The SC Apache flyover was the "Salute from the Shore" July 4th event, a low formation along the coast that looked epic to crowds. SC National Guard suspended the 8 pilots for a safety investigation into possible altitude/rule issues. Hegseth is personally intervening to lift the suspensions and back the crews.
Whoever suspended them in the first place should be stripped of their rank and summarily ejected from the military.
ReplyDeleteThey did break rules.
DeleteThey should be called in and talked to. There are reasons for rules ... and there are exceptions for almost every rule. Then give 'em an attaboy for their show of patriotism and buy 'em a beer at the Officers Club.
I'm thinking that whoever suspended them, did it to cover their ass because that's what the military higher-ups do. OR ... with all the DEI hires during the Obongo and Biden admins, we don't know who it was making that decision. Now he/she/it needs to back off and drop the suspension and clear their files.
Anyone that spent 4 minutes in the military knows this is wrong. It is only a matter of time before one of this stunts goes south.
ReplyDeleteYes it looks epic, it is cool and had I been on the beach I would have loved to see it. Having said that, there is a reason why the military has all the rules it has for members operating their equipment.
This is not the first time this kind of stunts take place and Hegseth is now encouraging more.
The average Apache pilot is in his mid 20's, the Apache Helicopter is 40-50 million.
In the picture you have 4, twentysomethings playing with 160-200 million dollars over civilians.
What could go wrong?
I spent a shitload more than 4 minutes in the military and I think it was awesome. Military pilots are very well trained and yes, accidents do occur but they are very few and far between.
DeleteHegseth and those pilots are right. Should there be an investigation ... yeah, maybe. Should they get a talking to ... maybe ... and after the talking to, a big ole attaboy and a pat on the back.
Maybe you should find a big ole bubble to stay in the rest of your life. Be sure to wear a mask.
$10 will get you $20 that you've never spent even a minute in the military. Unless there are specific flight profiles filed for training missions, pilots have a LOT of discretion as to where they fly. These guys just happened to fly low and slow to the delight of thousands of patriotic citizens. Those kids who saw the fly-by will remember it for the rest of their lives and, dollars to donuts, there will be more than a few who are going to be inspired to grow up and join the military because of it.
ReplyDeleteNow, go fuck off and keep fucking off until you've fucked yourself out of existence.
Sorry, Karl, that was meant for the brave anon!
ReplyDeleteNo need to apologize ... I understood B.C.
DeleteI concur.