17D_guy

Sorry, 3D's enlisted AFSC's. I know this board is mostly O's but it's hitting the E's particularly hard as well.

We had 7 guys put in for TERA/VSP. All 7 denied due to requirements already filled and closing the AFSCs.

Huh, most of the time I get teenagers who're happy to have the job. I prefer it to the ole' "pack your own shit and get out now" that most of the other stores are converting to.

Worth is a relative value. When you're looking at that year long remote tour without your wife and 4 month old son, the big picture seems to get very small. So, please be aware that your life is going to change while you're serving. The AF isn't going to care about your life changing, your direct leadership might, but their power is being eroded by micro-managing bosses and Congress. I'm not here to dissuade you, I hated the job I was doing 3 months ago and I'm absolutely loving the job I do now. I get to serve along the awesome people that you're mentioning, even though we don't fly. I'm getting to live the dream you're talking about. Mine just involves the wild digital yonder vs the blue. No ones else seems to have mentioned it but also realize the following ASAP: Timing is everything Better lucky than good There is no justice Good words for life, but of particular import when dealing with that the AF throws you.

Huh here at Offutt the young Enlisted Amn are across the flight line from the BX. It is strangely located near STRATCOM, and even nearer the Billion dollare new STRATCOM.

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.

This whole thing is reading out like the training scenarios used in high level command centers. I used to make fun of the scenarios for being so un-realistic.

Seems like that sternly worded email I said Gen Cox was going to send got routed to the poor souls who were "approved in error". I was removed from eligibility in the latest update, and wasn't applying anyway. But like you guys say, I'm using their actions as a gage for what we're going to face ahead. My Lt's and Amn/NCOs are coming to me with questions about staying in and the future and when this shit happens I can't think of even a positive way to spin it. This won't even make a good story years from now. I've given out LoR's for much less than what's going on at AFPC. My guys see nothing but screwup after screwup with no repercussions for the people managing our lives. Guess I should track if I have more attention to detail problems soon. The despair that hit me when I saw that "Haha, just kidding" email was pretty tough. I couldn't imagine actually getting the rug pulled that hard. I hope this great leader shows up shortly.

Out here currently and wife is in the RJ. First year operational she was out 90, back 90, out 90, with other "reward" TDYs in between. That was 2011-2012 time frame. I don't know if it's the same now, she's clocked her first consecutive year at home last year. Come to find out they made all the (young, impressionable) Lts sign a waiver on dwell time. I'm not going to speak specifically ill of the Sq's over there, but I know it's been a struggle for many of our friends for many different reasons. That said, I've met some really good dudes/chicks who wear bags. The area is very nice. There's many things to do, almost year round. Winter, as expected, is tough to find things outside. There's good shows (Opera, Symphony, Plays, Hard Rock, and Rap over the river) for not too much. There's also a Casino across the river where you can get busted for fronting counterfeit chips (https://www.omaha.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20140220/NEWS/140229924). I'm from back West so I miss the mountains, but otherwise it's not too bad. PM me for any other questions about the area. We house-hunted for a couple of years, but couldn't find anything acceptable so I know some of the places pretty well.

Great.. where's he holding people accountable for this screw up? Oh.. he's not going to strat them on their OPR, or let them get that next star. That'll show the youngin's he means business! A sharply worded email should fix this right up.

I've heard it plenty of times and even as a Christian it grates. It's wrong. If not that then some variation of "Your Son" thrown in for enough supposed ambiguity. I like chaplains and think they provide a vital service to the Amn that choose to use them. But that blatant support for a single religion/belief-system is going to turn off a lot of the younger folks that don't buy in and now won't use any of the non-missionary services they offer. People at my location are now filing complaints that the Chapel is using official email to send out notifications of services they offer (marriage counseling, couples retreats, etc), which is lame. They're really the only org on base that's just there to assist in any way possible without (for the ok to good Chap's) any agenda. Just had a thought that the only time I've seen a Chaplain throw out the JC/Son thing is when there was a CC that liked crossing that line as well. Guess I shouldn't be surprised.

FTFY

Brilliant. I'm not going to say I agree with the people freaking out on the AFPC FB page, but I can understand. It can be tough to get out, even if you're ready. Big change and all. Nothing worse than making that decisions.. and then being told to wait, trying to line up jobs and all that. Got a buddy going through it right now. He can't make any decisions and he's terrified they'll approve it last second after a few job offer windows have closed.

We're focusing two half 'safety' days on SAPR alone this coming fiscal year. Focus on suicides - 0. Almost every day someone connected to the AF (Civ, ANG, Res and AD) is killing themselves, but that's totally dropped off the leadership viewpoint. I've got folks in my Sq who're dealing with multiple family members and friends suicides... and murders.. but nope. SAPR's what's killing us as a force. No focus on making sure my cyber Amn can see straight enough through the mental turmoil to not kill the network. Never mind the non-stop inspections, constantly updated and revived checklists from folks so far removed from the base they don't even realize some systems aren't used anymore. Please note - I'm not saying we go full bore on any topic.. but some balance is necessary or it just gets tuned out.

Disclaimer: Past performance does not necessarily indicate future results. I'm happy I'm wrong. I hope I'm just wrong about the leadership that was there in 2011 not getting punished as well. The wing king sure bitched a lot about nailing himself to that cross. Thanks for taking that bullet for all of us and not realizing why no one wanted to tell you anything. Is there a narcissism quotient that you have to get to be a Col? It's everything Liquid was looking for in his other thread about what NOT to do.

This coupled with the video that Liquid posted in the other thread, specifically about the idea of making your subordinates feel safe, seems to be a move in the right direction? Is there any review taking place at the other bases? Especially in light of the.. creative tools used to pass inspections? Also, in light of this Will there be any repercussions to those "leaders" who came before the current fall-guys? Those things happen, then we'll know the AF is serious. Otherwise.. same old song and dance.

Latest from AF Times - More delays & $$$ https://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20140326/NEWS05/303260057/Further-delays-predicted-F-35-program My personal fav quotes -

With the heat the AF's already taken for the GO's per capita in comparison to the other services I guess I should be surprised.. but I'm not. Wonder if the prepared questions for the next AF Secretary/CSAF tour will include how they justify this. I'm not an Occupy Wall Street kinda guy.. but great Noodly God.. talk about the 1%.

Got it, not bad man! Posted from the NEW Baseops.net App!

Because one email on it wasn't enough...

I've always been partial to, "It's not about you, Douchebag." Also, when you as a Group CC say things similar to "Isn't that neat!" or "Wow.. that would be cool!" It makes life hell for some CGOs/NCOs somewhere because a CC or SNCO won't ask if it's actually a task to accomplish. They just want their brownie points.

At my location they're actually taking scanned documents sent to one of the Finance Amn's NIPR email address, at any time. I asked how that was legal/met intent of the audit. Bendy's comment about "being auditable" makes this whole fiasco make slightly more sense. That said I'm awaiting the PII spillage problems from our implementation. Bendy is also correct.. there's only 1 scanner.

Apparently Croughton got a special email on the subject.

So this just dropped - https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory/air-force-nuke-crew-failings-worse-reported-22899983 But.. you know, it's all those lazy crew members. I'm sure it's those lazy, rotten crews that mashed all these results together to get a pass.

you forgot landscaper as well