Le Mouton Volant
The Afghan people could make a difference … if they wanted to. There comes a time to say fuck it and move on.
Air-Minded: Shirtsleeves … In Space!
As you know, whenever there’s more to say, as a blogger I’m contractually obligated to say it!
Air-Minded: Great Vid (Even if It Is French)
I don’t do boats. I didn’t fly the Rafale. I’m not French. But this has to be the coolest video I’ve seen in a long while, and I want to share it.
(Don’t) Pass It On
I’m a blogger. I love to share, but I’ve learned to hold some things back.
Fun with Stamps
It’s not that decision-makers ignore warnings. They know about them. But they also think about what acting on those warnings will cost, and what the odds are that predicted failures will ever come. Profit trumps safety every time.
Air-Minded: Air-Manned
The Federal Aviation Administration may ditch the word “airman.” One has to wonder how long it’ll be before the U.S. Air Force follows suit.
Air-Minded: These Boots Are Made for Flyin’
I don’t doubt the bad guys knew who we were and where we lived. Whether they planned to take us out on the eve of World War Three is another thing.
Air-Minded: a Catastrophic Breakdown
This wasn’t just something slipping through the cracks. It was a catastrophic breakdown in training, scheduling, and leadership.