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Thread bump: I separated from the AF and am currently on terminal. Initially our plan was to move to Las Vegas and had our HHGs shipped there (from Omaha.) They are currently in storage while I do a little post AF vacation. However, I found out I got an airline job, and want to now move to whereever I get domiciled. I probably won't find out for another couple of months, which puts me past the 90 days of free government storage. Anyone ever requested the second 90 days available? How about moving non delivered HHGs once they're already at the government's destination? I understand I will have to pay for this, but have no idea how to even set it up. Any feedback/help would be greatly appreciated!

That's exactly what I was posting about, I was trying to be a bit more anonymous for the accused, lol. It was my student, so I suspect we worked together in the same office...

I had a commander that didn't want to sign a certificate for a gay spouse citing religious beliefs. The OG said sign it or you're fired. Then he signed it. Over in about an afternoon.

Wasn't Liquid an obscenely busy AFSOC GO? I don't know Learjetter's background. I've said it before and I'll say it again. Those in charge do not see this as a problem they can fix. They will pay it lip service until the hiring wave slows, things will get back to the way they were, and they will declare success. We are Officers first and Pilots second, remember? edit: Second prediction: Return of Boots on the ramp policy, especially if sequestration returns.

It is long commitments only, 4-5 year takers.

It’s randomly in the middle of the list, around half way down.

Was this already posted? The FY17 Rated Officer Retention Analysis is in the Static Demographics under AFPC applications. Normal details, but the pilot FY17 take rate was 43.8%, down from 48.1% in FY16.

With the oil crash, there are actually a lot of rentals available. Check ahrn.com and homes.mil for examples. As for a single dude w/no dependents, it entirely depends on dorm capacity. Typically, unless residency is above 95%, you get dorms (and no BAH.) Unfortunately, the AF only views people as single, or married. Girlfriends are irrelevant. However, working 12+ hour days 6 days a week, going solo isn't a bad thing. Unless your SO is a nurse or teacher, sometimes local jobs can be challenging to come by... so if she's got a good deal going for her at her current location, it might be worth keeping her in her current spot. Good luck!

Give it up and get an Apple Watch

Allow me to play devils advocate - There is no rule about being a shitty commander.... the order is both legal and internationally ethical. No Fraud Waste and Abuse is at stake (not counting your time.) What would an IG do with this?

I believe it's this... this is my category and I've had a ton of questions if this affects me. Nope, separation orders in hand, couldn't be happier. I wonder if I could change my declination of continuation with AFPC... then meet an APZ board and be promoted. Oh, no thanks.

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To be honest, I can't see AFPC, HAF/A1 or MAJCOM A1 caring about passed over Captains turning down continuation. They know pilots won't stay Captains unless they're prior enlisted and need it to make retirement. On the AFPC roadshows, a number was used for planned attrition, but I don't recall what it was. However, I could see them caring about how many pilots were passed over in the first place.... but the Defense Officers Personnel Management Act (which mandates up or out and promotion by year group) overrides service specific job requirements. IMHO, nothing will change until Congress changes DOPMA.... and the branches don't want it changed because it's one of the few ways to separate (leaderships view of) underperformers.

Those wings look so awkward for the airframe.

I just signed my declination of continuation sheet. It says "I understand that by declining continuation, I will be separated, effective the last day of the 6th month following approval of the board, under AFI 36-3207, Separating Commissioned Officers, unless I have an earlier voluntary DOS established or after completion of all Health Profession ADSC obligations incurred... blah blah blah" What the "board approval" date is, I'm not sure. I'll update when a DOS is in the system. Also every sheet/memo/statement has in big, bold, and underlined letters that if I decline continuation, I am not entitled to Involuntary Separation Pay. Like, they really want you to know that.

2x passover, no UIF, offered (but turning down) continuation. Forever grateful for the past decade, forever grateful I don't have to do another decade (or another 2 years.)

Friends at other bases have the list now. Been a fun 10 years and no regrets, but definitely looking forward to not doing another 10 years. Leadership is currently sticking with their no notifications until the 18th timeline, so it's still unofficial, and no words on continuation.

Thread question: how long from an ETS can you be deployed? I'm expecting pass over here shortly, which should put my DOS 31 Jan. With terminal, it should be around 15 Dec, and the squadron is planning on me being deployed 12 Oct - 15 Dec. While I know terminal requires commander approval, is there a reference for the min time home? Everyone who has separated has said 6 months minimum to deal with the life change, VA appointments, MPF, Finance, final out checklists, etc.

Notifications are starting to go out, friend has been notified he made it. Currently deployed, so I suspect I'll find out around public release.

You forgot Maxwell. (sarcasm intended)

A lot of things wouldn't have gotten done without JQP. Remember the mold problem at AUAB? Or the Laughlin IP issues? Those alone make me thankful for the JQP readership. While I don't always agree with the conclusions, I read the articles and will stay subscribed for a long time.

If I had to guess, it's because they shut off the pipeline when I went through (09-10.) Of the 3 guys who went T-38s in my class, one got KC-135s, one got T-6 FAIP (now BUFFs) and the other got UAVs. They combined our 3 guys with the prior (or next class, don't remember) and of those 6, only one person got a fighter (F-15s). It was like that for the entire CY, and then some. Plus all the other aforementioned stuff in the thread.

At least they updated it from Late Jun - Mid July to Early - Mid July!

IMHO posturing. Turkey literally shot down one of Russia's planes, and all they did was "increase sanctions." AFAIK, we haven't touched anything Russian at this point, I don't think they want to give us a reason... everything has been strictly anti Assad.

Speaking of general discontent, what's the latest in the RPA world? 2014-2015 there was talk of the massive 18X exodus, how are they doing? Did the extra cash buy them morale? Did going from 65 to 60 CAPs solve the work load? There was all the talk, but haven't heard much in the last year+.