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Color me surprised! What status was this guy? TR/AGR/Tech? He was a guard guy, right? Who even looks at their OPRs? I guess some squadrons are more political than others... Rather than wait, some have just decided to leave the community after their own experiences. As FUZZ said, I think this was a result of going to congress. What do you think commanders and IG were going to do? We're talking about an AF that would rather piss on a pilots grave than say there is something wrong with their baby... Of course not...the AF prefers those who just tow the company line.

Well played Tree! Being a part timer truly is the best gig there is!

This! The only reason I can make long distance calls is because I have "acquired" a pin that has been passed down for quite a while. Can we bitch about DTS in this thread? I submitted an authorization >30 days ago for a TDY that was supposed to start last week. It's still sitting in CTO submit, waiting for my airline ticket to be booked. Life was so much better when I could e-mail/call our SATO chicks and have tickets w/in minutes! One of our part time LTCs was supposed to airline out to a TDY. Showed up and surprise, no tickets. After he tried SATO (no answer) and the emergency number (couldn't help because it wasn't after hours), he called the PROJO and told him to scratch his name off he list, that he was going back home. What else... - Along with doing a DTS voucher, I now have to go into the portal and E-certify my orders after every TDY. - Every TDY I travel on a mil transport I have to re-print my VRED (I thought we had it centrally located for a reason?). But for some reason it's not required if I fly my own plane... - I have to fill out a new 2587 every time I go TDY to an AD base. Holy fuck, how haven't they figured this out yet! I can go to any other Guard base and have full access with just my ID.

I've used the same XC/TDY nametag since I was a LT. It's the callsign/last name of my, now OG/CC...when I first got it he was my DO, then SQ/CC. I think he's taken and destroyed 2 of them....I bought 5. Both great dudes!

Didn't realize the Georgia ANG still had an F-15 squadron...

Not that easy when you're going through an enlisted tech school. When I went through, you couldn't get off base privileges for quite a while, and sneaking a chick into your dorm room was some mission impossible type shit. Had a buddy try to get a room at the Inn and got turned in by the staff after they asked for his phase card. You'd be amazed at some of the places people got busted doing it at Sheppard. Having said that, I opted for the mission impossible route...luckily never got caught.

Copy shot.

This belongs in the WTF thread!

Yes. I got college credit for basic/tech school/course 1 (SSgt test for the guard) and 5 or 7 level. After I received my bachelors, I transferred my basic electives into the CCAF and a A.A.S. in aircraft maintenance showed up a year later while I was in UPT.

100+ days/yr in the KC-135?!? Holy shit, what kind of slave driving squadron is that? Unless they're only using one pay period per day, you don't even have that many pay days! You don't even have to work that many days in a fighter squadron. I know who you're talking about...as you said, living 2+ hours from the Guard base does not help either. I do agree with you though...being a part timer in something other than an airline or local corporate gig, can be a tough way to go. The ones who try AND live out of town, don't seem to last long.

- Go Guard. - If you're 28-29, shotgun apps everywhere, immediately! - Getting turned down 2x isn't all that uncommon. - Go and visit the squadron...multiple times if able. It will help your chances big time. - When you get back from training, you can go back to making your 100k (plus an additional 20-25k/yr as a part timer). - Profit in both money and experiences - Being Guard allows for opportunities to take high paying jobs AND fly. A few of our guys who have worked their way into very lucrative careers (we even have an E-9 who is a multi-millionaire)...

Early Feb.

As guys have already state, SWA is interviewing and hiring w/o the type. Unless SWA is your must go to airline, I would consider not dropping the cash. A 737 type w/ 0 time send a signal to all the other airlines of where you want to get hired. I'm not saying this is you, but it seems everyone on/coming off AD has a hard on for SWA and getting their 737 type. Even guys who have two major airlines based in their home town/desired city to live in...I'm not sure why. SWA is a great company but DAL/UAL/AA are all solid companies (w/ potentially LOTS more movement than SWA) and are hiring plenty of guys w/o types. *Standard caveat that the whole industry is a crapshoot (to appease Butters)! Unless you have all the education you want and don't plan on passing it on to a wife or kids, I wouldn't waste any G.I. Bill $$$ on a 737 type (or ATP for that matter). An ATP doesn't cost that much, especially if you look around. Also, remember you can transfer it to your wife/kids and serve out the commitment in the Guard/Reserve. Not applicable to any single Captain who is blowing all his cash on hookers, cars, booze, boats, etc. You're probably scrapping by on that senior captain pay... Had a squadron mate get his ATP from that guy. But others in the squadron have not had any luck contacting him lately. When I was got my ATP, "on paper" I didn't have 500 hours of X/C time, so the examiner noted that I didn't have enough X/C time. I told him every flight in the Viper is X/C, so he told me to add it to my logbook. Thankfully, I brought my computer with logbook pro on it, and all I did was add in X/C time for every flight in the Viper until I hit 500 hours. The FAA are really the only ones that care about X/C time. Shack!

Are you required to sign a LOA? If so, don't sign it and reference the following news article with quotes from the CSAF. I chalk this rule up in the ridiculous column along with the requirement to fold up your watch cap...much to the chagrin of my command chief. https://www.af.mil/News/ArticleDisplay/tabid/223/Article/467619/welsh-airmen-should-use-common-sense-in-approaching-missions.aspx

This guy owes it all to her...

They shut down 2 squadrons when I was a Luke. We were told squadrons were picked based on some kind of historical "point system." Basically, the squadrons that didn't see as much combat, shot down fewer planes, etc... got the axe. Not sure if there is any thruth to that, but it sounded good at the time.

Same here...I e-mailed AFCENT, no response.

Just a note...my like was that I could see this happening, not that I want it too! Think of all the $$$ they'll save in BAH!

Haven't you heard...All we'll be doing in the future is ISR & CAS in a low threat/permissive environment!

Tell them to fuck off and have your drop somewhere else. There was a class or two that did this when I went through training. They were also told that they were "required" to have it at the club... Or just nod and agree. Then bring your kegs to the drop night anyway.

Lack of AD influence... I wouldn't even consider the Reserves, especially a unit that is on an AD base or one that is embedded with an AD wing.

Only reason I know about the C-145/M-28 was because I was airborne when one crashed in Afghanistan a few years ago. The damn thing flipped tail over nose, onto its back. These guys we're picked up by an HH-60...that subsequently crashed on takeoff! Talked about a bad night. https://www.baaa-acro.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/08-0319.pdf

Technicians already have a union and a contract, now if they could just cover the part timers... Get to a stand alone Guard squadron and hope it doesn't shut down. Stiff arm TFI as long as humanly possible and enjoy the last bastion of the good life!

Why is the AF being forced to buy the Global Hawk? Glad to see Gen Hostage calling it like it is!

If you can get sent through T-38s, it would be exponentially easier. There seems to be a few guard, heavy guys being sent through T-38s, simply because the T-1 spots are all taken. I do know of ONE guy who went through T-1s, flew tankers for a while and was subsequently given a Viper spot by another guard squadron. They sent him to Randolph for a 20ish ride course to learn to fly the 38 (not nearly enough time), then IFF. Unfortunately, things didn't work out for him in the B-course. This was a very rare case, and I would NOT count on this happening. You're doing it wrong anyway. Fly fighters while you're young, then when it's about time for your first neck/back surgery, switch to heavies.