Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

So let me start off by saying that I am currently an Active Duty 0-2, and all i want to do is fly. I have close to 4 years in and with another 1.5 years left on my ADSC. 26 yrs old and no medical conditions. I have applied for the 2019 AD UFT board with hopes of getting picked up. During this process, almost all of the pilots whom I work with were telling me about applying to become guard. From what i hear the OPS tempo is much more chill, UPT is less stressful (know what platform already), and the Qweep (additional duties outside of flying) are negligible compared to AD side (Biggest upside according to them). From their advice i am now looking to apply to some units clo…

I did a search and didn't a thread dedicated to retirement changes so please direct me to it if you know of it. It is not clear to me how the new retirement changes affect the reserves. I have about 9 years of active duty and 1 year of reserves. Am I still eligible for early reduced retirement now that I am no longer active?

Where do most of the pilots live? AC showed up as an assignment in my B-course drop and I’m doing research. I have a 6 year old so schools/family life are important.

If so can you please shoot me a PM? Thanks!

Anyone got gouge for the 189th FTU? The one on this site was from 2015, when it was all 62nd I believe.

I've searched but haven't turned up much. Are there any helo bros out there that can PM me so I can bounce some questions off them? Thanks

Anyone have experience with transitioning airframes in their career with the guard/reserve? How long did you give a unit before you made the switch? How hard is it to go from fighter to heavy or heavy to fighter/bomber?

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I know we’ve all read and heard that there are some instances where a guard/reserve fighter select that’s not doing too hot will swap with a heavy select during UPT. Just curious if anyone knows about how often that happens. I’ve heard washout rate for fighter selects is pretty high. Thanks in advance for any info!

https://www.twz.com/35401/check-out-this-incredibly-rare-image-of-an-f-22-pilot-wearing-a-helmet-mounted-display apparently, scorpion (the company making this helmet) stopped by the shop recently showcasing their new design that they're wanting us to use since we are the only guard f22 base. I must say, this is a sick ass helmet.

I have been an IMA for almost 5 years and would like to get back into flying in a ANG/ AFRES unit. I was a C-130 navigator and then transitioned to an Army Aviator as a warrant officer to fly helicopters. I discovered that the Army life, QOL, and 1 year deployments weren't for me. Got 're-commissioned' into an AFRES IMA staff job and got the itch to fly again. BTW, I go for my O-5 board soon. Any suggestions?

Pretty straight forward question: I'm prior Active, now currently CA Nat'l guard AMMO troop for the past couple of years. I was wondering what are the chances of being deployed in the Nat'l Guard if shit went down, like a war with N. Korea or some kind of conflict? And let's say if my unit doesn't get deployed during a time of conflict, can I volunteer to go active? 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.

Does anyone have any info on if it is possible to do the RPA or ABM route through the ANG, go to OTS all that, and then switch over to manned flying and go to UPT year or two later after training. Or do you get trapped into the job? Just trying to see if that is a good option in the current flying hiring environment, or if it's just better to keep applying to UPT boards and being patient.

I am currently an ART in traditional associate unit that flies M-F. I am thinking about becoming a HS teacher and I am wondering if anyone has or knows anyone who has any experience/luck with trying to balance M-F flying with a "day job" like as a teacher. I know I could make up mil-duty in the summers but I would not want to go the whole school year w/o flying. To maintain a level of proficency that I would be comfortable with, I would like to try to fly 4-6 times per month but that would likely mean missing 4-6 days of work (school needs a sub, students "suffer"). I don't know if there is a better way of doing it. I am totally happy with being an ART but I h…

Looking to see if any of the ARTs have tried to upgrade the previous $18K retention bonus with the new $30k bonus. The previous bonus was time was indef with no stipulations on time ie could be a 1 year bonus or a 5 year bonus with an option to stop/cancel the bonus at anytime.

Hey everyone, Wanted to share something that recently happened and see if anyone here has insight or perspective on whether this kind of experience is common, or if I just caught a bad break. I applied to a squadron and was told I’m permanently disqualified. The reasons given were that I “called too much” and that I had a “bad attitude.” I’ll own the first part—I followed up more than most, but only because communication was practically nonexistent. No updates, no notifications, no visibility on where things stood. I thought I was being persistent and showing genuine interest, but maybe that didn’t land well. The second part—that I had a bad attitude—really…

Looking for a great unit close to DC, Baltimore and Philadelphia? Delaware is your spot. We are looking to hire a few CSOs this fiscal year. Email me for information. Chris Esterline, Maj, DANG christopher.m.esterline.mil@mail.mil

Filed under the list of shit I knew a month ago...Don’t show up to your Reserve unit the day after your separation date. It doesn’t matter and everything will be messed up. That being said, can anyone help with a pay question on UTA lodging? My DOS was 1 Aug and I reported to my unit on 2 Aug. They gave me 4 UTA periods and 15 AT days to build up some time (I’m a TR). I want to do the 4 UTA blocks First so they cover my hotel the night before and then the AT days on the back half somit covers my travel home. The problem is I am not in any system so the lodging for my UTA days is just on my GTC instead of booked through the UTA office. My question is how can I…

Sorry if this is being asked in the wrong forum, or has been previously asked Does anyone know if there are any test centers that are still conducting testing? I was scheduled for a retest and unfortunately, it was cancelled due to covid. Some of the units I wanted to apply to, said they would not accept score updates, post deadlines. Do you guys know any testing centers that are still operating? from what I understand it' shut down system wide, which sucks as it's the last thing I need to get done.

Hey gents, wondering if anyone knew where to start on this one. I’m deployed as a DO and got into a run around with an over-zealous HARM chick about needing an interfly agreement for me to put one of my ACs with another units crew to fly (AC of original crew was DNIF). If they are all CHOPPED (sp?) Title 10 assets and crew members, do I really need to go get interfly agreements from their home units??? That seems stupid. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

The 188th Wing in Ft Smith, AR is having a URT Board for potential RPA Pilots on 6 Aug 2016. Attached you will find the requirements and a flyer to help you assemble your package. If you have any questions contact TSgt Jeff Mathews at 479-573-5147 or via email at William.j.mathews22.mil@mail.mil THANKS!!! UPT Application Requirements.doc RPA Announcement Flyer.pdf

The 188th Wing in Fort Smith, AR will be hosting an RPA Pilot board for all interested pilots on 5 Dec 2015. Package requirements are attached. Packages are due to TSgt Jeff Mathews no later than close of business 13 Nov 15. For questions and please contact TSgt Jeff Mathews at william.j.mathews22.mil@mail.mil or 479-573-5147. UPT Application Requirements.doc

Hi guys, I am a sister service convert and require an aeronautical ratings board. I’m familiar with the process after reading reading the AFMAN and some other gouge online. I built my packet and it’s approved by the Wing CC. My HARM office is now convinced that the ARB requires a medical approval letter from NGB before we can submit the ARB. My approved FC1 is already in the packet. Does anyone know if there is an additional medical approval required and what it is for? Does anyone have any ARB POCs that I can pose this question to? Thanks in advance for any help! Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

I've seen different units advertise different maximums for TFCS--some say no more than 5 years and some say no more than 8 years. Does anyone know if there is one correct answer and what publication I could find it in? On a similar note, if anyone has ever successfully had a TFCS waiver approved, I would be grateful if someone could DM me the template. TIA