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I am so f**king sick of Danica Patrick. Why do women who suck at their profession who happen to be hot get so much attention? There are plenty of hot models, porn stars, actresses, and singers who aren't failures at what they do . . . . why am I supposed to give a damn about her?

#8. Feel sorry for yourself and contribute nothing to yourself or your squadron mates...basically be a limp dick officer and sh!t on everyone/thing.

Not surprising that you don't get it. And you're not supposed to be showing everyone your dick these days, regardless of DADT. Jeez. Where else can you make Maj pay, be in charge of your plane and crew (for those that have one), fly something more challenging that getting ATIS and flying the ILS to a full stop, and drink beer with the crew afterwards while sharing tall tales? I have witnessed and heard of dudes in leadship positions try to buck "THE SYSTEM" and results varied from being put out to pasture in various BS jobs to retirement. Those that played along usually maintained climb-out to higher altitudes. I saw it right at the SQ CC level one day. One guy was the genuine article leader, working for the people and the other was the boss pleaser. Guess who moved up in the AF? This is what we lowerlings see everyday. So many take the guerilla warfare style. Unless you have some nice big daddy firepower to cover your ass, sticking your neck out has a track record of negative results. People keep trying though. Some are victorious, but I assume that as they climb, they will encounter the immovable object that shwacks them back down and they either get out or join the collective. Ah, AF leadership as the Borg. How enlightening. There is one recipe that has shown itself to work more often than not when it comes to getting promotion. 1. Know the game: Masters ASAP, PME when eligible ASAP, volunteer for each and every big additional duty from CFC to AF Ball. These are the elements of DPs and higher points on the promotion boards. 2. Be a boss pleaser and yes man. Always do what ever the boss wants. Never say no or can't. You'll be viewed as "True Blue." 3. Shit on everyone else as to why success didn't happen. Never blame your boss or higher. 4. When in power, be a dick to everyone under your charge so that you look good, and take credit for everything they do because your in charge of them. 5. Always volunteer for the exec jobs because that is where you get the number 1 strats as the boss can't have a #2 guy running the office. 6. Don't fly as much as everyone else because that takes time away from trying to climb the ladder in office jobs and everyone knows that the AF doesn't really care about flying performance. 7. Profit There are some variations on the formula, but you get the point. Out

Because she is hot. It's that simple really...

Seriously, Seriously? Maybe they stay in because that is their "perception". But the problem is "they don't know what they don't know." It took him 3100 posts,... but here's something we agree upon.

I would take this time to just enjoy your freedom before you get on the train that is the AF. Don't let the "sky is falling" tone of this place make you think you have to rush to hurry to knock out a few credits now. It may be wise or prudent or whatever, but just have some fun FFS. You can get that crap a few years down the road. You won't get that time to hang out with your friends and family back.

Good lord, I'm 38 yrs old w/ no Masters, 19 yrs complete. When I had to wait on a commission after the Army transitioning to the AF, I took the year off and had the time of my life. How times have changed.

Was the paint drying channel not on? Id rather watch that.

Do you talk this much in real life?

Amen, all things being equal, I'd rather have the gas.