ColoradoAviator Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) So... anybody have intel on if/when Congress might approve the O-4 promotion list for the 2008 YG? The first batch is set to pin on "1 Oct or Senate confirmation, whichever is later." Edited September 23, 2017 by ColoradoAviator Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dream big Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Well, so much for “re-vitalizing the squadrons.” An unidentified active duty Airlift Wing in Texas’s Wing Commander is still making 09 guys submit PRFs. My exec bros are in on the weekend to edit the PRFs before his deadline... He also has a new policy of limiting flying bullets on OPR to two per OPR, even for LTs. What in the actual F@&$? I have to admit I have tried to be optimistic about these new changes, but for those of you who are beyond the point of reproach by the Air Force (Duck), you aren’t wrong. There are deep rooted cultural issues in the Air Force and the one that upsets me the most is the lack of focus on getting metal in the sky and obsession with OPRs, records and careerism. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panchbarnes Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 To be or to do... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmacwc Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 AD airlift wing in TX? I've been around the block a few times and I can't figure that one out. SA is reserve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BFM this Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 4 minutes ago, matmacwc said: AD airlift wing in TX? I've been around the block a few times and I can't figure that one out. SA is reserve. West TX Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warrior Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 That must be the new wing formerly known as the 317AG. (Dyess) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BashiChuni Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 3 hours ago, dream big said: Well, so much for “re-vitalizing the squadrons.” An unidentified active duty Airlift Wing in Texas’s Wing Commander is still making 09 guys submit PRFs. My exec bros are in on the weekend to edit the PRFs before his deadline... He also has a new policy of limiting flying bullets on OPR to two per OPR, even for LTs. What in the actual F@&$? I have to admit I have tried to be optimistic about these new changes, but for those of you who are beyond the point of reproach by the Air Force (Duck), you aren’t wrong. There are deep rooted cultural issues in the Air Force and the one that upsets me the most is the lack of focus on getting metal in the sky and obsession with OPRs, records and careerism. Goldfein should fire this guy on the spot for insubordination. Only that type of drastic action will move the needle. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookieRookie Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 8 minutes ago, BashiChuni said: Goldfein should fire this guy on the spot for insubordination. Only that type of drastic action will move the needle. Checks. It won't happen though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmacwc Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Dyess is not west TX and is ACC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HU&W Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 3 minutes ago, matmacwc said: Dyess is not west TX and is ACC. 317th AW is AMC and at Dyess, in Central Texas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icohftb Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 West texas, central texas.... who cares? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SurelySerious Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 hour ago, matmacwc said: Dyess is not west TX and is ACC. Sadly ACC has given way to AFGSC on the bomb wing side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmacwc Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 hour ago, icohftb said: West texas, central texas.... who cares? good point Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hispeed7721 Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 18 hours ago, dream big said: He also has a new policy of limiting flying bullets on OPR to two per OPR, even for LTs. What in the actual F@&$? So, your primary job is flying...but you can only list 2 bullets for it? Even in today’s AF, this is a huge WTF. My last OPR only had 2 bullets that weren’t flying related. If the CSAF has any resolve whatsoever he would fire this guy ASAP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Can someone provide some “best of” stories from his Sq/CC days? I’ve heard less than stellar things, but always in vague terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BADFNZ Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) From what I've heard from some bros at Dyess, the shit the new AW/CC has implemented could fill up its own thread. Edited September 24, 2017 by BADFNZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcbush Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 The first thing I always think of from his Sq/CC days was how much he liked to berate people for walking on his grass. There's about a two foot wide berm between the parking lot and the road in front of the squadron that everybody always walks over because it's a much more direct route than going all the way down to the sidewalk. His office on the second floor overlooked this whole scene perfectly, and he would allegedly spend his days peering down into the parking lot looking for violators. Over the years, many well-meaning dudes and dudettes were summoned into his office and dressed down at attention, most of whom were brand new LTs on their first day in the squadron who didn't recognize the importance of walking around said grass. It always rubbed me the wrong way that their first ten minutes in the "real Air Force," having finally made it through UPT and everything else, was spent getting bitched out by that guy. What a way to welcome somebody to the squadron... