Author Archives: Chris Penningroth

Wild Ride

Posted on Sun, 13 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     Here’s a computer-generated video of the F-15 that broke up in mid-flight back in November via Air Force AimPoints and CNN. 

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Maneuvering Around Air Combat

Posted on Thu, 10 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     Stalker, Stiffler, Gilligan, and I all went out today to knock out some ACM.  Stalker and I kept the Blue role all day.  We knocked out two defensive perch sets, two intercepts, and a handful of "Tap the CAP" … Continue reading →

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The Ultimate Last Word

Posted on Tue, 08 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     Rest in peace, Andrew.  And great job thinking of this! 

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I’ve Got to Be Saving Money

Posted on Sat, 05 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     I must be saving a ton of money on my heating bills.      I know this has to be the case because every time I get back to my desk after changing the baby’s diapers, the coffee cup I just poured prior … Continue reading →

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Ridiculosity

Posted on Sat, 05 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     I’m not really sure what’s more ridiculous:  Taser parties (a lá Tupperware parties), or Amnesty International’s position on the non-lethal devices.   Because of safety concerns and potential for abuse, we do not believe Tasers should ever be used as a … Continue reading →

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The Life of the Attached

Posted on Fri, 04 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     Shep and I traded in our skis today for a pair of Vipers and took to the skies instead of the slopes.  In what’s become standard ops for me, we were to be Red Air for an ACM ride.  … Continue reading →

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Good Point!

Posted on Wed, 02 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     Austin Bay had some words of historical wisdom for us in the Houston Chronicle. 

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Doctrine for Dummies

Posted on Tue, 01 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     In my efforts to catch up on the news that I’ve been missing since the birth of DJ, I ran across this awesome story and video at Blackfive! Enjoy!

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Out With the Old, In With the New

Posted on Tue, 01 January 2008 by Chris Penningroth

     Happy New Year, everyone!

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Entertainment Versus News

Posted on Mon, 31 December 2007 by Chris Penningroth

     Back in October I was browsing Victor Davis Hanson’s website and on the 12th, the sub-headline of the posting jumped out at me.  No, it wasn’t the name of the young, troubled socialite that caught me.  It was the … Continue reading →

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