Pictures while using frequent flyer miles

**adrianspeeder** · 07-31-2012, 08:19 PM

Been doin' a part time flying crew chief gig in addition to my normal flightline specialist work. I'll keep this thread goin with a few pictures from all around the world...

Adrianspeeder

glock36 · 08-01-2012, 03:51 AM

Sir thank you for your service and thanks for the pictures

Good luck
God speed

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**adrianspeeder** · 08-02-2012, 03:04 PM

Thanks friend. I'll post plenty more.

Adrianspeeder

glock36 · 08-02-2012, 10:17 PM

I am most definitely looking forward to them

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**adrianspeeder** · 08-03-2012, 01:19 PM

Afghanistan has quite a few high and cold mountains.

Little bit of angle and dangle.

Just reach out and touch 'em.

How we roll...

Gates of Hell ain't far from Kandahar.

I debated weather to post this or not, but it is a story that I will forever remember. We had left Kandahar, gone to our next FOB, and as we were engine starting to leave, the call comes in to head back to Kandahar for a no-notice medivac. A soldier was not an hour or so before hit by a sniper above his armor, in his throat, through his spine, and out the back. Well, myself and the loadmasters had the cargo reconfiged, onboard medivac equipment setup, and ready for the pickup in under 30mins. It didn't look good with all the breathing equipment, and was given a 50/50 on surviving the flight. Amazingly while coming out of anesthesia, the soldier was able to lift his arms and wiggle toes. I packed it full of fuel while the AC got the waiver for weight, and flight plan to push those motors to the redline, and we went as fast as she would go into Germany. The absolutely smoothest landing fell into place where you couldn't tell approach from touchdown and full stop, and he was sped away still holding on.

Never knew his name, or how his story turned out, but I like to think our piece of the puzzle all came together and made a mission happen.

On to a happier part of being in Germany...

A different day and trip found me in the exciting world of East Moline Iowa. Woooooooo...

Climbin hard and fast.

Fly me to the moon...

Crossin' the pond high as I've ever been.

Ways you know your country has too much freakin' money. Some kind of man made island thing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

More time over Afghanistan lookin' for any rocks being tossed our way.

Nothin' quite like an Afghanistan sunset.

Adrianspeeder

**adrianspeeder** · 08-19-2012, 08:05 PM

Every now and then a better trip comes along that can make up for the worse ones.

Had to haul some stuff, got my picture with one of the rigs.

Short final to Orlando baby!

And this made the whole trip worthwile.

Adrianspeeder

**neeltburn** · 08-20-2012, 02:44 AM

Adrian, your post above brought chills to me reading about a serviceman that was hit my enemy fire, May God bless him. Kudos to your crew for helping the man out. I know I have said it many times but Thank You for your service!

!

glock36 · 08-20-2012, 03:30 AM

Adrian, I too was touched by the story of the soldier your air crew was tending to. God bless you all for your dedication to service.
Please keep the awsome pictures coming along with the stories behind them.

Good luck
God speed

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**adrianspeeder** · 10-09-2012, 01:44 AM

Not the best trip I've had. Plenty of ****holes.

One of the pilots thought we should fight the war smelling nice.

Adrianspeeder

**adrianspeeder** · 03-04-2013, 09:30 PM

Haven't gone anywhere in awhile, but got around to throwin' a video together.

http://youtu.be/r0yyGT2dDIo

Adrianspeeder

07-31-2012, 08:19 PM	#1
adrianspeeder TDG Mafia Member #25 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE Posts: 1,230 Points: 22,964 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 35 Posts	Pictures while using frequent flyer miles Been doin' a part time flying crew chief gig in addition to my normal flightline specialist work. I'll keep this thread goin with a few pictures from all around the world... Adrianspeeder __________________

08-02-2012, 03:04 PM	#3
adrianspeeder TDG Mafia Member #25 Threadstarter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE Posts: 1,230 Points: 22,964 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 35 Posts	Thanks friend. I'll post plenty more. Adrianspeeder __________________

