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the government appears to have very deep pockets... well see how this works out, i'm just waiting on reply back from the CSM Fly it like you stole it

hmm i wonder if the USPA can help Fly it like you stole it

anyone here carry one or a similar benchmade product? I have a model 6 (the one with the green handle) that i carry and that sucker cuts through everything like butter... Fly it like you stole it

yeah, man, this task is daunting!!! I'm waiting to hear back from the CSM about what i dug up so far, i need to come up with something like an action plan and submit it to him, and then convince the aviation command to get behind us, right now its just me and my wild dream!!! but thats where it starts, a little gumption, perseverance and HUGE CAJONES MANG!!! Fly it like you stole it

so I'm the ward master for a post anesthesia care unit, were responsible for patient education before the patient goes home... that being said... our instructions to the patient usually go home with them on an instruction sheet... our guidance to our patients is to avoid getting the area wet as much as you can, like they said cling wrap can work, a better idea would be to get some large transparent dressing, i'm sure your knee had already been shaved for the surgery, but if not, shave it before you put that transparent bandage on, the ones 3m makes are called tegaderm, or op-site, getting your sutures wet leaves you at risk for acquiring an infection, because the water gets wicked into your surgical site along with any nastys you just washed off... showers are not the cleanest places in the world... as far as taking the bandage off, you really shouldnt, your knee is filled with fluid and is probably swollen with blood and lymph, taking off your dressing opens you again to infection because when that dressing is applied, your knee had been sterilized. that and your doctor will want to see any drainage that may have come out... in any case, don't take any action until you can talk to your physician. he, like your skydiving instructor will be the most knowledgable person to talk to... he didnt spend all those years in medschool, and residency, and specialization for nothing... Blue Skies hope your knee feels better, elevate your knee, take your NSAIDS (Motrin and what not), and keep on top of the pain and you'll do fine! Fly it like you stole it

What have i done?!! I'm gonna get banned for this... Fly it like you stole it

Command Sergeant Major- these are almost the highest ranking enlist soldiers that the army promotes to, they pretty much run things in the military. so the garrison CSM, is in charge of all the facilities and programs on the post, including morale, welfare and recreation (MWR), MWR does things for soldiers like we can rent triton bass boats and fishing gear, and they used to be the ones who had all the equipment and over saw the DZ here. but for what ever reason the club went away years ago, back in the 90's i think. i think maybe enough time has past to reacquire an interest in it. Fly it like you stole it

Do your best to hijack the crap out this thread... lets see how skewed this can get... SO i recently took up my new job position that the army has given me the opportunity to fill, I am the new WardMaster and NCOIC of the Surgical Pavilion at the hospital in Ft Polk, LA!!! My hand reciept is ridiculous, and i have 4 RN's and 3 LPN's working for me. I work for a LTC and make my own hours for the most part... SWEET!!! Fly it like you stole it

dudes prolly got his A lic by now... Fly it like you stole it

no you must first apply a thin coat of Ben Gay, then a slathering of icy hot, and then touch it up with a light dusting of the blue bottle Fly it like you stole it

