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  1. Wasnt' that what ROTC is all about?
  2. Any idea how they calculate it to get 10 months?
  3. I don't think he was left out...I think Rainman had it right: Webb, 31, said he failed the first radiology written exam, which focuses on physics, in the fall of 2008. He said the program director at the time, Dr. Liem Mansfield, told him to use the recalls in order to pass. "He told me that if you want to pass the ABR physics exam, you absolutely have to use the recalls," Webb said. "And I told him, 'Sir I believe that is cheating. I don't believe in that. I can do it on my own.' He then went on to tell me, 'you have to use the recalls,' almost as if it was a direct order from a superior officer in the military."
  4. This could probably go in a couple different fourm topics, but I'll link it here. Looks like it's not just pilots. And do we all know a, "Webb"? http://www.cnn.com/2012/01/13/health/prescription-for-cheating/index.html?hpt=hp_c2
  5. As long as email among leadership like the one below continue, TIB will not go away easily.... From: ### Col USAF AFCENT 386 AEW/CC Sent: Monday, July 25, 2011 4:34 PM To: Jones, Darrell D Lt Gen MIL AF/A1 Sir, BLUF: The Marauders at Ali Al Salem had the pleasure of enjoying Tops and Blue last week...they were simply electric. Extremely professional, highly energized and thoroughly entertaining. My thanks to you and the team. DISCUSSION: For two brief moments (during the two shows), your team was able to catapult my entire base back to America without a care in the world. I can’t begin to thank you enough for that.It seemed as soon as Mr. ### and the team landed, they began asking what more they could. They went from one show to two, dropped by all our satellite units and Dinning Facilities and asked if we were busy during the Christmas Holidays (to which I promptly invited them back). Not only that, but when the female costumes were misplaced during their trip to us, they performed flawlessly in their ABUs. In fact, they did so well I thought it was actually planned. I’ve seen many Tops and Blue shows, but watching them perform in ABUs while in a combat zone was extremely powerful and moving. I recommend you look into doing that more often. Regardless, I just wanted to let you know how much of an impact your Airmen made here. I’d take any one of them to combat with me. Please pass them our thanks. v/r Col XXXX, Colonel, USAFCommander, 386th Air Expeditionary
  6. Tops In Blue is a group of Airmen composed of 35 vocalists, dancers, musicians and technicians who perform for deployed service members and coalition forces, helping to provide a sense of pause and escape for them, so they feel inspired to continue their missions. This is why the AF no longer needs leaders. We have these ass-clowns instead.
  7. While Rainman and FUD have a good point, the area HU&W asked about are relatively new, and very small areas at base gyms. They are usually about the size of a raquettball court with 3-4 bikes/treadmills/ellip machines and a play area for kids. It's supposed to be away from everyone else so the parent can work out and watch the kid at the same time. My off-base gym actually has a large area where you can drop off the kids and let them run off steam while I have time to workout without worrying about the rug rats. It's much better, but does cost more than the free AF gym. And I gave the AFI reference, so that should save 1 of those 2 minutes...
  8. I would have said, "Yes, show me the AFI!" But I wouldn't expect that from my spouse, or yours. Since I have access to it, I checked for you. AFI 34-266 is the reg but it leads you to check your local supp if applicable, but info should be posted. I'll quote the main point: (PCA is Parent/Child Area) Table 1.1: ...Under 6 years of age; Not allowed in facility with the exception of those facilities providing a parent/child area (PCA) for supervised play and/or those children who are supervised spectators in a sports or special event. Note in Table 3.2: ...Local policy should be posted in the PCA that address the following: children must be supervised by their own parents/legal guardians; parents/legal guardians must maintain direct line-of-sight supervision of their children at all times; the maximum capacity of children and adults in the PCA; the age limit for the children using the PCA and indicating whether users must sign in at the reception desk acknowledging PCA policies.
  9. This is basic as, but here is how the NAF system is screwed and can be manipulated by the commander as stated above with the Patrick Aero Club example. Although each NAF activity (O Club, Aero Club, bowling alley) has to make a profit to survive, all the money is funded through a Socialist-style accounting system. Each base has it's own MWRF (MWR Fund) that controlls all the revenue and expenditures into a the NAF activities. So, if the Aero Club makes $50,000 but the O Club loses $50,000, the base can decide to have the profits from the Aero Club sustain the O Club, and give the O Club the $50,000 it needs to break even. Then when the Aero Club needs a new engine and asks for money, the base says, "Sorry, we dont' have any." AAFES money given to the base goes into the MWRF because in reality at most bases, the NAF activities aren't profitable and need the help.
  10. To specifically answer that question, four times. Granted two were on FAA checkrides, but they still checked. The other two were just random FAA visits of the FBO I was flying at, both times were after I was landed, so no big deal. I'd agree, that's a bit of bad luck on my part. The way I look at it is the military medical MAY generate some discussion. Last thing I want is more discussion with an FAA Ops Inspector. 40 years of flying left is about $1300 of Class 3s assuming you are already over 40. But that's still a few gallons of Avgas...or beer.
  11. Although carrying a copy of your 1042 (or NATOPs, etc.) may be legal (which I agree it would be, although the FAR isn't that specific) is it smart? I've talked to a couple FSDO guys, and they don't have a clue what forms are legit for military medicals, especially when you are talking about all the different branches. Obviously some ops inspectors will because of thier previous service. So if you are ramp checked and show a form that the FAA inspector isn't sure about, it's going to suck while he tries to figure it out. Even if it all works out, and there's no infraction, is it worth your time and effort to deal with that ass-pain when you could have just showed him a FAA medical. Most class 3's are about $80-100 and last 3-5 years (depending on your age). I'm not saying what you should/shouldn't do, but it's a cost/benefit decision you should at least consider.
  12. FWIW, when I was making the punch or stay decision (I'm at 18 now, so pretty much plan on staying) I talked to a bunch of guys over 45 that both retired, or did 4+ years and got out. Generally speaking, almost all that stayed had no regrets, and almost all that punched said thing like, "those xx years did go by fast", or "I could be collecting a retirement check by now." Don't let anyone else make your decision, and just for joining and serving one tour you are far better than most, but there's nothing wrong with taking advice from those who have been there/done that.
  13. I'm in Texas, so nothing here. But I was just at Beale and I remember the outdoor rec guy said a couple places give deep discounts and free tickets (Squaw?). Give them a call 530-634-2054 is the number I think.
  14. Longtime lurker, first time poster. At PSAB for OSW. I was an ADO, and I met an Lt early that morning to open up shop for the daily flights (we weren't 24/7 then). It was an 11 mile drive from billeting to Ops. The first plane had just hit right before we got in the truck, and heard about it on the radio. My thought it was a small plane in bad weather. The somewhat sarcastic Lt said "Terrorists!" Before we got to Ops, we heard the second tower was hit. TV went right to the Today show, and we knew the Lt was right. All I can say is it got real busy after that. With the CAOC right there we had info on every single plane flying in the world, and which ones had even the slightest 'issues' with a squawk or other procedural error. Of course being in Saudi meant we were carrying around all our chem gear, etc., for the next few weeks. But more than that I remember how surreal it was.
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