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Anyone know how many Master's credits can be obtained by doing SOS in res?

Ditto on the Casio Pathfinder. I've had one for 2 years and no issues. Backpacking, skiing, etc. Solar power/auto sync w/ Ft. Collins every night/no battery to change are all a plus. And its only about 100 bucks.

Nah, just a little sarcasm for those that didn't have a clue.

Take your cool kid weed talk elsewhere. Dumbass Caddyshack?

It's sad I only know what 1/2 those acronymns stand for and I'm almost ready to retire!!!!!

As a former AO class 94-09 (one of the last), this brought back some great memories. Thanks for sharing. "Scout's out"

PM me and i can give you some specifics if needed. Short story, I went through this 10 years ago, failed red lens test. After a 3 day eval at Brooks, they determined I had mild esophoria of the right eye, normal, normal on everything else ie 20/10 vision etc. There is a study group ongoing in the AF (several dozen of us??). If everything else checks out, they will give you a waiver, put you in the study group, and you'll have to follow up once a year taking various tests (intra-ocular pressure, Humphrey visual field test, etc.) This is done to see if the condition worsens with age. Mine was determined to be congenital (since birth).

Yes, JS has it right. About a year ago the VPCGR/ARPC whatever had a section specifically for requesting a cert letter. Magically, it has disappeared since then. Just use the misc. "request other documents" link and they'll process the app. Expect a phone call (which was unexpected but nice) from ARPC in a few weeks just confirming the information they have calculated.

Careful here. You are only allowed a total of 48 mo. of GI bill benefits in your lifetime. I burned 34 mo. of GI bill in the '90's for my basketweaving degree leaving me 14 mo. of total benefits remaining. I have recently transferred these benefits to post 9/11 status leaving me with still 14 mo of GI bill left.

https://www.afrc.af.mil/library/post-911-gi-bill.asp Enjoy this little gem I found a year ago buried in some obscure site under layers of shit (why nobody knows about this shit when it is vitally important to guard/reserve i do not know) Been through this process several months ago, fairly seamless, let me know if you have hangups. ARPC will send you within 6 weeks a nice printout tallying all your manday time since 9/11

Absolutely. Most individuals have done HPA in the past and had to front $3000 (VA would only pay for 50-60%). And for those of us in the Guard/Reserve who have burned past benefits and need to tally up how much they have left and subsequently qualify for, read this little gem (which is another very important bit of info buried in the system). I've been down this road, so feel free to ask for more advice. https://www.afrc.af.mil/library/post-911-gi-bill.asp

I spoke directly with VA about this (ie how many months of benefits left after going to HPA). After 1 Oct, VA will pay for flight trng benefits up to 10k PER MONTH ie if your course is 3 months then reimbursement for 3 months (up to 10k per month). With HPA (a 2 wk. course), she said you will burn 1 month (2 months max) of benefits of your total post 9/11 months remaining.

Simply wait till 1 Oct 11, the change(s) to the Post 9/11 bill takes effect which allows the VA to pay up to 10K per month for flight training benefits (including ATP) in addition to BAH. Higher Power Aviation = 737 type with ATP certificate, 2 wk course, $7500 + $500 for hotel. Cost to you = $0. Get it now before the gov. takes it away!!

