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But how much did she donate?
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I'm sure he's not the only one saying stupid shit...doubt there's a lot of them saying 'this' kind of stupid shit on twitter, as well as having their main photograph be in their uniform, but what do I know.
Let me ask you this: If I'm downtown and at a bar (not even in uniform) and I'm with my buddies saying a bunch of stuff that is promoting assault, sexual assault, using racist remarks, etc, and a coworker (maybe a female?) somehow overhears me acting this way (without me even know that the coworker is there)...should anything happen? If she mentions something to the boss, does the boss just shrug their shoulders and tell the coworker "Oh well...it wasn't on base". Or does the boss/supervisor take this guy aside and at the minimum tell them to stop acting like an ass-clown when in public and for saying such stupid things?
I'm not at all suggesting they toss this dude out, what I'm saying is to give him an ass chewing to let him know that when he does this on social media (with his picture and/or name available) that he not only makes himself look bad, but that he makes the Air Force look bad. This then gives him the feedback that he needs, since he obviously sees nothing wrong with what he is doing, and allows him to correct his behavior without a negative mark on his record. Tell him to take down his pictures and use a ghost name if he feels he just has to act like a thug.
Damn, we get in trouble if we say 69 or have a picture of our wife in a bikini at work, but this shit is allowed? Maybe I'm just getting old. Get off my lawn!
You aren't getting old. I'm "young" and this shit pisses me off. If he worked for me he would get reamed. I've already had so soul crush for some retard airman who consistently tweeted over 100 time a day during duty hours, and his posts were 95% tolerable.
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Better to email it to AFA staff so they can sort him out.
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A symptom of dumping washouts into the force? "Quality Spread" coming soon?
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Someone sent me this idiot today. Seems like a great representative for the USAFA, the AF and our military as a whole.
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Was this as a GS-13-2181?
Sorry, didn't mention, that was for/as a regular GS...no incentives or special pay et cetera.
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Excellent post BONE WSO.
1. $100K in the military does not equal $100K in the private sector. A big part of your military compensation is tax free, not to mention free health care. Where as on the outside, expect ~30% federal income tax rate for someone making $100K. On top that, expect to pay at least a few of hundred dollars a month out of pocket for health insurance premium (unless you have TRICARE Reserve Select). I was making $85K for a large corporation and my monthly take home pay was about the same as a 2Lt.
Additionally for anyone considering a jump to GS....I'm a reserve officer but also have had past experiences as a GS. When on AD I made more as an O1 than as a GS-12. An O3 with 4 years of service makes more than a GS-13. The trend continues all the way up the GS scale.
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As is probably obvious...most big firms do their own recruiting for the top schools in their region and have formal leadership/development programs for young grads. I think it will be very tough to break into their funnel.....but I don't know enough about cameron brooks. I wouldn't get your hopes up for the big well known firms...but maybe they can put you in a niche boutique group in which your background would help out a lot? I'd say get on the horn to any zoomies you know that may be in the field and can give you some advice.
What % get investment banking?
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Her article screams peter principle
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Yeah, I am conus to conus. I definitely belive FG over the dude at the local travel office. I'm thinking he is asking for TLE receipts.
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Don't need them for the driving portion within CONUS but would need lodging receipts on nights staying at the APOE/APOD when going to or coming from OCONUS locations.
I donno...I went back in today to turn in my paperwork and he asked for my itemized lodging receipts. Is TLE different than PCS travel lodging (driving portion)? Maybe that's what he is asking for, even though I didn't have any temp lodging once I arrived.
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Do I need to provide lodging receipts for PCS travel? I always thought no, and that it was the flat rate for the allotted days, just like per diem. Someone in travel dept told me today, however, that I need receipts for all lodging while making the drive. Thoughts?
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1) Are you a chick?
2) If yes, see #3
3) I'm a doctor, see #4
4) I need pictures to assess
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s should be given. These loonies have infiltrated government in the past and I'm sure they're always trying to get back in the door. Having one of them advise BIG political names is a little unnerving.
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Speaking of this DB and scientology..
Did anyone know Greta Van Susteren is a prominent scientologist? Kinda surprised Fox hasn't found a reason to get rid of her. Even more surprised about some of the company she keeps and legislators/politicians she advises in light of the scientology.
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Why waste the opportunity to get two guns. One deer gun and one elk/big game gun. Compromises usually don't pay off; you get something that can do everything, but no one thing well. Even better throw a new .22 practice rifle in the mix as a companion trainer.
That's what I'm thinkin. Start with 223, get an upper for 6.5 few months ahead of when I think I'll need it, then built a bolt later on once I actually win an elk tag.
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Few other people are telling me 6.5 grendel is a good option. Supposedly more force than 308 at range. Would be nice because I could just build a 223 then pop for an upper when I need it to hunt. Might come down to building a 223/6.5 and then just buying a bigger bolt action if I need it later on.
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Anyone hunt big game here? Thinking about doing a build. Most common use would be deer, but want something that I can use for bull elk and possibly big horn as well. Not sure if 308 would do well enough over 300 yards. Ugh, decisions.
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Who knew that unhinged whack jobs man the EO office?!
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Yes, O-4 can supervise a GS-14. I do believe that the supervision must be inline with the PD, though. Meaning, if her PD has her as a flight commander, you would have to be in a position above that in order to supervisor her, like a DO. I would highly recommend consulting the civilian personnel office, they usually have a good handle on what is or isn't appropriate. For all you know, her current PD might say something totally different that what she is actually doing and her job may have morphed over time while her PD remained the same, in which case you may have the opportunity to put her in a closet. I have seen this happen multiple times. Civilian employee gets tired of being jerked around and starts telling people to ###### off because their duties have nothing to do with the actual PD. Additionally, just because she may be coded as a supervisor doesn't mean she has to supervise anyone.
Bottom line to your initial question, yes, O4 can supervise GS-14. Whether or not you can write on them will depend on the PD and you should get with the pers office for details on that. Sometimes a "supervisor" and their official rater are two different people.
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I read the forums often and seldom post. It's my impression that the purpose of this particular thread is to provide an outlet for people to vent. In proper brainstorming sessions all ideas are accepted and not deemed BS. That is for later. Seems this thread is similar - to blow of steam about an institution that I imagine we all love (in some fashion) and that we want to see succeed at its mission. I think frustration builds when a person feels like they are inhibited in contributing fully to its mission or if the focus of said institution seems to have drifted from what's truly important.
First, I'll write what I think is right about the USAF - 1st rate training and equipment for its aircrew. I helped run many LFE's in AK and Nellis. I saw the noticable difference in the capabilities of our USAF vs. many of our Allies and sister services. Unfortunately our equipment has suffered in the last 10+ years. Also the professionalism of our CAF aircrew is bar none. As an airlifter and ATC IP (yes I was actually in ATC) by trade, I was an outsider looking in with the CAF. But damn, I was impressed. I think it is an attitude that is permiating to the MAF via the WIC (my observation). Also, I think our UPT is the best. I may be biased since I was an IP at Willy and Randolph. I saw products from other services and from a few Allies. Again the difference was telling. I don't know how UPT is now, but when I went through 25+ years ago, we all flew the T-38, had to be able to fly fingertip at the 3G, 90 degree bank standard. The program was 48 weeks and my class had a 50% wash-out rate. Standards were high. If you graduated you were good, if you got a fighter, you were great. I don't know how it is now with SUPT with the different tracks. I like to think the standards are just as high now as they were then. Regardless of yes or no, from what I experienced/observed throughout my career was that USAF aircrew are outstanding at what they do WHEN GIVEN THE OPPORTUNITY.