i'm gonna culture my taint meat... Fly it like you stole it

I'm totally doing that tomorrow

heres what i found in AR 215-1 Military Morale, Welfare, and Recreation Programs and Nonappropriated Fund Instrumentalities Parachuting. Installations with suitable ground and aircraft resources may establish and maintain sport parachuting programs for sport parachuting instruction and related activities for eligible patrons. Establishment as a PO will not be authorized. Policy on parachuting programs is outlined below. (1) Programs will be operated in accordance with SOPs that meet requirements and standards specified in the Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR), parts l, 65, 91, and 105; the United States Parachute Association (USPA) Skydiver Information Manual (SIM) (to include Section 2, Basic Safety Requirements, contained therein); and applicable Army policies and procedures. (2) Instructors will hold a current USPA instructor rating, method specific (static line, accelerated free fall, and tandem). If an USPA-certified instructor is not available, an individual holding a USPA Class D license and jumpmaster rating will be appointed as an instructor when recommended by the installation sport parachuting safety officer and approved by the garrison commander. (3) All jumpmasters will hold a current USPA jumpmaster rating. (4) Equipment used will be maintained and inspected by FAA-certified riggers and in accordance with FAA standards. All participants will provide a statement of physical fitness, as required by SIM, part 4.08. (5) Military aircraft made available for Army parachute jumping will be limited to those that have been tested and approved for military parachuting. Jumps from aircraft that are owned, leased, or rented by Army flying activities are prohibited. Use of commercial aircraft is authorized if aircraft is FAA certified and supports sport parachuting. (6) Procedures used in rigging aircraft for sport parachuting will be no less safe than those prescribed for military parachuting in FM 3–21.220. (7) Surplus personnel parachutes and related air items obtained from a Defense Reutilization and Marketing Office (DRMO) must be certified airworthy prior to use by an FAA-certified rigger. (8) Training programs will be administered by rated instructors as defined in this regulation. The levels and types of training offered are based on the availability of qualified instructors. (9) Day and night sport parachute jumping in all USPA options, subject to the availability of qualified instructors, jumpmasters, and ground safety personnel, may be offered. AR 215–1 • 31 July 2007 71 (10) Demonstrations and the performance of public relations events, in accordance with this and other Army regulations (see, for example, AR 360–1), is authorized. (11) Resale of merchandise necessary or incidental to sport parachuting programs, operation of MWR snack bars, and similar food and beverage operations will be subject to policy in this regulation. (12) Use of military aircraft will be at no additional expense to the Army. The scheduling of military aircraft for sport parachute jumps must coincide with either scheduled flights or aircrew training requirements. Sport parachuting missions will not be used as a basis for exceeding programmed flying hours. (13) Garrison commanders may loan Army equipment, including military parachutes and air items, to sport parachuting programs if use of operational units for training and mission requirements are not precluded. (14) Surplus equipment, including parachutes and air items, may be obtained from a DRMO at reduced or no cost. (15) Requests to establish sport parachute programs will be submitted through command channels to the address below. Requests will include the number of projected users and a breakout of the patrons by category; estimated growth potential; a list of installation and community facilities available for use; the source and proposed use of program funds and the source of aircraft support; and, finally, the point of contact: Commander, Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation Command, ATTN: IMWR–CR, 4700 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22302–4418. (16) Garrison commanders (or designees) will appoint an installation sport parachuting safety officer (ISPSO). Where possible, the ISPSO is a USPA safety and training advisor. The ISPSO supervises all aspects of sport parachuting safety within the command or installation and is a member of the installation safety council, reporting directly to the installation safety officer. (17) Each program has a sport parachuting safety officer (ASPS0), subject to approval of the ISPSO and the USPA conference director. The ASPSO is responsible for the sport parachuting safety program, to include— (a) Certification of student parachutists’ advancement from static line to free-fall jump qualifications. (b) Ensuring that instructors are qualified in accordance with this regulation and that jumpmasters hold a current USPA jumpmaster rating. (c) Appointing a drop zone safety officer (DZSO) to control sport parachuting operations at a specific drop zone (each DZSO must hold a USPA class C or higher license or, if no C license or above qualified individual is available, the ISPSO may authorize a B license holder to act as the DZSO). (d) Ensuring compliance with USPA basic safety requirements and maintenance of equipment by FAA-certified riggers in accordance with applicable FAR. (18) Jumpmasters will control all jumps and discuss each jump with participating parachutists before boarding the aircraft, ensuring that each understands the type of jump to be made and is familiar with aircraft exiting procedures. (19) Instructors will plan and conduct the training of student parachutists in accordance with FAR and USPA requirements. (20) Equipment will satisfy requirements outlined in SIM, Section 2 and Section 8, paragraph 8–3. Additionally, students will wear military or commercial boots that extend above the ankles (no hook laces). Licensed, qualified persons may wear foot gear that covers the foot only. Tennis or running shoes are acceptable; sandals will not be worn. Hard helmets, such as hockey helmets or equivalents will be worn, except that USPA license holders and tandem students may wear soft helmets. Gloves and appropriate warm clothing will be worn if the temperature at jump altitude is below 40 degrees Fahrenheit. Shatterproof goggles and a functional altimeter will be worn on all jumps. All students will use automatic deployment devices. A light, visible for a minimum distance of 3 miles, and an illuminated altimeter will be used on all night jumps. (21) In case of injuries or fatalities, the provisions of AR 600–8–1, AR 385–10, and AR 385–40 prescribe actions to be taken. The DZSO will assist in the investigation of nonfatal accidents. The ASPSO and a FAA-certified rigger will assist in fatal accident investigations. Completed accident investigation forms will be attached to the Army accident investigation report. These forms may be obtained from U.S. Parachute Association at U.S. Parachute Association, 1440 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22304, with a copy of the report provided to the Army Risk Management Insurance office (IMWR–FM–I), 4700 King Street, Alexandria, VA 22304–4418. (22) The program manager will safeguard, supervise, and administer the program and maintain records of jump activity by date, time, place, and jumps by category of patron; and comply with all operational and reporting requirements contained in this regulation and DOD 7000.14–R, volume 13. (23) Eligible patrons must be at least 16 years of age to participate. The parent or legal guardian of any person under the age of legal majority will give written consent before the Family member may participate. Fly it like you stole it

good idea, i'll put a notice in the post newspaper. Fly it like you stole it

I asked him about bringing the Fort Polk Sport Parachute Activity back... he asked me if theres were many people interested in seeing it come back... of course i said yes... I'm going to pursue to what ever end i can about getting Ft polk's military jump club running again... I'm going to start an online petition... anyone here willing to sign a petition to the garrison command and MWR director to that effect? If any of you have any Ideas on the matter or would be willing to lend a hand in this effort send me a PM or post it up... I think we can make this work. Blue Skies... Fly it like you stole it

When you go to Public Bathroom do you... Discuss Fly it like you stole it

What's a BASCR? Sorry for the acronym; Bare Ass Star Crest Recipient Great Picture! Fly it like you stole it

so is a military jumper a skydiver or is he a parachutist. perhaps sport parachutist would be accurate at this point... in any case, your time will come, get out and get some rarified air bro... Fly it like you stole it

puts gold bond on his... harness Fly it like you stole it

i heard orchid got the drunk dial list tattoed on her ass Fly it like you stole it

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pfff.. don't be a hypochondriac...what you described is like whip lash of the lower spine, its a sudden and violent bend in the spine while trying to keep balance. Fly it like you stole it

that is a very good idea, its a good thing i have dog tags, heres another thought in that line, when i deploy overseas, i place a dogtag on my boot string at the bottom lace of my boot and tuck it under the rest of the laces, it doesnt bother me under my armor and its there for ID, in my pocket is a set of dog tags. so maybe having a set made for yourself is maybe a good idea whats the concensus on pulling your blue tooth out under canopy and trying to make a phone call... Fly it like you stole it

have any of you seen this guy... i can't stop laughing, what a great sense of humor, hes on comedy central right now. his special is titled "Person." Fly it like you stole it

while watching wonders if your rooting around trying to find the other testicle. Fly it like you stole it