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pcola stud,
That's why I went to the Nike's. The ear piece parts are flat and they are very light weight. I've never had a problem since I got them.
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I used to wear wire Oakley's (squadron issued from drop down funds)but they always gave me headaches. So I went out and got a nice pair of Nike's...The link shows silver but I got them with dark grey frames and black lenses.
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Yes. Altus.
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Scoobs,
No, if you are an IP in the C-17 and volunteer to go to Altus, you will most likely get your wish.
Yes, the Tones at Pensacola are flown by contract pilots.
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Blum,
Right now it's pretty easy to go from ops to ops. There are plenty of volunteers to go do the white jets. I'm not sure what the numbers are, but it seems like most are getting what they request (as far as ops to ops or ops to white jet).
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Scoobs, if all goes well, you will become an IP during your first tour in the C-17! To some degree, questions are raised if you don't make IP before the end of your first tour.
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Scoobs,
Just as I mentioned, not much has changed from the previous post. Most guys are getting between 600 and 900 hours in their first year. It'll probably start to average closer to the 600 rather than the 900 due to the changes in mission profiles that are being flown in the AOR.
[ 18. August 2005, 22:03: Message edited by: C17Driver ]
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AG, must be different based on Guard vs. AD? Ours is 24 month qual.
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Good recommendations Spar!
Stud@, while I agree that the C fund is diversified, it's still not good to put your eggs in one basket. All those people that had all their money in an S&P 500 index fund in 2000 time frame are out almost half their investment still from the highs if they happened to buy in late. It's always good to hedge your risk a little.
[ 01. June 2005, 18:59: Message edited by: C17Driver ]
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Over 12 years, 10% of your pay is going to be more than just a little bit. (After a couple years, probably around 3, you will actually be putting more into your TSP than you can in your ROTH - which is $4000, NOT $3000) per year.
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I would diversify at least a little bit. Instead of putting 100% into the C fund, you should consider putting at least a little bit into the other funds.
"Past performance does not guaruntee future results"
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If you haven't started UPT yet (on casual), then you shouldn't have any problems getting leave/time off for your wedding.
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B-O-double-Z,
I would say that there are also good reasons to "force" someone to go T-38s. There were a couple guys in my class that I wouldn't want on my aircrew regardless of how good their flying was. I think it fits them better to be flying a single seat type! Their attitudes just wouldn't fit in the heavy community. Good to have them on the same team, just not the same jet.
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You'll pretty much be responsible for your initial schedule. A lot of the items that need to be accomplished are classes that are only offered once a week or once every other week as well as CBT's that need to be done. If you take too long, an ADO or DO might get involved, but as long as you show progress, they usually don't say anything.
Most of the squadron's are also really good about putting individuals on "baby hold". Usually it starts around two or three weeks prior to the due date and lasts until the baby is born. If complications arise, they may even start it earlier. (Of course this is all dependant on nothing else major happening - tsunami, earthquake, another war, etc.)
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Heavy drivers usually go to be AMLO's (Air Mobility Liaison Officer)
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Minz,
There are 4 Active Duty squadrons are McChord (4th, 7th, 8th, 10th). The process of assigning new pilots to squadrons is pretty much random. There is a squadron at McChord that has a mission that will keep you there longer if you get in to the squadron and then into the program. You'll find out more about that from guys at Altus (probably).
[ 18. April 2005, 08:50: Message edited by: C17Driver ]
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Minz,
Once you report to McChord, you'll find that you will get to set your schedule initially. If you want to take two or three months to get mission ready, then you'll probably be able to drag your feet and make it happen. If you want to get started flying in the system, then you could probably get mission ready in under a month. There are quite a few local currency type things (classes, etc.) that have to be taken care of which is the reason it takes a little time.
Let me know what other specific questions you have.
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That's actually the restriction unless we get MAJCOM/DO waiver. If we have the TOLD to support a shorter distance and the priority is high enough, we could probably get it.
