disgruntledemployee

Really? APACS request to take a cruise on leave. Now its been a couple of years since I did a cruise; maybe some sort of new red tape requirement? BTW, ID and birth cert gives you the cruise ID card, which is all you need to get off/on the boat, err ship. And I didn't have any issues clearing US customs upon return. That said, there is never any issues with the good ol US Dept of State Passport. Out

For some institutional change, perhaps start with AFIs. Cut/chop/eliminate. Some have plenty of useful guidelines like an MEL, some are used as ammo against one another. For example, the uniform AFI can change to, "Wear a uniform. Here are the ones we have." Take away the shoe ammo. Lower the waiver level of all AFIs after they've been chopped of the stupidness. Why the fuck a multi-star general is listed as the waiver level of so much stupid shit is well beyond me. Again, removing shoe ammo. That's all for now. Out

This business likely takes four level-headed sets of folks to keep drama low. I will say my first mortgage with NBKC went well. All my drama was on the builder end as they were delayed in completing the place. The process was quite easy and the bank worked with us as we overcame the issues. My purchase was some time ago, but I did get 3.25 VA with the fee rolled in and all other closing costs were covered by the builder. Rate and such was just a reflection of the times. Out

//startsarcasm// Everyone in the zone has OPRs starting around the same time. The guy at 3 APZ has a few more I think. //endsarcasm// Out

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Gents, the real issue here is that the pilot intentionally blocked the flight controls and then forgot about it; CP forgot too. He did something non-standard and there wasn't a checklist item to catch it. Holding the yoke back was/is a common J community technique for their ERO, but I doubt blocking the controls with a pelican case was common. As for a Load checking the controls, who knows if a LM would have been able to see the difference from normal to blocked. But I stand by my biggest point, which is never intentionally block your controls. This was one of the hardest briefs I've ever listened to. I really learned something, even beyond the flight control issue. I hope everyone here does too. Out

One other thing about strats is many commanders try to take care of many folks and thus there are a few more categories these days like x of y ACs or IPs. Its not hard to find those gifted aviators with gifted leadership, they're often well known, a minority, and they get #1 (I'm making it sound easy, but it takes time and effort). The rest of us I think pick a route, either a master of all things aviation and fill in enough squares to make rank or those that play the game to its fullest and fill squares, volunteer for jobs, and try to show leadership. The irony is #1 CGO is likely weighed more than #1 AC or IP at a board. Part of that I think is that FGO and CGO are universal across all AFSCs. Saucy, I think that sustained/improved performance is the more weighty item. Ever seen the #1 Lt get lost in the crowd later on as a Capt or Maj? Petered out. Move along, next record. Out

BTZ? I think that the job matters a bit more. Those I've know get BTZ were not in wing jobs, but rather staffs of Joint/COCOM etc. They're out getting breadth and getting strat'd by non-AF bosses. If you can impress the AF SRs and say a Marine or Navy leader, then BTZ is looking good. But for IPZ, either of those strats will likely lead to success. Again, this is just based on those I know. Those you know probably did it differently. 2. Out

The Dew will not turn out well. This is my only warning. Out

Very good use of the Trident. In other words, "that escalated quickly." A paid vacation to sunny Patrick in May, what's the worst that could happen? Out

Zero pitfalls. You should do it. No one will complain. No one will deploy. Everyone will get along. No one will move in their GFs. Everyone will clean up. Everyone will be responsible with the bills and control their pay per view habits. No one will break things. No one will have weird or destructive pets. No one will PCS without having someone else take over their share. You will always rent out the spare rooms to nice, responsible people and the rooms will always be full. No one will go bankrupt. Nope, never. Out

Tell your boss you want to go 1st look, that it's best for your career and such. Isn't that why the AF selected you? Build your case and fire away. The worst is the cc says no. Let us know how it works out for you. Out

The irony. Promo boards never see the FEF! And many of those deployment Q3s were viewed as spiteful by the home unit, so... those just make for interesting airline interview stories. SWA inteviewer: TMA your Q3. Dude: I wore a baseball cap while flying troops from A to B. Commander Douche saw it and didn't like it. SWA: Yeah, what a douche. Say, what was his name so we can blackball it? Out

Won't change anything. What do we know? Besides, nobody ever actually puts any of that stuff to use, we just shoot from the hip. Out

I'll check it out. I'm glad to see Walton Goggins make it into bigger roles. He was kinda ok in The Shield, but he really shined in Justified. Out Oh, Rey as Luke's little girl? Too tidy, too conveniently expected. Nope, it's gotta be something we'd hardly expect. Just like when we all found out who Luke's father was. Now I'm out

I bought my SR22 primarily as a teaching (and fun plinking) pistol for my wife and kids. It has all the features most other semi-auto pistols have, it is easily controlled, and fits small hands for the lady and youtes. It's also super easy to reload. My wife used it to get her CCL and has since upgraded to a M&P Shield for carry. I also looked at Walther, but didn't like the materials. Congratulations Dyess. Thanks for leading the way, I hope others follow the same path!!! Hey Base Commanders, HINT HINT!!! Out

I'll 2nd the Ruger SR22, which I got at a BX. Just be sure to use good ammo. Some 22LR I used wouldn't cycle it and caused FTF (Winchester Super X). I usually use Remington Golden Bullet, CCI AR Tactical, and CCI Stinger (when available) without issue. BX holiday sales usually cause my gun ownership to increase. Out

I'm happy to fly over their place in Mighty Herk and take a piss to form some of my own "Chem Trails." Out

Fixed.

The fam loved The Martian. Hey Hollywood! See! It wasn't too hard to make a good movie that everyone enjoyed. Can you make another? No sequels or reboots, though. Out

If I go to the forum page, it looks like old school hyper-links and I see this: Sorry, there is a problem Something went wrong. Please try again.Error code: EX145 However, I see where I can login and if so, I can see the normal forum content. If I don't login, none of the links work.

Wait, I own a BBQ grill. Does that make me meany? Or a barbequeist? I need a drink, Out.

They both wear sandals? Ha! Out.

Shoulda POC'd the Annual Christmas Party and CFC. DP!

I like the Shield, it feels good good, is easy to shoot/control, and accuracy is decent. However, I think they have a material problem with their recoil spring assembly. First, the end of the assembly that engages into the barrel is thin. Mine bent, like in this sample picture I found on the interwebs. Now, I think I bent mine during initial take down and reassemble, or it came that way from the factory as I hadn't shot it yet. The directions say to make sure the thing is perfectly centered on the barrel. Mine was probably off just enough to catch and bend. I called S&W and I said recoil spring assembly and they asked for my address. No issues since then, but I haven't done another take down yet either. Second, and I haven't had any issues with this one, but the spring is a flat ribbon and is not uniform. Some people don't like it. I haven't had any function issues. In summary, it was a great deal, 10% off at the local BX, and no function issues with about 300 rds of Blazer Brass 9mm. I haven't carried it yet, but that is the plan. I'd love it they doubled the thickness of the metal to prevent bending. Out