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1. How many hours does your PCSM break 80? How about 90? 2. What is your AFOQT pilot? 3. Are any of your other scores (Nav, AA, Verbal, Quant) so low that they would stand out to whoever will eventually be approving your UPT application package?

You had me at "bar"... Are you still at Eglin or nearby? If so, PM the restaurant name/loc and I'll gladly give you my money. If you serve raw oysters on the half shell from Apilachicola I'll probably stop there exclusively when I'm in town.

I waited two months between swearing in and FC1... And at that point the people working at Wright-Patt were talking about how dates were really getting stretched out due to the increase in applicants/selectees. I have my own personal theory that, since I'm >5 years away from turning 30, my NGB approval might take longer than someone else who needs to get to UPT faster. Just do what you can on your end to make it easier on those pushing your paperwork through.

No, not at all. I've just been fortunate enough to work with and meet pilots that have flown a vast array of aircraft (some of whom have flown for multiple services), and I'm just trying to pay forward any information that has helped me.

I also find it disturbing that the instant Trump threatened to put Congress on the same healthcare as the rest of America, all talk about healthcare went silent and the next thing I heard was "Congress pivots to tax reform"... Edit to add: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/344847-gop-lawmaker-trump-should-cancel-health-insurance-subsidies-for-congress My point was merely to say that the mere mention of being on the same healthcare as their constituents made them uncomfortable enough to change the subject.

Could you elaborate? The first squadron I hung out with was a Navy squadron, and they did a very good job of convincing me that getting catapulted off a carrier to go bomb ISIS with them was about the most fun you could ever have in a cockpit. And yes, for the most part the bases are awesome if you want to be by the water. I don't know what mission(s) you're interested in, but if you're leaning Navy, I'm assuming some navy guys have been chewing your ear. Nothing wrong with that, but I would recommend visiting ANG/reserve units to get a glimpse of their culture before you make your decision. You may even get lucky and find a couple prior Navy/USMC aviators turned USAF pilot that can give you a way better analysis of the positives/negatives of both.

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Honest question: Why are you leaning Navy? I've been told the flying is different, but not necessarily less time spent in the air.

Looks like little Debbie and Hillary use the same dumpster.

Reason #6969 why Trump won: Equating transgender struggles with those of African Americans. Independent of your personal beliefs on whether or not trannys should be allowed to serve, the comparison is a stretch. African Americans are born African American. Despite some very rare genetic disorders, transgender people are born a certain sex... XY or XX. A male can want to be a female, and vice versa, without ever making that information public or doing "gender-reassignment" surgery and therapy/meds--and no one will know. But there is no way for an African American to just forego being AA in favor of being white, or vice versa, despite Dolezal's best efforts to prove otherwise. And yes, I'm guessing the trans ban will focus on classifying being transgender as a mental health issue (i.e. gender dysphoria as RTB stated) negatively affecting one's ability to serve.

Politics aside, why couldn't he wait until this evening to make that statement? At least then I could pour myself a glass of single-malt scotch, and flip between MSNBC and CNN in an attempt to synchronize the screeching. Now I have to imagine Rachel Maddow is somewhere having a meltdown of election night proportions. I feel deprived of quality entertainment.

I believe they get to it when they can. I don't think there are specific boards like AD and Reserves. If you look at this page and the page before, it looks like anywhere from 1-4 months from submission to approval at NGB. Your recruiter is the one who would know.

Nope, you go to MEPS first. Then you usually enlist in the unit so they can send you to FC1 at Wright-Patt (no longer Brooks) and forward your package to NGB to get training dates.

Seems like the irony is lost only on the CNN journalist: https://dailycaller.com/2017/07/04/extremely-unethical-cnn-draws-backlash-after-threatening-to-id-reddit-user-behind-trumps-wwe-video/ Also, intimidation begets intimidation: https://www.nydailynews.com/news/politics/journalist-exposed-redditor-behind-trump-meme-threats-article-1.3300380

I upvoted nsplayr's post on April 3, so I'm guessing that's when I either ordered or received mine. So far I've redeemed a little over $200.00... Well worth it. https://www.magnifymoney.com/blog/earning-cashback/usaa-limitless-cashback-rewards-visa-signature-card-2-5-cashback-coming-soon It does look like you have to call USAA and give member services your member number to find out whether or not the offer was extended to you. I feel like a member of an exclusive USAA club now.

