Women of the Air Force

Undertoad · 03-19-2003, 02:36 PM

The all-female crew of an Air Force KC-135.

Let's get this out of the way: I'd hit it! - no I wouldn't, because it would probably hit back.

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(These women are not piloting into Iraq; they're refueling flights into Afghanistan.)

I've never been one for raw patriotism, seriously, but this kind of thing really gets to me. These are the faces of modern feminism.

These women are, without a doubt, seriously "empowered" - in every possible way. The one in the lower right, the boom operator, has just finished refueling European F-16s with 63,000 pounds of fuel. You GO girl!!

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elSicomoro · 03-19-2003, 02:52 PM

You rotten sonofabitch! I feel duped!

I see a thread title that says "Women of the Air Force," thinking that it's going to be some Playboy spread. And then I see this...talk about severe disappointment!

SteveDallas · 03-19-2003, 09:57 PM

If you feel that strongly about it syc, why don't you grab a camera, and head over to the nearest Air Force base, and ask the women there to ditch their uniforms for just a few minutes so you can take some shots of them baring it all for their countrymen. I'm sure we would all cheer you along in your efforts. (And maybe bring along some small cardboard boxes to carry you back home in.)

jaguar · 03-19-2003, 10:15 PM

There is an interesting article in Time this week - a married couple of batallion commanders, both in the 101st screaming eagles. She pilots in a batallion worth of Blackhawks, he flies a group of 24 apaches that cover her in and out, pretty damn cool.

"hey honey, thanks for taking out the SAM site that was about to blow me out of the air"

elSicomoro · 03-19-2003, 10:29 PM

Steve, you like taking pictures...come with me.

Nothing But Net · 03-19-2003, 10:33 PM

Mid-air refueling does have erotic overtones (viz. Dr. Strangelove).

If they made more women like this instead of those simpering my-nails-aren't-dry whiners the world would be a better place.

Excuse my sexism but I like strong women.

Undertoad · 03-19-2003, 11:03 PM

Strong and, in the case of the pilots at least, confident, intelligent, experienced... best-of-the-best types.

Nothing But Net · 03-19-2003, 11:18 PM

Liberte, Egalite, Fuckin' A...

SteveDallas · 03-20-2003, 11:32 AM

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Originally posted by sycamore
Steve, you like taking pictures...come with me.

Not on this assignment... but thanks for the offer!

Uryoces · 03-20-2003, 02:46 PM

I kind of don't consider young girls as possible targets - if you know what I mean. My niece is that old. I kind of have an inkling of what the whole fatherhood thing is about now. She's flying Blackhawks for the Airforce, but I'm not sure if she's in the Gulf or not. Time to give my brother a call.

"Kind of like some of my niece's friends though", said the dirty mid-thirites guy...

MaggieL · 03-20-2003, 06:35 PM

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Originally posted by Nothing But Net

If they made more women like this instead of those simpering my-nails-aren't-dry whiners the world would be a better place.

Gee...you know who that "they" is that makes those women?

Men. Men who are intimidated by strong women.

When somebody first emailed me this pic, I filed it in the same folder with that babelicious Blackhawk gunner.

Female. Wholesome. Competant. Deadly. Aviators.

Doesn't get any better than that...

"Nobody kicks ass without tanker gas..."

Bitman · 03-21-2003, 09:41 PM

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Originally posted by Nothing But Net
If they made more women like this instead of those simpering my-nails-aren't-dry whiners the world would be a better place.
Excuse my sexism but I like strong women.

I'd blame monogamy for that. If you can only have one mate, she has to be everything. But if you can have several, you can afford to have a couple that are strictly decorative.

juju · 03-22-2003, 12:13 AM

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Originally posted by MaggieL
Gee...you know who that "they" is that makes those women?

Men. Men who are intimidated by strong women.

No, I think it's society as a whole that shapes people. I don't see how you can pin it on men specifically. Women also act as role models and status-quo enforcers. It's a group effort.

juju · 03-22-2003, 12:18 AM

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Originally posted by Bitman
I'd blame monogamy for that. If you can only have one mate, she has to be everything. But if you can have several, you can afford to have a couple that are strictly decorative.

Hey, some men in Iraq have multiple wives. We could always settle down there and set ourselves up some harems. After we restructure their government to be a democracy, of course.

xoxoxoBruce · 03-22-2003, 08:15 AM

In order to have a harem you have to dominate them. Make them toe the mark and maintain discipline. I think that's a price, I'm not willing to pay, for sexual variety. I too, love strong women.

03-19-2003, 02:36 PM	#1
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Women of the Air Force The all-female crew of an Air Force KC-135. Let's get this out of the way: I'd hit it! - no I wouldn't, because it would probably hit back. larger version (These women are not piloting into Iraq; they're refueling flights into Afghanistan.) I've never been one for raw patriotism, seriously, but this kind of thing really gets to me. These are the faces of modern feminism. These women are, without a doubt, seriously "empowered" - in every possible way. The one in the lower right, the boom operator, has just finished refueling European F-16s with 63,000 pounds of fuel. You GO girl!! More details

03-19-2003, 10:15 PM	#4
jaguar whig Join Date: Apr 2001 Posts: 5,075	There is an interesting article in Time this week - a married couple of batallion commanders, both in the 101st screaming eagles. She pilots in a batallion worth of Blackhawks, he flies a group of 24 apaches that cover her in and out, pretty damn cool. "hey honey, thanks for taking out the SAM site that was about to blow me out of the air" __________________ Good friends, good books and a sleepy conscience: this is the ideal life. - Twain Last edited by jaguar; 03-19-2003 at 10:17 PM.

03-19-2003, 02:52 PM	#2
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	You rotten sonofabitch! I feel duped! I see a thread title that says "Women of the Air Force," thinking that it's going to be some Playboy spread. And then I see this...talk about severe disappointment!

03-19-2003, 09:57 PM	#3
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	If you feel that strongly about it syc, why don't you grab a camera, and head over to the nearest Air Force base, and ask the women there to ditch their uniforms for just a few minutes so you can take some shots of them baring it all for their countrymen. I'm sure we would all cheer you along in your efforts. (And maybe bring along some small cardboard boxes to carry you back home in.)

03-19-2003, 10:29 PM	#5
elSicomoro Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 12,486	Steve, you like taking pictures...come with me.

03-19-2003, 10:33 PM	#6
Nothing But Net Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 1,481	Mid-air refueling does have erotic overtones (viz. Dr. Strangelove). If they made more women like this instead of those simpering my-nails-aren't-dry whiners the world would be a better place. Excuse my sexism but I like strong women.

03-19-2003, 11:03 PM	#7
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Strong and, in the case of the pilots at least, confident, intelligent, experienced... best-of-the-best types.

03-19-2003, 11:18 PM	#8
Nothing But Net Professor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 1,481	Liberte, Egalite, Fuckin' A...

03-20-2003, 02:46 PM	#10
Uryoces 2nd Covenant, yo Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Pugetropolis Posts: 583	I kind of don't consider young girls as possible targets - if you know what I mean. My niece is that old. I kind of have an inkling of what the whole fatherhood thing is about now. She's flying Blackhawks for the Airforce, but I'm not sure if she's in the Gulf or not. Time to give my brother a call. "Kind of like some of my niece's friends though", said the dirty mid-thirites guy...

03-22-2003, 08:15 AM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	In order to have a harem you have to dominate them. Make them toe the mark and maintain discipline. I think that's a price, I'm not willing to pay, for sexual variety. I too, love strong women.

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