-Minimum runway length for a full flap landing is landing ground roll plus 500 feet with max reverse (I've seen instances were this number is below 2500 feet)
Our restrictions are not based on peacetime/contigency.
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Scoobs, the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) is basically a 401(k) for federal employees. Currently AD do not get matching funds although I have heard that some civil servant types do (not sure which ones). Currently you can put up to 10% of your pay towards TSP per month. They have been raising that and we will eventually be permitted to put 100% of pay. This is before tax so you will be taxed on this at a later date when you withdraw the funds (for retirement). You can start withdrawing from TSP at 59 1/2 with no penalty.
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Everyone in ACC and AMC also received the GWOT-S regardless of job/deployments.
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There are other options. My squadron has quite a few prior C-21 pilots.
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From The Meridian Star:
NAS Meridian crash claims life of pilot
By Georgia E. Frye / staff writer
Tuesday, March 22, 2005 11:58 PM CST
A student pilot was killed Tuesday in a plane crash just south of McCain Field at Naval Air Station Meridian.
Details about the accident were sketchy Tuesday night, but a news release issued by NAS Meridian said the T-45C "Goshawk" from Training Squadron 7 crashed at 6:25 p.m.
The news release said the pilot's name will be released today; it also said the pilot was performing routine training at the time of the crash. The release said the accident is under investigation.
(https://www.meridianstar.com/articles/2005/...ries/a1-nas.txt)
Same paper:
NAS identifies pilot in crash
By Georgia E. Frye / staff writer
Wednesday, March 23, 2005 11:25 PM CST
CRASH SCENE - A U.S. Navy investigator examines the wreckage area on Wednesday of a T-45C "Goshawk" that crashed at 6:25 p.m. the night before in the woods near Naval Air Station Meridian's air strip. The pilot was killed in the accident, which remains under investigation. PHOTOS BY PAULA MERRITT / THE MERIDIAN STAR
Naval Air Station Meridian officials have identified a student pilot killed Tuesday in a training exercise.
Lieutenant Junior Grade Steven Elledge, USNR, 25, from Orlando, Fla, of Training Squadron 7 was killed when his T-45C "Goshawk" crashed just south of NAS Meridian's McCain Field.
Capt. Dan Ouimette, commander of Training Air Wing 1, said few details were available. He said the crash occurred while Elledge was practicing field carrier landing.
In a heavily wooded area about a mile from McCain Field where the plane went down, NAS Meridian's Mishap Investigation Group is working to determine what caused the crash. Ouimette said investigators are working to locate and tag each piece of the plane.
He said the aircraft data recorder has not been recovered. He said he expects the investigation to last one to two months.
Susan Junkins, director of public affairs at NAS Meridian, said Tuesday's crash is the base's first fatality involving a T-45C "Goshawk." The base's last fatality was in 1996, when Marine 1st Lt. Mike Warda was killed in a T2C "Buckeye."
The "Buckeye" is no longer flown at NAS Meridian.
Ouimette said there have been three accidents involving "Goshawks" in the past year and a half, but none have resulted in a fatality. He said the base has an excellent safety rating.
"We take young pilots and teach them advanced operations," Ouimette said. "It's a dangerous business we are in, but we will thoroughly investigate this accident so we can hopefully prevent it from happening in the future."
Ouimette said once all the pieces of the plane have been recovered, the investigation team will reassemble the accident scene to determine the cause.
Ouimette said Training Squadron 7 was given the day off Wednesday, but will resume training today. He said representatives of the Fleet and Family Service Center will offer counseling to help family and friends deal with their grief.
"These are the best of America, the cream of the crop, and we recognize that it affects everyone," Ouimette said.
(https://www.meridianstar.com/articles/2005/...ry/a1-crash.txt)
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Still not as bad at Ramstein (Team Ramrod!)
Investing for retirement (TSP, IRA)
in General Discussion
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Currently, they don't provide matching funds.
https://www.tsp.gov/uniserv/features/chapter04.html