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    Heritage Room - Keeping The Bobs At Bay

    in Squadron Bar

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    Hoping one of you fine aviators can help me with our squadron’s Heritage Room.  We’re looking to renovate it and make it relevant again.  The JAG and others throughout the wing have historically scoffed at us having our own “bar”, even though the bar is just one piece of what this area means to the unit.  I’m looking to help justify its existence and keep the “Bobs” at bay, and having some AF-level guidance would certainly help in that endeavor.  Does anyone know of an AFI, MFR, or other guidance that speaks directly to a unit’s heritage facilities and what the requirements are to allow alcohol consumption in said facility?  

    Aviation Continuation Pay (ACP - The Bonus)

    in General Discussion

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    42 minutes ago, Scooter14 said:


    I feel like the same thing is happening today. There is so much hate on the mil meme sites and it’s all a one-sided “ Active Duty! The bonus is for chumps! Come to the Guard and get your line number! If you don’t you’re stupid!”

     

    This.  
     

    The loudest voices on the mil meme sites are all echoing the same negative sentiments…”AD sucks, if you stay past your AD commitment you’re an idiot.”  The truth is YMMV.  Personally, when I came up for the bonus I was loving USAF life.  I’d just spent 4 years overseas (a unique opportunity AD affords) and was on staff doing a job I found very fulfilling.  We’ve lived all over the world, flown some amazing missions, met some amazing lifelong friends, and ultimately found where we wanted to settle down in a place I never would’ve imagined living otherwise. Is AD perfect?  Absolutely not, but in general it’s provided me and my family a life filled with adventure.  Don’t make a decision on the bonus or getting out based on what the loudest voices on the internet are espousing…do what you think is best for you and your family. 

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    WTF? (**NSFW**)

    in Squadron Bar

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    My take (not that anyone asked)…

    1) Do what makes you happy…it’s your body to do with it as you please. 
    2) I won’t actively go out of my way to offend you, but don’t jump down society’s throat if you’re misgendered or misunderstood.  

    China & Chinese Shenanigans

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    What are the odds this was supposed to be addressed only to NAF and Wg/CCs and was never meant to be sent to AMC/All?  I, for one, like hearing what my commanders are thinking straight from the horse’s mouth vs whatever watered-down version I get once it’s been through 6-9 levels of middle management. 

    The new airline thread

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    With the airlines starting to pull out all the stops to hire retiring/separating military pilots, does anyone know if there’s talk of waiving or making a military competency exam (like they do for the commercial certificate) for an ATP certificate?

    How do you feel about your airframe and mission?

    in General Discussion

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    17 hours ago, StrikeOut312 said:

    Say no more fam, that about sums it up for the -46.

    I’ll bite on #3.  The community is still figuring out what it’s culture will look like as it builds its capabilities past those if legacy tanker platforms.  This is more prevalent on the AD-side, where they purposely built the initial cadre with folks from 21+ different backgrounds to develop a diverse range of thought and tactical experience.  On the ANG/AFRC side the community is largely prior KC-135 drivers. These things take time to work out.

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    VA Loans

    in General Discussion

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    I’d like to do the same.  Ben at Trident has taken care of us at every turn throughout the whole home buying process. We ended up going with a traditional loan simply because nobody was accepting VA offers in this crazy market.  We had a competing rate offer from Rocket Mortgage and Trident beat it hands-down.  Highly recommend Trident!

    The new airline thread

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by Runr6730

    On 2/1/2022 at 8:56 PM, HossHarris said:

    Don’t discount the boring flying. It’s dreadfully boring. It’s seriously the worst part of the job. 
     

    on the pro-20 year retirement side:

    -the $50k+ per year just for breathing makes it a lot easier to deal with airline stuff … especially the first 4-5 years when that’s a significant portion of your total income. Furlough … meh. Drop a trip every month for Qol … meh.   You have a house payment and groceries as long as you’re breathing. That’s not nothing. 
     

    -Tricare … “standard” is effectively free. Similar coverage (at delta) costs about $800/month for a family. Also good as long as you’re breathing (assuming congress doesn’t us). That’s not nothing. 

    There’s a lot of peace of mind “$50K per year for breathing” can offer you.  I was diagnosed with and beat cancer as a young Capt.  The AF paid for every dime of my initial and ongoing treatment and has allowed me to continue flying to this day.  There are A LOT of medical issues that can torpedo your ability to maintain a FAA medical certificate.  It’s nice knowing that when I retire in 4 years my family will be taken care of if something happens (medical, furlough, etc) that prevents me from making a living in the airlines. 

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    ALTREV

    in General Discussion

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    3 hours ago, ThreeHoler said:

     


    If you’re talking to the little tanker that’s probably the best answer you’ll get.

    We do random AR and non-standard formation all the time.

    “TANKR 11 request random AR along the route of flight FL220B240.”

    And ATC has always said “approved.”

     

    ATC will usually allow random AAR if traffic and workload permit.  They also may have to re-route you to accommodate the request, which is why Coronets are flown on ALTRVs to ensure that airspace and route of flight is pre-coordinated.  I wouldn't plan on requesting random AAR in busy airspace unless absolutely necessary.  

    I've found that tankers crews that routinely conduct buddy AAR (KC-10, KC-46) and experienced KC-135 pilots usually have no problem requesting it if needed.

    It's Official, OCPs are Coming!

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    1 hour ago, drewpey said:

    Unpopular opinion...but the black boots sucked, and I'll keep saying that until the day I die.  They made a mess on your clothes when you packed them in your bag or rubbed them on anything not black, they were ing hot and didn't breathe at all, and not all of us are the internet badass most of you are who claimed to strut around in scuffed up boots and tell every chief and FGO to off when you get gigged on your boots.  I like no maintenance clothing I never have to think about...and the black boots were far from that.  Now if you want a black pair of Lowas or Salomons then I'm listening.

    Agreed. My black boots were super comfortable when they were broken in and certainly looked better, but the fact that I haven’t thought about shoe shine in 12+ years makes up for it. 

    Promotion and PRF Information

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    2 hours ago, celtic020 said:

    Also got picked up.  Definitely relieved....the 20 and out plan remains unchanged.  

    Congrats!  Same story for me, although after telling me I was picked up my CC said “I know you had a grand plan but making rank tends to change things.”  Not for me...still putting my family first and still getting out at 20.

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