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Hopefully the cloud deck covering the state will thin in time. https://www.kmov.com/news/miss...f9-2b9d8bc68237.html "Common sense is wisdom with its sleeves rolled up." -Kyle Farnsworth "Freedom of Speech does not guarantee freedom from consequences." -Mike Rowe "Democracies aren't overthrown, they're given away." -George Lucas | ||
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 Cool. I'll watch for it. Thanks for posting. "Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown "The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor | |||
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Thank you both for your post. | |||
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I did not realize national guard units flew the B2. That should be an awesome display. | |||
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Thanks for the pic assist, Chellim. "Common sense is wisdom with its sleeves rolled up." -Kyle Farnsworth "Freedom of Speech does not guarantee freedom from consequences." -Mike Rowe "Democracies aren't overthrown, they're given away." -George Lucas | |||
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131BW (MO ANG) is an associate wing with the active duty 509BW at Whiteman AFB, 131FW used to fly the F-15 at Lambert Field in St Louis. AF Reserve has a similar arrangement with B-52s at Barksdale AFB. I spend 23 years in "standard" ANG wings, I don't know anything about associate wings. | |||
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I think it's this whole blended unit concept they have been going to. I know DM has an A-10 reserve unit but attached to the active duty wing or something. As a side note - I think the whole thing is ridiculous. Since ANG and Reserve units are basically "active duty lite" these days, just get rid of them entirely. Make everyone active duty, and keep the guard and reserve for fields that don't deploy as much, or for medical personnel who could actually help their state in emergency situations. Just my 2 cents. Regarding the B-2, I will never forget when I was at Eglin around 2004 and they had a B-2 fly by for the base open house/air show. I was driving around perimeter road and this thing flew right over my car pretty low (for a high altitude bomber anyway) but it was so quiet and just looked awesome. I see planes come and go all day but seeing that thing around 5k feet off the ground directly overhead was a memorable experience. | |||
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They did the same thing here in KC on 4/28 - it was awesome! 'veritas non verba magistri' | |||
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I did see it... it was pretty cool. Not close enough to get any decent pictures though. Thanks for the heads-up! "Some things are apparent. Where government moves in, community retreats, civil society disintegrates and our ability to control our own destiny atrophies. The result is: families under siege; war in the streets; unapologetic expropriation of property; the precipitous decline of the rule of law; the rapid rise of corruption; the loss of civility and the triumph of deceit. The result is a debased, debauched culture which finds moral depravity entertaining and virtue contemptible." -- Justice Janice Rogers Brown "The United States government is the largest criminal enterprise on earth." -rduckwor | |||
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I had a good view outside my house and most of the street was out watching. 5:43 as promised and I've seen it before, but it's still breathtaking to hear the B2 coming and watch it bank overhead. God Bless America This is what happens when you stop letting kids play dodgeball in school. | |||
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Cell camera photo which would have been better had it been taken seconds earlier. I was expecting it to be approaching from a different direction and it took me by surprise.  | |||
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Imagine your out in the middle of no where Wyoming hunting. You never heard of the B-2,never saw a picture, didn't have a clue it existed and suddenly its very low over your head. How would you respond.WTF was that! Every time I see one, I'm very grateful its ours | |||
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The reporter in the link stated that " This was at no additional cost to taxpayers" So what... The pilots all chipped in for gas???? | |||
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My thought is they have to fly so many hours for proficiently and to maintain the aircraft. “ The work of destruction is quick, easy and exhilarating; the work of creation is slow, laborious and dull. | |||
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