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 2 hours ago, mcbush said: The first thing I always think of from his Sq/CC days was how much he liked to berate people for walking on his grass. There's about a two foot wide berm between the parking lot and the road in front of the squadron that everybody always walks over because it's a much more direct route than going all the way down to the sidewalk. His office on the second floor overlooked this whole scene perfectly, and he would allegedly spend his days peering down into the parking lot looking for violators. Over the years, many well-meaning dudes and dudettes were summoned into his office and dressed down at attention, most of whom were brand new LTs on their first day in the squadron who didn't recognize the importance of walking around said grass. It always rubbed me the wrong way that their first ten minutes in the "real Air Force," having finally made it through UPT and everything else, was spent getting bitched out by that guy. What a way to welcome somebody to the squadron... When I heard some douche was yelling at people for this, it made me start going out of my way to walk on any grass I could find. Glad to finally put a name with my rebellion! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
17D_guy Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 On 9/23/2017 at 2:34 PM, dream big said: Well, so much for “re-vitalizing the squadrons.” An unidentified active duty Airlift Wing in Texas’s Wing Commander is still making 09 guys submit PRFs. My exec bros are in on the weekend to edit the PRFs before his deadline... He also has a new policy of limiting flying bullets on OPR to two per OPR, even for LTs. What in the actual F@&$? I have to admit I have tried to be optimistic about these new changes, but for those of you who are beyond the point of reproach by the Air Force (Duck), you aren’t wrong. There are deep rooted cultural issues in the Air Force and the one that upsets me the most is the lack of focus on getting metal in the sky and obsession with OPRs, records and careerism. Just send it to JQP, he'll write it up and it'll ruffle some feathers enough something might happen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azimuth Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 With that gap between his teeth he looks more like a used car salesman in central Texas. http://www.dyess.af.mil/Library/Biographies/Display/Article/830836/colonel-stephen-l-hodge/ A career C-17 guy making dumb shit policies in other AMC MDS’s? Standard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Champ Kind Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, Azimuth said: With that gap between his teeth he looks more like a used car salesman in central Texas. http://www.dyess.af.mil/Library/Biographies/Display/Article/830836/colonel-stephen-l-hodge/ A career C-17 guy making dumb shit policies in other AMC MDS’s? Standard. Info note: The link goes to the correct bio, but the link has the name of the previous 317th CC, who was by all rights awesome. Important distinction as it sounds like this guy couldn't be any further from Haji. Truly a shame. A few short years ago, Dyess was the place to be for a true Herk driver and a true hub of innovation. With all of the SM platforms out there (JQP, Reddit, various "Mentoring" forums on FB), hopefully this shit policy gets some negative attention because it directly contradicts SECAF and CSAF's guidance in making the boards "100%" in order to give people back their time. Edited September 25, 2017 by Champ Kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matmacwc Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Don't know anything about him or the community, but he was an aide to the vice President, pretty sure his ticket is punched all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azimuth Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Champ Kind said: Info note: The link goes to the correct bio, but the link has the name of the previous 317th CC, who was by all rights awesome. Important distinction as it sounds like this guy couldn't be any further from Haji. Truly a shame. A few short years ago, Dyess was the place to be for a true Herk driver and a true hub of innovation. With all of the SM platforms out there (JQP, Reddit, various "Mentoring" forums on FB), hopefully this shit policy gets some negative attention because it directly contradicts SECAF and CSAF's guidance in making the boards "100%" in order to give people back their time. Consider it done. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FUSEPLUG Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 This guy was affectionately refered to as “Darth Owens” by some of the folks in the 15th AS when he ran that place. Another fine example of quality AF leadership. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
panchbarnes Posted September 25, 2017 Share Posted September 25, 2017 Am I the only person that is saddened by the fact that social media and public shaming are pretty much the only ways to get the 4-stars to address toxic AF management? Yeah the IG system is broken and you can't trust anyone to do the right thing anymore. What a shit show. This comment is better reserved for What's wrong with the AF thread. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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