Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

The 144FW will be holding a UPT board on October 15, 2017 *UPT Application Packages are due September 15, 2017 *Interview Notifications will occur approximately September 30, 2017 Applications will consist of (at a minimum) a formal letter addressed to the 194th Fighter Squadron/CC, Lt. Col. Daniel Wittmer. This letter must specify the position desired and outline the individual's qualifications for the position. It will include, but not be limited to, the following attachments: 1. AF Form 24, Application for Appointment as a Reserve of the Air Force, or USAF Without Component. 2. Must have a Bachelor's degree from a 4 year accredited college. Provid…

Hey i was just wondering if you can be in the guard and be full time? i have heard stories that you can and other stories that contradict this. can anyone clarify this for me? thanks

Does anyone know where I can get a list of full-time technician benefits? Specifically I am looking to see if TSP matching is offered. Diceman

After a few searches on MyPers today, I came up empty. Anyone have any luck finding the message or has it even been released yet? Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network Forums

FY20 TFOT Class dates for those of you trying to find some clarity in your crystal ball while your paperwork gets sorted out.

Has any guard member received a FY20 TFOT TLN yet? My package has been approved for 2 months without any training dates.

Has anyone done the Guard Recruiting Assistance Program? I've got a friend who is looking into the Guard, and I'd like to do G-RAP if it means that I can buy now buy an AR-15. Is there some big catch or trap? I understand that you have to do some CBTs (as if I don't do a million of them already) and go to a meeting with the recruiter and the recruit. Thanks!

Many moons ago I posted on here asking for advice about juggling my small business while going through UPT. I got a variety of comments and direct messages ranging from "hire a manager" to "I can't see how it would work" to "a friend of a friend did something like that". I ended up hiring a manager to run the place while I was gone and gave up a big chunk of my salary to do it. But I trusted him, and with my wife's help running admin stuff from behind the scenes I was able to keep and actually grow my business. I just pinned on pilot wings a couple of days ago and wanted to come back here to thank everyone for the encouragement and advice. I also am back here to…

Hey everyone, I have a hypothetical scenario that I was hoping to get some advice on in case it comes up. Quick elevator summary about myself: 30 years old, good scores, STEM degrees and work experience, PPL. I’ve been lurking on the forums for a while and I think I’m fairly competitive for heavies. Been applying for about a year now and have had a few interviews but no offers yet, but I’ve been improving my interview skills with each one I get. As everyone here is aware, the boards this summer were very sparse because of Covid. Many were postponed or cancelled. Because of the current climate I applied to almost all boards that were posted. After a …

I’m a MAF guy and my goal is to get an AD retirement at this point and just looking for opinions on what I should do. Have a few questions as well if you have time Does getting passed over twice for Lt Col affect me geting in the guard/reserves? Is it easier to get an AGR position in the guard or reserves, or at certain bases, etc? Is it worth the hassle to rush a unit, trough/bum, then be an ART with the hopes of getting an AGR position or should I just stay AD and ride out the next 5 years Anyone know anyone who got out after being passed over twice and regret it and/or wasn’t able to get a 20 year retirement that wanted it. Thanks!

Good day all, im an AD C-17 guy. My daughter wants to enlist as a LM in the Reserves. How do E’s go about getting hired by a unit? She spoke with a Reserve recruiter in CHS and was told she can’t pick a job and location. I thought that was an advantage of going that route. Any help pointing her in the right direction would be greatly appreciated. TIA

Good morning all, First off I apologize if this isn't the right forum for this but I need some advice on how to proceed with my situation. I am currently an AD O-3 with approximately 3 years of flying experience (late-to-rate), and have already been passed over for Major on the initial attempt. To make things more complicated, I am currently at PIT with my graduation date not slated till about Jan-Mar, which will have been passed the board convene date for my second look. If passed over again I will TRY and find a flying job in the civilian sector, but due to my current hours it is making it difficult for me to find a job (TBNT from United through their UMPP). I have…

Got my PPL about 12 years ago and have flown on and off since then. Recently got sponsored by a unit to go up against the June AFRC board and my license is currently out of date and I need to do my biannual flight review. Do you know if the AFRC board cares whether or not my license is current? I do have an up to date 1st class medical.

I'm sure this has been asked before, but is actually possible to fly fighters (or bombers) in the ANG with a non-fighter background? I'm a Navy P-3 and T-6B instructor by trade. Is such a transition actually a thing in the ANG? Or is it a once-in-a-blue-moon, you gotta be best friends with the Squadron Commander type of deal? Curious to hear any info on this. Thanks!

