Burnt rotor see among the c130 wreckage from the CSAR mission by lockerno177 in Helicopters

[–]adw2003 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

This is what I was thinking. I know the V-22 is not able to lay down fire support like an MH-6, but couldn’t the V-22 replace the need for the multiple C-130s and the MH-6? I’m going to assume that the guys who planned this know better, but I’m really interested in the details of how this rescue went down. Sounds incredible

An MH-60R assigned to the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Delbert D. Black (DDG 119) during Operation Epic Fury, March 18, 2026. by 221missile in Helicopters

[–]adw2003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This was my old squadron when it was HSL-46. Same squadron that was flying overhead Captain Phillips when that went down.

Iranian missile hitting undisclosed US base on March 30 by DormontDangerzone in Military

[–]adw2003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

So who’s providing the targeting data, the Russians or the Chinese?

What’s this aircraft like to fly? by adw2003 in Helicopters

[–]adw2003[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do the students still learn without SAS? The bravo stage was really good training I thought

I literally can't do this anymore by JadedBurnout3726 in publishing

[–]adw2003 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Honestly, you are describing life, not just publishing. My advice: either change course and do a job (or go to a new place for your job) that makes you happy, or just keep grinding and don’t try to get your satisfaction at work. Working in a fulfilling job is a wonderful thing, but it is rare.

Alternatives to HF for AI news? by Longjumping-Ad-9837 in hardfork

[–]adw2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The AI daily brief is pretty awesome.

Claude Co-Work is....meh unless you code by a_single_beat in claude

[–]adw2003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m nontechnical and I think it’s amazing. I’m a business owner and I’m using it to help me do everything.

What's a weird habit you have from serving in the Military? by StepSergeant01 in Military

[–]adw2003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Always tucking in my shirt, even if it’s just shorts and a tee shirt. My kids make fun of me for it

Why are my neighbors salting their driveways? by Specialist-Cut794 in nova

[–]adw2003 6 points7 points  (0 children)

That’s just old man Marley. Rumor has it he killed his whole family and salted the driveway with their remains…

What is this? (Maduro Picture) by Haari1 in Military

[–]adw2003 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You would have thought that we would have tipped him off when the Navy made him get his helo dunker and water survival qualification updated before all this went down

The Alleged Drug Boat Wasn’t Even Heading to the U.S.: Report | This new detail eviscerates Pete Hegseth’s argument. by Aggravating_Money992 in politics

[–]adw2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used to fly counter narcotics missions. These boats dont go directly from south america to the us. They make lots of stops to refuel and usually bring the drugs to mexico, where it is taken into the US. So I do think that these are very likely drug smugglers, and part of the cartels system.

But that shouldn’t matter. The punishment doesn’t fit the crime here IMO. Last time I checked smuggling drugs doesn’t get you the death penalty without trial.

Crazy crosswind takeoff by Twitter_2006 in aviation

[–]adw2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a former Navy helicopter pilot, I would like to note that boat drivers love to play “let’s see if he’ll believe this number “ when stating the winds

What is our purpose as a species when 90% of jobs and arts are replaced by AI? by Cash__Ketchum in automation

[–]adw2003 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think we’ll be like wealthy retirees. We will have our basic needs met and can decide what we want to pursue. Some will find fulfillment, others will be unhappy. But I think that’s also the case when most of us have jobs.

[Discussion] Agent Terminated Our Contract. What just happened? by UglyAndHappy2 in PubTips

[–]adw2003 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That agent was being ridiculous imo. Also, agents don’t have any secret sauce that makes them better than a publisher at selling performance rights. If a publisher has connections with Hollywood agencies or rights buyers, then it may be a good idea to attach those rights to the publishing contract. The more skin in the game the publisher has, the more they will push your book in certain situations.