Interesting little tidbit I found which answers the above question. Click on the link or read the attached (same thing) Amazing how something so important can be buried or not even addressed. https://www.afrc.af.mil/library/post-911-gi-bill.asp POST 9/11 G.I. BILL INFORMATION Some Reservists are experiencing difficulties applying for certification of eligibility, transfer of and payment of Post-9/11 GI Bill Benefits. Interagency Data Transfer Issues: The VA began accepting applications for certification of eligibility in May. To determine eligibility, VA primarily relies on active duty service history reflected in DoD databases for verification. However, these databases reflect reservists' contingency active duty service and AGR duty service history. For many of you, active duty service in support of a contingency will comprise the bulk of your post 9/11 active service. Still, the Post 9/11 GI Bill credits most active duty service - not just contingency service. DoD is now rectifying this shortfall by providing VA with records of all qualifying active duty service, and will continually supplement this database so that the VA has a current record of your active duty service. This story in PDF Post 9/11 GI Bill Difficulties The VA has traditionally relied on DD Form 214 for verifying eligibility for benefits, indeed the Post 9/11 GI Bill application instructs that it will help the VA process your claim if you send a copy your DD Form 214. For many Reservists, the DD Forms 214 reflect only periods involuntary active duty service of any length and periods of active duty service 90 days or more. These will not provide a complete active duty service history upon which the VA can rely to process your application. Moreover, not all active duty service that might be reflected on a DD 214 is qualifying service under the Post-9/11 GI Bill. Accordingly, DD 214s are not a reliable source of service information for Reservists applying to the VA for Post-9/11 GI Bill certification of eligibility or transferability. Some of you may have already applied to the VA for certification of eligibility and/or transferability and may not have received proper credit for your active duty service. You may have been denied the benefit to which you are entitled. If you have applied for a certificate of eligibility or transferability and have not yet received VA certification, you can work through ARPC, AFRC or your WETO to have a Letter of Certification issued to the VA in connection with your application (see process outlined below). AFR is providing an interim solution to these problems that VA and OSD are permitting ARPC and AFRC have provided an interim solution for those Reservists applying for a certificate of eligibility/transferability from the VA : · VA regional processing offices have agreed to accept a Letter of Certification from the Education office at AFRC, ARPC or the WETO as proof of military service for Reservists. · DOD has approved this interim solution until a permanent solution can be implemented. Steps Reservists should take before applying to VA for a certificate of eligibility and/or transferability of Post-9/11 GI Bill benefits First, get counseling on your GI Bill options. The Post 9/11 GI Bill may not be the right GI Bill for everyone and converting to the Post 9/11 GI Bill is an irrevocable decision. Unit Reservists can contact the Wing Education and Training Office (WETO) or ARPC DPSD 2 at 1-800-525-0102; Individual Mobilization Augmentees (IMAs) should contact ARPC DPSD 2 at 1-800-525-0102 Second, determine the amount of Post-9/11 qualifying active duty service you have - this amount determines your benefit level · Examine your Point Credit Summary (PCARS on vMPF) Type Duty Codes (TD) that qualify you for the Post 9/11 GI Bill are: 1, 2, 3, and 5. · Orders · DD 214s Based on your counseling discussion with WETO, ARPC and your calculation of your expected benefit, determine whether you wish to apply for benefits now or delay to increase the amount of your benefit based on your expected future active duty service. Members who apply now and later have additional qualifying active duty days can have their days and percentage adjusted by providing documentation for the additional period to the VA. Apply online at https://www.gibill.va.gov/ for Post-9/11 GI Bill Certificate of Eligibility · Click on "Apply for GI Bill Benefits" · Scroll down and click on "Education" · Click on the red oval entitled "VONAPP" · Submit VA Form 22-1990 (you can submit your Form 22-1990 without supporting documentation · Copy/Print the Confirmation Number/ Date submitted and Regional Office to which your application is submitted (you will need to submit this information to ARPC, AFRC, or WETO when you request a Letter of Certification (see below)) If working through ARPC, Log onto vPC-GR · Launch the Dashboard (fourth item on left) · Click on "Action Requests" · Click on " New Request" (first item on right) · For "Request Category" select "Education" from drop down menu · For "Request Type" select "GI Bill" from drop down menu · For "Request Subject" type "Letter of Certification" · For "Request Details" type in, e.g.: "I want a letter of certification through ARPC to attach to my VA application. Confirmation # XXXXX (or SSN if you already have an established account), dates submitted XX ### XX and the regional office that is handling your request. · You may also provide any pertinent information. For example, "I want a letter of certification through ARPC to attach to my VA application. I am already in the system so my confirmation number is _______; acct number is xx-###-xxxx (social security number), my regional office is St Louis. I sent my application by snail mail approximately 16 July 09. The VA approved me at 40% and counted 146 days 15 Jan 09 - 9 June 09. Looking at PCARS, I show over 600 AD days since 2001." ARPC will work your request and respond back to you within a target time of 1-2 weeks via the e-mail address listed in your vPC-GR account. They will ask you to examine your PCARS report to ensure it is accurate; and that the number of days of qualifying active duty service they will certify to VA is accurate (agrees with number of days you believe you have served). · NOTE: It is the member's responsibility to ensure this time is accurate. Member must supply documentation to support claims to contrary. NOTE: Member must respond back to ARPC before ARPC will provide a letter of certification to VA.; ARPC will not provide a letter of certification until member responds to ARPC. If you are working through the WETO or AFRC Contact those offices and request a Letter of Certification. Provide the VA Form 1990 confirmation number to either WETO or AFRC. The education office will issue a Letter of Certification for your review, and upon your approval, issue the Letter of Certification to the VA regional processing office responsible for your certification of eligibility/transferability. Most of these are accomplished within a few days. Airmen must have at least four years left of retainability before transferring benefits, unless retirement-eligible. We encourage Airmen who need additional retainability to visit their servicing military personnel section for counseling on re-enlisting or extending their current enlistment before applying to transfer their benefits. Ensuring the retainability is up-to-date prevents a delay in your transferability approval. Airmen planning to transfer their benefits should verify family member information is accurate in the Defense Eligibility Enrollment Reporting System. If your family members are not in DEERS, you will not be able to transfer benefits to them. Transferability to children must be done prior to their 23rd birthday. Members can apply for transferability via the website: https://www.dmdc.osd.mil/TEB/. If the applicant is eligible for the transfer option WETO or ARPC will update the member's Service Commitment. The transferability application will be approved via the TEB site by AFRC or ARPC. Service members can check the status of their application at any time by logging in to the TEB site. If for some reason an applicant doesn't meet eligibility requirements, the application will be returned to the TEB site. AFRC or ARPC will provide the applicant with a statement of why it was disapproved and date of disapproval. The disapproval reason explains what a member must do to be granted the benefit. Additional Air Force guidance is currently in coordination and is expected to be incorporated in forthcoming AFI; Wing Education and Training Offices/ARPC will be notified when it is released. According to a recent DoD release, new family members can be added to a member's TEB application as long as that member is in the military, but not after separating or retiring. Thus, defense officials advise erring on the side of caution and including every eligible family member on the application, even if they receive just one month of benefit. Once an Airman's transfer of benefits has been approved, they can always go back in and change which family member receives what amount of their benefit, if any, as long as that family member was included before the Airman leaves the service. In addition, customers are asked to be patient with the processing of applications, especially during the first few months of the program. Benefits and service commitment will be based on the date of application, but in no case earlier than Aug. 1, the effective date of the program. In all instances, do your best to keep track of your records. Ensure that your service history is accurately reflected in your records at the earliest possible opportunity, and provide MPFs and the VA with complete records to help expedite these processes. Please proceed with patience and the understanding that each agency and each individual is doing their best to ensure you receive this wonderful benefit that you have earned. Even if it takes a significant amount of time to process your application, your service commitment clock will be retroactive to the date you applied, but no earlier than Aug. 1. The VA will allow you to seek reimbursement of benefits paid during the application approval process For basic details on transferability of the Post 9/11 GI Bill benefit, contact the Total Force Service Center - Denver at 800-525-0102. Unit Reservists should contact their Wing Education and Training office for specific program details.

