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Hey everyone - I wanted to leave a detailed review of my experience with initial CA ANG recruiting through my first UPT interview. I recently went through the process of getting my PPL and taking all the required tests to apply for pilot boards (AFOQT and TBAS). I encountered a few pitfalls along the way that seem unique to my area (Southern California) and I wanted to share those with others who might be doing the same thing. Hopefully this helps anyone who's just starting out on the adventure. Feel free to PM me for more details if you want. To get right to it, here's a list of the specific things I ended up having trouble with. I put a summary of my background and path to interviews below this section for context. If you're trying to schedule testing in the Southern California area, you may run in to a couple of issues that will drag out the process. TL:DR - start scheduling everything 2 months before you intend to submit applications to give yourself time for testing and to accommodate the inevitable delays. I fumbled my way through the process and missed a few application deadlines because things took longer than expected (note - this was entirely my own fault for not being prepared enough, hopefully you'll read this and do better than I did). Many of you may read this and think "this kid is an idiot" - you're correct, but my idiocy may be useful for others. At the end of the day, I got it all done well enough to be selected as an alternate at a fighter unit and I'm continuing the push for a primary slot. Call CAANG as soon as you can and fill out their initial forms. They will assign you a recruiter, and then the guy you originally talked to will no longer be useful for you CAANG had me work through the 129th Rescue Wing at Moffett Field for initial recruiting tasks. This posed a number of challenges, as I live in Los Angeles and was not applying to that unit My recruiter was not local and was sometimes difficult to contact They were not familiar with the procedures for scheduling TBAS testing at LA MEPS You probably won't be able to avoid this issue, so build in time to deal with the delays. Seems like most officer recruiting goes through the 129th I ended up scheduling my AFOQT test date myself. It took me a long time waiting for return phone calls to realize this was something I could take care of on my own As soon as you have your recruiter, find the closest AFROTC detachment to where you live and call them yourself. Ask to schedule the AFOQT. There are tons of ROTC kids who take this every year, and I jumped in with a bunch of them. I waited for almost a month for info from my recruiter, only to find that I could call LMU AFROTC myself to get scheduled that day and take it 2 weeks later Your scores should be available in 1-2 weeks. I cost myself a month of waiting to take the AFOQT by not being proactive The single biggest hiccup came with scheduling the TBAS. In short, every MEPS (Military Entrance Processing Station for noobs like myself) has different rules, and not knowing the small details caused me a ton of headache LA MEPS is super busy. They get a ton of throughput and don't have time for BS. This means when your recruiter goes to schedule you for the TBAS, he can't make mistakes. The day I took the TBAS, they probably swore in 50 eighteen year olds. You're going to stick out like a sore thumb The testing guys claim I was only the second person to ever take the TBAS at LA MEPS. Sounds like they didn't offer the test until Dec 2018. Most people there had no idea what it was, so expect to get some strange looks and possibly some confusion regarding how to get the test set up properly Your recruiter must schedule the testing for you, and he/she must provide at least 2 business day's notice I tried to schedule it myself and was promptly shut down The first time I went to MEPS, my recruiter had informed me that I had been scheduled for testing. I did not follow up with LA MEPS to confirm, and arrived to find that we had not given sufficient notice and I was unable to take the test. Attempt #1 ended in failure and I had to go back a week later Your recruiter must leave the signature slots on the test forms blank for you to sign in person. Electronic signatures are not permitted. I had to re-print all my documentation day-of-test and physically sign it Your recruiter must submit the worksheet documenting your flight hours. This may seem obvious to everyone on this board, but was not obvious to my recruiter. Not having this info forced a reschedule of my second test attempt Follow Reagan's advice to "trust, but verify". I would have saved myself a lot of trouble if I followed up with LA MEPS myself Once you get over these hurdles the rest is on you - find the units you want to apply for, make your pretty application packets, etc. I haven't needed anything from my recruiter since completing the TBAS and receipt of my PCSM, and it's been much smoother. My background: 29 years old Degree in Aerospace Engineering 7 years of industry experience My path to interviews: Decided to start seriously pursuing a UPT slot in Sept 2018 Completed my PPL between Sept and Dec 2018 Contacted CAANG in Jan 2019 Took the AFOQT in Mar 2019 Took the TBAS in April 2019 First interview in May 2019 I missed two application deadlines in Feb 2019 because I dragged my feet on scheduling testing. Don't let this happen to you

Maverick went on a 12 year Scientology mission. The ending of the movie has already been filmed. After a tedious 30 minute dog fight between maverick and 3 enemy planes, a couple of reapers come in with air to air missiles and wipe out the enemy fleet in seconds. Pan to a bunch of airmen drinking Mountain Dew in a storage container.

