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Talking investments is like talking politics or religion. No one agrees and thinks their way is the best. I've seen dudes do the Ramsey deal and it worked for them (although it turned them into cheep asses that didn't pay for shit and refused credit card roulette and combat splits on TDYs). I think everyone needs to find what works for them. Personally I live for today but save for tomorrow. I realize that I'm probably close to my pinnacle of pay, and choose to enjoy it. I feel I'm smart with my money and still tuck about 35% away. Seriously you have to live. Spend that shit, buy something nice, enjoy it! Life is short...

0 And I would disagree. I get that Lts and Capts should salute (we don't always, but should). But as a Lieutenant no matter 1st or 2nd, you're still a Lieutenant. ID card doesn't differentiate. Its like and AB-A1C calling each other sir, doesn't happen. Their ID Cards all say Amn (I know I was one). I don't think that it shows a lack of "heritage" or "custom/courtesy" I think it is an acknowledgment that you are new and are not in a position to command each other (at least in the fighter community). There is a larger difference between a new Capt and a senior Capt than that of a 2Lt and 1Lt in both experience and leadership responsibilities. I don't get it, the ones that are complaining about the lack of heritage are usually the ones in a position to do something about it. I assure you it's not the Lt's ruining the heritage in the Air Force (they're the ones fighting for it). Cheers

I'm surprised we are still talking about this. When I first saw the thread title I was sure we were going to laugh at shoes and the like, but I stand corrected. I had no idea that this was such a big concern. I'm pretty sure as a Lt I can count on one hand how many times I either saluted a 1Lt or received a salute from a 2Lt. Never thought twice about it. Apparently the Chiefs and Shoes have conquered the reflective belt issues and blatant disregard to PT uniform policies across the combat theaters and now are focussing on something much more detrimental to the combat effectiveness of the Air Force. Maybe when I'm an O-5+ or go do a staff tour I'll understand the "Big Picture." Until then however I'll continue joking in the bar about how Lt's saluting is gayer that two dudes fu#@ing. Cheers Edit: Spelling

Wow! Im glad I don't fly with you. I've had the occasional pucker moment, but if you are scaring yourself at least once a week you probably don't understand you aircraft/personal limitations.

If you want to be a WSO, kick ass at OTS. You can apply when there and you will meet a board with an O-6 and a couple O-5s and they pick who gets to be a WSO. When I was there I think we had two dudes get picked up out of like 10. Good luck!

It was very classy. 08-08 made the whole day a tribute to their fallen classmate Alec...

Anyone have the whole list for last nights ENJJPT drop? Here is what I remember: B-52 B-1 F-15E F-16 Guard F-22 3-6 U-28s ???? I do remember that a German got the first Euro Fighter to drop to a Stud!!! Disclaimer: this list is not complete, but close. Cheers

This was priceless laughed my ass off!

This is the stupidest thread in a long time. After 3 pages of reading I have concluded that no one really knows what happened to with this stud in Columbus, and everyone thinks that everything that can run on Jet-A is a Jet...Wow! Oh ya the T-6 may not be a jet but I know my Jetta is!!! Not only can it run on Jet-A but it has Jet in the name! Cheers

UPT

R.I.P.

It's not bad. I'm here now and you have the normal people that no matter the situation will find something to bitch about. You will fly basically everyday unless weather is bad. It is set up a lot like UPT. From the morning brief, to the stand-up, EPQs, formal release, ect... Suck it up, and like it. The DA-20 is a fun plane to fly and it is way better then hanging out on casual. They are talking about flying again this Saturday and the whining and gripping has already began. I swear some of these guys could be dying of thirst and you would give them a glass of water and they would bitch that it was warm.

Him, Him...

I was picked up for an OTS Pilot slot with 0 hours. If your numbers are good and your package is strong, it can be done. Wings

That is hilarious!! When was the last time you checked your email at home and said to yourself; “good thing I just checked my email or I would have had to wait until morning to find out that Capt Joe Blow just won CGO of the quarter!” Cheers

If being a pilot doesn't work out I'll probably stay doing what I came in the Air Force doing, fixing the sh1t you pilots keep breaking.