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where do you go if you want GOOD coffee? sweet tea is good, but nothing beats a good latte except for an iced latte:) We are not guranteed to Vance.. in fact my DH just started OTS yesterday and we dont know what's happening after that, but I am just wondering what the atmospher is like around the bases!
I worked as a barista at Hastings, and I perfer them to Davinnci's and Starbucks. Plus. they are cheaper as well. I'm not a coffee drinker so take my opinion with a grain of salt as well..
I think I started hating Vance/Enid when I was working in retail. Now that I go to school full-time. The Enid-Locals don't really bother me too much.
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As an outsider reading Ranger's question, It sounds like he is asking this: If you go T-1's, you try your hardest to get FAIPed, and then you do leg work for the U-2, that you might possibly get a fighter, and he is wondering if there is any truth to this.
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VN Assignment Night for 08-13
KC-10: 1 to New Jersey and 1 to Travis
A-10: DM
C-17: 1 to Charleston and 2 to McCord
KC-135: 1 to Kadena, 1 to McDill, 1 to Fairchild, and 1 to KS
B1-Dyess
T-38 FAIP
U-28: Hurlbert (T-38 side)
F-16/F-22: Luke/Tyndall (I don't know how the whole F-22 thingy works..)
T-6 FAIP (from T-1 side)
Alpha Jet for the InterNatl' student
Casa C295 for the other InterNatl' Student
Edited to add: T-1 FAIP, guess I missed this one...
08-13 down, only 6 more Assignment Nights left!
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a friend of mind also had her daughter while her husband was in UPT, I think during phase I, She took care of her daughter during the week, but on the weekends, he had kid-detail :-)
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Reviving an old thread with dead links and the consensus that G-Shoch watches aren't issued anymore.
I'm curious as to what everyone flies with and why. Do you really need a watch to fly in the military? (To fly IFR on the civ side, there is the required clock in the aircraft.) I have a few watches I use for different reasons and thought with UPT a distinct possibility (as long as Brooks goes well), it would be something to think about.
Thanks for any input!
I think you need a watch for when you fly, you have to do certain checks every 15 minutes (not too sure about that timing, just giving you an example).. I'm not too sure how you could go about doing those with out a watch though... At least one person needs to have a watch in the class room.. to give out the time for some reason.
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Dude, I've been in your shoes.. wouldn't want to go back.. no offence intended.
You wont find out where you'll be going until week 12. The only thing I suggest is to look up colleges at all UPT bases, and go from there.
At Vance:
Northern OK College
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
OSU 1.5hrs away
OU 1.5hrs away
The last three have master's programs.
As far as jobs that are easy with military, nursing and education are the easiest to transfer around, and there is a constant need for nurses and teachers. When you get into a more specific area, thats when you will run into problems. I have a friend who has her Chemical Engineering degree.. There's not a high demand of those here in Enid.. she's now almost done with her nursing degree. Working for Banks is also "good" (you couldn't pay me enough to work for one!) like Bank and America-- they are pretty much everywhere, so transferring would be easy (so to speak)
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09-05 Track Select at Vance---BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2-helos
3-T-44's (one was guard)
2-T-38
The rest was T-1's (YEAH!!!!!)
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So, um, yeah, what does FUBAR mean?
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Odd question:
Does anyone know if you can claim quarantine expenses for pets?
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VN 08-12 Assignment Night
B-1: 1 Dyess
B-52: 1 Barksdale
T-6 FAIP Vance: 1
T-1 FAIP Vance: 1
C-17:
1-Hickam
2-SC
1-NJ
A-10: 1 DM
(1) F16 (with the possibility of getting a F-22): AZ(16), FL(22)
C-21: Scott
KC-10: Travis
U-28: Hurlbert
PC-12: Cannon
KC-135:
2-McConnel
1-Fairchild
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Not just black holes, but also cake. Yes, angel food cake is white and good; devil's food cake is black and bad.
Yes, there are somethings in our culture which were premised on racism unfortunately. But, come on, black holes? Cake? And who in the world says ' no' to devil's food cake... it usually wins out against angel food cake! If anything, white people are discriminated against in cake terms!
And just a cake history lesson here:
The term “deviled” is used to reference particularly rich or heavily spiced foods and dates back several centuries. In the case of spicy foods, the association with the devil is related to the heat of hell, while rich foods are considered highly tempting and decadent, like the devil himself.
I think I want cake now... and I think I have some devils food as well--with chocolate frosting!!
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My wife and I have been on the waiting list for a few weeks now (#13 today, 30-60 days?) and will be at Vance on July 9th. They said we'll be waiting to move in by living in lodging bldg 713, a small TLF, I think. We also have a besenji/jack russel mix who they said we would have to put him in a kennel until we move into family housing.
Will the wait be that long? Is there a better way not to put my dog in a kennel? I don't know anyone yet in family housing at Vance that could put my dog up before we move in. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
Cucci
I had to wait 14 days from the time I got here to the time I moved in a house. That boarding bill was $400. But, I have three large dogs.
