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A4sForever

Catmando

Keep your knots up.
pilot
Super Moderator
Contributor
I don't know who you are, but I now believe your NoBS avatar is legit.

Stumbling upon this web forum a few weeks ago, I quickly identified you as a potential, lucrative target for me to set straight. Therefore, I have been stealthily trailing you for weeks on this forum, lurking unseen, high at your 5 to 7 o'clock, in the sun, looking for any of your expected mistakes or vulnerabilities.

To my dismay, I have not yet seen any mistakes or vulnerabilities. Therefore frustrated, I now must expose my position.

A4sForever - I think you do a great service to the many readers of this forum. Your perspective here may be unique, and perhaps may sometimes be considered antiquated by some. But it is legitimate, authoritative, and valuable! And as me being probably a contemporary of yours, I must admit that not only do I agree with most of what you post, I may have actually learned a couple of things… ah, make that only simple, minor, unimportant things, at most. (And I could have sworn I knew everything!)

Reading the many posts of the younger guys, I am reminded of my own zigzag journey of multiple, serious career decisions, and my many experiences of so many years ago. Your posts add a needed balance, perspective, and even spice to the total picture of those now making similar important decisions, or wondering about their circumstance and future.

As you well know, we all belong to one of the most exclusive and prestigious fraternities in the world… that of being a United States Naval Aviator – here on this site, whether prospective, current, or former.

You and I, as old experienced warriors whose opinions have been tempered in the fire of combat, I expect we may eventually lock horns in some verbal disagreement. Actually, as an old fighter pilot, I look forward to our potential disagreements and verbal combat. You obviously are a very worthy adversary of the highest caliber. I suspect you were as competent in the air, just as you are here.

Meanwhile, I'll just continue to lurk. However, make one bad move and I'm in quickly for the kill.

BZ. But check six, mi compadre.
 

skidkid

CAS Czar
pilot
Super Moderator
Contributor
I think A4s might need a cigarette after that (smiles simulated)

Welcome aboard Sir.
 

webmaster

The Grass is Greener!
pilot
Site Admin
Contributor
And a bucket of limes to squeeze :D

Welcome to the site and forums.
 

raptor10

Philosoraptor
Contributor
No BS

Real heroes abound all around this site. This 3/C middy salutes all of you... for the gouge, for the stories, and for your dedication to professionalism. Non sibi sed patriae
 

HeyJoe

Fly Navy! ...or USMC
None
Super Moderator
Contributor
Catmando said:
Meanwhile, I'll just continue to lurk. However, make one bad move and I'm in quickly for the kill.

BZ. But check six, mi compadre.


Lurk if you must, but how about engaging and sharing your experiences? Fight's on!
Welcome aboard! HJ
 

eddie

Working Plan B
Contributor
I cannot tell you how much the perspective and experience of all types, eras, and pay-grades for that matter (yours is a bit more rare :)), is appreciated.

Hope to hear more from you.
 

DanMa1156

Is it baseball season yet?
pilot
Contributor
Yeah, please add some more to the forums; the information, opinions, and sea stories are invaluable!!!
 

fc2spyguy

loving my warm and comfy 214 blanket
pilot
Contributor
So, is this what you guys meant by "merge"? :D welcome aboard!
 

FA-18 Mousse

Reserve Hornet Bubba
pilot
Catmando- Couldn't agree with you more on your assessment of A4s.....always good to get an "old guys" perspective.
 

ChuckMK23

FERS and TSP contributor!
pilot
... and figuring out how to get the Balboa Pharmacy to fill the arthritis prescription with Viagra instead...

Welcome aboard ;)
 

Catmando

Keep your knots up.
pilot
Super Moderator
Contributor
Thanks for all the warm welcomes…and even a good quip or two.

A fascinating forum - and one with a wealth of interesting and valuable information. I am most happy and honored to be able to participate.
 
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