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If I didn't know what she looked like I'd have thought I was watching an SNL sketch. Actually, I did think I was watching an SNL sketch, and had to remind myself that was really her...

Yes, that would have been the preferred title. She is, in fact, an Airman, so it would be correct. I don't think very many people would read that and actually think it was two guys, nor should that matter for public image. "MacDill female Airman..." sounds retarded and is a waste of a word. You wouldn't say "MacDill male Airman..." would you? Why even make the distinction? It takes 6-9 seconds of reading the article to figure out it was a woman. I chalk this up to the civilian public not knowing much about us and always trying to be too PC. As for the whole "Senior" thing... As long as I've been in we've always referred to the NCO ranks by the first word in the title, when talking about promotion or generically as to what rank someone is. For example, I heard that Snuffy missed Master again this year, by half a point! Addressing someone as Senior is just as stupid as addressing someone by any other first word of their title. You don't say Staff Jones or Tech Smith, so where did this Senior Snuffy thing come from? Sergeant works just fine. Hell, call me Sarge if your too lazy to use all of the syllables. I'd probably pistol whip you for calling me Senior. That is all.

Last time I checked you're authorized a Mustache whenever you want as well. I don't even need to interpret the reg to tell you it's true. Don't try it though, only us crusty NCOs can pull it off all year long. Interesting question 10percent. I do recall one retired friend who had continued to stay clean shaven that did in fact sport the 'Stache for March one year, so I'll bet a few guys do continue to observe the tradition.

Already saw the first episode courtesy of nat geo and the cc theater. Pretty well put together. Check it out.

She's just another Reptilian Politician: http://youtu.be/ob553dEzZ20 It's like the Illuminati, only crazier...

Buy an M-1 Garand! http://www.odcmp.com Just bought my first one, and I love that rifle.

My stripes agree with the general sentiment of this thread... Gotta get back to working on that class for my CCAF and stop reading officer complaints...

Overseas.

Looks like this news overrode your question, but... I'm very happy with my Mossberg 500. Bought it used a couple years ago. 18 1/2" both pistol grip and standard stock. Never pur put the pistol grip on, and never added any of the upgrades to it, before I pcs'ed out to Japan, but I always felt a little safer having it in the closet, and knowing the wife could operate it if needed... Heard good things about the 870's, but I've never used them. If I recall correctly, they're pretty similar, and it may just come down to price/ which one you like the feel of better.

I'm sorry. I've searched and searched again, but see no aircraft in any of those pictures. ;-)

No reflective belt?

Your final test as in your End of Course exam (EOC) or your final test as in you filled in the bubble sheet after answering the multiple choice questions in the CDC booklet? If it's just the one in the book, then that doesn't really count for anything other than a gauge of how well you studied the material/looked up the answers, so your supervisor knows if you are ready to go to the education office and take the EOC or not. If it was your EOC, and you have two actual sets of CDCs with two EOCs, then definately study harder for this next set, and then start studying whatever you want. There's a reason that most shops won't allow you to pursue additional education until your CDCs are complete. They may seem boring, and even pointless to your overall career goal, but they do help you to know more about and to do your job now. If you don't excel at your current job, your leadership will be less willing to help you pursue your commissioning. As far as I remember you need reccommendation letters and such, and if your only a mediocre performer-or have the appearance of one, your commander will be less likely to endorse something like that. If you shine on your next EOC, the commander will remember your name for that when you gives you your day off, and if you continue to go above and beyond, people will continue to know who you are, making those letters easier to get. Oh, and remember, CDC's are actually part of studying for Staff too... Just one NCOs viewpoint... PM if you've got questions.

Ahhh, now this thread has character!

Got friends there right now, but I haven't really heard anything from them, good or bad. Perhaps one of them can stop teasing me by flying into Dhafra long enough to get you some info. Last intel I got was from around the same time frame as the last post regarding the wireless.

2 Girls, 1 CAC ?