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WTF? You have serious reading comprehension issues! I had two kids before finishing UPT. My point was the exact opposite of what your applying to me. I was acknowledging that family is a choice as well, and you're a moron if you think it isn't. Nobody forced you to knock up the Mrs... Family is a choice, but that doesn't mean it's going to take a back seat to anything at my house. Here's some new advice for you: go re-read my posts, and re-think about what it says. I'm with you. My family is with me for the long haul, and vice-versa. Okay, back to the discussion. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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Totally sincere question here, no grammar nazi'ing here, but isn't this "granted" not "grant it"? I've always seen it with the -ed not the it, but I see enough of you guys on here saying -it that I'm beginning to doubt. I'll have to google it, but I'm here now, so Google later... Edit: okay, I'm too OCD to wait. I googled it. It's granted. Back to your regularly scheduled discussion. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Seriously? You have really partaken of the cool-aid my friend. Venom? Get over yourself. I've been pretty calm about everything I've said on here. I used the word disgusted once, that's about as serious as things ever got. If that's venom to you, how did you ever survive this mean spirited military? You're right, if they ever make the mistake of giving me a squadron I will tell my guys straight up that I couldn't care less about AADs. I will be upfront with them in regards to it potentially hurting them, so it remains their choice. It will never factor into a rack/stack I do, and I will fight tooth and nail for the guys I rank my #1, etc with my bosses. If that's going to get me fired, so be it. They should have never put me in charge in the first place. My guys will know where they stand with me, and if the mission isn't their number one priority then they won't make the mark. Simplistic? Probably, but I'm not alone in that mentality. CCAF is a different monster, and the E side of the house is another animal altogether, so I won't pretend to tackle that in here. You brought it up, I believe we were talking about young LTs and Capts, but whatever. Throw whatever you want in to back up your argument. This was on an iPhone, so it probably is all jacked up. Sorry.

There are far too many people that are convinced they need to sacrifice their families or sanity for their career. I'll stick with "exceptions" because a real degree, from a real university isn't something you can just do a little here and there of. It takes serious time and energy to do that. So does our job as well as being a good husband and father. Again, maybe I'm just old fashioned, but I believe that a family is more important than anything else we'll ever do. That doesn't mean you screw over your buddies to never take the bad deal TDYs because when everybody shares the pain it's bearable, and the family can handle those interruptions. What it. Can't handle, and divorce statistics back me up, is the hard charger who puts his career above all else. I know a family is a choice, but you'd be hard pressed to find enough people to fill Amy volunteer military without family men/women. That has to be taken into account. And, above all, family being a choice, doesn't change the fact that the AF is doing it wrong on AADs. For SOS and poor writing skills... I don't know what rock you've been hiding under, but no diploma mill degree is going to fix that, so don't pretend like a fake master's is going to somehow fix an idiot's inability to logically write a paper. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I think what's missing here is the fact that for a Capt it shouldn't be a requirement. Can you do it? Yep, painfully obvious that anyone can make it happen. I wasn't willing to make that time sacrifice though. My wife and I talked about it, and we accepted the fact that it could bite us, and we moved on. I got extremely lucky. It can be done, but I maintain that it is still a sacrifice well above and beyond what should be asked of a Capt or young LT. I'm willing to give up a ton of family time in the name of the mission, and even PME because if it worked it should make me a better officer. A ridiculous AAD from a diploma mill, though easy, is a waste of govt money, and whatever time of mine it would have taken. A real degree is a time consumer I wasn't willing to undertake while I was also giving up so much already. I rolled the dice and won. I always said that if the AF wanted me to have a degree they'd send me, and somehow, I am going on the AF's dime as my job. I had bosses that took care of me because I did my job well. We need more officers in leadership positions willing to go to bat for guys that have the right priorities. You may not agree with me, but your family (if you have one, if not, your sanity takes that place) has to be near the top, if not the top of that list right after the mission. It makes me sick that guys defend the institution on the basis that "if you manage your time well, you can get a real degree" when in all reality, if you manage your time well enough you can do the job at a level of excellence no other military can produce, and still keep you family happy. You can't get a real degree, be excellent in your job, and keep your family happy. I'm sure there are exceptions to that rule. I respect guys like Liquid because he doesn't hide his agenda or thoughts, but at the same time his blatant ignoring of the fact that the AF has screwed up their priorities makes me wish that whoever takes his place has the balls to stand up to the O-7+ that he works for and say "things need to change." I think everyone recognizes that an AAD is possible, but it shouldn't be required at the level it currently is. The boards probably promote a majority of the right people, but IMHO, if even a few of the really good ones are slipping through the cracks because of this asinine AAD requirement, then it's time to change it for good. Anytime I've worked with our sister services that is one of the things that stand out. If they're going to get an AAD, they go as an assignment for the most part. Okay, I'm tired and that was long. Too long. If there are grammatical errors I apologize. While an iPad is better than an iPhone, it still isn't a real keyboard. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

This! I just got my first new flight suits since 2008, and I absolutely hate them. The zippers stick, the material is way thicker, and they're some weird green color. I'd wash them a billion times, but my wife got mad at me for wasting water!

