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Wut Conversely I'm tired of the AF saying they can't take it anymore and want people out, then.. you know.. not doing their research and keeping people's lives in a constant state of chaos. I suggest you check that Group CC's thread Liquid posted about creating a "safe" environment from which to lead. As far as ADSC commitment, the AF's willing to wave the MAJORITY of that now. If they don't think it's worthwhile why should flyers? People have signed up for the military and wanted out immediately forever. Some get out, some don't, some die. You don't want to read about people bitching about being in, volunteering to get out using the AF's own processes and getting screwed? I suggest you "don't read" this thread.

You are right. I went back and reread the article. When I initially read it I thought it said he did have a relationship with a subordinate's spouse. Poor reading comprehension on my part. It could have been many other things. I deleted my original post so someone doesn't read it quickly and think that is what happened.

That's a hell of an assumption based on zero evidence. It's completely possible that was what happened, it's also completely possible it was 1 of a 100 other unrelated things that happened. Throwing out baseless accusations without any real information is how good people get raked across the coals erroneously.

Don't hold your breath. There are two, separate, issues that developed this weekend. A ton of officers had their retirement dates nullified after having been approved. These are the people from panch Barnes post. We are still approved and have been told our dates will be reloaded into the system ASAP. The other, different, issue is the folks who actually received a message from mypers saying Oops we fd up. Sorry you ain't eligible any more. Psych! These folks will remain screwed and have lost their TERA period. These two issues are being mashed together in discussions with TFSC unfortunately and making it even harder to decipher what the duck is actually happening and to whom. Oh and Panch, can you edit your post to remove those folks real names from there. I know you don't mean anything by it but they may not want uncontrolled exposure.

I guess I'll stop working weekends, because what is an extra day or two going to do to the war effort? The bad guys will be there Monday morning. Could you imagine aircrew telling TACC, 'We're gonna go ahead and crew rest over the weekend. The cargo will all be there Monday, we wouldn't even be able to make a dent these next two days so we're gonna sit back and chill.' The bottom line is, their own guidance said TERA guys would be notified BY 1 Apr and they failed, VSP apps would be processed in batches every month... So if aircrew failed to safely complete the mission every day would they keep their jobs? No, we go to an FEB where they fight to take our wings away. Huge double standard. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Military related... I liked Riding Rockets by Mike Mullane - a former F-4 WSO. Also reading An Astronauts Guide to Life on Earth by Chris Hadfield - really not a fan due to all the "this is how awesome I am" undertones.

I have always been way more impressed by military female members when they set records solo and on their own time/dime. The most impressive (to me) female military solo record I have seen in recent years was set by Lisa Novak (Rocket ma'am).Her accomplishments may be hard to top but are challenge worthy for other aspiring female military members. Her record setting effort included; 1. A 900 mile solo drive (without rest or hygiene breaks) using her own funds/time while wearing space diapers. 2. A cat fight instigated by a jilted lover and scorned woman. 3. Attempted kidnapping, burglary, assault, and battery.

Hey you moved didn't film the good part!

Just finished Warthog: Flying the A-10 in the Gulf War by William Smallwood. Its been mentioned here before and for good reason; its well written and overall I really enjoyed it. Its not perfect but the author does a great job of explaining the A-10's role in the Gulf and how they were able to accomplish their missions despite some of the tremendous obstacles they faced on both sides (many coalition CC's didn't even want to use them at first). The level of detail is incredible and a good portion of the book is pilot accounts of their missions and even a few pages of horrendous POW stories. Overall great book that I highly recommend but for any Hawg pilots be careful the ending is very bittersweet...

It's just because leadership will hang you on what is written even if they give verbal guidance in a different direction.

The new term is F!....IGMO Posted from the NEW Baseops.net App!

And here I thought Ospreys were a "serious mission" only for "serious people", or whatever that dude said on here months ago. Still makes me laugh. Hope it works out for you. Have some Larry's BBQ for me!

One thing that I found helped me dramatically on the extremely time pressured sections was not only studying the material but looking at how efficient I was during the section. This may be a bit over the top but I planned out every movement I was going to make during the table reading section. From the position of the booklet/answer sheet on the desk to where I put my pencil/finger, I made sure I was as efficient as possible. For example, I always kept my pencil glued on the current question, so I wouldn't lose my spot and waste precious seconds on finding it again. I ended up finishing just as the clock hit 0 so it was well worth the 30 minutes of planning/practicing.

Via John Q Public Facebook; apparently AFPC is now doing take backs for previously approved applications.

I wouldn't trust a commander who didn't do something as a CGO worth being fired over.

If it doesn't deter, it eliminates. Nearly EVERY mass shooting ends with the shooter dead, usually by their own hand, and usually at the first sign of resistance. It's no coincidence that the VAST majority of mass shootings take place in "gun free" zones. These are cowardly chickenshit worthless pieces of filth and therefore select the easiest target/environment. If they KNOW that their victims will not be armed, it makes a far more inviting target. Like HU&W said-- even if YOU don't decide to carry, knowing that others around you may be armed is reassuring. I don't think anyone is advocating actively ARMING military members in garrison, they are merely saying that they should be given the OPTION to carry weapons on military installations. If we had armed guys in the building the ridiculous 69 slide active shooter "run and hide" CBT could be consolidated into one slide-- SHOOT THE SUMBITCH!

Who is John Galt?

If you are ever in an interview that asks you that question... a. You are doing it wrong. Raise your standards. b. You need to stand up and leave that interview... run as fast as you can. c. re-evaluate what you are looking for in a career job, as a pilot with quality turbine time. d. tell your friends what happened so they will not make that bad choice also. e. All of the above. E.

I'm going to be a little devil's advocate here for a bit, if you dont like it, dont read it. Did you work over the weekend? I am sure 90% of you didnt so I dont understand everyone's complaint about them taking the weekend off, there is ALWAYS going to be work to do, I always tell the execs that, OPRs will be there tomorrow, as well as 8,000 FM applications. Coming in over the weekend isnt going to make the dent, AFPC coming up with solidified guidance on how to implement them is ---- Just because you didnt do your research or werent able to predict the future is no reason to jump on the AF hating bandwagon. Thats what got us into this personnel issue in the first place. I had a student who dropped RPAs at UPT and stormed out of the room throwing his beer and sat in the parking lot crying about it and I am sure there were more stories like that. Where does it say that if you get a pilot slot the AF is required to give you a cockpit? If you want guaranteed stick time go get hired by a guard unit that will have a non-RPA mission for the next 5 yrs (hint, its not going to be in a fighter). I wasnt smart enough to do that and am kicking myself in the ass when I feel I cant drink the cool aid anymore, but its not the AFs fault, I made that (uninformed) decision. You don't think a free college education and pilot training in the world's greatest AF is worth working for big blue for 10 yrs? Do you know how long pilots at regional airlines sit in the right seat and put the gear up and down, and get paid less than your boom operator that makes you coffee and brings you your box lunch if you are nice enough to them? With AF wings and enough time you can walk right out of the Sq the day you separate and into an airline (granted they have to be hiring) making decent coin. I am tired of everyone saying I cant take it anymore, I want out, its not what I thought it was going to be, they lied to me, its not fair. GROW UP. Was the first day of summer camp what you thought it was going to be when you were crying for your mommy? Was college what you thought it was going to be when you failed you first test? Was ROTC/UPT/SOS/your next Sq Commander what you thought it was going to be? NO!!!!!! When you signed that ADSC you knew what the ramifications were, and if you didnt then I am sorry that you are stuck in a job you hate that hasnt let you travel to at least some other part of the country or world and given you skills that you can't pay to be taught to you.