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The UCMJ basically allows commanders a workaround for whatever right you may think you have.

That's interesting. Is a former decision maker able to get any job with a company he has chosen in the past? How is this enforced?

Where is this currently being debated?

Wow. Travis doesn't have any rules like this and they were the ones pushing all the EFB development for the past 3 years.

Travis did away with long distance call codes at least a year ago. We just dial the number now. I didn't know the rest of the AF was still using them.

The UCMJ actually allows for them to be executed. https://usmilitary.about.com/library/milinfo/mcm/bl113.htm

I think we need to start an AF-wide petition to get Five Guys and Rubios in our BXs. You want airmen to spend less time at lunch? Give them the options they want on base.

There's a big difference between having the authority to fix something and actually being able to fix it. I'm sure every CSAF, SecDef, and POTUS has had many a grand vision dashed once they see the reality of their office.

I'm 6 years in as a mil pilot (making ~100k btw) and would do it all over again. Most of the bullshit we complain about really isn't all bad. We just get mad when smart people in leadership roles can't seem to fix the easy problems. I spent a long time as a civilian before I commissioned, so my perspective is a little different than guys who've only worked for the AF. From what I've seen, at most levels, USAF leaders will care more about you than a civilian boss will. Even if your mil boss sucks, you'll get a new on in 2 yrs. Civilian life was boring as hell to me. Even as a pilot, I'd imagine. I just did a CONUS airline-style mission yesterday and it was the most mundane damn thing I've done in years. The only reason I'd punch to the airlines is the 200k+ potential. At this point, I just got a sweet new assignment and I'm happy to stay in. I also haven't seen the inside of a GCS yet. YMMV.

Ha, is this an actual example?

Unfortunately, the most easily understood principle, "mass", hasn't made it into enough papers to be in the acquisitions checklist.

What's the Fraud, Waste, and Abuse link again?

What gravedigger said. Starting in October, SOS won't even let you register for correspondence unless you're 2 years prior to your major board. According to them, locking it out is the only way they can keep local CCs from using it as a differentiator.

Whatever it is, I hope it's manned.

I wonder if OSI stamps little birds on the side of their building every time they get a colonel fired.

That sure is a funny lookin Mig-23. Got that extra engine and tailcone mod done.

I think we've found a great way to save some real money around here! We will simply not take military action anymore. Think of all the extra time we'll have for awards packages as well.

These totem poles are not the same height. And being a MSgt isn't really near the top anyway.

For those who haven't tried it yet, I recommend making a citrus Rip-It float with vanilla ice cream while you're still able. Use the orangey-yellow can, full sugar. Tastes like a cream soda float.

Rip Its have contributed more to operational safety in MAF aircraft than reflective belts, gloves, nomex and iPads combined. I keep two in the deep pocket of my backpack, like go-pills. Sometimes you just can't sleep, even with ambien, and you need some caffeine 8 hours into a flight. Is it the healthiest way to live in the desert? Nope, but sometimes it's too late to live healthy. That said, it'll be the maintainers who will be pushed over the edge.

I don't know. Those sitting on the fence, trying to decide if they want to stick it out and continue doing all they can to fix their piece of the sinking ship, now will apply a ~$90-125K hit to the "continue to serve" option. What once was not entirely about money now is, and the airline copilot pay gap is comparatively smaller. I bet AFPC feels like they just used the nuke option. What they don't see is that they used it on themselves.

She honestly looks slightly bewildered as to why she's getting a Combat Airlifter award from the Wing Commander and Chief. I'd love to see the writeup turned in on her behalf for this award. "Spearhead'd tng pgm for 16 civs; enabled sustenance for 6900 LRAFB warriors...direct spt for 69-pallet cbt airdrop ISO ISAF troops"

This is the crux of our manning problems. There are plenty of creative solutions that could be tested immediately, but none of the guys who would actually be able to implement this are able/willing to do so. Start some experiments and see how they go. Start tomorrow.

Uh dude that's like #23 on our priorities list.