@viper13.bsky.social
Marine - Cobras, Huey's, Howitzers and 4th grade teacher.
Occasional aircraft tracker and aviation safety nerd
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Occasional aircraft tracker and aviation safety nerd
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DENALI01 and DENALI02, E-3C and E-3B Sentry's are crossing Saudi Arabia. Most likely headed to Al Udeid.
February 18, 2026 at 2:33 PM
DENALI01 and DENALI02, E-3C and E-3B Sentry's are crossing Saudi Arabia. Most likely headed to Al Udeid.
And, even more tankers making their way east. Six KC-135R/T's currently heading east across Canada.
February 18, 2026 at 2:21 PM
And, even more tankers making their way east. Six KC-135R/T's currently heading east across Canada.
Interesting location for BLKCAT5, MQ-4C out of Jacksonville. It's most recent missions have been to the Yucatan peninsula, just north of Havana and north of Venezuela.
February 18, 2026 at 7:09 AM
Interesting location for BLKCAT5, MQ-4C out of Jacksonville. It's most recent missions have been to the Yucatan peninsula, just north of Havana and north of Venezuela.
Another six KC-135R's and two KC-46A's are heading northeast. Is there anything left to send?
February 18, 2026 at 7:06 AM
Another six KC-135R's and two KC-46A's are heading northeast. Is there anything left to send?
SHUCK86, E-3B Sentry is flying across the UK. SHUCK87 landed at Ramstein earlier today. This makes the fourth E-3B/C Sentry to arrive in Europe in the last two days.
February 18, 2026 at 6:43 AM
SHUCK86, E-3B Sentry is flying across the UK. SHUCK87 landed at Ramstein earlier today. This makes the fourth E-3B/C Sentry to arrive in Europe in the last two days.
The herd continues across the pond. Nine KC-135R's, two KC-46A's, and three C-17A's.
February 18, 2026 at 4:57 AM
The herd continues across the pond. Nine KC-135R's, two KC-46A's, and three C-17A's.
E-3B Sentry, SHUCK87 is landing at Ramstein Air Base.
February 18, 2026 at 4:47 AM
E-3B Sentry, SHUCK87 is landing at Ramstein Air Base.
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We are just pissing money away.
In other news, the health insurance payment for my family (me, spouse, adult child under 26) is $2390 a month.
But, yeah. Let's repaint a bunch of airplanes for no good reason.
In other news, the health insurance payment for my family (me, spouse, adult child under 26) is $2390 a month.
But, yeah. Let's repaint a bunch of airplanes for no good reason.
The Kennedy-era paint colors on the exterior of aircraft in the U.S. Air Force presidential and VIP fleet are being replaced with a new design in President Trump's preferred palette.
U.S. Air Force VIP fleet being repainted in Trump's preferred palette, sources say
The Kennedy-era robin's egg blue that's currently on the planes is being updated to navy, red and gold.
cbsn.ws
February 17, 2026 at 9:11 PM
We are just pissing money away.
In other news, the health insurance payment for my family (me, spouse, adult child under 26) is $2390 a month.
But, yeah. Let's repaint a bunch of airplanes for no good reason.
In other news, the health insurance payment for my family (me, spouse, adult child under 26) is $2390 a month.
But, yeah. Let's repaint a bunch of airplanes for no good reason.
Not sure who's operating in the Yellow Sea tonight, but there's a KC-135R at tanking altitude for someone.
February 18, 2026 at 4:40 AM
Not sure who's operating in the Yellow Sea tonight, but there's a KC-135R at tanking altitude for someone.
A RC-135U Combat Sent aircraft out of Okinawa is operating in the strait west of Sakhalin Island.
February 18, 2026 at 4:37 AM
A RC-135U Combat Sent aircraft out of Okinawa is operating in the strait west of Sakhalin Island.
This is so wrong. None of those medications come without a cost to your health. There's not a choice about taking them.
"The new regulation would allow VA to reduce disability compensation ratings for veterans who take medications to control their conditions or reduce their symptoms."
WHAT THE FUCK?? So if you don't have symptoms because you're on meds then you don't have that condition anymore??
WHAT THE FUCK?? So if you don't have symptoms because you're on meds then you don't have that condition anymore??
DAV statement on VA Interim Final Rule concerning disability ratings and medication
www.dav.org
February 18, 2026 at 3:14 AM
This is so wrong. None of those medications come without a cost to your health. There's not a choice about taking them.
Three more KC-135R's crossing the UK.
February 18, 2026 at 3:09 AM
Three more KC-135R's crossing the UK.
