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[foxen]

The 169FW/157FS sent out TBNT emails today. Good luck to those selected. They had 200 applicants. 

Ever feel like you shouldn't read emails on your birthday? 😂😭

Time to seriously consider whether or not Wisconsin is worth it.

Edited July 21, 2022 by foxen

[GreenArc]

11 minutes ago, foxen said:

The 169FW/157FS sent out TBNT emails today. Good luck to those selected. They had 200 applicants. 

Ever feel like you shouldn't read emails on your birthday? 😂😭

Time to seriously consider whether or not Wisconsin is worth it.

100% worth it bro. All it takes is one, and you never know just who might think you're exactly what they need.

Never stop improving, never stop applying. Stay at it, and it will work out man!

[MeekTiger0824]

5 hours ago, foxen said:

The 169FW/157FS sent out TBNT emails today. Good luck to those selected. They had 200 applicants. 

Ever feel like you shouldn't read emails on your birthday? 😂😭

Time to seriously consider whether or not Wisconsin is worth it.

I also got TBNT, I honestly was surprised they got back in less than a week given how many applications they got. Most squadrons get back to you in like a month, so I assume they had some quick filters or had a few people in mind already so don't take it personally.

Every squadron wants something different.  I've rushed squadrons where they ended up choosing somebody with 20 flight hours over somebody with a CFI and 500 hours. I talked to an F-16 guard pilot who applied and rushed for 4 years before he was selected as a finalist. You just have to keep applying and be persistent till the last ominous no. This will likely be my last year due to age but I'll keep applying till I no longer qualify.

Go grab a drink and enjoy your birthday!

[Checksix]

6 hours ago, foxen said:

The 169FW/157FS sent out TBNT emails today. Good luck to those selected. They had 200 applicants. 

Ever feel like you shouldn't read emails on your birthday? 😂😭

Time to seriously consider whether or not Wisconsin is worth it.

I totally know how you feel!! However Wisconsin out of all the units I think it would be absolutely worth applying to since the applicant pool will be significantly smaller. I myself am unable to apply but definitely would be if I was in the military. 

[red]

20 hours ago, foxen said:

The 169FW/157FS sent out TBNT emails today. Good luck to those selected. They had 200 applicants. 

Ever feel like you shouldn't read emails on your birthday? 😂😭

Time to seriously consider whether or not Wisconsin is worth it.

Why would Wisconsin not be worth it? Never been there personally, honest question!

[foxen]

On 7/21/2022 at 8:09 PM, MeekTiger0824 said:

I also got TBNT, I honestly was surprised they got back in less than a week given how many applications they got. Most squadrons get back to you in like a month, so I assume they had some quick filters or had a few people in mind already so don't take it personally.

Every squadron wants something different.  I've rushed squadrons where they ended up choosing somebody with 20 flight hours over somebody with a CFI and 500 hours. I talked to an F-16 guard pilot who applied and rushed for 4 years before he was selected as a finalist. You just have to keep applying and be persistent till the last ominous no. This will likely be my last year due to age but I'll keep applying till I no longer qualify.

Go grab a drink and enjoy your birthday!

 

On 7/21/2022 at 9:39 PM, Checksix said:

I totally know how you feel!! However Wisconsin out of all the units I think it would be absolutely worth applying to since the applicant pool will be significantly smaller. I myself am unable to apply but definitely would be if I was in the military. 

 

11 hours ago, red said:

Why would Wisconsin not be worth it? Never been there personally, honest question!

 

On 7/21/2022 at 3:01 PM, GreenArc said:

100% worth it bro. All it takes is one, and you never know just who might think you're exactly what they need.

Never stop improving, never stop applying. Stay at it, and it will work out man!

So let me just say (this is my second post) I really appreciate the camaraderie and support from y'all. This was my first packet I put in. I've been waiting for my initial commitment to the army guard to get closer before starting. FWIW I will say I'm really proud of how far I went in a month from not looking into it at all before June 13 to cramming and getting a P 81 and pcsm 51 (0 flight experience). Not saying those scores are phenomenal but given a shirt time frame I'm content with what I was able to accomplish. 

@MeekTiger0824 I had spoken to the ops guy in the past (Rabbit) he said scores were the number one thing they would be evaluating and they would be using to weed out people.last year they had 167 apps. So it did go up..

@Checksix@red honestly, I wasn't considering it until I got the tbnt. Mostly bc I live in the SE and would prefer to stay in the SE. Never been to WI either(flying to drills wouldn't be the most feasible thing imo.).but I agree, no better shot than having a strictly mil board imo. So who knows maybe it'll play out in my favor. Anyone know someone from the 115 who would be willing to write a lor? :D 

Again thanks for the kind words, and also @MeekTiger0824I have had my fair share of drinks don't worry.

[WxNonner]

Anyone get an invite for the 104th FS rush?

[ecc97]

38 minutes ago, WxNonner said:

Anyone get an invite for the 104th FS rush?

Nope

[Peachy]

7 hours ago, WxNonner said:

Anyone get an invite for the 104th FS rush?