The verdict more than likely will come in his favor. 2 women, former Sec of the AF, and a former A-10 pilot now Senator of Arizona (claimed being assaulted as well) were apart of the hearing are on the record on pretty much saying the female Army Col was lying. If that is the case, why not bring her up on charges? I seen the movie a Few Good Men. She should have saved some of the special General sauce.

Looking at your PRF I am even more frustrated with this system, if that's possible. In the spirit of open-kimono, here is my PRF. I made it, but was firmly in the "Grey". I was told my my WG/CC to be "cautiously optimistic", so I had been sweating it quite a bit. The past few years I thought things were good, and was always told not to worry, but after taking the bonus and shortly thereafter being told the above, I was a bit pissed because I would have made different life choices had I seen the writing on the wall earlier. If the USAF doesn't like my work, that's fine I can find someone else to pay me money doing something that doesn't continually fuck me and my family over. Needless to say despite making it the entire experience and past year has honestly been a bit jading on me. Here is the 1-star feedback on my entire record when I asked for clarification on my "P" and shitty push line: Early OPRs are mediocre--to include not being stratted on my first OPR post-grad USAFWS which led him to ask if I had any disciplinary issues then (I did not) Lacked any strats on early OPRs I went from sq to gp, to sq and back to gp, not showing good progression (due to "AF needs") At one point my strat actually went downhill a few %...one year X/XX, next year top XX% I have too many functional strats that are "all throwaways the board will likely dismiss" (VMs, EWOs, branch chief, etc) Strats were often strange coming from rater (Capt strat from rating Capt, Strat by a DO as a Maj, Strat by a GS-12 as a Maj, etc) Not enough awards of any kind Not having a MSM going into IPZ as a major is unfortunate Was called out for "speeding" on job titles, said it would raise eyebrows with the board I had too many OPRs not in a "W" prefix Overall he said I was a late bloomer, and the board will have to square that with my poor early record, and hopefully my recent performance resonates with them. He said that it likely is a 50/50 chance I'm not here to pour salt on any wounds. In comparing our PRFs in many ways yours is stronger than mine, particularly in the push. I think it goes to show how finicky things can get in the "grey". Hopefully all this helps someone recognize any potential weaknesses in their own records or where they actually stand in the eyes of the USAF, and can make life decisions accordingly. Good luck next year everyone.

Especially since they’ll already be trained on how to delegate getting ATIS

Or better yet, when it happened!! According to her statement, he got his special general sauce on her yoga pants somehow. Guessing that would have been irrefutable evidence.

Why now that’s he’s been nominated as VCJCS and not when he was put up for STRATCOM/CC? Not saying it did or didn’t happen, but the timing is fishy.

Aside from the pic itself...I think the Twitter handle name is just as funny. Not that there's anything wrong with that.

Awesome! Few things better than cruising around at 500 feet with the door open and being able to smell fresh cut grass. From what I can see, that's a nice looking Cub. I have a handshake agreement to buy a 1947 (Ponca City) 90 hp Cub. It was restored around he same time as the one you flew and has about the same hours. Was supposed to be delivered last Thursday but storms, then schedules got in the way. Hoping to get it this Sunday.

I solo'd a 65 hp 1940 Piper Cub the weekend before last. Finally... flying a Cub. And it is spectacular. Restoration was done 20 years ago... and when my friend bought it, only 180 hours had been put on it since the restoration. Planning to fly it a fair amount. IMG_3152.HEIC

The second official trailer for Top Gun 2 was just released. At 1:33 it gets really exciting!

So photos of placing his hands over a sleeping woman’s breasts is nonsense? Careful, the liberal end of the spectrum have “burned heretics” for lesser transgressions. Franken shouldn’t have even been in the senate; they kept recounting until they discovered enough votes for him to win.

Another fish hooked. Troll game is pretty good Shazam