Hi everyone, I'm wondering if any pilots here have attended a full time or part time (non-online) MBA program while a traditional reservist. If so, were you able top balance your commitment to your unit with your course load and were you able to get any tuition assistance from the guard/reserve? I'm in the early stages of submitting my application package to boards, and I'm considering getting my MBA a few years down the line. If this is something that's feasible for me to do, it's going to influence the units I apply to. Any other comments or criticism on my plans are welcome. Thanks! Hank

Hey ya'll, Has anyone heard of or known anyone to go to graduate school while flying part time in the ANG (specifically a fighter unit and a technical degree). If so, did they get an assistantship or fellowship or financial aid for grad school? I'll be graduating in May with a B.S. in Chemical Engineering and would like to pursue a degree in Biochemistry, but would also like to fly for the ANG. However, a Ph.D before UPT would probebly be out of the question due to the fact that I turn 24 that June after graduation. I am afraid that after UPT/RTU/Mission Qual and flying part time, it would be hard for me to get into a grad school due to having to miss t…

Looking for any civil service Reservists in the know. I'm starting a new federal position next week, but after one week I'm going on Reserve orders (IMA) for 3.5 months. It's not ideal timing but the General over both positions has approved the plan so it is what is for the GS position. My question is in regards to maintaining my federal time/benefits/leave. My understanding is that even if I'm on LWOP status for the duration, the time still counts toward retirement, correct? However, I won't accumulate regular leave or sick leave days during that time. I have heard though that as long as you have "some" time accounted for during each pay period, leave days will con…

Has anyone seen the July 15 or so memo from NGB that states all pilots applying for ART / tech can be hired at GS13 even if they aren't IP's? It's true and works. I can attest. I had a buddy in California who told his state level that and they balked at him. So I passed on the memo and they quickly stuffed their collective foots in their mouths. It was sent out in summer 2015. And my buddies' state level hadn't heard about in in Jan 16. Glad I saved that email. I thought if they hadn't seen it maybe other units hadn't. I haven't looked at it lately but I don't think their is an expiration however it seemed like a retention thing which by definition means it will go away…

Need FINANCE HELP. I have a very specific situation that I'd love to get some input about. I took the VSP from Active Duty 1 year ago and am starting to look at Guard / Reserve positions (currently in IRR). During this 1 year, I have been approved for 60% VA disability, but instead of getting those paychecks, it has been required to be used for VSP payback....ie I won't see that money until ~2019. My questions are: 1. Can I still join Guard / Reserve with VA Disability? No permanent or duty restriction injuries..will pass all PFTs and physicals. I have heard every answer under the sun on this and would love some facts vs. opinions. One Guard unit told me anything …

Hey all, Attached is a snipping tool of the AFMAN 36-2100 talking about age and TFCS eligibility requirements. I just want to confirm that the way the AFMAN reads, for Guard units as long as you are younger than 33 when the individual unit announces their hiring results you will not need an age ETP? Got hired by a Guard fighter unit a few months ago and wanted to confirm the age requirements. Thanks.

did a search and couldn't find much, but Ive had a question ponder in my mind for a couple days. if guard pilots stay in their allotted unit for their whole career (assuming they don't transfer to another one), are they allowed to pursue an IP assignment? has anyone ever done so?

I heard rumor that in the last military budget from 2018 (I forget that things acronym) that Congress okay’d federal promotion dates to be back dated to the state promotion dates allowing back pay to be retroactively warned for E7’s and up and O4’s and up. Has anyone heard about this? Is it true? If so how does a guy get his federal recognition date back dated so you can get paid?

Current Guard bum flying heavies. Looking for some info on UPT IP transition. Weighing options. I saw some vacancies recently on AFPC before the new year at all UPT bases. Anyone done this?

Hey everyone, I'm a newly minted civilian thanks to the RIF and I had a question about the lifestyle of the ANG C-130 units out there. Obviously it varies by unit, but my understanding is that the reserve units deploy 6 on 6 off. Having just come off AD I have spent, what I feel, is plenty of time in the middle east. Thus I'm not really looking to go back to a 1:1 dwell. Are the ANG units doing this sort of thing? I don't mind going to the sandpit, I just don't want to live there. So what are the trips like, and how long are the activations (on average)? Thanks!

So I just just recently DQ'd from FC1 (can still obtain FC2) due to vision. I have a retinal scar that affected field of vision on one of my eyes which automatically disqualifies you from FC1. While I have a small blind spot on my right eye, I still have perfect field of vision using both my eyes. Does anyone know the likelihood of getting an ETP for my condition? I really hope this isn't the end of the line for me.