Agreed on the end of that. I thought maybe something i don't know but venezuela went so well. After about 2 weeks or so it was clear this wasn't going like they had hoped

Wsj said we used to have 30 e3 planes, now 16 when iran war started. In the article, described them as the "eye in the sky" and way past their shelf life

3/29/2026 3:33:08 PM

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"^^Loss of tankers isn't good, but loss of an E-3 is a big deal. I bet we only have a dozen or two of them."

That dozen or two estimate is about right that are operational along with a few at the boneyard that could probably be made flightworthy. The E-10 program was originally supposed to replace AWACS, Rivet Joints, and Joint Stars is long since cancelled.

USAF leadership has been dying to acquire E-7s and the Biden admin approved it, but Trump cancelled that program last year.

It's an absolute clusterfuck.

We're depleting our munition stockpiles. We're cancelling programs meant to replace aging airborne platforms. We're getting rid of people who actually want to serve but just happen to be black need a shaving waiver.

Thank god we're letting Trump design a battleship though.

Seriously, what the fuck are we even doing? I don't know about you, but I'm so glad I'm not in anymore.

[Edited on March 29, 2026 at 3:45 PM. Reason : a]

3/29/2026 3:44:50 PM

Yep. 100%.

I miss doing cool shit, and working with great people.

I don't miss stupid qweep, and I am very glad I'm not answering to this leadership or on the hook to execute asinine tasking they might order.

3/29/2026 6:36:36 PM

^can't they call yall back up or something? Its not like you are that old, or crippled

3/29/2026 7:30:18 PM

I'm not a retiree, so there is no mechanism to return me to active duty once my service obligation is up. Service obligation is typically 8 years for every first enlistment since you sign up 4 years of active duty and then 4 years of IRR (another common combo is 6 years/2 years).

I was also enlisted and very easily replaceable since all I did was build/test munitions.


I don't think Duke is a retiree? Could be wrong. If he was, in theory retirees can be called back to duty. Also not up to date what whacky rules the military has for aviators since the government spent a hell of a lot more money on him



[Edited on March 29, 2026 at 7:43 PM. Reason : a]

3/29/2026 7:42:02 PM

Am i reading into this right...we are saying girls school thing that happened day 1 was new untested weapon?

3/30/2026 12:06:32 AM

Knowing Trump:

New missile

Under his administration

Hit Girls School


I hate to say it...but this sounds like Trump's new "Grab 'em by the pussy" missile.

3/30/2026 12:13:59 AM

Threatening more war crimes, saying he will target desalination plants

3/30/2026 10:20:36 AM

Doesn't want his buddy putin to be the only one committing war crimes

3/30/2026 12:40:27 PM

^^^^ Not from what I've gathered. Sounds to me like that was bad targeting based on dated intel.

Of course, Hegseth shitcanned the very planning cell that is responsible for maintaining intel on civilian targets we don't want to hit in threat countries. I guess that sounded pussy and woke. Oh, you know, in our strategic interest even if you don't care about the ethics. Depends on your viewpoint, I guess.

Quote :

"I don't think Duke is a retiree? Could be wrong. "

I'm retired. 10 years active duty and 11 years Reserves.

I think things would have to be crazy before I got recalled. They'd activate Reserves first, and then if things got crazy, they'd recall IRR. Recalling retirees would be really, really crazy, although I think technically possible. That said, I do have some sorta niche skills they might want.

3/31/2026 12:18:23 AM

https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/29/world/middleeast/us-precision-strike-missile-iran-lamerd.html?unlocked_article_code=1.XVA.WT0V.MDo-7TQKunTp&smid=url-share

Quote :

"The Pentagon used missiles untested in combat in a deadly attack that struck civilian sites near a military compound on Feb. 28, according to visual evidence examined by The Times and weapons experts."

Sounds like a strong missile!

[Edited on March 31, 2026 at 12:33 AM. Reason : And i bet they put that girls school there on purpose]

3/31/2026 12:32:30 AM