They went out last week. The POC noted that if anybody from the initial invite group can’t make it, they’d like to fill that spot with someone who wasn’t invited. So I think there’s still some hope for those still looking for an invite. 

[WxNonner]

36 minutes ago, Peachy said:

They went out last week. The POC noted that if anybody from the initial invite group can’t make it, they’d like to fill that spot with someone who wasn’t invited. So I think there’s still some hope for those still looking for an invite. 

Ah gotcha. Bummer for me then. Good luck to those who got the invite. 

[MeekTiger0824]

On 7/23/2022 at 12:16 AM, foxen said:

 I had spoken to the ops guy in the past (Rabbit) he said scores were the number one thing they would be evaluating and they would be using to weed out people.last year they had 167 apps. So it did go up..

Man, those invites must had had super high scores or there were other factors, I thought my scores were competitive Pilot 99 and PCSM 96 and still got a TBNT, but my undergrad GPA was a 3.2. I feel you, I live in the SE too, a few hours from the 157th FS.  It's a huge sacrifice to uproot your life to move closer to base, but it just depends on how bad you want it.  It doesn't hurt to apply every where you can, you could get invited to rush and meet some really cool people that might sway your hesitation.

[cheraypaja]

Did anyone who got selected for the 159th phone interview ever get a follow up to schedule a time? 

[ecc97]

1 minute ago, cheraypaja said:

Did anyone who got selected for the 159th phone interview ever get a follow up to schedule a time? 

Yeah, I did.

[BL_224]

2 hours ago, cheraypaja said:

Did anyone who got selected for the 159th phone interview ever get a follow up to schedule a time? 

Yes, got emailed last Friday to setup a time. My interviewer told me to expect hearing back about in-person interviews around Aug 10th. The new timeline for the board is Sept 10-11th. Of course, all of this is subject to change. 

[cheraypaja]

4 minutes ago, BL_224 said:

Yes, got emailed last Friday to setup a time. My interviewer told me to expect hearing back about in-person interviews around Aug 10th. The new timeline for the board is Sept 10-11th. Of course, all of this is subject to change. 

Gotcha thanks, yeah haven't heard anything since the initial email but sounds like they are probably just busy and running a bit behind.

[hockeydork]

27 minutes ago, cheraypaja said:

Gotcha thanks, yeah haven't heard anything since the initial email but sounds like they are probably just busy and running a bit behind.

Makes me feel a little better, I haven't been contacted to setup a time yet as well, I was starting to get nervous and didn't want to bother them in case they were just busy. 

[BL_224]

19 minutes ago, hockeydork said:

Makes me feel a little better, I haven't been contacted to setup a time yet as well, I was starting to get nervous and didn't want to bother them in case they were just busy. 

Yeah, some insight from a guy in the squadron, each board member has about 25ish candidates to go through and call so I think they’re just making their way down a list. 

[hockeydork]

On 7/26/2022 at 9:52 PM, BL_224 said:

Yeah, some insight from a guy in the squadron, each board member has about 25ish candidates to go through and call so I think they’re just making their way down a list. 

Copy. I still haven't gotten anything as a data point for others. 

[GreenArc]

Anybody hear anything from the 179th FS, by any chance?

[ecc97]

14 hours ago, GreenArc said:

Anybody hear anything from the 179th FS, by any chance?

I have not heard anything 

[newtrad]

Anybody heard from the 119FS?

[red]

13 hours ago, newtrad said:

Anybody heard from the 119FS?

Nothing yet on my end

[GreenArc]

Would anybody happen to have any details on the Cheyenne C-130 open house this weekend they could share/PM me? This weekend is a bit crazy for the fam and I on the prior obligations front, but I'm trying to get specifics on timing so I can try and move some things around/cancel some stuff and try to swing this as I'd love to get out there (but also want to be sure I can swing it before reaching out to RSVP).

Thank you so much in advance to anyone who may be able to help!

[Peachy]

1 hour ago, GreenArc said:

Would anybody happen to have any details on the Cheyenne C-130 open house this weekend they could share/PM me? This weekend is a bit crazy for the fam and I on the prior obligations front, but I'm trying to get specifics on timing so I can try and move some things around/cancel some stuff and try to swing this as I'd love to get out there (but also want to be sure I can swing it before reaching out to RSVP).

Thank you so much in advance to anyone who may be able to help!

I’m in the same boat, any info would be awesome!

[admdelta]

2 hours ago, GreenArc said:

Would anybody happen to have any details on the Cheyenne C-130 open house this weekend they could share/PM me? This weekend is a bit crazy for the fam and I on the prior obligations front, but I'm trying to get specifics on timing so I can try and move some things around/cancel some stuff and try to swing this as I'd love to get out there (but also want to be sure I can swing it before reaching out to RSVP).

Thank you so much in advance to anyone who may be able to help!

I know it’s scheduled for 10 am Friday but that’s all I’ve got at the moment. The POC’s number is posted on their Bogidope page though and he’s been pretty responsive!