Now for what's wrong with the USAF: The personel system. Many times it does not allow our aircrew to achieve their potential in their particular mission skill. It is the great inhibiter, whether it's a demand for an advanced degree, PME, 3-years at one place and then move, ALO tours, etc. The USAF has shown many an exceptional aviator the door because their career, "on paper", wasn't satisfactory or tried to send them down a career path that didn't allow them to do what they loved or for what they were trained. Also the USAF takes a cookie cutter approach to all career fields. I think we all know how important cyber security and space ops are becoming. IMO, there is no way the USAF can recruit the best and the brightest in these fields by expecting them to fit the USAF norms and put-up with all the Micky Mouse BS. They can do the same type of job in the civilian world with better pay and no nonsense. I think pilots can put up with it better. Yes, there are the airlines, but that is not the same as flying military jets. I was a spin-demo IP in the T-37. Loved it and doubt I could find a comparable job in the civilian world. Also, I'm worried about our emphasis on LO and RPA's (shouldn't go into much detail about either). The cost of the JSF is taking needed $$$ for other platforms, like a new AWACS, more F-22s, updated F-15s, block-60 F-16s, non-lethal SEAD platorms, more strat-airlift, and more tankers than programmed. RPA's are leaching skilled aviators from jobs where they need to remain and it's misguided to think that they will be of any use in a contested environment. We cannot afford the $$$ in our diminished budget to put $$$ and people into an airframe that can only operate uncontested. What good will they and the aircrew be when we are fighting a determined foe with an air-defense? I also think it will be a huge mistake to moth-ball the A-10 fleet. The A-10 community has a skill set at a level that is not easily gained. It would be a shame if that is lost. So, I'm worried about our ongoing airframe procurement strategy. I think it is misguided. Again, my opinion only, based on working many LFEs. One last thing on what's wrong - to me rank shouldn't have its privileges, it has its responsibilities. I've heard and seen too many instances of senior leaders making themselves the focus of what matters instead of things truly important. Examples: had an aquantaince that I ran into at the Deid back in '03 who worked DV issues at the CAOC who told me about all the O-7's and above who wanted rides on aircraft to different places in theater, but didn't want any cargo on the plane, a certain USAFE/CC who wanted the motor pool arranged by taller-tap, wanted leaves raked out of trees, missappropriated funds for personal preferences and when visiting Nellis, demanded that a running course on base be marked specifically for him with mile markers posted (I guess the jogging path at runner's world wasn't good enough), an ATC/O-9 who demanded all the mailboxes on Randolph AFB be painted beige (against the wishes of the USPS) and who was caught using the C-word in reference to a female who had just briefed him (he had to make a sexual harrasment video for us to watch for that), a 3 WG/CC who wanted all the street names and numbers changed because he couldn't figure out how to navigate around Elmendorf (even though everyone else managed over the years), a C-130 WG/CC (463 TAW) who ordered a training mission to Berumuda and then happened to put his family Space-A on the flight, two CSAFs who seemed to care more about changing the uniform than anything else, etc. etc. I have many more examples and imagine all of you have your BS stories about senior leadership privilege. Senior leadership focus should always be on the mission and those that do the mission. IMHO, everything else is fluff.
I read a lot of good stuff on Base Ops. I appreciate the forum. Regards, RF.
Wall of text. Will. Not. Read.
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This needs to come back.
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competence=/= non-megadouche
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UPT slot? no idea.
Clearance? They're looking for exploitation vulnerabilities and indications that you aren't a responsible person and shouldn't be trusted with classified information. Generally things that are for the most part out of your control are investigated but shouldn't hurt you. IE - lost a job...credit went to shit. That's understandable and generally will not be held against you given that you take the appropriate steps to recover once the situation allows. Another good recent example is shutdown/furlough. This undoubtedly has negative impacts on the credit/finances of individuals in sensitive positions. Will they be punished for it? Not if they're responsible and document any issues they're having and put in place a plan to recover.
Bottom line...would a repossession and loads of credit debt stop you from getting a clearance? Unlikely, especially if you are documenting the steps you're taking to mitigate it and the reasons for the issues are easily explained.
F-35 Lightning info
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Hostage in AFTimes:
-JSF is not an air superiority fighter
-JSF is irrelevant without F-22
-A-10 is useless in the future and there's no way to save it