How on earth did I get a school slot without it? I will tell you that for the most part, Rescue, takes care of its people. There are always exceptions, but we don't eat our own like we used to. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I must just be a complete retard because I've read all the instructions 6-9 times, and read every single post in the discussion multiple times. Still not getting it. If you honestly want to tell me that this stuff is clearly explained, then I just need get out right this second because if I can't figure this crap out, I don't belong at the controls of a multi-million dollar aircraft, or teaching young guys, or in combat... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Yeah, the Joint ILA's are killing me. Anyone that knows what abstract thing their looking for in them please share. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

You're making those of us who chimed in regret our decision. Just. Stop. Typing. Whoever it was that said unteachable might just have been right. This may actually be a troll messing with everyone. Edited for stupidity Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Okay, I lied. That was worth posting one more time. Well played! Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I feel pretty lucky in that case because while that definitely exists in Rescue, I feel like it has been minimal. For the most part, at least as of two years ago when last operational, it was known who we're the workers and who were the ones who avoided it. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

It's his last statement about judging what it takes to make it in the Air Force. He k ows what it takes for him, and in a very general sense, but judging whether someone will be able to hack it or not based off a few stupid Internet posts is beyond his depth. He's still a little wet behind the ears for that. Heck, I've BTDT and judging someone's capacity for being a pilot in the AF is beyond me. His other posts on this forum are often posted with an attitude of being beyond reproach. He's a political genius apparently, but there are about 69 other political masterminds on here as well. I don't blame him, I blame the anonymity that apparently doesn't exist on this board like the rest of the Internet. Contrary to the tough guys that spout out the constant rhetoric of "this is the exact way I would talk to you in person" BS most people would not treat others in real life with the blatant disrespect that is shown on here every 6.9 seconds. I apologize for engaging in this online schlong measuring contest though. I should have known better. Feel free to flame away, I'll refrain from attempting to inject anymore common sense, and whoever wants can feel like the tough guy that chased me off. Where's the next kid we can belittle to make ourselves bigger? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

It's funny because you have 2 seconds worth of experience and sacrifice under your belt, yet you try to pile on with the grey beards. Grey beard on an Internet forum does not make you an experience pilot. You're still in the stfu category, but keep on acting like you know it all. I think it's rich. As for Art, he's an idiot, but he's gotta learn somehow. Most of you are so butt hurt that he dared stand up to you it's laughable. Gimme a break. He's an ignorant kid looking for answers. I'll echo Zach braff's comments. Good advice with some ribbing, is good. Most of you have such hard-ons for your own "awesomeness" you can't actually see that you're being just as SNAPish. You're looking for offense and insults where none was seriously given. If this kid shows up to UPT with this attitude, game on. Tear him up, until then he's just a kid. But hey, I'm going against the grain, so I must be ridiculed as well. Go ahead, my ego can take it. I enjoy reading some of the idiotic things posted here, and the people that take themselves way too seriously. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Ignore scoobs. He's a troll, and always has been. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I did the uhaul truck with my bike in the back. It was worth the money, and an easy way to move the bike.. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

Wasn't the surgery that did it. She was gross before the problems. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

I was following until this point. Maybe I'm just really tired, but I don't get why he is so angry if he got back in the jet. School select too. What gives? You as well, you are flying, apparently doing well (evaluator, IP, etc) yet you are still hating it. I'm not poking a finger, I am honestly confused. I'm in a pretty isolated position right now, and before that I was in helos, so I haven't seen most of what you guys are talking about in regards to TAMI and UAVs. I'm with you 100% on the suck factor of most of what is happening in the AF, but I thought getting back into the jet was the dream for everyone in UAVs. Especially your bud who is back in F-16s. Seriously, genuine question, no spears. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

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I go through the consulate closest to me. It's not an APO, but it's close enough. It's an hour away, so I don't check it often. I'm 11 hours from the nearest base, and the consulate route takes a month or so, but that's all I've been able to work. Check with them. There is an DPO in the states that ships to the Embassy. The Embassy then ships it via van to the consulate (6 hours), and I pick it up when I can. You can't have over sized items shipped, but oh well. DPO not FPO. Sorry, didn't see that DPO was already coverd.

Anybody used these guys for buying a rental property? Just curious.

Yep. Try it with French crews in the helo speaking to Italian C-130's speaking English. EMCON 1 has never been so painful. They're supposed to know English, but I never understand it... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD

So, you've never really flown a -60 then? ;)

Good point. Probably why I haven't done anything like that in these awesome ACSC discussions... Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD