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The multi cam flight suit is pretty comfortable.

I think STRATFOR nailed it on their analysis despite not picking one side or the other...

Vegas wasn't the issue. The issue for most then was being told "3 years and you're back to your MDS/MWS", then "3 years plus the FTU time", then "we really have no idea when you can leave due to the SURGE Ver 4", then "we're going to let TAMI and UPT Direct guys leave first because they've never really flown", to finally "You can't ever leave unless it's to another RPA base. We're really sorry. Here's an aerial achievement medal. And PCS orders to Holloman."

This is sad. What ever happened to being able to work your ass off flying during the week and get blasted drunk on friday night because you earned it? Years back at SPS, a few of us were having some drinks at the club when we decided to walk on down to the parade field and have a discussion about the viper permanently parked there. Someone got the great idea to climb on the jet and declare victory over the past week of UPT when out of nowhere security forces starting rolling down the DV path shining that ever so bright spot light directly at us. I was too drunk to panic or care, so I just stood there holding the half gone pitcher I took from the club. As they got about 20 feet from us, just as randomly as they showed up, they randomly turned away and left us alone. Shocking, but 100% true. Good Times

Why would you want to be a CC? Simple, to make a difference. How awesome would it be to be in the position to actually say "that's queepy bullshit, we're not doing it" and the consequence? Who gives a shit, there is no better job after SQ/CC so it doesn't matter. AMC is fucked up six ways to Sunday based on the recent firings, hopefully that shit doesn't propagate into the rest of the Air Force.

I think there's some irony that this thread about "why would anyone want to be a CC" is currently right under the "Wing CC loves to fire SQ CCs" thread.

I don't see any negatives, and support has been increasing...

If you are not on the flying schedule and want to get out of work for a week do the TAP class anytime you want. Seriously. I suggest going a couple times throughout a 20 year career.

Break out the alert pads and Fulda Gap plans!

That's funny shit right there.

That area is the like the Serengeti for the Dependopotamus.

Table 1 – Waiver criteria for renal stones Flying Class Category Waiver Potential Waiver Authority I, IA Single episode Recurrent, bilateral, or retained No waiver required, but full workup required on FC I/IA physical. No AETC II Recurrent or bilateral# Retained*# Yes MAJCOM Yes MAJCOM IIU Recurrent or bilateral Retained* Yes AFMSA Yes AFMSA III Recurrent or bilateral Retained* Yes MAJCOM Maybe MAJCOM ATC/GBC Recurrent or bilateral Retained* Yes MAJCOM Maybe MAJCOM SMOD Any evidence of stone disease Yes AFSPC * Stone in renal parenchyma or cyst, with no possibility of movement into collecting system, waiver likely for trained asset. # If flyer is a pilot, and there are any retained stones, then FC IIC and AFMSA is waiver authority. AIMWTS review through January 2010 and revealed 532 submitted cases for stone disease. There were 13 FC I/IA cases, 294 FC II cases, 2 FC IIU cases, and 223 FC III cases. Within the total were 51 disqualification dispositions: 8 were FC I/IA, 7 were FC II, and 36 were FC III. Of the 51 disqualification cases, 21 were disqualified primarily for diagnoses other than the stone disease and 30 were primarily for the stone disorders. Included in this total were cases of recurrent stone formation, retained stones, and multiple symptomatic episodes. I'll echo what deaddebate said. The table I posted is right from the USAF waiver guide. Waivers for trained assets with recurrent episodes or retained stones are possible, but reviewed very carefully. I would be more concerned about the underlying disease process; why is this individual getting recurrent stones? Sometimes there is a problem we can fix, but most of the time there is not. If you can read the table above, FC II (trained aviator) waivers are more common than disqualification. I won't ask you to divulge specifics about your case in a public setting, but in general, if you are disqualified outright from flying status, it is hard to get back on. Again, sometimes individual cases have particular stipulations made by the governing authority; your best bet is to discuss it with your new flight doc. You would need to re-accomplish an initial flying class physical, but if you are lucky they will hold you to FC II standards. It never hurts to try. Best of luck to you.