Kenny Powers

For fucks' sake (yes, all the fucks), it's called the Kung Flu.

Sounds like quibbling to me.

Unless you are currently a qualified fighter pilot, your AFSC does not start with 11F.

Copy, thanks! Looks like we are doing it the old way still.

I dont know what the exact method is supposed to be but, my unit does NOT use AROWS for #17-24, only #1-16. I believe it has something to do with AROWS only being designed to process 16 per quarter. We fill out paper 105s and turn them into someone on our CSS or whatever it's called, then they fill out another form and send it all over to Finance for processing. The Finance opens the CMS case with DFAS. You may want to double check just to make sure you dont screw yourself even more by logging the extra FTPs in AROWS.

This is why units hire alternates. You'll all go to Wright Patt. If you, as a primary, fail the physical or can't get a waiver, the alternate will go. I would worsen your chances by telling them you "think" you'll need a waiver. Unless you happen to be a doc in the USAF that does this for a living.

Bonus in reference to what? Retention? Accession? Pretty sure there has always been a $10k accession bonus for pilots in MOST states. I think it's a state by state thing but I got one 8 years ago when I started flying. I also knew people who never heard of it and did not receive one.

Who also turned down my application to go AD with an assignment to an FTU that is seriously undermanned. Guess they dont really need 11Fs.

My flight doc also said probably no more than 2 week DNIF, max. I havent had it done yet, but that was his recommendation for a fighter type. I dont think there is an actual textbook DNIF period for the procedure, according to him.

Looks like pulling closed after a low approach on a Wednesday to me.

I'm not saying he's completely innocent. You're the one that has this whole thing figured out already, I'm just wondering what you're convicting him of.

What is he guilty of? You say you'd convict, on what charges?

Maybe we should assume they're innocent until there is enough evidence to prove they're guilty? You know, do our due diligence to gather all the facts before making decisions?

I should add that I spoke with an O-5 in the A1 office who deals with this program last week. That individual told me that, if you have an app in already and it has been hung up in this whole delay, it should be meeting the VRB mentioned above. After the VRB, which hopefully happens at the end of the month, AFPC will update you with a Go/No Go decision.

An email I received from AFPC today, just sharing the info. BLUF - they don't have enough money allocated to the program, so they are going to be extremely selective about which apps get approved. The following is to inform you of the updated ROEs for VLPAD: Based on the remaining balance in the FY20 MILPERS budget and the current plan for the FY21 Budget Estimate Submission, VLPAD will be offered on an exceptionally limited basis for the remainder of this year and future years. HAF is standing up a VLPAD Review Board (VRB) comprising of members from the Components, AFPC, and Air Staff functionals to validate the operational requirements and prioritize the current submission. The VRB will determine the criteria and rubric for approval with the highest priority given to support operational units reporting readiness and missions directly tied to the National Defense Strategy. In short, HAF requested additional funds for VLPAD but was informed the program must live within current funding, thus very few applications may be approved after meeting the VRB criteria. The VRB is expected to meet at the end of January. I have no idea what/how they are going to select who gets approved. I'm hoping they still realize they need Fighter Pilots but, from what I hear, HAF thinks the pilot shortage problem is solved. I searched for a "Critical Skills List" on MYPERS but found nothing for FY20, anyone have SA on that?

Thread bump! Where do people live off base nowadays? I've hear some people live as far as 30-45 minutes away. Is Tucson really that bad of a city for a family?

So if I currently have a VA loan and say, wanted to buy a home in another state before selling, which county limit do I use?

Better than a Hellfire...am I right?

What I imagine is happening, though it's just a guess, is that the VLPAD program as a whole is being reviewed, because other AFSCs that were included might have met their goals or other AFSCs may need to be added. So they stopped the whole damn thing until they can figure it out. Meanwhile, you have guard dudes willing to go, literally a win/win, and the AF is fucking it up. Again, other options out there and obviously the air force cant get their shit together, so they'll miss out on recruiting the talent.

Same exact situation I'm in. Sept is also when I heard that the program is paused. For what it's worth, I've been told they aren't working the apps because AF/A1 is reviewing retention amd accessions programs and the people in that office at AFPC are expecting it to start back up, just unknown when. Did we magically solve this pilot problem and I've just been living under a rock? I'm getting ready to just give up on the program and move on to other opportunities.

Does anybody know what's going on with the VLPAD program? All I've heard is AFPC saying it's currently paused.

Absolutely not. I've seen this in 2 different squadrons and it's a culture problem in my opinion. Is a Capt above taking out the garbage? No. Should a Capt take out the garbage when they see it needs to be done? Sure, lead by example. Should a CGO listen to the suggestions or mentoring of a Senior NCO? Absolutely. Should a Senior NCO ever undermine the rank of an Officer appointed above them? No. It set's the tone of the squadron and everyone is watching. Shortly after you have 2 stripers complaining that the corn isn't made yet... Agreed with the above though, asking is way different than telling.

Beware, this whole thing is a royal clusterfuck! I'm not smart on the details but a bunch of our pilots who signed are not going to get it (eligible) and a few have received it and are being forced to pay it back (also eligibles). Apparently NGB or whomever realized how this bonus made zero sense and now they are literally going back on signed contracts that have paid out.

Yes, just like a flight suit.

We wear them at my squadron. Pretty sure all we did was have new nametags made with rank on them (Lt Col Joe "Bagga" Dicks kinds thing). Dont know what the reg says but that's how we operate.