USNA vs USAFA

[SIG600]

Navy really has put it together recently. The a**-whuppin they put on CSU in the bowl game last year was proof of that. I think either USNA or USAFA will come close to upsetting ND this year.

The "San Diego County Employee Federal Credit Union 1st Annual we made up a bowl game and invited the Naval Academy because we're a Navy town" Bowl game?

Not that my alma mater even has a football team, but hey if you don't play you can't suck right?!?!

 

[McGillicutty]

Not that my alma mater even has a football team, but hey if you don't play you can't suck right?!?!

At least there was the girl's volleyball team. Not a bad looking bunch either; too bad they were all lesbian (at least that's what I keep telling myself).

 

[SIG600]

At least there was the girl's volleyball team. Not a bad looking bunch either; too bad they were all lesbian (at least that's what I keep telling myself).

If they wern't lesbian, they had several hundred dudes pining after them to drive up the complex. Not even worth the effort.

 

[Benhuntn]

Yeah! You beat AF, but remember when we deploy the C-17's deliver our beer and air conditioners first.

 

[Fins Up]

Good to know. We usually brought our own.

BTW, I'm ashamed to say that I'm sitting here watching Celebrity Boxing. Todd Bridge is kicking Vanilla Ice's a$$!!!!! It's hilarious.

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Yeah! You beat AF, but remember when we deploy the C-17's deliver our beer and air conditioners first.

And that makes you......................................?

Pampered?

 

[Fins Up]

And that makes you......................................?

Pampered?

Just in case you're not familiar with the inter-service banter:

The Air Farce is known as "Uncle Sam's Country Club". While the other services build bases with their budgeted money and may have to ask for more for things like sufficient security measures and galley supplies and such, the Air Force builds golf courses and then says, "Hey, we need more money for runways and buildings and such." After a flight, we Navy guys walk to the hangar to do post-flight reports and then hit the geedunk (snack bar) for a cool 50 cent soda. Air Force crews get picked up from the plane by a golf cart that is stocked with cold beverages. Air Force cancels a sortie because it doesn't agree with their tee-time. Navy is all weather, all the time.

With all that being said, I am completely kidding. I made most of that up. I have the highest respect for flyers of all services.

Lastly, as far as service academies go, USAFA has beautiful scenery and an...interesting chapel. Annapolis has an OUTSTANDING pub crawl right outside the gate.

BEAT ARMY!!

 

[Rez O. Lewshun]

Just in case you're not familiar with the inter-service banter:

The Air Farce is known as "Uncle Sam's Country Club". While the other services build bases with their budgeted money and may have to ask for more for things like sufficient security measures and galley supplies and such, the Air Force builds golf courses and then says, "Hey, we need more money for runways and buildings and such." After a flight, we Navy guys walk to the hangar to do post-flight reports and then hit the geedunk (snack bar) for a cool 50 cent soda. Air Force crews get picked up from the plane by a golf cart that is stocked with cold beverages. Air Force cancels a sortie because it doesn't agree with their tee-time. Navy is all weather, all the time.

With all that being said, I am completely kidding. I made most of that up. I have the highest respect for flyers of all services.

Lastly, as far as service academies go, USAFA has beautiful scenery and an...interesting chapel. Annapolis has an OUTSTANDING pub crawl right outside the gate.

BEAT ARMY!!

Yup, I knew all that... but you just confimred it! I recall the flying clubs. One was a POS trailer and the other was a new brick building with all the bells. Guess which was Navy. Guess which club was more cool.


FLY NAVY!!!


Now who has the write up about advice as to which service to join?

 

[DaveGriffin]

FLY NAVY!!!

Now who has the write up about advice as to which service to join?

Here is a good first person recommendation that is fairly recent.


NAVY vs AIR FORCE

Bob Norris is a former Naval aviator who also did a 3 year exchange tour flying the F-15 Eagle. He is now an accomplished author of entertaining books about US Naval Aviation including "Check Six" and "Fly-Off." In response to a letter from an aspiring fighter pilot on which military academy to attend, Bob replied with the following:


12 Feb 04

Young Man,

Congratulations on your selection to both the Naval and Air Force Academies. Your goal of becoming a fighter pilot is impressive and a fine way to serve your country. As you requested, I'd be happy to share some insight into which service would be the best choice.
Each service has a distinctly different culture. You need to ask yourself "Which one am I more likely to thrive in?"

USAF Snapshot: The USAF is exceptionally well organized and well run. Their training programs are terrific. All pilots are groomed to meet high standards for knowledge and professionalism. Their aircraft are top-notch and extremely well maintained. Their facilities are excellent. Their enlisted personnel are the brightest and the best trained. The USAF is homogenous and macro. No matter where you go, you'll know what to expect, what is expected of you, and you'll be given the training & tools you need to meet those expectations. You will never be put in a situation over your head. Over a 20-year career, you will be home for most important family events. Your Mom would want you to be an Air Force pilot...so would your wife. Your Dad would want your sister to marry one.

Navy Snapshot: Aviators are part of the Navy, but so are Black shoes (surface warfare) and bubble heads (submariners). Furthermore, the Navy is split into two distinctly different Fleets (West and East Coast). The Navy is heterogeneous and micro. Your squadron is your home; it may be great, average, or awful. A squadron can go from one extreme to the other before you know it. You will spend months preparing for cruise and months on cruise. The quality of the aircraft varies directly with the availability of parts. Senior Navy enlisted are salt of the earth; you'll be proud if you earn their respect. Junior enlisted vary from terrific to the troubled kid the judge made join the service. You will be given the opportunity to lead these people during your career; you will be humbled and get your hands dirty. The quality of your training will vary and sometimes you will be over your head. You will miss many important family events. There will be long stretches of tedious duty aboard ship. You will fly in very bad weather and/or at night and you will be scared many times. You will fly with legends in the Navy and they will kick your ass until you become a lethal force. And some days - when the scheduling Gods have smiled upon you - your jet will catapult into a glorious morning over a far-away sea and you will be drop-jawed that someone would pay you to do it. The hottest girl in the bar wants to meet the Naval Aviator. That bar is in Singapore.


Bottom line, son, if you gotta ask...pack warm & good luck in Colorado.

PS: Air Force pilots wear scarves and iron their flight suits.

 

[Fins Up]

That's good stuff.