figuring the shelf life of a carrier to be over 40 years (Kitty Hawk is 46 years old) I'd say we'll be around for a while.

 

[ExAF]

Few Words

Air Force = Airplanes
Navy = Boats


You decide!

 

[rhinodriver]

Few words cause you're retarded!

Air Force = Airplanes
Navy = Boats


You decide!

Air Force = Sattelites, Ballistic missles & Ascots

Decision Made!

 

[Huggyu2]

I was in a joint squadron with a B-52 guy, an A-10 demo pilot.

No way! Are you talking about Duster Parent and Ken Edwards?

 

[Mud Eagle]

I always find it interesting that the guys who have the highest opinions of their own airplane and the lowest opinions of other airplanes are the ones who have NEVER flown any other airplane.

The guys who have Navy or AF prejudices, as well, probably haven't flown with/for the other service.

Every dude I know who HAS flown multiple fighters or done an exchange with another service (or another country's service) has lost their "my jet is the sh*t" prejudice and see things with a much larger picture.

 

[Huggyu2]

...and seen things with a much larger picture.

Impossible: "the big picture" began to go away after the Korean War. It's long gone. Plus, I think some AFI did away with "the big picture" a while back.

Did I mention that my jet is the shizzle?

 

[Bjammin]

No way! Are you talking about Duster Parent and Ken Edwards?

"Fast Eddie"!!! Of Course, great guy.

The B-52 guy was "Moose" Smith, but I knew Parent as well. Different squadron.

 

[ExAF]

Air Force = Sattelites, Ballistic missles & Ascots

Decision Made!

Pretty big words from a pseudo/faux-rhino driver. There's only 1 real Rhino....Phantoms Phorever! No ascot required (that's old SAC).

Oh Yeah....You are retahhhhhted!

 

[Skinner]

Air Force = Airplanes
Navy = Boats


You decide!

What, no posts from MARINES?

Because they are too busy wherever they may be - doing it all, doing it better and having more fun that anyone else.

 

[Scrapdog]

What, no posts from MARINES?

No, because they haven't quite learned how to type or express their feelings yet. You actually learn more words than "hoooah" after you pin on 0-6.

 

[Skinner]

No, because they haven't quite learned how to type or express their feelings yet. You actually learn more words than "hoooah" after you pin on 0-6.

Hey Skrapdogg: Check this for grammar and spelling…

To be cynical and disparaging of Marine fighter guys or the USMC in general is at your own peril. You will be weighed, measured and undoubtedly found wanting and unworthy to even carry a 2/lt’s helmet bag.

See you at the merge, bitch.

 

[Deuce130]

This is the funniest pillow fight I've read on FI.com ever.

 

[Scrapdog]

Hey Skrapdogg: Check this for grammar and spelling…

To be cynical and disparaging of Marine fighter guys or the USMC in general is at your own peril. You will be weighed, measured and undoubtedly found wanting and unworthy to even carry a 2/lt’s helmet bag.

See you at the merge, bitch.

LOL, umm, okay dude. Did you take your meds yet??

I don't mind seeing you at the merge, but in order to help you find me, I'll call "hooah" on the radio as we're merging to get your attention. Deal?

 

[Bjammin]

No, because they haven't quite learned how to type or express their feelings yet. You actually learn more words than "hoooah" after you pin on 0-6.

Easy to be a tough guy on the internet.

I'd Like to see you walk upright after saying that to a LCOL or Gunny to his face, or worse yet any of their men.

 

[Scrapdog]

Easy to be a tough guy on the internet.

I'd Like to see you walk upright after saying that to a LCOL or Gunny to his face, or worse yet any of their men.

Jesus christ, it's a joke man (did you not notice the wink face??)...get over yourself. I'd fly with any dude in the AF, Navy, or USMC. I've had plenty of Friday nights at the Nellis o'club with flyers from all 3 branches and it was a blast.

Wow, I guess the hotbunking has really gotten to you huh? Ease up there ace.

 

[Huggyu2]

Alright, alright,.... break it up, boys.
You,... Scrappy,... go in that corner over there.
You Jarhead-types,... in that corner over there.
Now, when the bell rings, come out fighting,... ok??
Ding!

 

[Scrapdog]

Alright, alright,.... break it up, boys.
You,... Scrappy,... go in that corner over there.
You Jarhead-types,... in that corner over there.
Now, when the bell rings, come out fighting,... ok??
Ding!

Hug - here's the difference...I'm joking, they're not. I'm very content with where I am and what jet I'm flying. I thought half the weight of being a military pilot was having thick skin...I'm very surprised that I guess the USMC and the bo-at boys don't think that way. Isn't interservice rivalry standard??? I guess not.

Now, let me shut up before I upset another jarhead and need to worry about getting beat up by his high and tight cronies!!! I don't want to get assigned to swabbing the deck. Shore patrol for all my friends...

 

[Deuce130]

I thought half the weight of being a military pilot was having thick skin...

Not necessarily. For fighter guys, half the weight seems to be their huge heads. And I don't mean that they're overly smart. For heavy guys, the weight seems to settle between the nipples and knees. For herc guys, well, I'll let your girlfriends answer that one.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Wow Scrapdog.... the line moves!

 

[Huggyu2]

First round to Scrapdog!
Guys, he really is just kidding around,... even I could see that, and I'm not so bright,...but somehow he touched a nerve with you USMC types.
Just enjoy the rivalry, and shoot back. Make fun of his USAF-hippie long hair, or something.