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...standing by for the opinion posts about how "this wouldn't have happened if it were an A-10..."

A little help from you bros and some calling of the FSDO in TX answered this question, so thanks for the help. If you're in the same bo-at as me, just call the license branch at 866-878-2498. Press 1 to enter the menu about airmen certs, then press zero to speak to a real person. He can give you your cert #, as well as walk you through the web registration and process to get a temp/replacement certificate. Piece of cake.

Thanks, guys. I had just assumed that a cert # was required. I'll call my local test center to verify that I'm G2G w/out it.

Thanks, but I don't know my certificate number (one of the required fields to register). Any way around that you know of?

Hey folks, I'm wondering if ya'll can help. (I'm an ignorant f*ck-up when it comes to FAA stuff...) I'm in the middle of a PCS, and I want to take the ATP exam to extend the timeline for my practical. Problem is: my PPL certificate/card is nowhere to be found. I may have lost it, or the movers might have packed it. I dunno. I hear you need to provide your PPL number to take the ATP test, but how does one find that? The FAA website isn't very helpful, claiming that I need to request a new airman certificate by mail (WTF...it's the 21st century), and ain't nobody got time for that. Is there a number to call or a website I can use to expedite a new cert or get my number quickly? I'd really appreciate the help!

^ Who knew BQZip's mom had a twin sister?!?

Fuck your logic. Our civilian counterparts don't have to take their socks off to count the friends they know who aren't walking the earth any longer.

Just to clear-up some rumors I'm hearing, please confirm the following: If you are an 11F you are NOT eligible for VSP or involuntary separation this time around.

1. Carve into walls. 2. Wait until doors/walls removed. 3. File lawsuit against base for something SAPR related. 4. ???? 5. PROFIT!

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That jet is going to need 2 miles of runway anywhere it goes with those tiny wings and a T-38-esque approach speed. No thanks.

Can we get that terminology changed in 3-1GP? "Match sparkle" seems like it was thrown-in from the back row by the Eagle drivers in the room.

Just make sure you're current on your SAPR training, and don't be a douche. And the uniform isn't a magical panty dropper. If that's what your game is leaning on, you have none. Be a good dude and don't be the "bad story" from the wedding, and you'll be just fine.

Liquid, you are totally correct, just like I remember from Officership 101. However,

If everyone else (male) in the wedding party is wearing a tux, mess dress is appropriate. Have fun with the bridesmaids, bud.

Well, that means no more hanging brain at the O'Club.

Spoiler alert: You are ALL snackos.

Approximately 2% of all USAF officers fly the Eagle.

Why the eff would you take a prescription med and not tell your flight doc?

"He shot down the Predator, that's one less slot for me..."

At least he's only missing the weekly shirtless beach volleyball game with the bros.

I totally believe he's subject to retributional career discrimination, and I hope he weighed the pros/cons of talking to the media before proceeding the way he did. If he thought the DoD would pat him on the back and buy him a beer for airing dirty laundry on the news, he's the most naive man in the world. In all fairness, comments like "one of my top wingmen" are not exactly sterling remarks on an OPR. Putting "premier tactician" on an OPR is just another way to fill white space. Let this be a cautionary tale to the rest of us. Sometimes talking to the media will seem like your only option, but don't forget that it comes at a severe opportunity cost. Fence in before you make that decision, and be ready for what happens next.

Yeah, that seems like a good use of time and government resources.