As always, thanks for the thoughtful insight, Tyler.
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Tyler used to run his own blog, Aviation Intel. Two years ago, he got hired by Gawker Media to write for Foxtrot. Now he posts 2-4 times a day instead of 2-4 times a week. I’ll deal with a lot of Gawker crap to see a fantastic writer get paid to put out more quality content. Read more

Wow, wish my Dad was still alive, 1st Marines, spring 1951, that’s how he came ashore. He would have loved to have seen this! Miss you Pop...FMF!!! Read more

As a cadet, this was louder in person than in the video. It was awesome Read more

This is basically the role that the A-29 is filling (the A-29 was selected over the AT-6 is the LAS competition.)
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Thanks for the response btw, I really enjoy your perspective. It's become my go to news outlet. Not to mention the comment boards have intelligent responses amongst some trolls and meme happy fans:) Read more

I love being a Hooker. By far the strongest and most versatile in the Army’s inventory. Read more

My favorite place at Diego the marina ...

Don’t worry. We’ve already dispatched one of our best men to handle it.

Tangentially related: I was getting out of my car at Smoothie King Monday when 3 A-10 Warthogs flew overhead in tight formation. I started clapping and giggling right there on the sidewalk like an idiot. Excellent footage!
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I had the pleasure of serving with Senior Chief Byers back in 2002. A great man and great operator. Bravo Zulu!!! Read more

Since it’s a Northrop project the most obvious legacy name would be the Black Widow. Read more

Unfortunately NATO already used the obvious name, Blackjack, for the Tu-160. Read more

“This one belonged to Ricky Spencer, so you know it’s never been over 3 gees!”
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Now talk about a virgin F-4, I want to show you somethin’.
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Hahaha. This is great Tyler. Good find, thanks for tossing it up! Read more

Where’s his dog Spot? They must’ve been in SoCal because I grew up listening to the Go See Cal song.

I didn’t realize it until now, but, YES, I DO need an F-4 Phantom. Read more

Once again I just stopped by to fill a few minutes gap between busy work. Read more