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Note: Paragraph 1 is also the best part about RPA's

I would absolutely tell myself to join. I was one of those people that needed a springboard to get from adultolescence into a professional adult life. I've made great friends, had incredible adventures/experiences, built a very healthy financial future, and developed a strong resume. That said, there's been quite a bit of suck, and there have been a few times I've regretted the decision to make it a career instead of transitioning to the guard. For me, the worst part about active duty is that I don't get to determine my own future, and I have to leave many of those decisions to people who only know me by my strat/push line, my quals, or my timing. Put another way; two years ago we took three years of cuts in one year, and people are surprised when the math doesn't work.

So... are these the same spreadsheets that fed this article in the AF Times one month ago? "And on the officer side, bomber, recon and surveillance and special operations pilots and combat systems officers, as well as RPA pilots and rescue CSOs, are the most heavily deployed per capita."

You've got lots of choices ahead of you. Here's my 2 cents, and probably only worth half that... 1. Don't dismiss the idea of ROTC out of hand. It's not better, or worse, just different than USAFA. It's also a different kind of fun. Your focus just needs to becoming an officer and then being competitive for a pilot slot while going through your commissioning source. Set intermediate goals once you get started, and update them frequently. 2. Flying experience is good, but not everything. The AF way is different, and much faster. Stick and rudder skills are generally transferrable, but you can learn them later too. That said, the top pilot in my UPT class was a USAFA glider IP. It was very easy to fly on his wing in 38's because his parameters were always perfect (+-1kt, +-20ft), and he flew an incredibly stable jet. He became a FAIP and then later went to fighters. 3. Your question about becoming a good leader/officer will require some study. There is some excellent advice above. Pick up the occasional book on the subject and work it into your school routine as you're going through college. If you do get into USAFA, there will be no shortage of opportunities to learn. 4. One question you'll likely need to be prepared to answer during your application process. From your bio, you graduated at 15 from homeschool, right? What have you been up to for the last couple years? Have you done anything to demonstrate leadership or personal progression, such as employment or volunteer work? I'm not looking for answers to those questions, you should just be prepared with the answers.

I did the Texas A&M Commerce MBA. I wanted something AACSB accredited. It was tough watching all the square fillers complete their degrees in record time. I'm happy with it now, but it was certainly a lot of work.

Fo Sho! I've gotta go with the F-15 TC edition. Best looking advanced type out there!

No bubble. Prices are stable with 6-9% growth per year. This is mostly due to a influx of business with large growth in data storage/processing, engineering firms, transportation, and of course entertainment. Buy.

Best bet is to buy all the high tech survival gear you discovered you needed right afterwards. And then spend the next 6-9 years looking over at it every time you walk through your garage before finally throwing it away.

Plus it'll help with your PT test.

At least they're acknowledging in the name that it's a replacement for the B-2, not the B-52.

I did mine at Texas A&M (online). Great degree and experience. It was, however, quite a bit of work. With deployments, it took me about five years to complete the two year degree.

Well, Mypers says 26 Jan is the public release date, but it doesn't list a time. We'll see in about 10 days.

Only if you've been in for less than 12 years 1 Jan 2018, everyone else is grandfathered. TERA expires 30 Sep 2018 with a min TIS of 15 years, so there should be nobody dual-eligible for both options.

Just the people who make them and the policy makers they influence.

It's been quite a few years, but there used to be a phrase written in huge letters on the wall of the USAFE HQ CAG... "War isn't won with PowerPoint. War is won by making the enemy do powerpoint!"

Don't the 2005 Majors exhaust their list in March-April? Gonna be a short wait for some if the 2006 list publishes in Feb.

Nope. UPT's not "education, bonus, or similar benefit." It's training. Also $1M is completely bogus for many reasons, and certainly wouldn't meet accounting criteria for some sort of payback. Either palace chase, serve out your commitment, or resign your commission IAW AFI 36-3207.

https://www.flyingsquadron.com/forums/discover/unread/

From the article - "Tops in Blue’s last 2015 show will be January 15, 2016, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois."

Exactly what I was looking for. Thx M2. I'll stick with my crossbreed.

Does anyone have experience with these type of holster? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7-hcS5hpMCM

Agreed. On the bright side, there is at least one "shall" in there regarding determining a reasonable schedule of implementation. So it can't just be ignored. I'm holding out hope.

Sorry if this has been previously mentioned. The 2016 NDAA, as passed, contains a provision (sec 1087) that expands the authority of the CMP. Now, instead of just being able to sell 30cal and .22 rifles, they can also sell up to 10,000 surplus 1911's per year. Supposedly, the Army currently has about 100,000 in storage. I'm personally looking forward to adding one to my collection.

2200. It ratchets up, but never down. Unless you get demoted.