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    General Petraeus resigns amid affair scandal

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    Interesting article where Broadwell may have spilt the beans on Benghazi a couple of weeks ago. More interesting, to me anyway, after she speaks about Benghazi she is asked about women's rights and sexual assault issues in the military. She claims she is an advocate for more opportunity for women. Can't help but think she uses the power of the poon to get what she wants.

    (Fast forward to about 34:40 in the video)

    What's wrong with the Air Force?

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    Looks like the AF is asking for some people to return to active duty. Crazy!

    http://www.minot.af....sp?id=123314216

    8/15/2012 - OFFUTT AIR FORCE BASE, Neb. -- The U. S. Air Force is currently accepting applications from prior service military members to enter active duty. Military members who separated from the Air Force, Army, Navy, or Marines with an honorable discharge may be eligible to re-enter active duty into their previous career field, or retrain into various other career fields. Current and former Guard and Reserve members in all services may also be eligible for an active duty Air Force position. Special Operations opportunities are also available to those who qualify. All assignments will be direct duty assignments, except for those who retrain or enter Special Operations training.

    To qualify for an active duty position, every individual must meet various qualifying standards. Qualifying factors include re-enlistment code, length of separation, credit report, rank, and career field eligibility. If an individual is currently in the National Guard or Reserves, a conditional release from the commanding officer will be required.

    Interested individuals should contact their local active duty Air Force recruiter to start the qualification process. For assistance in finding a local recruiter, visit the "Find a Recruiter" feature on AIRFORCE.COM or call 1-800-423-USAF.

    ACSC OLMP?

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    Did they seem to actually care about the content or were they mostly checking on formatting and page count (like the rest of the classes). Thanks for the reply.

    I'm in RE 2 right now. Content and formatting matter, the weekly page quota is the least important as long as you show progression. If you give 2 good reviews to your peers every week and move forward on your paper you will do fine. The total page count is 25 +-5 (20 is my goal). I've gotten between a 90 and 94 through week 5 and have yet to write 5 pages a week. It may be hit or miss depending in the instructors expectations, but as long as you have a researchable topic and can make a few good points per week to your peers you'll be fine.

    ACSC OLMP?

    in General Discussion

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    Which one is the "better" of the two? Leadership Concentration or Operational Warfare?

    Also, is this an actual "application" or are you automatically in when you are deemed eligible?

    It's not about which one is better than the other it's about which one do you qualify for. The Leadership Concentration is for Capt's w/SOS complete and no masters. The Joint Warfare option is for Maj, Maj (S)'s that either need to complete a masters and IDE or are "topping off" the Leadership concentration in order to complete IDE. Finally, the Operational Warfare Option is for WIC grads who recieve credit for their time at the WIC schoolhouse through this program.

    The application process was pretty easy, the website walks you through it. It seemed like they simply double check your eligibility and then you're in.

    Hope this helps.

    Masters information (MBA/GRE)

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    Please read...you can do the program completely as a Capt and you will only have to do half of ACSC correspondence. This program is a pretty good deal from my perspective, Again, it is not academically rigorous, but it can make you think if you are willing to put effort into the program. You will even learn some useful military stuff. You can also do most of the work while drunk...trust me, this has been demonstrated with good results.

    I'm a little over half way done with this program as a Capt and recommend it to everyone who asks about it. I stiff armed the whole masters bit as long as possible and got talked into this program from my SOS flt/CC. It is pretty easy and requires minimal effort. The terms are 8 weeks long, 6 of them are typically threaded discussions with a mid-term paper (generally ~1000 words) and a final (about the same length). You can take multiple classes (up to 3 I think) in the same term. The most I have done was 2 in the same term, that took more effort than I wanted to give but I made it through.

    The Captains program is 11 total classes, it shares 7 classes with the ACSC program. Once you get your line number to Maj you can take the other 4 classes and complete ACSC. Where I would tweak the program is with the 4 classes independent to the Captains program. If they let a now Capt (s) or junior Capt take those 4 classes and have them count as SOS (they are all military leadership classes) this program would be perfect. I have brought this up to one of the civilian dudes at Maxwell who runs the curriculum as well as pushed it to my Sq/CC for some help to make the change. It makes perfect sense and would save $$$ so I doubt the AF will adopt it. Just my .02 about the program. Feel free to PM me with specific questions.

    Bagram DFAC sets the fail bar

    in Squadron Bar

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    Sad story: A nurse in my SOS flight thought we still flew the P-51. She also had no idea what an F-22 was.

    Happy story: My wife (who could honestly give 2 shits about aircraft) saw a large T-tail aircraft on final here at CHS and new instantly it was in fact not a C-17 but a C-5. I was proud.

    Altus AFB info

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    Anyone who has been through Altus for C-17 PIQ lately know how they are with leave? I'm a groomsman in my buddies wedding and really would like to make it. I would like to leave on a Thursday night and return Sunday and would also like to buy tickets while they are cheap. I'm still stuck in the "suck it up" UPT mindset, so....

    Thanks for the help.

    If it falls during the Boeing portion it is pretty easy to get the time off and easy for the FLT/CC approval. On day one you should meet Mr. Barnes (I think that's his name) and he'll ask you which weekends you would like to have as long weekends. IIRC I had 3 3day weekends and 2 4day weekends. It's a pretty chill course and the Boeing guys will almost always work with you.

    Altus AFB info

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    Any good steak house? Not really into mexican food but can eat meat and potatoes all day.

    Yeah, the Backdoor Steakhouse in Blair (10 min north) is pretty good. Up a little more and across the street is All American BBQ, it's ok but the place is a shithole. In Altus you have Roma's Italian which is legit. The only big chain here is Applebee's, stay away the food isn't great and it's probably the priciest place here. There is also a little sandwich shop in the back of Crown Jewelers (don't remember the name) that is pretty good, it's only open for lunch though. The Plaza is also pretty damned good (TexMex).

    Runaway Toyotas

    in Squadron Bar

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    +1 I dont own one, but I had the chance to drive one once and it is not as simple as throwing it in neutral like a normal automatic transmission equipped vehicle. Every input, even turning the car on happens electronically. There is no key or ignition, the car is push button on/off and senses whether you have the keyfob transmitter within range (like in your pocket)

    So I can see how if you were hauling on the freeway the computer probably wouldnt let you just shut it off or put it in N...

    So can you throw the keyfob out the window and it will shutoff?

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    UPDATE: Some of you mentioned the S&W 40% discount earlier, I just got an email stating the deal ends on the 31st so you better act fast! Here it is:

    Mr. A,

    Good morning Sir and yes Smith and Wesson is offering a 40% discount off the MSRP list on our website to all active duty and retired military personnel. This program is good on all Smith and Wesson guns and will end on 31 Dec 09. Simply fill out the form and send it in, you can mail it in, fax it in to 413-731-8980 Attn Helene Piquette or scan it and send it to me. If you have any other questions please feel free to contact me, thank you.

    V/R

    B. H.

    Manager, Military Programs

    Smith and Wesson

    Oshkosh, b'gosh!

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by ClearedHot

    Pretty cool video from this years show, wish I was there.

    Edit: I'm a computer idiot so if anyone else can post the actual video rather than the link go for it!

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