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Selfridge loses bid to host F-35 fighter planes
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| 22 December 2017
| SARAH CWIEK
Posted on 12/22/2017 6:44:53 AM PST by equaviator
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To: equaviator
“But the Air Force announced Thursday it chose bases in Wisconsin and Alabama as winners in this round.”
I was just going to post about this!
We’ll take the (supposedly) $100-million dollar BOOST to our local economy!
Now...how to keep the Socialists in Charge of, ‘The People’s Republik of Madistan’ from blowing it on beer and hookers! ;)
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posted on
12/22/2017 6:48:46 AM PST
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
To: equaviator
Sorry for your loss, but happy for our gain especially since my son-in-law is a member of the 187th Fighting Wing and is currently serving overseas. It made their Christmas over there much better!
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posted on
12/22/2017 6:54:59 AM PST
by
BamaBelle
(I will always support Roy Moore!)
To: BamaBelle
Fighter Wing...I meant to type...grrr
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posted on
12/22/2017 7:01:09 AM PST
by
BamaBelle
(I will always support Roy Moore!)
To: equaviator
At first I thought they meant Selfridges:
To: equaviator
Makes sense since the two bases selected are currently flying the F-16, and Selfridge flies the A-10 (and KC-135.)
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posted on
12/22/2017 7:12:39 AM PST
by
Yo-Yo
(Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
To: BamaBelle
Selfridge ANGB might be better suited mission-wise to operate the F-35 (tactical, CAS) and the F-22 (interceptors) much like the A-7D/F-4C eras of the 127th and 191st. The A-10's of the 107th still have plenty of life in them. In the meantime, renovations to field infrastructure are ongoing. This could be a blessing in disguise.
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posted on
12/22/2017 7:19:07 AM PST
by
equaviator
(There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
To: captain_dave
No, its
this Selfridge. 😀😆😄👍
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posted on
12/22/2017 7:21:10 AM PST
by
Mark17
(Genesis chapter 1 verse 1. In the beginning GOD....And the rest, as they say, is HIS-story)
To: Yo-Yo
I have to wonder now if Selfridge ANGB could once again be home to some of those displaced F-16's. I also wonder how difficult it would be for the 127th/107th and SANGB to re-outfit itself for F-16 operations.
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posted on
12/22/2017 7:28:32 AM PST
by
equaviator
(There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
To: equaviator
Selfridge has an interesting history. I had a pilot log book from a 1920’s Pulitzer Air Race from there. Sold it to the National Air & Space Museum a few years ago. They said they normally don’t buy stuff but that Barron Hilton had given them a donation. They had just restored the aircraft and I had the log book so it was match.
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posted on
12/22/2017 7:37:25 AM PST
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lodi90
To: equaviator
I think they jumped the gun on this one. Dannelly Field (AL) & Truax Field (WI) are the preferred locations. However, the environmental analyses and impact studies have just started. JAX, BOI, and Selfridge are still being considered. Lots can change through the process.
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posted on
12/22/2017 7:38:51 AM PST
by
stump56
(Freedom isn't free.)
To: equaviator
More likely the displaced F-16s will be distributed to other current F-16 operators, or retired.
Selfridge may be in line for receiving new KC-46s, though.
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posted on
12/22/2017 7:45:13 AM PST
by
Yo-Yo
(Is the /sarc tag really necessary?)
To: stump56
Yeah because after all, we are talking about government + military.
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posted on
12/22/2017 9:45:43 AM PST
by
equaviator
(There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
To: lodi90
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posted on
12/22/2017 9:46:29 AM PST
by
equaviator
(There's nothing like the universe to bring you down to earth.)
To: equaviator
Nice Pic of the airfield, my dad was stationed there in the 60s and used to live just the right of that area. Drove thru there in Oct and all the old field grade housing is empty, probably condemned. And the Seville Manor (Kapart area) is bulldozed and up for sale. Plus my sister was born at the base hospital in 53.
However, I would think it is a lousy F-35 base as there is no close bombing run areas, I doubt they would allow the lake to be used as such (part of Selfride’s history).
Hope they keep the base operational as I may be relocating to the area.
To: Diana in Wisconsin
This will be at Volk Field, I presume?
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posted on
12/22/2017 1:47:56 PM PST
by
Redleg Duke
(Build KateÂ’s Wall! Never Forget!)
To: where's_the_Outrage?
there is no close bombing run areasDe Toilet looks already bombed out. No one would notice a little more.
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posted on
12/22/2017 7:25:36 PM PST
by
ASA Vet
(Make American Intelligence Great Again.)
To: Redleg Duke
Truax Field, outside of, ‘The People’s Republik of Madistan’ last I heard!
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posted on
12/23/2017 5:58:02 AM PST
by
Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
To: Diana in Wisconsin
I remember when the Wisconsin ANG was flying F-89Js (Lead Sleds) along side of the USAFs F-102s in the early 60s.
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posted on
12/23/2017 7:46:52 AM PST
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Redleg Duke
(Build KateÂ’s Wall! Never Forget!)
To: Redleg Duke
I worked for The Adjutant General at Truax Field in the 80’s and again in the 90’s.
I’ll admit to playing a FEW games of darts and consuming a FEW adult beverages at, ‘The Landing Strip’ on Truax, LOL!
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posted on
12/23/2017 9:48:26 AM PST
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Diana in Wisconsin
(I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set.)
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