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  1. Guard, Non Prior Interviewed and selected alternate - October 2011 Given primary slot - December 2011 Sworn in - September 2012 Received FC1, AMS, and IFS dates (July IFS cancelled shortly after due to PPL) - November 2012 FCI Wright Patt - March 2013 AMS - March 2013 Received UPT dates - May 2013 UPT - October 2013
  2. My package was submitted in September 2012 and I heard back in late November but they do not have UPT dates yet. March 2013 FC1 and AMS, July 2013 IFS. For the UPT request it says awaiting AETC release of FY-14 seats.
  3. Flyjetz, I saw an ENT and took an audio test in the same day. I have some hearing loss and was prescribed prednisone for 2 weeks. The thought being that it is a viral infection with swelling around the nerve. I did not experience any more vertigo. Well it's been two weeks of prednisone and I still have hearing loss. He wants to inject prednisone directly into my ear. Do you know if the Air Force considers this as a perforated ear drum? He explained that the needle used is so tiny that the ear drum will heal in a day or two. I am worried they will consider this as a perforated ear drum and the 120 waiting period associated with it.
  4. Has anyone dealt with vertigo due to an ear infection? I am in the waiting process to start the UPT pipeline for the ANG. Last week my left ear felt clogged for about 5 days and I had hearing loss due to this. I did not have a stuffy nose, sore throat, fever or anything like that. Around the 5th day of my ear feeling clogged I got a really bad case of vertigo with nausea and vomiting that lasted a few hours. I went to an immediate care facility where they prescribed Meclizine and said it is probably a viral infection of the ear. They said most likely it is viral Labyrinthitis AKA Vestibular neuronitis. The vertigo only happened once, and I am still dealing with the ear issue though it is not as bad. I am supposed to see an ENT Doctor later this week. I looked this up in the waiver guide and found this: (From pg 982 & 983 of the waiver guide) "Vertigo of any etiology is disqualifying for all classes of flying, RPA duties, ATC/GBC duties, and for SMOD personnel. Vestibular neuronitis is the only major form of peripheral vertigo to have a minimal risk of recurrence, and is the only form of peripheral vertigo for which FC I and unrestricted FC II waivers may be recommended. To be considered for waiver, all symptoms must have resolved, however, with sufficiently normal remaining vestibular function as to cause no clinical disability." I have yet to start my security clearance. I have already gone through MEPS, but not my FC1 so I'm guessing I have at least about 3-4 months before I start AMS. Does anyone know if it is difficult to get this waiver and what length of time is considered sufficient to deem that all symptoms have resolved?
  5. Still works at this link: http://militarytimes...raft-losses.pdf I also attached it aircraft-losses.pdf
  6. This thread is gold and it has really got me thinking. I have been offered a position at a fighter unit as well as a heavy unit both in a short period of time. My dilemma is the location of each. The heavy unit is close to where I currently live. I would be able to keep my current civilian job that pays well and was pretty difficult to get. If I go with the fighter unit I will have to move too far to keep my current job and will more or less be "scrambling" for a job during/after seasoning.
  7. Has anyone's spouse ever used FMLA time? Would UPT count as a qualifying exigency? My fiance is a teacher and has been employed there for over 2 years. I have not been picked up anywhere yet, just trying to forecast for the future. I am applying to Guard units and we would like to live in the same area we are now after training. It would be nice if she could hold on to her current job and go with me to UPT. This is straight from her contract. 6.04 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE 6.04.1 Eligible employees may use family and medical leave, guaranteed by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, for up to a combined total of 60 work days each year, beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the next year, and as otherwise taken in accordance with this Agreement and the District’s FMLA policy. 6.04.2 Family and medical leave is available in one or more of the following instances: ... e. The existence of a qualifying exigency arising out of the fact the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent is on covered active duty (or has been notified of an impending call or order to covered active duty) in the Armed Forces.
  8. Does anyone have experience with their spouse using FMLA time? Would UPT count as a qualifying exigency. My fiance is a teacher and has been employed there for over 2 years. I have not been picked up anywhere yet, just trying to forecast for the future. I am applying to Guard units and we would like to live in the same area we are now after training. It would be nice if she could hold on to her current job and go with me to UPT. This is straight from her contract. 6.04 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE 6.04.1 Eligible employees may use family and medical leave, guaranteed by the federal Family and Medical Leave Act, for up to a combined total of 60 work days each year, beginning July 1 and ending June 30 of the next year, and as otherwise taken in accordance with this Agreement and the District’s FMLA policy. 6.04.2 Family and medical leave is available in one or more of the following instances: ... e. The existence of a qualifying exigency arising out of the fact the employee’s spouse, son, daughter, or parent is on covered active duty (or has been notified of an impending call or order to covered active duty) in the Armed Forces.
  9. Are there some Guard units that will not accept Lasik or does this post just need to be updated? http://www.guardreservejobs.com/viewprofile.php?sel=profile&id_vac=388 "• Vision within current guidelines- This includes minimum vision standards as follows: minimum distant vision is 20/70 which must be corrected to 20/20; and minimum near vision is 20/30, corrected to 20/20. For those with a history of vision surgery, a waiver may be required. This applies to PRK only. LASIK surgery is not accepted. These criteria are constantly changing. If this area concerns you, please contact us for the latest revision."
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