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Here's the newest article about America's frontline barrel-chested freedom fighters.
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_26626251
I have no sympathy for them.
Here's the newest article about America's frontline barrel-chested freedom fighters.
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_26626251
Here's the newest article about America's frontline barrel-chested freedom fighters.
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_26626251
One would imagine if drone operators are experiencing PTSD from their "conditions" then the -12 aircrews should possess corresponding rates of PTSD; a TV screen's a TV screen.... If anything, the added stress of being in an REAL airplane, ones that crash and kill the crews, should INCREASE rates of PTSD among the -12 crews. That these guys and gals aren't running out and crying us a river says a lot about their character and that of the drone "crews"....
Don't forget the AC130 crews, the -8 crews, the f-18, f-16, a-10, etc...
Great point. How many AC-130 crews have PTSD? I'm not saying people SHOULDN'T, that PTSD is out of the question, but suddenly the drone operators would have us believe they and they alone carry this horrible burden under horrible conditions and that masses of them suffer from psychological issues...but sensor operators on other platforms don't?
Me thinks the drone crews doth protest too much.
You clearly have no idea the suffering endured after smelling the residue of 17,000 farts.
Seriously though, do drone people get hostile fire pay and tax free entitlements?
Fuck Brandon Bryant. Article after article he's the only fucking turd whining about this.
Yes and no. There was a Major out there lobbying for medals, one may have been drone-specific, for the drone guys. He actually registered here, flamed out, and took the Hammer. His argument was laughable, but included "stress" as justification for the award. So, similar or parallel arguments are being made elsewhere, this clown just happens to be the most vocal.
Another thought: where are the masses of drone crews telling this guy to shut his pie hole? Surely they know about his articles, so their silence is tacit approval of his antics. Or are they speaking out and we're not aware of their complaints?
As an aside, the days of keeping your mouth shut when someone from your community "goes rogue" are just about over. Social media and "news" sources will publish any scandalous crap, so a community closing ranks doesn't do itself a great service. They are painted with a broad brush when only one side of the story is told. The concept of "quiet professionalism" where one's job is concerned needs to shift to accomodate this new reality.
That these guys and gals aren't running out and crying us a river says a lot about their character and that of the drone "crews"....
That's like being subjected to a biological weapon.... but in small, small doses. Right?You clearly have no idea the suffering endured after smelling the residue of 17,000 farts.
You clearly have no idea the suffering endured after smelling the residue of 17,000 farts.
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To all drone operators other than this guy--Keep up the good work...
For fuck's sake: http://ricks.foreignpolicy.com/post...ilot_it_is_oddly_war_at_a_very_intimate_level
Highlights of this interview include these gems:
"Now, we're at the point where RPA pilots are getting the most combat experience of anyone."
"The RPA is remotely operated, but it's very much a manned aircraft."
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