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That's amazing. It's exactly how I pictured him!

My old man is flying Dassault Falcon 2000s for Net Jets right now. They recently laid off 500 pilots, luckily Pops had enough seniority to stick around, but it's bad everywhere right now.

I am absolutely aware that not everyone is going to drop a dark grey, that's a big reason why I initially asked the AFSOC question. I'm not going to be the guy that shows up thinking I've got a 15E in the bag and then cry when I drop an RJ. Rather, I want to be the guy that busts his ass trying for the 15E, but is happy with his second choice, whatever it may be when the beagle doesn't work out. Thank you again to everyone for the information. A huge help in my decision making. Cheers...

135 Boom Operator - I honestly don't have anything bad to say about the job. Cargo is the worst part but overall a very fun, challenging, and rewarding job. Especially my stint at Edwards!! AOC Staph (intended) - I work 4 stories underground. During the winter, it's dark when I go to work and it's dark when I go home. Every day I feel like a cast member in the movie Office Space. I could go on and on about why I don't like this job but my time here is way to short to waste it on bitching and moaning.

Did you fly your weapons system through some "bad weather". Moderate to severe turbulence? How many drips per minute?

Dupe, that was perfect, thanks! I agree that the lack of basing options is a con but I also like the idea of being in one place for a decent amount of time. Is camping out at Mt. Home possible? Can someone give me the same rundown on the AFSOC side of the house? I know there are a lot of different airframes that make up AFSOC but just some general pros and cons of the mission and lifestyle would be much appreciated! @thesituation - sounds like you've been sitting on your thumb and will continue to do so for a few months. When things start to pick up down there, be sure to post up with your experiences (good and bad) at the new school house in P-Cola. Mahalo! Cheers...

Can you gentlemen give me a no bull shit opinion on 15E's vs. AFSOC? Mission, lifestyle, pros and cons, etc. Since I first got picked up for CSO, 15E's were at the top of my wish list but the more I think about it, AFSOC sounds like a pretty kick ass and rewarding experience too. Vielen danke. Cheers...

Touche. It's been a while for this guy. Thanks for the correction JHB.

Like Stunna said, everyone goes to Altus by the Sea for BBOC, from there, some will go to Travis or McGuire for KC-10 IQT and the rest will stay at Altus for 135 IQT. Until that bit of information is known, you probably won't get a follow-on anytime before Altus. Good luck. Cheers...

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Sir, the problem with using that study is that it has absolutely nothing to do with reflective belts being worn by pedestrians. As an avid motorcycle enthusiast, I 100% agree with the study. As a member of the AF trying to relate that study to RB's, I find it 100% not applicable. The visibility issues for a motocycle traveling along a public road at 55+ mph is quite different than those of someone walking at a brisk 2.5 mph in an area where there is zero traffic i.e. the Bra, DEL, chow hall, cadillacs etc. So no Sir, that study isn't enough for us.

Chances of the same thing happening tonight at Ramstein? Might make it worth the trouble of trying to find a damn parking spot!

1. How old are you? Regardless of what your experience is, there will always be the age cut-off of 30 years old for UPT. While it is waiverable, I believe it's a 4-Star/MAJCOM level waiver. Worst they can say is no. After a couple of years of seasoning as a CSO, there will be opportunities to apply for UPT however, I will let other who are more in the know than I to explain that process. 2. Did you apply pilot only? If not, when you turn down CSO, please apologize to those that applied for a CSO slot and did not get it. If you did apply pilot only, there were some mutterings after the 09-03 rated board of recruiters adding the CSO as a number two choice without the applicants knowing. 3. Sounds like you're not really joining the AF to be an officer but to be a pilot....which by the sound of it, you already are. Maybe it's best for you to have a little "coming to Jesus" moment and think about what you want to do; be an officer in the AF and a CSO, or a civilian pilot. Whatever you choose good luck, but I personally wouldn't throw away a great opportunity to serve your country. I was picked up in the 09-03 board after two attempts and got my second choice CSO. Sure I still wish I would have gotten UPT, but with selection rates what they are right now, I feel privileged to have even been picked up. Your civilian ratings aren't going to dissapear after six years, you can always go back to the civilian life after six years if you so desire. And trust me, six years in the grand scheme of things is not that long. Edit: Grammar

Awesome. The hits just keep coming.

Riddle me this... If the PT gear is now considered a "uniform" do I have to be clean shaven when I wear it?

edit to remove picture... not trying to piss anyone off. To Steve, it was from a public source.

I think it's always been named that, but with the updated site, it's more noticeable. I agree though, I'm typing this post on a weapons system. I just hope I'm current. Call it whatever you want, Falconer, NIPR. To me it's just a Dell and the Portal is just another website. Is it just me or is it strange that a few days after they pulled the funding for AF Crossroads and GI Mail, AF Portal gets an update?

The latest policy was rescinded. Link 1 Link 2

I've got a name but no joy on a picture. Word is she's now pulling recruiter duty. I'll keep searching...

Pay close attention to the closed captioning....these guys did the Tomcat proud...

Sounds like typical AF Times, great headlines, less than adequate reporting. Everything I want to know from an issue can be read right on the cover at the checkout line. That's too bad....

Tiger Woods takes up firefighting and lumber uh.... jacking. I fail to see how alcohol was NOT related to this. Not only was it the wee hours of the morning but AFTER he backed over the fire hydrant, he drives straight into a tree! I smell a cover up! LINK

I thought it was interesting in this article that they singled out Dash's accident. Linky

I personally didn't retrain into the career field an have never retrained period so I couldn't tell you anything about that process. I can tell you to expect about 3-4 weeks EAUC, I think SERE was about 2 weeks and then another 3 days for water survival. Altus can be anywhere between 6-9 months due to flying schedules, weather cancels, hooked check rides, etc. As for books to read...nothing out there really pertaining to A/R but you can always go here and read up on basic weight and balance as well as basic theory of flight. Not to sound weird or anything, but grow bigger bewbs so more of your chest fits in the "chair". No, they don't make different sizes. I have a friend that is well over 6 feet tall and about 250. I'm 5'8" 160 and we both refuel using the same equipment. Get comfy, you could be back there upwards of 3 hours.