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EX500rider

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38. When's the last time a US war was "declared"?

Fri Apr 3, 2026, 04:30 PM

Apr 3

The United States last formally declared war during World War II, with the final declarations approved by Congress on June 4, 1942, against Bulgaria, Hungary, and Romania
Yet Korea, Vietnam, Iraq I/II etc were all wars.

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About the F-15 downed over Iran [View all] AverageOldGuy Apr 3 OP

This war is only real for the military involved and those that really care about Whyisthisstillclose Apr 3 #1

... sporting event,... magicarpet Apr 3 #5

This message was self-deleted by its author graycampervan Apr 3 #60

Good info. As I understand it, getting one or both legs broken during the ejection is not uncommon at all underpants Apr 3 #2

Spinal compression. Arthur_Frain Apr 3 #8

I would think so yeah. I know a certain number a parachute jumps underpants Apr 3 #12

Back when I was in they were limited to 3 ejections... Wounded Bear Apr 3 #14

It actually has changed InstantGratification Apr 3 #59

You get grounded for losing 2 aircraft... druidity33 Apr 3 #52

Great post fujiyamasan Apr 3 #3

From the vision of the fighter pilot,.. magicarpet Apr 3 #4

There were several planes shot down by friendly fire at the very beginning of this war Fiendish Thingy Apr 3 #6

His post is accurate. Ejecting is a very violent process, and injuries due to ejection are common...nt Wounded Bear Apr 3 #15

I object to this statement: Fiendish Thingy Apr 3 #27

He clearly said, they die or eject, or at least it was clear to me questionseverything Apr 3 #30

Seems like a pattern. Brenda Apr 3 #32

He was a bit unclear. He was offering scenarios... Wounded Bear Apr 3 #35

Why do you do this? You could have easily contacted the OP privately or at the least been polite. Joinfortmill Apr 3 #41

I didn't intend to be rude Fiendish Thingy Apr 3 #51

That was the first of two outcomes explained. Pacifist Patriot Apr 4 #69

Let's get real here. The difference between dying instantly or walking away is pure luck. flashman13 Apr 3 #43

Define safety. littlemissmartypants Apr 3 #18

There is a video shot in Kuwait of a pilot standing calmly immediately after landing Fiendish Thingy Apr 3 #22

Define safely. littlemissmartypants Apr 3 #23

And by the way, I can think of at least one person... littlemissmartypants Apr 3 #25

Thank you for this info! nt City Lights Apr 3 #7

While one would expect capturing and keeping alive to be the rational move for Iran's leadership RockRaven Apr 3 #9

And some Iranians have had non-combatant loved ones killed, .... 70sEraVet Apr 4 #68

I very much appreciate your non-video game description. democrank Apr 3 #10

My brother flew both f15 and f16 in the first Iraq war Lifeafter70 Apr 3 #11

Your post reminds me of the YouTube video PCIntern Apr 3 #13

I have a friend who has actually ejected from an F-15. He said once is enough Callie1979 Apr 3 #16

Thank you. niyad Apr 3 #17

A uh-60 Blackhawk was also apparently hit. James48 Apr 3 #19

The pilots are war criminals at this point Eddie Haskell 60 Apr 3 #20

That's nonsense ornotna Apr 3 #29

Pilots know the destruction they wield Eddie Haskell 60 Apr 3 #31

When's the last time a US war was "declared"? EX500rider Apr 3 #38

that's all true Eddie Haskell 60 Apr 3 #39

Many war crimes are committed in all wars, declared or not EX500rider Apr 3 #40

yep Eddie Haskell 60 Apr 3 #42

Quite the unsuprorted assertion Torchlight Apr 3 #54

Horseshit. 11 Bravo Apr 3 #57

I know truth is uncomfortable Eddie Haskell 60 Apr 4 #74

Loss of life is horrible. Loss of a highly trained, experienced specialist pilot is even worse. littlemissmartypants Apr 3 #21

All I know is Trump has created a mess newdeal2 Apr 3 #24

That's all you or any of us need to know. calimary Apr 4 #65

Thank you! nt wiggs Apr 3 #26

Thanks For The Info Coolgoober Apr 3 #28

I have seen stories that the second guy is alive and back in Iraq now relayerbob Apr 3 #33

Sheesh... I hope you're right. calimary Apr 4 #64

Thank you for that horrifying but detailed description, AOG. Buddyzbuddy Apr 3 #34

That ejection True Dough Apr 3 #36

There are really no words, people. Just read it. Joinfortmill Apr 3 #37

Rethuglicans are the worst enemy America has ever had. OMGWTF Apr 3 #44

I would urge those fujiyamasan Apr 3 #45

Interesting information but I stopped when his hand went through his glasses and into his face. I suspected AI. chowder66 Apr 3 #55

Good catch. AZ8theist Apr 4 #71

I thought maybe he's neurodivergent for a second. I checked below for the disclaimer chowder66 Apr 4 #73

Thanks, I'll admit I didn't watch the whole thing fujiyamasan Apr 4 #75

Mostly correct RoseTrellis Apr 3 #46

I would say BEFORE you can be even considered to hold the SECDEF position, you need to experience ALL the training level usaf-vet Apr 3 #47

I'd be happy with someone loyal to the constitution Mysterian Apr 3 #49

According to my brother the training doesn't end Lifeafter70 Apr 3 #56

Don't forget, experience being waterboarded. LudwigPastorius Apr 4 #62

Thanks for this, NotSoAverageOldGuy.. Permanut Apr 3 #48

Ditto, Permanut. ancianita Apr 4 #66

Trump and Hegseth are treating this like a Hollywood Movie 3825-87867 Apr 3 #50

God bless you for putting the truth out orangecrush Apr 3 #53

You do NOT 'land in the seat' RetiredParatrooper Apr 3 #58

This message was self-deleted by its author wolfie001 Apr 3 #61

My heart is heavy Puppyjive Apr 4 #63

Iranian military personnel might treat a downed American pilot relatively well. cab67 Apr 4 #67

Great post. Life is precious. Let's not forget. twodogsbarking Apr 4 #70

It's upsetting that we haven't heard the condition of any of the other wounded or pilots Walleye Apr 4 #72