Thanks friends.

Adrianspeeder

US Air Force Academy adventures, for better or for worse… Usually, most postings only show the perfect prism of our lives, or only share things that go well. After a week of reflection, I’ve decided to talk about a dream of mine that didn’t quite work out to hopefully inspire at least one person to ...

232 – The best crew dining accommodations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1651338545608-OHLERC9S9C8TK7F7M2O5/232.jpg?format=750w 233 – Night shift somewhere. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1651338545571-C4082I2XQVZUY06GW...

185 – Technique only. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1651239478618-YRDHDATAEAJEIYATB68N/185.jpg?format=1500w 186 – Sourced a spinny chair for the room, but had to upgrade the foam padding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/...

122 – Team Travis Tail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1651185958518-UR8YC3VKOLZA6O5J53HO/122.jpg?format=2500w 128 – Moon shot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1651185961101-GY0U7O6338I8314581WV/128.jpg?format=2500w 135 –...

075/077 – 2 – Night life of UAE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1651185033251-I93B7ZP4XADKZ5RWLVZN/075.jpg?format=2500w https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1651185033494-ME45XQFQQL18HB7WOZBI/077.jpg?format=2500w 080 – Rockin’...

195-226 – 5th FCC Stage (OTBH 2018) - Workin' in, above, and around the sandbox on my fifth deployed flying stage. I am a 3500 hour Flying Crew Chief on the Boeing C-17. These are some of my travels from around the world sponsored by the United States Air Force. See more at www.adrianspeeder.com 001...

266 – Quick gas stop in Kuwait. Happy for this to be the last time to visit here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1646608098218-OHYNMO5FBT0E8UB99J6K/7-266.jpg?format=2500w 267 – Quick turn back to the air for a short flight to crew rest stop in Turkey. Really h...

246 – Party bus heading downtown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1644697646293-JD1HFD0Q0GBPJAIVA53F/7-246.jpg?format=2500w 247/248 – Hotel views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1644697647282-FAE3UM7QRL7YKMKUTG7W/7-247.jp...

Trip 246, Spring 2019, Romania The last trip. The fini flight. By this point in time I’ve already been reassigned to be the lead technician of Dover’s avionics shop. Teaching 10 brand new airman how to crawl, walk, then run. Guiding 8 other qualified mechanics how to be better, smarter, and safer. B...

It's what I do! 211/214 – Costa Rica gas stop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1634481682860-8LKNXCYQGRNUOOYJPTX3/211.jpg?format=2500w https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1634481682612-6ENUSCAWBP28UOTJPZYD/212.jpg?format=2500w...

Anthony wrote:glad to wee you are still safe and posting pics Buddy.. thank you for your service!

Thanks friend. These are a few years old now. I have a desk job.

Adrianspeeder

191 – Stop in Denver for a splash of gas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1632094822277-8Q2BX8MMWIC3P60V363A/191.jpg?format=2500w 192 – Fill ‘er up Friday mile high style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1632094822640-DPEU...

Trip 245, Winter 2019, South America 171/172/173 – Interesting trip that took some extra planning ahead of time. Going to be lots of training mixed with a stop that we CAN NOT fail at. Pilot calls me and says, “I’ve requested you for this mission. Make sure we do not get stuck.” Well, I brought a IS...

Trip 244, Winter 2019, Cuba 151 – Let’s take some Navy junk down to Cuba. Leaving a cold Delaware day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1620001141261-3HVUCEC132CHNVX24I1O/151.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg 152 – Best job I ever had! https://images.squarespace-cdn.co...

Trip 243, Winter 2019, Bagram 131 – Didn’t know it at the time, but this would be my last trip to Afghanistan. First night stopped in New Hampshire, but when we tried to get snacks for the next day’s trip, the boss wanted Trader Joe’s. Where is all the junk food?!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com...

Quick trip to the Pacific with a new guy that we screwed with his luggage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1614278105361-VW0BRF6Y6XSDTOQGYIT9/126.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1614278106587-T8VLZY...

Trip 281: Load up for a ball buster of a long trip to Paris, Iraq, and California. First stop ran into an ole Jersey friend. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1613620118586-4GU8L9P939KVCAU92XG5/081.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg Love a short first day with a 20 minut...

Trip 240, Tyndall AFB with Hurricane Michael Had time to edit up video and time lapse footage of hurricane support mission to Panama City Florida. These are not flights I enjoy to count up, but I am proud to perform. Americans that have lost everything can look up to the sky and see a continuous lin...

Trip 239, Fall 2018, Aurora CO Chilly decent into the mile high CO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/57bee721d482e957892a2e45/1605728379080-4TL0EZU955OC0DG8B24B/046.jpg?content-type=image%2Fjpeg Probe heat; On. Engine anti ice; On. Wing anti ice; On. Windshield heat; Norm. https://images.s...