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I'd take that in a heartbeat.

Why's that? Did I say something dumb? Edit: I said something dumb. Wright-Patterson*

Excellent info. I have no other conditions that would require a waiver -- to my knowledge. Crossing my fingers that they won't find anything at Wright-Pratt (that is, if I get there). I have a copy of the original echo on a DVD, just in case anyone wants to see it. I would like to see a cardiologists again, just to have the echo done-over, but I would need a referral, and to be frank, I'm currently on a gap of coverage as I transition from student to my civ job.

Reviving this old thread for continuity sake. 4-5 years ago I had a suspected acute case of pericarditis. It quickly went away, and I have not any issues since. At that time, I was referred to a cardiologist for the follow-up. The full report said: 1. LV size, wall thickness and systolic function are normal, with an EF of 60% 2. There is trace mitral regurgitation (insufficiency). 3. There is minimal mitral valve prolapse. 4 There is trace tricusipid regurgitation present (insufficiency). I was processing for a guard pilot slot at the time, but was DQ'ed for acute pericarditis within 6 months, and for mitral/aortic valve insufficiency. Now I am being processed again for an identical slot, in a very different location, and these old results have come back to haunt me. From what I understand, we need a waiver first to get the MEPS physical to happen, and then will need another waiver for the FC1. The recruiter processing my packet has been very helpful, but I don't have a clear idea of what the waiver probabilities are here. Reading the regs, it sounds like the results from my echocardiogram are fairly normal but the waiver probability I was given was ~50/50. If any one could chime in with better knowledge, I would be grateful.

I was a passenger on a cross country flight the other night, and happened to look out the window at just the right time to see the ISS whizzing by. It got me wondering whether pilots who fly often, especially just before sunrise or after sunset, see a lot of satellites.

Two in the last 60 days. What the hell. Glad the pilot is safe.

Having taken both, I think the GRE math portions would be a little overkill for what you need on the AFOQT. The AFOQT math is very much like what you get out of the various prep books you mentioned.

Letters are very important. They won't make up for serious faults, but they can push someone who would otherwise not be picked up just over that threshold. Not having any letters would look bad.

Heard from the 106th RW today, got an HH-60 slot!

106th rescue wing, sorry for the confusion

Ditto. Anyone here interview with the 106th, and if so, any news?

I know a dude in the squadron that was posting a link to the shirts -- that's the best validation I've got right now.

Article: https://www.wvec.com/news/military/Possible-F-15-jet-crash-in-Western-Virginia-272873841.html

106th interview notifications are going out today via phone calls, fyi.

Phone call yesterday late in the day. The person making the calls is currently on leave though, so the results may r trickling out. What do I know though.

I am also curious to hear what kind of stats the interview selects had. On a brighter note, got an interview with the 125th the same day.

Got the no-go e-mail from the 176th this morning -- best of luck to the rest of you.

I know the 154th has their interview results out, but I haven't successfully been able to return their call yet. Anyone else hear from them? Any good news?

Haven't heard anything from the 125th yet, curious if anyone else has. Anyone get results from the 154th interviews yet?

I'm not sure. They were suppose to have a board back in March or April, but postponed it for budget reasons. We were told that all our packets would be forwarded to that board -- whenever it happens.

The 106RW has pushed their board date back to August 26-27th.

I'm not sure what you're looking for, but since you're in AZ, ASU also operates a chamber for students/general public.

I figured they might do that with only 31 applicants and phone interviews. I asked if they were having a meet and greet or anything social, and I was told they weren't, so I don't think I'll be flying over.

I hope you told them that you'll be too busy flying vipers to mess around with their 22's, and respectfully referred them to me. Edit: Just got a phone call for an interview!

Right on the money, mid-may exactly. Will be anxiously looking at my phone the rest of the day...