17D_guy

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

We wouldn't like it either. Already dealing with multiple DO's in the OG front office and each associated Ops Sq has multiple DOs/ADOs. Now they're farming out O3 aircrew to be Execs in MSG, MX and other groups. No more please. Edit - for clarity, I hope.

Best part - They're also usually flaming assholes with demands far beyond their station.

What's the odds no one over O-4 gets even slightly ruffled in the "discipline" and "accountability" to come down from on high?

Well outside the massive RIFs that hit the 33S/17D fields in the 00's, most of the early/mid-level guys I know are planning on getting out. Couple that with the fact that the "cool" jobs are either contractor, civ, or Guard and they're replacing almost everything with civilians (and have been for a decade) there's not much reason to stay in till 20. Add in no leadership direction on how the careerfield is managed, progression, ESD/higher levels taking all ability to assist the base, or real "Ops" focus outside of checklists and CONSTANT inspections. Would you stay in? I mean.. sure, I could command the ESD some day. That would be sweet.

So.. stupid question. Aren't your functionals 11F's as well? Or do you mean someone higher up that I'm not aware of?

Do not pass Go, do not collect $200. https://www.armytimes.com/article/20130529/NEWS/305290002/Making-sex-tape-crime-troops-court-rules

Late night + nyquil + cold, MX complete.

I'm not sure if you don't understand the support side organization or the CC after flight. Support side of the house thing - Flight Commander (CC) have official photos taken and put up on the "Sq Leadership" board w/ the Sq CC, Chief and Shirt. So for the next year+ my 5 days of growth is going to be up for everyone to see. Our Sq flights run different than your guys Ops Sq's, at least where I'm at. I've got almost 150 Amn/30 Civ in my flight running Comm Ops for the base. I think the closest comparison is ADO?

Just had my flight CC official photo taken. Man up.

ESD had a DCO conference the other day. Some of their stats are... shocking. As is the fact that AFSPC seriously under-estimated demand.. then under-manned the positions, then slashed the contractors during sequestration. Basically you're calling an organization that's manned 1/2 of what it was before Christmas. So, thank AFSPC for once again managing a domain they could really not give a shit about (hi Nukes!) and blaming that community for it's own problems. Good news, if you're having problems you can ask/push your base Comm. Sq about Federated Rights which is returning many of admin privileges to the base. I know at my base we did a hard push for it (and then an upper agency has since sat on it..) and we're hoping to get help to our customers soon.