I've already burned my MGIB-30 in the 1990's and am now totaling up what I can receive under Post 9/11 The Post 9/11 GI bill current eligibility standards Qualifying active duty includes: – Full-time duty in the Armed Forces, other than active duty for training – A call or order to active duty under section 688, 12301(a), 12301(d), 12301(g), 12302, or 12304 of Title 10 • Active duty periods may begin at any time, however, only portion served after 09/10/01 can be used to establish eligibility Based on the above, does this mean I can tally up all my Man days (MPA), Active Duty for Special Work, deployments, etc. and use these for benefits? All AT (annual tour), Active Duty for Training, and SCH (school) tour days cannot be used. If so, what documents do I need to submit to the VA to show the breakdown. Any one done this yet? Thanks for any input.

anyone know if Big Blue will approve ADDS for wx products?? the FAA released an AC certifying the web site as an approved wx source. I might as well answer my own question though and say we'll be 10 yrs behind everyone though. sigh

If TDY, and lodging issues you a contract quarters slip for a certain hotel, are you required to stay at that hotel?

anyone have any suggestions for a road trip, ie good conditions, and not too long of a travel distance

WOW that is exactly (and i mean EXACTLY) what my Herc unit endures ea. mo. I would only add lunch fr. 1100-1300 or 1330. well written.

You are correct. This is the gamble you take, however, and a little brow-beating to billeting should work to get that non-a backdated.

Good debate folks. I've wanted to bring this topic up for several years now (just forgot) and find out if I am experiencing the same issues as other crews. I am also in agreement as far as exercising prudence to in order to save the taxpayer's dime. This is especially true when I see two separate lodging bills at a location, one for $33 (billeting) and one for $149 (downtown Marriott). HOWEVER, and this is where I step back into "reality". I have been on way too many trips and way too many bases where the lack of crew support is growing more prevalent every year (especially true on weekends). (On a side note, ever notice the plethora of "useless" airmen over at the deid ie passing out beer cards, gym towels, etc.) Maybe Big Blue needs to "reallocate" some of these resources stateside. I would have no problem staying on base at billeting (some of the new billeting is excellent), however, when you can't obtain a UDI or crew trans is understaffed (and can't take you to get some grub)i.e. one driver for the weekend shift (do these people think the AF doesn't fly on weekends!!! hell that's when we ,the guard/reserve, make our money) then you are stuck eating out of the shoppette (or Class VI if that's your pleasure). Reality check, the primary mission (which appears to have been lost), is flying planes, moving cargo, and putting bombs on target. Support for this mission should be primary (hint: now it is not) The above rant is why I exercise the 24hr. rule. At least I know my crew will be able to eat a good breakfast (usually free hint: embassy suites, hampton, holiday inn), have a good dinner, and relax with a beer at a local pub after a 16 hr. day. I am just one pea in the pod using (or abusing!?) this frivolous rule. However when you look at Nancy Pelosi flying everywhere in her taxpayer funded jet, or the thousands of airman "abusing" the combat zone tax exclusion policy at the deid (again for passing out beer cards, gym towels), well you get the point. And if you don't, feel free to hop on a trip with me hauling cargo sometime. I'll be more than happy to open your eyes. End rant

Exactly what i was looking for i.e. something in print for the REMFS thanks a bunch

for all you heavy guys, anyone know where this is written or is it just "unofficial" I can't seem to find the "reg" anywhere. (This is the "as long as crew is only staying one night, they don't have to obtain Non-A's" policy. Thanks