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Very well done. With that said, an alternate ending:

The problem is, where has that been the last 10 years? PA puts out bs bush league videos about A1C snuffies contributions to “fill in the blank retarded snowflake day” or how much of hard charger the finance dude is that looses my paperwork, all the while stiff arming the ops guys that actually put warheads on foreheads/hack all the other cool/war required missions. God forbid we recognize that pilots and real world missions are more important than some 9-5 paper pushers feelings. How many official AF videos have you seen of kick ass flying? Few if none. It’s sad the best flying videos are from UPT studs/bros in the ops squadrons with a go pro posted to YouTube. Its a cool video, I appreciate the effort, not being sarcastic, but it’s the equivalent of being offered a band aid after falling into a industrial meat grinder.

Loved the video. It just seems so empty after a decade of “you’re replaceable”, “if you don’t like it quit”, and having to fight everyone in every other organization just to get some support. I wish them the best, but I’m glad that I am out. Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile app

It was merely commentary on all the people complaining about the size of their tax refunds when what really matters is what your net tax rate [(12 months witholding minus refund)/gross income] is year over year. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

I thought it was going to end with, "and that's why I'm asking Congress for a $100K bonus." Jokes aside, cool video.

Tactical victory at a strategic loss. Is it truly without worth if it increases your pay? Going from a 14+ O-4 to a 16+ O-5 is netting me over $1,100/month more because not failing to complete a “worthless course” didn’t make a bunch on non-ops O-6s (the majority of your board make-up) look at me as lazy or unpromotable. Good for you for going full Kaepernick and having a belief. But don’t be surprised if it nets the same result from the corporation.

OK, then maybe my response was premature. I'm not sure I can give you a good answer. I haven't seen waivers or disqualifications for IBS-C. All of the IBS cases I've seen are for the "D" variant which don't get approved.

I know one of the plaintiffs from the lawsuit, and he is possibly the biggest A-hole I’ve ever met. He was deliberately abusing the USERRA rules to his own benefit and got caught. He also go fired as an ART in not only the ANG but also AFRC, several years apart, as a point of reference about his character.

I’m separating. If I wanted to take the bonus I’d have looked for the info. I thought it was interesting the AF doesn’t push the bonus in a targeted way. No problem to solve here. Just sport bitching.

Your CC sounds very uneducated you should be worried if you care... you are on the fringe with a P. Not doing ACSC almost says do not promote

They've seriously hired ~half my squadron over the last 5 years, to include my SQ/CC late last year. Pretty much everyone in our squadron who has applied to Delta has been hired. If there is discrimination happening in the hiring process, it hasn't impacted us. Only a few of these hires were guys who were anywhere near retirement. From what I read, the lawsuit has nothing to do with hiring but rather stuff that happened to currently employed pilots that still serve in the ARC. I go on all our deployments, almost every squadron TDY and occasionally drop a trip for mloa, and I haven't felt at all targeted or discriminated against. Then again, I did not get hired and immediately drop multiple years of orders...I actually enjoy the hell out of this gig and being a true part-timer.

Nunya, you captured our frustration extremely well. I agree, the video resonated with me and why I joined. Unfortunately, my last few years on AD weren’t like the video. They’re exactly as you described. So I quit.

I said this in another thread but if you want a systematic approach just go around the circle naming the direction the parking lot is until you hit the one they want. For example if the uav is pointing southeast then you know the first square to the right is south and then go around saying west, north, east. The ones pointing the Cardinal directions should be easy enough without doing this. It's systematic and can usually be done before the timer starts. The picture pops up showing the parking lot they want you to click then it audibly tells you which one to click then the timer starts so you have about a full 2 seconds before the timer starts.