Teh boading place I used is closed, otherwise I would suggest them. They had inside play areas and outside play areas. And they didn't charge you more for putting your dogs outside. Enid Pet Hospital boards, but eh. You have to pay more to have the pooch walked. They are stuck in a small crate. I wasn't impressed. I also wasn't impressed with a vet there. And the staff there is rather rude.
Try Wheatland Vet (which is right next to Wal-Mart and the Highway Patrol Office)
How does your pooch do with other dogs? I'm in a "I want another puppy" kick... so I'm willing to puppy-sit for ya!
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I still have a lot to think about, but I guess for now there are two main questions.
1. Would it be possible to get any contact information you may have on any religious Jews (not including Chaplains)?
Ok, that might be a problem.. No one on here is going to go up to every single person in their squad and say "Are you an OrthoDox Jew?". Think about it.
There was a guy on here that said he is on a deployment with an Orthodox Jew, send him a PM, give him your email addy, and see if his friend will email you back. It's as simple as that.
The guys on this forum are pretty awesome, and will help you out anyway thet can--most of the time.
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Here is some info regarding Ortho work for spouses:
- After you are 23, you have no Ortho benes.
- If you get Ortho work done before you are 23, United Concordia will stop paying when you turn 23.
- They do "quarterly"-type payments, you are then responsible for covering the rest.
- United Concordia sucks once you hit E-5 and higher.
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Great advice Kayla...If I'm understanding invisaline therapy...they are removable...correct?
Yes, You have to have them on your teeth for roughly 6-8hrs every day. You take them out when you eat and drink. The only thing you can drink while you have invisaline in is good ol' water.
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2) This is for everyone that has ever dealt with a lower ranking airman/Sgt/Lt, that did not perform up to standards but, due to not wanting to be 'that guy', wanting to be a friend, or not wanting to cause a scene.....shame on you. If you let below average performace fly, then you are just to blame. If something is wrong, correct it on the spot. Getting lip in return? Find the First Shirt. This normally gets things corrected quickly. Next is the Flt/CC. (The chain of command.....I know.....it's wild and wacky).
Everytime you let an airman (O's and E's) get away with something, whether it's wearing sunglasses on your skull indoors (prohibited by an AFI), not wearing disco belts at night (normally a WG/CC policy letter), or doing a half ass job, you are in-directly saying that action is 'O.K.'
I think we as an AF would be better off if there were more people dropping the hammer on slack asses.
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I understand where you are coming from, and I agree with you, but it's different for a spouse. It's one thing if you or my husband go in and not get the help that you deserve, and ask to speak to the First.. but it's a whole new ball game when a spouse does it.
A) we get labeled as "that spouse" who went into XX-Building demanding help.. --Trust me boys, this happens, in fact, I know a chick who will tell spouses NOT to go finane (for example) because "well, you just don't want to be that spouse who goes around doing your husband's business..." Now, I'm OK with being "that spouse" espeically when the hubster is away, and I know that he can't do anything from where he's at.
B) think about it: Imagine this: Husband is deployed/TDY his pay gets jacked up. As in only $352.56 is deposited in the acocunt. You, like every other American out there, have bills that you need to pay. The hubster can't talk on the phone.. so what do you do? Go down to Finance, you try to keep your cool, but when you're being dicked around so much, you start to lose your cool. Now, what? especially if this is the first time that this has happened, you aren't going to know "hey, just ask to speak to the First". I sure as hell didn't.
I'm pretty calm when it comes to dealing with people (as long as it's not Pinnacle). Years in retail has taught me that, and even before retail, I'm just a calm person. But, I do freak out when bills can't be paid.. Yes, there's $$ in savings.. but still.. Pay is the LAST thing anyone should have to worry about.
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I was under the impression that the AF only pays for orthodontic work if you actually medically need it...or if your job requires it for whatever reason.
Also, what I'm looking for now is for an official "Air Force" definition of "orthodontic appliance"...
My husband didn't "medically" need the ortho work that he got. Considering that the work put him on bed rest for roughly 3-4wks. I think all he had was an over bite.. I wasn't around back then, so I don't know for sure.
If you can, how about calling a dental clinic? and asking them. They would know for sure-- give or take who you talk to!
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You are missing the point. So now Finance needs to know Personnel's job. Forget it. I'm done with this conversation. No wonder people have so many problems. My point was don't rag on finance when they have NOTHING to do with it.
Maybe finance gets a bad name because they don't show any consideration to people.
They don't offer any type of help, and they treat people like crap. I'm not asking for them to know everything, but what I want is some compassion when it comes to getting help. Even if it's a "I'm sorry, you need to go to XXX.." just treat me like I'm a human, and not the crap that is on your shoe, that is bothering you.
Anyone on here who had their pay jacked up understands what I'm talking about. We are still recovering from the whole pay issue, and that was going on in the end of 2006 to May 2007. That's a LONG time to have your pay jacked up.