Another E-3B Sentry arriving in the UK. SHUCK87, E-3B Sentry most likely headed to Mildenhall.
February 18, 2026 at 3:07 AM
Another E-3B Sentry arriving in the UK. SHUCK87, E-3B Sentry most likely headed to Mildenhall.
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A two-month-old named Juan Nicolás has been held with his mother at the South Texas Family Residential Center, an immigration detention facility near Dilley, Texas, for more than three weeks roughly half of his life. The infant had been exhibiting serious health problems,
February 18, 2026 at 2:25 AM
A two-month-old named Juan Nicolás has been held with his mother at the South Texas Family Residential Center, an immigration detention facility near Dilley, Texas, for more than three weeks roughly half of his life. The infant had been exhibiting serious health problems,
Two KC-46A's and three KC-136R's heading northeast. Another herd of tankers on the move.
February 18, 2026 at 2:38 AM
Two KC-46A's and three KC-136R's heading northeast. Another herd of tankers on the move.
Five KC-135R/T's out of Tampa heading northeast. Quite the herd.
February 18, 2026 at 2:34 AM
Five KC-135R/T's out of Tampa heading northeast. Quite the herd.
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Trump’s propaganda czar Brendan Carr and Trump-controlled CBS refused to let Colbert air his interview with James Talarico. You can watch the interview here, and it already has 1.4M views. youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
youtu.be
February 17, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Trump’s propaganda czar Brendan Carr and Trump-controlled CBS refused to let Colbert air his interview with James Talarico. You can watch the interview here, and it already has 1.4M views. youtu.be/oiTJ7Pz_59A?...
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"The latest flurry of U.S. assets heading to the Middle East includes many of the missing capabilities needed for a sustained air campaign."
www.twz.com/news-feature...
www.twz.com/news-feature...
Final Pieces Moving Into Place For Potential Attack On Iran
The latest flurry of U.S. assets heading to the Middle East includes many of the missing capabilities needed for a sustained air campaign.
www.twz.com
February 17, 2026 at 9:03 PM
"The latest flurry of U.S. assets heading to the Middle East includes many of the missing capabilities needed for a sustained air campaign."
www.twz.com/news-feature...
www.twz.com/news-feature...
E-6B Mercury out of Omaha is squawking emergency (7700) and appears to be returning to Omaha.
February 18, 2026 at 12:34 AM
E-6B Mercury out of Omaha is squawking emergency (7700) and appears to be returning to Omaha.
MQ-4C, 169171 is heading back to the South China Sea again today. Looks like a repeat of yesterday's mission.
February 18, 2026 at 12:14 AM
MQ-4C, 169171 is heading back to the South China Sea again today. Looks like a repeat of yesterday's mission.
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Randy Fine’s comment is blatantly racist, dehumanizing, and dangerous. Speaker Johnson must condemn this bigotry immediately. We will not normalize Islamophobia in Congress.
February 17, 2026 at 7:57 PM
Randy Fine’s comment is blatantly racist, dehumanizing, and dangerous. Speaker Johnson must condemn this bigotry immediately. We will not normalize Islamophobia in Congress.
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An Iranian official said that implementing the Supreme Leader’s recent threats against Washington is “operationally ready and within reach.” The official adds that forces are actively training on multiple scenarios to confront any potential U.S. attack on Iran.-Al Jazeera
February 17, 2026 at 7:14 PM
An Iranian official said that implementing the Supreme Leader’s recent threats against Washington is “operationally ready and within reach.” The official adds that forces are actively training on multiple scenarios to confront any potential U.S. attack on Iran.-Al Jazeera
A P-8A has been keeping an eye on the Iranians during their exercise in the Strait of Hormuz.
February 17, 2026 at 7:21 PM
A P-8A has been keeping an eye on the Iranians during their exercise in the Strait of Hormuz.
"I am somebody" So powerful, so full of meaning, a mantra for everyone. I AM SOMEBODY!
Thank you, Jesse
Thank you, Jesse
“I am somebody” shaped how millions of us saw ourselves as kids, including me. That message mattered. It still does.
Rest in power, Jesse Jackson
🙏🏽
Rest in power, Jesse Jackson
🙏🏽
February 17, 2026 at 6:16 PM
"I am somebody" So powerful, so full of meaning, a mantra for everyone. I AM SOMEBODY!
Thank you, Jesse
Thank you, Jesse
I guess we'll be wagging that dog soon.
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian says Tehran will never abandon its “peaceful” nuclear program. –Reuters
February 17, 2026 at 6:06 PM
I guess we'll be wagging that dog soon.