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I'm trying to find an AFI or DoDI that covers postal benefits, but am not having any luck. I'm an exchange officer stationed in Europe 3 hours from the nearest APO and 7 hours from the nearest US base. Back in the day the USAF had a contract with DHL to deliver mail from the closest US base to my location once per week. Due to budget issues that went away but was replaced with a monthly TDY mail run. That soon changed to a quarterly TDY. That then changed to a quarterly mileage only TDY. That turned into nothing and I have no support at all. I now pay about $120 out of pocket and miss a day of work each time I want to check the mail. I wouldn't care about missin…

Got grief from Tampa approach today for following a TCAS resolution advisory even though we had the traffic in sight. Vol 3 talks about it being "imperative" to follow any resolution advisories, but there is no must/shall wording I could find. My feeling is that we did the right thing, especially considering the RA could have been for some other airplane we might not of had in sight. (ie. we could have had eyeballs on the wrong plane) Third RA for me in 2 weeks...should be done with them for now I guess. Anyway, you guys have any thoughts? Edit...looking further 202-v3 pretty much says you have to follow an RA. The more my gears spin on this one the more I think t…

https://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/05/27/us-f-15-crashes-in-pacific-off-coast-japan/ Word is pilot is okay. Here's hoping.

Check out this article from Air Force times. Apparently this particular FAIP thinks hand flying ability no longer matters since the T-1 students are going on to fly autopilot aircraft anyway. I am 69% certain we have a Wing Exec here....I feel bad for her poor students. https://www.airforcetimes.com/article/20130513/NEWS/305130012/Vance-AFB-pilot-instructors-take-pride-job A few of my favorite excerpts are below: During transition, the first phase of T-1 training, instructors look for “good hands,” or pure flying ability. “After that we don’t,” she said. “We know the people we’re sending on, they’re going to go to aircraft where they’re going to fly wi…

I am just curious on what the AF considers to be appropiate radio coms. When I file, I use abbreviated readbacks i.e. N11111 with you 1.1 for 3. And stuff like that. Just curious about what com. procedures you use in the AF.

What's happening to the world? Soldier killed, according to local MP Nick Raynsford https://www.guardian.co.uk/uk/2013/may/22/woolwich-two-shot-in-police-incident-live-coverage

Nice accomplishment! I do take a litle umbrage with using the term "Best Squadron" when only air defense units were included, as IMHO the best fighter squadron in the CAF today has got to be someone actually fighting. I've highlighted a few lines that I found interesting.

No idea how many former MC-12 drivers are out there, but there is a Bremont order going out soon. Its open to all former MC-12 aircrew. It's an ALT1-Z with a custom face for $2850. Half down will be due when placing the order (probably 30-45 days). Half will be due upon build completion (4-6.9 months). They are down to 2 designs and will have a final vote in the next couple of weeks. PM me if you want more info.

I'm rushing Guard/Reserve units and I'm trying to decipher the difference between USAF and USMC quals without having to ask too many dumb questions in person. Specifically I'm interested in what exactly an IP can do that a 2/4 ship lead can't in the A-10/F-16 communities. Is it just the ability to give initial X's, or can your flight leads give X's? Also I've never seen anyone's bio that lists Instrument or Annual(we call it NATOPS) instructor. Are those stand alone quals or is that rolled into IP? Thanks

Anybody taking bets on whats going to get cut in the upcoming years (the possible purges due to massive DoD budget cuts)? Anyone have any ideas? My hope is reflective belts, but I have a feeling it may be A/C, flying hours and maybe even pilots.

Open question to any and all units that have an active SOF program and those that work as a SOF or have worked as a SOF. What if/any relationship exists between the SOF and the Command Post with regard to command and control of assets? Please don't reply to this topic but PM me so I can provide a .mil email address. I'm using this as a tool to reach out, not violate OPSEC. Thanks!

What is everyone's take on the new policy at Dafra? How long do you think this policy will last? Warriors, Effective immediately, civilian clothing is authorized for all Al Dhafra personnel in the Phantom East and West compounds while engaged in off-duty leisure or physical fitness activities. Members are required to be in uniform during any official duty (including in/out processing) and on all other US portions of the installation including MOTOWN, Munitions Storage Areas, Patriot Battery Compound, etc. Clothing worn off the US portion of Al Dhafra AB must still comply with AEWI 36-2903, Community Standards, Chapter 3, para 3.1.1. This policy consider…

https://www.militarytimes.com/article/20130507/NEWS/305070032/Hagel-Troops-workplaces-will-checked-degrading-images-women Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel has ordered a close-up and comprehensive inspection of all military offices and workplaces worldwide to root out any “materials that create a degrading or offensive work environment.” The extraordinary searches will be similar to those the Air Force conducted last year and prompted officers to scour troops’ desks and cubicles in search of photos, calendars, magazines, screen-savers, computer files and other items that might be considered degrading toward women. The inspections will now target soldiers, sailors…

Used to work on this jet during my time in the 89th, I guarantee it had all the mx was done at a excellent level. Would make a good charter for VIP's or concert tours or NBA teams. Only 50K gets you in the door to make a bid. BIDDING INSTRUCTIONS AND MORE INFORMATION IN ORDER TO BID ON THIS ITEM, PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS MUST SUBMIT A BID DEPOSIT MADE OUT TO “GSA SALES” IN THE AMOUNT OF: $50,000.00. ONLY CASHIER’S CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ARE ACCEPTABLE, AND MUST BE RECEIVED NO LATER THAN 4 PM LOCAL TIME (SAN FRANCISCO, CA) MAY 29, 2013. BIDDERS MUST PROVIDE THEIR GSAAUCTIONS® USER LOGIN NAME, TELEPHONE NUMBER, EMAIL ADDRESS AND RETURN STREET ADDRESS WHEN SUBMITTING BID DEPOS…

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https://www.afcgoc.org/ Holy fuck, there's a CGOC in charge of all the base CGOCs? Mind. Blown.

Didn't see this topic started anywhere else, if so I apologize. Looks like their getting rid of the Captains board, first intelligent thing ive seen done in a while. https://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123347382

Interesting exchange (one-way mostly) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGGaIZXZmAM

Was curious what you thought of the new Diversity AFI in the AF?

Rumor- we are down to less than a handful of the traditional fly-away deployment ORIs. Maybe they are going virtual/telecon? Discuss/Confirm?

https://www.foxsanantonio.com/newsroom/top_stories/videos/wrongway-big-rig-kills-4-highway-90-15000.shtml?wap=0 Sad day in Del Rio, husband was a great guy, T-6 IP and sim instructor. Whole family died except the youngest son.

Saw the prior posts on FWQ but am curious what the current status is? Got a fellow switching Army helos to AF helos(reserve) and per the recent AFI he would still need to attend phase II T6s followed by MWS helo school. Anybody know how that works? He's over 30 so is it considered FWQ still or UPT or what? Age waiver required? What base is conducting this training? XL?

Does anyone know where to find some?

This should end well.

https://www.foxnews.com/us/2013/04/21/air-force-general-wife-killed-in-small-plane-crash-near-williamsburg/?test=latestnews Maj. Gen. Joseph Brown of NDU