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Just now, nsplayr said:
Yea I saw that too and was pissed. Guess the last day I’ll use that card is 31 Dec 22…also makes me rethink moving my entire banking/insurance business elsewhere since I was keeping my direct deposit in my USAA checking specifically to take advantage of that limitless 2.5% cash back card.
I've been considering switching all banking over to Navy Fed to get a little interest in the cash i have in my checking and savings accounts. This is probably going to make me transfer everything and just use USAA for vehicle/personal property insurance.
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USAA took another step backward today as they are eliminating the Limitless 2.5% cash back credit card. Replacing it will be a Preferred Cash Rewards Visa paying 1.5% cash back. USAA is slowly turning into any run of the mill bank.
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Planning on moving my banking over to Navy Federal. Much better rates and physical locations in my area. Need to find good rates for insurance, both vehicle and personal property.
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1 hour ago, Ryder1587 said:
Feel like this belongs here. First I’ve heard of it.
seems like the first writing on the wall for the Air Force refusing to fix their problems on the pilot side.
Just pathetic. What a kick to the junk.
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15 hours ago, BashiChuni said:
sixpack, curious how it all played out for you? i'm in a similar situation
Ended up going on the deployment. Got back and min ran anything office related. Flew as much as I could to make up the hours I missed out on and now I am retired. Missing out on 6 months of IP time certainly has hurt my chances at flying for a major however I have a pretty good job lined up. Check of the month club is a good thing!
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Question for the peanut gallery. Does any type of NVG time allot you any type of disability? Rumor mill back in the day alluded to getting something if you accrued over X amt hours on NOGs.
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2 hours ago, ihtfp06 said:
NDAA for 19 already passed and AvB is still capped at 35k.
Sent from my iPhone using TapatalkYou know the contract lengths they went for this time?
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1 hour ago, snoopyeast said:
This is a ploy somehow for the AF to get more money for something.
Present a self induced crisis to Congress and say the solution is more funding.
Yet however the FY19 AvB is still MIA. You'd think if they were hurting for people that would be priority #1 to retain some pilots at this point.
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Any chance the 1 year option will come back for FY19? When will the FY19 AvB come out anyways? Would love to milk some more money out of the AF before I retire.
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Sad that Tyndall took the full hit of the hurricane. Wonder if it's going to be like Homestead AFB when Andrew hit and they ultimately shut down the active duty base.
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This retention train is accelerating even faster toward stop-loss.
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35 minutes ago, KPPV1 said:
Is it really true that we are getting rid of the legendary flightsuit, which basically defines what the general public thinks when they think Air Force, in exchange for the OCP? (First of all, you'll have to rip them off my dead cold hands). Don't get me wrong I definitely think the OCP is an upgrade for the ABU, I'm not complaining about that at all....BUT for our FLIGHTSUIT, that's basically Air Force blasphemy. Unless you fly something with an ejection seat you have to wear that two piece "look like everyone else" crap. Get used to being called a solider I guess.... I know they deploy with them but are they really trying to completely swap it? I'm literally disgusted with you Air Force, I really hope I'm not alone on this.
Rant over.
Agreed. I don't want to look like every other joe schmoe in the AOR. I'll keep rocking the tans until I retire, before the mandatory wear date. em.
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1 minute ago, HossHarris said:
The real question is why are you hearing about this here, and not from management?
Easy. They thought we wouldn't notice, at least not this quickly.
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1 minute ago, pcola said:
Or a non-vol 365 that requires an in house requal... So many possible reasons to raise the BS flag on this one
Even worse a short notice 179 where the pilot can’t get fully current before leaving, like AR currency in the jet. Come back unqual and have to sign a 3year commitment to get flying again
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6 minutes ago, pcola said:
Thanks for posting that. So they are waiting on the answer for the CC directed, in-house requals...
Here's a whole copy/paste from the MAF assignments page. Looks like in-house requals already fall under the new guidance..... BL: get out ASAP!
AFPC AOs and AMC/A1K have been working together to engage with HAF to get some more answers.
What we do know is this:
-Requalification was added as an ADSC-incurring event on purpose as a return on investment effort. The verbiage from the previous version was not removed in error as a return on investment effort for the cost of training.
-In-house requalification also is an ADSC incurring event (we asked about the different types of in unit requalification, and they should be getting back to us with an answer).
-HAF/A1P is willing to hear our feedback and asked for a consolidated email with our concerns so they can understand our frustrations better.
What we asked about and are waiting for a response:
-Is it possible to have a grandfather clause to establish a start date for when the new policy is implemented?
-Some communities were delayed assignment loads due to constraints outside the AOs’ control, so would there be exceptions for the transition phase?
We are working to compile all of the questions posted on this thread and we will pass it on to HAF/A1P.
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1 hour ago, pcola said:
You guys are crazy. No way you get an ADSC for in-house, CC directed requals. AFPC can’t even track that level of training. I’m pretty sure the reg is referring to formal ETCA courses that are conducted in the unit.
You thought wrong. That's the intent of the updated reg.
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1 hour ago, Kiloalpha said:
Not sure if it has been posted already, but I highly suggest everyone check out https://www.reddit.com/r/gundeals/new/
Basically, everyone posts the different gun related deals they find online. It's potentially terrible for your wallet, but I did find 10 PMAGs for less than 8 bucks with free shipping. Not bad!
Another great site for deals is this: https://gun.deals
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36 minutes ago, DirtyFlightSuit said:
I'm amazed people still think they are trying to work on retention! Never once have I seen any indication of it, and every thing I've seen is contrary to greater retention. Beyond talking points that is, plenty of talk about improving QoL and retention but as we've all seen no action.
It's all about building enough ammunition to enact stop loss after leadership said they tried to stop the bleeding by using all other means. I honestly see it coming in the next 16-19 months.
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1 hour ago, uhhello said:
Should be a must read for ALL maintainers and aircrew.
Fixed that for you.
Really sad read and hopefully isn't indicative of the culture in the AF these days WRT flying and maintaining our aging fleet. Not getting into details here so see your safety shop to get the skinny. Interested to see what the AIB will determine as well.
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No problem we'll just log what we need and fly what we want. MAF standard for years.
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So i'm pretty much screwed at this point. Even if i apply for separation that could end up getting denied and I am sent anyways. Seems almost criminal they can hold you against your will past any ADSC you have.
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10 minutes ago, pelexecute said:
Similar thing happened to me a couple of years ago. Apparently everyone before me had dwell time or a good excuse that the CC believed, so he said I’ve been picked, and I leave next week. I informed him that I have no ADSC and will be going right now to separate (before an official notification), and I was at 18 yrs then. When I informed him that there are many dudes that have an ADSC and couldn’t say no, it was like he had never thought about that concept. Don’t assume your CC knows anything about the regs. Other replies are correct, 179’s are totally up to the wing CC.
I wished my leadership was that forgiving but i've already been told in no uncertain terms that the OG will not deal with terrorists and the orders will stick. They're forcing my hand regardless of my wishes.
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Thanks all for the help. Much better than anything I can get on base.
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How insane we talkin here? I’m about to be in the same boat with the new Hummer EV.