Champ Kind

I saw the same email as ThreeHoler and the dates check. Also, this checks with data that I saw several years ago and the STRDs based on the elapsed time make sense as well. As ViperStud pointed out, though, the average STRDs are probably skewed when it comes to required DAFSCs (certain MDS, W or S codes, etc.)

Seconded.

He doesn't know. Don't feed.

I'm pretty sure the two I knew of ~7 years ago were furloughed from their companies.

From the article: A draft of the legislation states the buy-in provision would go into effect one year after the bill is enacted and would apply to servicemembers who enlist on or after that date.

Then they are little bitches and should be fired.

Did you a snap a pic? You could be on to something here... couple of images to go viral on social media and this could make the point for us versus the "ops vs support" sport bitching.

Single engine/single seat? I'd fly with two cell phones!

The bonus amount being lower if offered again after the FY of your ADSC expiration isn't new. The last couple of years the "Uncommitted eligible" bonus was a decent chunk less than the standard ARP. $15K/year for five years versus $25K/year for 5 years or to 20 YAS.

Then they'll give those positions to O-4s. The MAF is already doing it (DOs, at least).

You mean attempting to convince guys to ignore the jackpot of luck and timing to forego an airline seniority number while simultaneously drawing military retirement pension and stay AD AF instead? Good luck with that.

This sounds to me more like an echo of Gen Welsh's attempted zing directed at Congress over CRs and sequestration. They are likening QoS/QoL to flying hours as an AF-level readiness discussion, not admin-queep vs. flying and instructing. The above quote still misses the mark as to the crux of the issue, unfortunately.

Forward it to your Sq/CC and follow it up with a face-to-face so that he/she can ask the CS/CC "WTF"?

Were these DUIs on or off base?

So Es can't be trained to sit in (or more importantly be prepared to egress from) ejection seat aircraft? Can't operate in planes that fly fast? Pull Gs? I beg to differ. I'm a huge fan of the prospect of USAF warrant officers, though. Either way, if neither of those options materialize, a GIB in these aircraft could bring life to what I consider the dying nav/CSO career field while aiding in mission execution.

Any provision for people currently on the bonus to re-up to the new (admittedly pathetic) amount? I recall people that signed the 5 year bonus were eligible to sign the 20 YAS bonus when it was newly offered.

So who got ATIS on your RTB?

This. Depending on where this strat is being placed (PRF or OPR), it could also be beneficial for the rater (or SR in the case of a PRF) to be even more blunt versus making the board "figure it out". I've seen it worded this way before: "1/X FGOs, ahead of X Lt Cols...."

We purchased a house in Abilene about 6 years ago. During that time, the oil market out west around Midland boomed and that had a very positive effect on Abilene real estate. It was already a strong market to begin with. Stay within your means and you can get a great house in the area. As far as "BRACability", I find it unlikely. Very strong support from elected officials, one of only two B-1 bases, and the 317th (C-130J tenant unit) is becoming a wing vs its current organizational structure of an airlift group. Any other current or more recent Dyess bros feel free to correct me.

I'm sure someone smarter than me, but to where does the $69/night we spend at "Air Force Inns" go? My understanding is that lodging falls under the FSS, which falls under the base MSG. That's what every receipt I get says, at least. Unless it is going to a for-profit company that has some sort of scheme set up with the AF to provide exactly what their contract says they have to provide for lodging (and not one bit more), then why do we pay for on-base lodging at all? Seems like gov't money just recirculating through the budgetary system.

Wait, what?

Fascinating discussion. Question for the RPA guys and airline guys: how much labor cost savings could we really expect in a single-pilot commercial model considering the duty day rules that would inevitably change and the fact that those central ground control/monitoring stations being discussed would have to be staffed by trained pilots, yes? Someone else earlier in the thread made a great point... airlines are recapitalizing as we speak. This is all probably a moot point for 30ish years until they squeeze every ounce of life out of these new airplanes they are getting (reference the lifespan of the Mad Dogs still flying around).

Army already does this for helo pilot training.

Bad-ass alert.

Does anyone there still wear the green flight suit? I don't see why we couldn't wear either in garrison. The win will be to scrap the ABU in favor of OCP.