This video was what the Air Force was up through my first deployment. Nunya nailed it with the alternate reality. The longer I stayed in the more the dream wilted into a gilded shadow of the experience I thought it was. It makes me sad to think about it. It's like being in that final phase of a relationship where you remember how awesome the initial romance was but now you know she's cheating on you and you're to afraid to say anything or leave, but regardless in the next few months, the fling will be over and youre gonna cradle yourself in a period of self loathing gym gains buried in cacoon creatine shakes and Maxim mags. FML.

I saw the video on FBook and actually liked it, wondering if it was going to be in the “good” AF thread or the “bad”, I guess the masses have spoken. I was just wondering if the AF was finally recognizing it has pilots versus the whole bullshit we are all wingmen. Want us around? Want us in charge? Then recognize it. Or the generals can just keep running stuff like it was when they were mid level officers.

So we won’t get that 3% back when we file our taxes next april? Sounds like we are getting ripped off! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Years ago we were told to get a Masters. Then we were told we didn’t need one. Then we did again. Now we need one for O-6. Standing by for next pendulum swing. ACSC is no different. And if you think senior raters are really following CSAF guidance when they decide what they value in a person going up for promotion, I challenge you to look at how many things were made optional that they still insist on doing month after month.

I'm off-topic. Sort of. If you are interested in business/finance, however, read on: I'd like to offer a rebel's argument on a limited embrace of some "careerism." From where I sit, a well-ranked MBA program (and there goes my anonymity!): I'm not bragging, I was very fortunate. This opportunity has given me some perspective and credibility re: "what matters" after AD in this path. 1. AD me hated quarterly and annual awards. We spend 50% of our time patting ourselves on the back, and the system is broken, in different flavors in different locations. Forget that. If you're thinking about getting out and aiming high in business, I urge you to think about YOUR interests and not protesting the system. I notched some awards late in my career that have paid big dividends in getting some selective interviews. Many others have the same experience. If you can get these, DO SO. Play the long game and don't be a rebel without a cause. 2. The only thing that matters on your resume is being able to talk about and defend what you write in an interview. 10% truth rule, 100% truth rule . . . who cares. What is on your OPR/PRF is irrelevant. If you are willing to stand your ground and tell your story, make your own bullets for later. Your integrity is not judged on an OPR/PRF, but on you and any references the firm contacts. 3. Your narrative/story is everything. What motivated you through your career? When/why did your objectives change? What evidence is there to believe the story you tell? Forget the OPRs. No one reads them or asks for them, but they will ask you about the details. Think about what brings your path together in terms of objectives and motivations, and do whatever you can on AD to make the facts fit the story when you talk to your boss and peers about the next steps.

Real talk: Why would you consider AD if you can rush Guard units in this climate? Fighter discussion aside, go Guard all day, every day.

But hey, at least a little common sense broke out and they did the patch reverse on the OCPs rather than the bag!

First Acquisition WIC paper/project how to procure sunshades for the hottest AETC base in Texas. And the only UPT base without them... *edit* please no more rep points i think 777 is a lucky omen for future poker gambling sessions....dont take that from me

I get everyone has their own reasons, but I most certainly would have considered myself lazy had I not done it. If you want to talk colossal waste of time/money/resources...we can look at my last two "deployments" (which happens to be where I did a vast majority of my ACSC). 8 months worth of deployments to sit and fly training lines...with the 2nd deployment being in such a shitty weather location that we actually cancelled as much as we flew. At least the next time they send us on another bullshit deployment they'll be paying me extra cash for my efforts. Or I could have just skipped it and let them pay me a shit ton less over my remaining time in the military/retirement years...that would have showed them!

Anyone hear interview notifications lately?

Have you heard anything yet?

I think i heard couple guys got interviews to OK didn't visit either. So i'm thinking they must've had something on their resume

Bribing shows interest?

It could be worse. I've seen a few dudes (and gals) that have interviewed dozens of times and never got alternate.

So visits and interviews on that weekend for SC? Am i missing something?

Ah got it. I see. So May 4th is now interviews week and not visits. I'm slow AF understanding today