08-03-2012, 01:19 PM	#5
adrianspeeder TDG Mafia Member #25 Threadstarter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE Posts: 1,230 Points: 22,964 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 35 Posts	Afghanistan has quite a few high and cold mountains. Little bit of angle and dangle. Just reach out and touch 'em. How we roll... Gates of Hell ain't far from Kandahar. I debated weather to post this or not, but it is a story that I will forever remember. We had left Kandahar, gone to our next FOB, and as we were engine starting to leave, the call comes in to head back to Kandahar for a no-notice medivac. A soldier was not an hour or so before hit by a sniper above his armor, in his throat, through his spine, and out the back. Well, myself and the loadmasters had the cargo reconfiged, onboard medivac equipment setup, and ready for the pickup in under 30mins. It didn't look good with all the breathing equipment, and was given a 50/50 on surviving the flight. Amazingly while coming out of anesthesia, the soldier was able to lift his arms and wiggle toes. I packed it full of fuel while the AC got the waiver for weight, and flight plan to push those motors to the redline, and we went as fast as she would go into Germany. The absolutely smoothest landing fell into place where you couldn't tell approach from touchdown and full stop, and he was sped away still holding on. Never knew his name, or how his story turned out, but I like to think our piece of the puzzle all came together and made a mission happen. On to a happier part of being in Germany... A different day and trip found me in the exciting world of East Moline Iowa. Woooooooo... Climbin hard and fast. Fly me to the moon... Crossin' the pond high as I've ever been. Ways you know your country has too much freakin' money. Some kind of man made island thing in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. More time over Afghanistan lookin' for any rocks being tossed our way. Nothin' quite like an Afghanistan sunset. Adrianspeeder __________________

08-19-2012, 08:05 PM	#6
adrianspeeder TDG Mafia Member #25 Threadstarter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE Posts: 1,230 Points: 22,964 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 35 Posts	Every now and then a better trip comes along that can make up for the worse ones. Had to haul some stuff, got my picture with one of the rigs. Short final to Orlando baby! And this made the whole trip worthwile. Adrianspeeder __________________

08-20-2012, 02:44 AM	#7
neeltburn ADMIN/MAFIA Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Evansville, IN Posts: 4,597 Points: 29,956 Thanks: 293 Thanked 651 Times in 566 Posts	Adrian, your post above brought chills to me reading about a serviceman that was hit my enemy fire, May God bless him. Kudos to your crew for helping the man out. I know I have said it many times but Thank You for your service! ! __________________ When written in Chinese, the word "crisis" is composed of two characters. One represents danger and the other represents opportunity.- John F. Kennedy 2012 Ram 2500 Crew Cab Big Horn 6.7L 68RFE 4wd Yeah its stock. Edge Insight CTS / Line-X / Access Bed Cover B&W Turnover Ball THE RULES Support the Vendors who Support TDG 9-11-2001 NEVER FORGET

08-01-2012, 03:51 AM	#2
glock36 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 43 Points: 3,623 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Sir thank you for your service and thanks for the pictures Good luck God speed Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

08-02-2012, 10:17 PM	#4
glock36 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 43 Points: 3,623 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	I am most definitely looking forward to them Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2

08-20-2012, 03:30 AM	#8
glock36 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 43 Points: 3,623 Thanks: 2 Thanked 7 Times in 7 Posts	Adrian, I too was touched by the story of the soldier your air crew was tending to. God bless you all for your dedication to service. Please keep the awsome pictures coming along with the stories behind them. Good luck God speed Sent from my Desire HD using Tapatalk 2

10-09-2012, 01:44 AM	#9
adrianspeeder TDG Mafia Member #25 Threadstarter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE Posts: 1,230 Points: 22,964 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 35 Posts	Not the best trip I've had. Plenty of ****holes. One of the pilots thought we should fight the war smelling nice. Adrianspeeder __________________

03-04-2013, 09:30 PM	#10
adrianspeeder TDG Mafia Member #25 Threadstarter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Harrisburg PA / Dover AFB DE Posts: 1,230 Points: 22,964 Thanks: 1 Thanked 78 Times in 35 Posts	Haven't gone anywhere in awhile, but got around to throwin' a video together. http://youtu.be/r0yyGT2dDIo Adrianspeeder __________________

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