Cliff Clavin

Headed to Barksdale? Already there? Need a house to rent? I’ve got you covered. 1800+ square feet, 4 bedroom, 2 bath just south of base off Barksdale Boulevard. $1600 a month, but negotiable for crew dogs. https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/510-Columbia-Cir-Bossier-City-LA-71112/109788102_zpid/

I'll pile on to the numerous positive reviews of Trident. I gave Jon a call based solely on the reviews here, and that turned out to be a great decision. We did a VA IRRRL that brought our rate down from 4.25 to 3.25. Total savings about $150 a month, or 90K over the life of the loan. From first call to closing was less than 30 days and much simpler than the initial purchase. Paperwork required was minimal and minus a few phone calls here and there, the process was pretty hands off for me. Jon is a total bro, he'll give you the honest answer and not try to sell you on a loan you don't need. Above all, he gives a hoot about giving you the best deal because he's one of us. Bri worked the paperwork and numbers, and she's got some of the best customer service I've seen anywhere. She worked diligently at getting the title company to get their ducks in a row, including evenings and weekends. Make Jon and Trident your first call for a home loan. I know I will from here on out.

I had the pleasure of flying with Paul for 3 years and 2 deployments. He was as good a dude as they come. Rest easy, brother.

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2. He's a pretty good dude from my experience, as well.

I know of that happening to one guy about 18 months ago but beyond that single incident, I haven't heard about any more.

You guys remember Hanson? The annoying Mmmbop people from the 90's? They've created a beer. What else could they call it but Mmmhops? Apparently it's a pale ale. http://www.usatoday....m-tour/2367315/

I can't speak to 13-10, but I've seen both top notch guys get U-28 and middle of the road guys get U-28. All depends on your class and what the folks want. Bottom line is do the best you can in every phase, don't be the dick who won't help others out, and don't do anything stupid. It usually works out ok.

You must have a lot of time on your hands. My class, 12-11, is almost correct. We had an MC EWO and a BUFF EWO. Also, something to consider is that prior to the late late FY 12 classes, the B-52 folks didn't find out crew position until after graduation, some as late as reporting to KBAD. The percentages may be skewed heavily towards NAV when there are definitely EWO students coming through the pipe currently. That being said, good work. I'm sure you'll answer a lot of questions for folks coming thru UNT with the spreadsheet.

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http://www.reuters.c...E9320YQ20130403 US sends missile defense to Guam just in case they can actually reach us there. Though I do agree that they're not as strong as they'd have the world believe, it's never a bad idea to respect your adversary and his capabilities, IMHO.

Triad. Readiness rates. Upgrades coming down the pipe for the BUFF to keep it relevant and lethal well past our careers, including the bay, pod, radar, and finally getting some digital communications capability. But, of course, I'm biased. I don't think you'll see either get the ax.

I don't think it replaced Yoko, they just changed up the track. Who else could create so many annoying songs perfect for such an application? This Yoko track is the one I remember, current as of last year.

Looks like a good drop! Were most folks happy?

http://www.cnn.com/2....html?hpt=hp_c1

YGBFSM. It's Iowa. This is the most exciting thing in Iowa since the invention of corn. Or maybe Field of Dreams being filmed there. Throw your fist in the air, holler 'Merica and go about your business, people.

As pbar said, you can get a waiver for it. I have a depth perception waiver, too. Good luck.

I really enjoyed watching Airwolf growing up. It's on Hulu if you want a flashback to 1986. What a kick-butt intro. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDsv-sZbulw&feature=related

12-11's Drop: 4x B-52 2x B-1 3x F-15E 1x EC-130 (NAV) 2x KC-135 4x C-130 (2 Little Rock, 1 Peterson, 1 Yokota) 4x RC-135 (2 EWO, 2 NAV) 1x U-28 2x MC-130 (1 Kadena EWO, 1 Guard Duke Field EWO) Most of the class got their first or second choice. We were all pretty pleased.

YMMV since I'm not a pilot, but I was granted a depth perception waiver for CSO a few years ago when I was going through the process. The process was long and included several trips to the nearest flight medicine clinic and then eventually Brooks for an evaluation. If you've got any questions, feel free to PM me. Best of luck with it. Keep your head up.

Nice drop! If you go by the projected/expected figures that the CC told us for FY12, then that's it for the JSTARS until 13-01. Anyone know if that sort of projection is often accurate anyway? In that same vein, if those numbers are legit, they've still got to drop close to 20 HC's.

Mustaches are alive and well here in Pensacola. We received an email a few days ago about a "Best Mustache Competition" that will be decided upon at the end of the month at Hooters, of all places. Judging to be done by Hooters girls? One would hope. The winner gets a plaque with his name and a photo of his prize winning mustache displayed in the 451 FTS bar from now until forever. Sounds like a good idea to me.

I'm in UNT now and my wife is a nurse too. Jobs are easy to find for the nurse types down here. She got hired during her first interview due to the need for nurses here and the fact she had a BSN as opposed to the standard AN, so if your spouse has a BSN she'll be sitting pretty. There are 3 hospitals, plus Navy Hospital and boatloads of clinics and doctors offices. She'll find something easy, man. From where we are out the back gate, my wife drives 20 minutes to her job on the NW side of town, which is pretty good since she only works 3-4 days a week anyway. If you have anything specific, or want to put your wife in contact with mine, get at me.

I'm about halfway through UCT right now and I can't get behind anyone undertaking anything else academically while in training. During the primary phase, more than half of your days be 12 hours in length followed by 3-5 hours of study and preparation for the next day's flights. Advanced seems worse than that thus far since you begin in a simulator and the 12 hour crew rest doesn't apply. Personally, the advanced phase sims have given me a schedule of 0430-1800 and then more studying when you come home. There will be days in advanced where your only time not doing something training related will be the 4 hours of sleep you get at night and the 1 hour you spend at the gym so that you don't go insane. You'll need some time on weekends to blow off steam and if you're married to remind your wife that you are still living in the same house. I wouldn't recommend it for sure, buddy. But whatever you decide, good luck.