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What about cosmetic caps/crowns? I know the AF won't pay for it but is there any problem or approval necessary before getting this kind of work done for an active duty pilot?
I don't know why the AF wont pay for it for the AD member. United Concordia pays some of it for spouses/dependents..
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This is so funny. Finance has no input for Rank or years of service. It's all input by the Personnel office and in the case of officer accession, the AF Personnel center. Once input into MILPDS, the transactions update the finance system. Goes to show much of the finance bashers don't really know how their own entitlements are handled. Yes the end result is in the pay system, but your local finance cannot make those changes.....Change to a new topic, "I hate MPF".
We were a ping pong ball being bounced back and forth between Finance and MPF. MPF was telling us to go to Finance, and Finance was bouncing us to another finance office. What gives?
Trust me, Finance Guy, we tried every single avenue out there. It wasn't just rank/time in service screw ups, there were other issues as well.
And, it doesn't help that when you go to the finance office, you can be as sweet as pie, and they still act and treat you like shit on the bottom of their shoes.
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Haha I’m going to add to the “I hate finance” as well!
When my husband went to OTS, he was supposed to be paid E-5 with 8yrs. Well, finance couldn’t get that through their heads. They deal with OTS students ALL the time, this should d have been second nature to them! Well, they decided to over pay us.. majorly. Like $6k in one setting. I put aside $3k, because I had heard horror stories about finance. Dave thought that the $6k was base pay plus all the back pay that they owed us. I wasn’t taking any chances. Well, it’s a good thing that I put that $3k away. After my husband commissioned, they stopped paying us. I used that money (the $3k) to pay the bills and what have you. Well, his pay was still messed up. They were paying him as an E-5, when he should have been getting 01E w/8. There’s a big difference in pay. Maxwell Finance said that we needed to talk to Vance finance. Maxwell couldn’t do anything. Um, hello? He wasn’t even at Vance yet. Well, He calls Vance finance, and they say “you aren’t in our system; you need to talk to Maxwell.” That song and dance went on for about 2 months. Finally, when he got to Vance, and he wasn’t getting anywhere with Finance.. And we’re still getting under paid; he had to get Col. Baldingger (sp?) involved. Col. Baldingger was the 71st OSS’s commander at that time. Pay finally got settled.
On a funny side:
My husband found an old LES statement from when he was at BMT. He set it on my recliner and when I got home he said “Honey, finance messed up again...” I looked at his LES, and go straight to the “Pay” section, and it’s around $350 and some change. I don’t even look at the rank or the date. I’m in complete freak out mode. “Why!? Who you did you piss off at the finance office!!” he starts laughing his sorry ass off… I’m not the least bit amused. He tells me that the LES is from when he was in BMT. He slept on the couch that night.
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Can you wait till after you commission?
Reason being: When my husband was enlisted, the USAF paid close to $20k for his straight teeth plus 4 metal plates inserted in his jaw. He was given Invisalign as his retainer. I would think that they would offer the same dental work to an Officer.
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My SIL will be grauating from ASBC in August. He is supposed to report to his first base 2 days after his graduation. His wife will probably not accompany him to ASBC. Given that there is only 2 days to report, we're assuming he won't be around to help his wife with the move from MA (to Little Rock). Can his wife show up a week or two earlier to look for an apartment in Little Rock? Would she be reimbursed if she stayed in a hotel off base during that time or would she be able to stay in Base Lodging? Would their household goods be shipped before ASBC? We're all wondering if any newly married couples have had the same situation and how they handled their move. Sorry if this topic had already been discussed but if you could steer us in the right direction for any help it would be appreciated. Thanks from A Worried Mom.
If you stay in TLF for I think, 10days, Finance will pay you back. You have to give them the invoice from TFL. She can stay in TFL/Billeting ($36 for TLF, and $27 for Billeting a night) and it would probably be cheaper then staying in a hotel off base.
Also, if She an sit tight, and wait for her husband to inprocess, he can then take leave to go back to MA to help her move.
The household goods can be shipped at anytime, as long as they have orders. If her household goods are shipped on May 9th, and get to little rock before she even gets there, they will be put into storage.
Do they want to live on base? If they do NOT want to live on base, she can move to little rock during ASBC at anytime. If she wants to move on base, He has to get a waiver signed, since he is not 'really' stationed at that base until he inprocesses.
I had to do the PCS by myself. My husband went straight from OTS to ASBC, before we knew he was going to ASBC we had an argeement with a tenat to rent our house... so I had to be out of the house by X-date. If she has anymore questions, please feel free to PM me.. :-)
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Corpus is a different world than you're used to Kayla. The Navy doesn't care about timelines. Some people graduate from Corpus in six months and some graduate much later.
So the answer to your question is yes if that's what you want to do.
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OK! ultimately, that's what I was trying to get at whitout dissing the Navy. I've heard that they are kinda "lax" on trainings and such!
Our track Select date isn't until July 22, so we still have some time. Hell, my husband still isn't sure of what he even wants.
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Then how did he get promoted to a 3(?) star General?