The people are Wright-Patt are honestly there for you. Every time I overheard a conversation about someone who had failed a test, the docs/techs were trying to figure out the best way to proceed that would most help the candidate. It was never negative. The only reason you will fail there or need a waiver is if you legitimately have an issue that is proved with multiple tests. Like DillonStewart said: The first day was EKG, hearing, teeth X-rays, medical history, the first half of the eye tests (depth perception like at MEPS, eye pressure, some field of vision test with a red light and a filter that will show it as one red and one white light), and computer based testing (don't be like me, drink some coffee before the computer testing even though it "doesn't count"). The second day was an hour at the lab (for urinalysis, blood work, and chest X-rays), then back to the main building for height/weight, seated height(s), second half of the eye tests (color vision, detailed eye pictures/scans, near and far vision, then finally a ophthalmologist visually examines your eyes), eyes dilation (if you pass all the other eye testing), and finally a couple extra quick vision tests with dilated eyes before you go see the flight doctor to be cleared (again, assuming you passed everything else). Some advice: 1. Don't take your phone into the hearing test booth... You will hear loud static during the beeps which makes it nearly impossible to hear the beeps and/or the beeps will be replaced by a cricket-like noise. I somehow passed even though my phone was constantly going off, but an ROTC kid also brought his phone into the booth, and the test tech had to stop the test because he was doing so bad. They both figured out it was his phone, and he left it outside the next time. 2. Take your time! It's been said before, and it's worth re-stating. I think the only test that is timed is the color vision. For some reason I felt the depth perception was just slightly harder at Wright-Patt than it was at MEPS (still passed "F"). I basically took my head out of the fixture and focused on various points near and far to me if I was even a little unsure. I was re-assured that I was doing great, and I pressed on. 3. Google "USAFSAM", and maps should point you to exactly the building. I didn't have an issue finding it, but a lot of people do. Day 3 group: Most of the group was let out a little after 12 noon on the second day (Tuesday). I had to stay until Wednesday because of my cup/disk ratio. The ophthalmologist basically said, "You just picked out the lenses that didn't give any correction and read off of the 20/15 line quickly and perfectly, you don't have an issue." He then proceeded to tell me only 3 out of all the people who had come to Wright-Patt actually had an issue, and that they knew they had an issue way beforehand. You have to do a field of vision test that isn't fun, and take 3 eye pressure readings... It's an extra couple hours the next day, but you get to fly for the Air Force, so all-in-all it's not a big deal. Side note: When they were confirming my medical history, something came up that I said I wasn't aware of. It basically boiled down to a request for a follow-up appointment that I didn't go to after being given pills for being sick (not anything major) because (1) I wasn't e-mailed and told that I needed to follow-up (the clinic had an e-mail system they used for anything and everything) and (2) Once I was given anti-biotics, I felt much better within about a week. The flight doc will iron everything out like he did with me, so no need to panic. Good luck to everyone going to Wrigh-Patt for FCI. Enjoy Dayton, and talk/hang out with the other guys/gals there since you'll be close for the next couple of days and might possibly see some of them in later training.

In his defense... when's the last time you saw well-sourced articles consistently making headlines. Hard to start a twitter war between edgy teenagers when you use well thought out arguments.

The Mummy without Brendan Fraser? WTF were they thinking?

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Like you said... It is what it is. I'll gladly spend an extra morning doing tests to prove my eyes are good. I have a family member that works for an eye doctor, so I asked if it had come up before. I was told that it was noted, but it's not an issue (just like you guys/gals said). My old man said he has it as well, and that his old ass can still shoot the nuts off of a gnat at 50 yards, can still tell the difference between a 9 and a 10 in a dimly lit bar... and some other stupid shit like that. Nobody complained about the policy, they just reassured me that I had nothing to worry about--my vision is excellent, and the ratio by itself is an antiquated metric. Great folks with great attitudes at Wright-Patt.

I was told it couldn't be more of a non-issue. You have to do the peripheral test (sucks) and you have to do 3 separate eye pressure readings. But basically FCI guys at Wright-Patt are trying to make it so that you don't ever have to do additional testing. If it's an actual issue, it would have shown itself well before the doc's visual eye examination (with the light bar and magnifying lense). They told me 20-25% of all people that come through have it... only 3 people who have ever been through Wright-Patt have actually had something wrong that needed a waiver or possibly got them DQ'd. Those 3 people definitely had an issue that showed itself during some of the other tests. I was basically told, "Nothing is wrong with you, but we're required to do the extra tests so just do them. Your vision is awesome." No waiver required.

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A quick search on Amazon shows an AFOQT prep book with hornets on the cover (WTF)... but this list, in addition to Barron's and the online sources, should get you started (I like the first one a lot): https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1941743420/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?ie=UTF8&qid=1496596918&sr=8-6&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=afoqt&dpPl=1&dpID=51ox-J2Tg3L&ref=plSrch https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0768937809/ref=mp_s_a_1_11?ie=UTF8&qid=1496596918&sr=8-11&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=afoqt https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0768936055/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1496597339&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=master+the+military+flight+aptitude+tests&dpPl=1&dpID=516eRl4AsYL&ref=plSrch https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0768910293/ref=mp_s_a_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1496597413&sr=8-4&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_FMwebp_QL65&keywords=master+the+military+flight+aptitude+tests&dpPl=1&dpID=516KAL0kYiL&ref=plSrch Sent from my SM-G935V using Baseops Network Forums mobile app

So you said "no2bonus"? Hmm...