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5/2/2014 6:37:50 AM EDT
It is long. But it is important.



http://youtu.be/lGKpzO5ppww
5/12/2014 5:35:55 AM EDT
[#1]
It still sounds like they're sacrificing Scout capability and initial flight training, but I guess upgrading all the Blackhawks and Apaches is their priority.



Maybe they're just waiting for a more Republican congress and White House before they announce the competition for a twin engine, single pilot IFR scout bird.
5/12/2014 3:43:24 PM EDT
[#2]
Cliff notes?



First they were going to save money by sending all the helos back through depot maintenance instead of getting new stuff.  Now they are cutting that money too.  Oh yeah, and don't reduce readiness.  
5/12/2014 4:28:56 PM EDT
[#3]
That was a worthwhile video.  Thanks for posting it.  I'm honestly not sure if I will stay in when they get rid of the Kiowa.  I hit 16 TIS in August and would probably just retire at the 20 year point.  I'm a new Aviator so I don't really want to do that, however, I don't desire to fly anything other than Scouts or possibly Special Operations.