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And just for shits and giggles... Cheers! M2

Might also want to try the Army NG web site and the WO Flight Training School... Cheers! M2

You may "elect" to become a WO to fly more, commissioned officers in the Army have very limited flying time compared to a WO; but you would not be required to become a WO. You can check out more at the Blue to Green (B2G) Program and Interservice Transfer (IST) Program web site. For Aviation Branch info, go here. Good luck! M2 [ 29. May 2006, 10:42: Message edited by: M2 ]

Sorry, re-read your post. If you aren't moving, you aren't PCS'ing. No PCS, no DLA. When you actually make your first move, you will get DLA. Sitting at your Det doesn't count. Just curious, why would you expect Dislocation Allowance if you know you aren't dislocating? That seems straightforward enough. Cheers! M2

And for more on DLA, look here. Also see questions 6 & 11 of the DLA FAQs: Q6: Am I entitled to DLA when moving from my home of record to my first duty station? A6: By law there is no DLA entitlement when the PCS is from your home (or the place where you entered active duty) to your first permanent duty station (PDS) unless your dependents actually move in connection with the PCS. Q11: When is a 'Secondary DLA' payable? A11: If your PCS orders are amended, modified, canceled or revoked you may be entitled to a Secondary DLA. See Q10 above and JFTR, par. U5630-B6. At this time you are considered to be single/no dependents. Once you get married, you can get your orders ammended and then you should get it. Of course, ask your closest Accounting and Finance office to verify this, I am no Finance Officer! Cheers! M2

Joint Travel Regulations. Cheers! M2

Hacker Thanks, I hadn't seen the documentary but knew some of those pictures weren't real. Cheers! M2

Not all of those pics are real, the ones on the left side are manipulated video shots that the History Channel had made for a documentary on the incident. This happened 23 years ago...you guys are just now hearing about it? Cheers! M2

Gives the rest of the force something to laugh at you about when you become CSAF... Cheers! M2

I'll second that, and the video is pretty good, if you can get over the fact that they are flying Spits instead of Hurricanes! Still, some great flying sequences and worth owning. It was a Masterpiece Theater series a while back. Note that it does not really cover the entire book. For one, the original squadron commander (Ram), is only briefly introduced in the video. You learn a lot more about him and what he was doing with the squadron in the book. I would recommend both the book and the video. I also second Spitfire's recommendation of 1000 Destroyed: The Life and Times of the 4th Fighter Group, it is one of my all-time favorite aviation books. Out of print but available used from Amazon. A must read. Cheers! M2

Bishop If you remember those dark, long-sleeve shirts, your memory does go way back. I actually wore one as late as the mid-80's, and I believe they were phased out shortly afterward (85?). I was at MHAFB at the time and during the winter that was a great shirt, it was a wool blend if I remember correctly. It was a pretty sharp shirt and I don't know why it was phased out, but it was too warm for most climates; but I think it was a better look than the thin, light blue shirts we wore. And I agree with Rain's comments ("I believe you should be ready and willing to fight at the drop of a hat...") and our leadership should be more focused on getting that part right than in the way we look. If you look at any of the real ground warriors (CCTs, PJs, Army SF, etc), they are usually quite scrubby-looking but kickass at what they do. If they get the job done, then who gives a shit what the corporate image is? Cheers! M2

Take the opportunity to learn something about the Ops Group Commander's job to add to your maintenance officer experience. Use it to make yourself a better officer, and don't data dump everything you learn when you go to UPT. At this point it may not have as much of an impact on your career as it would later on, but just take it as a positive opportunity and--as Hydro said--be happy that it's not for too long. Cheers! M2

We had renter's insurance when we were on base at Ramstein. If the building goes up in flames, the govt isn't liable for your stuff. It is cheap and easy to get, just call USAA... Cheers! M2

Plus, don't waste your time on the goof that wrote the response (which wasn't that bad, he is just a tea-totaller). What you want to find out is what the female lieutenant who wrote the following looks like! I am sure she was never in CAP! Cheers! M2 [ 18. May 2006, 11:36: Message edited by: Toro ]

Which shows how outdated they are. Thanks M2.

Don't worry, by the end of this week everyone in the USAF (and some of us who aren't) will have a copy of the original email. It is going around faster than the goofy uniform pics from the Pentagon... Cheers! M2

Lieutenants...Real American Heros! Cheers! M2

I respect the courage to admit that--especially with your obsession with German automotive engineering. :D

Civil Air Patrol Cadet Col. Katrina Litchford (right) and Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. T. Michael Moseley listen as Cadet Litchford's grandfather James Litchford Sr. shares an anecdote about flying B-17 bombers in WWII under the command of Gen. Carl A. Spaatz. General Moseley had just presented the Gen. Carl A. Spaatz Award to Cadet Litchford during a ceremony in the Pentagon on Thursday, May 11, 2006. Observing are Cadet Litchford's sister, Dominique, also a CAP cadet, and other family members. (U.S. Air Force photo/Donna Parry) Actually, don't be too quick to judge. She looks like she'll be a perfect squadron twinkie one day. Same with her sister in the back. And someone tell T. Michael that is projects an unprofessional image to put your hands in your pockets...at least that is what the SNAPs kept whining when I was on AD... Cheers! M2

Wow, an Air Force/CAP award that is equivalent to the Girl Scout Gold Star! I wonder where that goes on T. Michael's new uniforms? Over the volunteer medal? Cheers! M2

Not soon, now. MG Koziol previously commanded the 55th Wing, the largest wing in ACC and second largest in the USAF. The squadrons under his command were: 38th RS (RC-135) 45th RS (OC-135/RC-135/WC-135) 82nd RS (RC-135) 95th RS (RC-135) — RAF Mildenhall, United Kingdom 343rd RS (RC-135) 338th CTS (RC/OC-135) 1st ACCS (E-4B) 97th IS Koziol has non-rated officer aircrew wings from when he was the commander of the 488th Intelligence Squadron (RJs) at Mildenhall. Cheers! M2

My 20 was over before I knew it. Being prior, I actually ended up with almost 25 years in uniform, if you include Reserves and AFROTC between my enlisted AD time and commissioning. I can remember when I hit 10 years, I thought it was wild that I was halfway to retirement. Next thing I knew the USAF was telling me it was my time to leave. The retirement check easily covers the mortgage and minivan payment. Cheers! M2

Actually, the v-necks were being worn long before they became the norm... Cheers! M2

Or at least let us wear white undershirts with a collar that shows instead of the John Travolta look with all your chest hair sticking out.

What I don't like about the "prop & wings" is that it makes us look more like the Army (those are Branch insignia like the Army wears on their Class As). And the one thing I wouldn't want is any indication that we desire to be like the Army. There is already too much of that going on. Of course I need to caveat all this by saying I no longer wear the uniform, but as I still work on an AFB I would have to not laugh at people who came to work dressed like this! It would be tough! HerkaDerka gets my vote for the best post in this thread! Cheers! M2