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The guard has one powerful weapon that the active duty forgot about - politicians. The politicians are going to fight this one. In fact, it is already being discussed at the their level. It will be interesting to watch no doubt.
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Umm, there's a difference in the fabric, besides just the color?
there are both summer and winter weight flight suits. Summer is clearly marked while the heavier are not.
Scooter, if it's any consolation, the Guard here is also playing in this silliness. Title 10 > Title 32now that I gotta see!
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I looked into "Enid Homefinders" and this is what came back:
http://local.yahoo.com/info-18508567-enid-...corporated-enid
Their reviews range from gawd awful to mediocre. Is this accurate?
I rented from Richard the entire time and had no problems. The things they ask you to do before leaving are no different than in any other base housing contract. I have had many base folks refuse to restart BAH until items were completed. That is the same thing as not returning a deposit, if not worse. I would agree though that you have to be very stern to get your deposit from him right away. I refused to give the keys back until a check was written. I did not want to leave town without my deposit. There are so many landlords out there who will nickel and dime you after you leave, especially if they know you are not local any longer. I had no problems with response times, or calls being returned. In fact, we once locked ourselves out of the house and he came to rescue us.
Another great landlord in the area is Kim Price, who rents several houses. His house was just a bit too small for my family. Good luck!
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How hard is it to manage two jobs? Especially if you don't want to fly for the airlines? Is it possible to work a 9 to 5 job?
It can be a challenge, but it certainly is possible. Many people do it.
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Not so fast, Bergman. My unit implements the policy next week.
techs, AGR, part-timers? Who has to comply with this?
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What are the guard units out there doing? Following this or not? Peanut gallery?
Not working on Monday. Four ten hour shifts for full-timers, equals, no Monday work. Part-time, you only show if you have to. No further guidance from here.
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can you wear the new green flight boots with blues? It would certainly add a little professionalism.
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they just need to start ordering and issuing glow sticks, you know the ones the kids all wear while trick or treating. That way, no one will ever be hit. Those make you nearly invincible. While you are walking around CC, do you still have to pay attention or is it the automobile driver's responsibility to "see and avoid"?
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when this becomes an accompanied base in a few years, are families also going to have to wear PT gear and reflective belts? Or will they have specially made dependant uniforms?
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OLD CROW...do you ever work anymore?
Not anywhere close to Old Crow postings, but was certainly good for a chuckle after reading on Chairforce.com.
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Will there ever be a chance to switch airframes? You know, in case of a move or some odd reason.
Would you guys even sign up for a gig like this if you were in my shoes?
Thanks to all.
There is always a chance. You could always switch in the guard if another unit wants to hire and train you. I would only sign up for it if you really want to do it. I am not in your shoes, but I can tell you that UPT is not fun. You have to want to be there and you have to want to finish, otherwise you will not complete.
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anything is possible. What do you want to do if this pilot thing is not for you?
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Start with the retirement and promotion systems. Unfortunately, the same people in the position to make these changes are the same ones who came out on top thanks to these systems. This known as is the "Self-Licking Ice-Cream Cone", a combination of self-reinforcing patterns that tie the USAF to a less than optimal path. Good luck on breaking it.
Perfect analysis.
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and to finally cross the line. for all of you field grade guys out there complaining about the same thing, why does everyone bail instead of trying to fix things?
not trying to bitch, just looking for where things went/go wrong?
Bail instead of fix things...this is a very fine line I will tell you. It is certainly tough. To get promoted in the Air Force, on the whole, you at some point have to shut up, salute smartly, and move on with your daily job. Although process improvement programs are a constant buzz, people fear change (reference UAV scenario). You must complete PME, etc. Most commanders do not like senior Capts or young Majors that challenge them to change operating ways, etc. Most commanders do not want to change many things for fear of failure or looking bad to their rater. The AF promotion system is really solely based on this person's opinion of your performance. Hence, to get promoted (i.e. make more money), you must at some point be in line with your boss, operate his/her way, and not stray from the pack. If you are a person that challenges your leaders to do better, make changes, and improve processes, the civilian world wants you because you will make their profits larger by cutting out useless items. I am not saying this is necessarily the correct approach, but such is life. Being a field grader, wearing a reflective belt everywhere, filling out a 29B to go somewhere, and reminding someone in finance that they are "entitlements", is not fun for anyone. Sure the tide could change, but it is going to take a lot more than a few heads to get cut.
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Out of curiosity, how are UAV hours classified in the logbook? From the airlines/corporate side, would 3000 UAV hours mean a damn thing? Or would you be forced to look for jobs as a civilian UAV "operator"? This has been asked numerous times in other threads, but never answered. Boxhead, or anyone in the know please throw us a bone here.
Without any time to research this one, you could start by looking into how the Air Force members log the time. I think it would be in AFI 11-401. If you can log PIC instrument time, then instrument time is instrument time. I doubt the FAA has defined it yet, but you could research through the FAR/AIMs to see if they define remote control time. How the airlines/corporate folks look at this in 5 years or so, will be up to them. Not sure if my current employer (corporate) would take someone who has flown 3000 hours from a trailer as the same. Just the status though with the clients who are aboard. They want the real flying experience...for now.
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Stiffmeister I agree, North Omaha is more of a combat Zone than this place...it's a joke. We've got 3/4 of the folks on this base who are NOT supporting the mission other than making up stupid rules like these that have no real impact but serve as a notice to what THEY think the priority is here, not getting Bombs/Gas/ISR/Troops/Supplies downrange. Evey body here has the most important job, just ask them. It's all a matter of perspective, of which the shoes have none becasue they consider here combat. Plus it goes along with the thrad about Deidness.
Cotoer
Cotoer? Cooter? Is that you? Did they change the beer limit over there?
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I'll do ya one better...I was there 3 weeks ago. You could use credit cards and debit cards at the BX and if you asked the TCN real nice they'd let you do up to 20 bucks cash back. But that got old and I just went with the Eagle Card...actually really easy to use since everyone took it and there were kiosks everywhere. I have yet to figure out who is getting kick backs from the eagle card...cause you know someone is...otherwise they'd put in CC/ATM machines.
This would mean there is some corruption around military contracts, you know the core values my friend...Integrity first. Who would possibly try to scam money from the government?
BTW...this thread is always a delight.
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Intregity first. Generally boards will know if you are bullshitting them.
Reminds me of my favorite awards package under review. I seriously thought it was a joke...the bullet read:
"Saves lives and feeds thousands" - volunteer with some doctors across the world organization.
This was truly blown way out of proportion and it was quite obvious to the board that it was impossible for this individual to have personally accomplished this. If you donate $5 to their cause, don't through their mission statement from the website on your OPR/awards package. True, I do not fully know his/her involvement, but come on buddy.
Volunteer, and do it often, but do what you love. Someone else will think you are crazy because they do not enjoy that, but you will have fun. Also, doing a good deed only to make yourself look good somewhat defeats the purpose. And personally, those are not fun people to "volunteer" with because of the constant attitude while accomplishing the task.
As far as the VA commitment, go ahead and commit to it. They will more than likely allow you to be flexible. They just probably don't want to have to screen you as a volunteer and have you show up for only one hour. Once they accept you as a volunteer, they will allow you to work around your school schedule. It will be worth it and the stories you will gain from those men and women will amaze you.
Good luck and enjoy!
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Here's a suggestion for anybody who knew the mishap pilots. Write a short paragraph or two describing your interaction with them. Tell a bit about their personality and the good traits they possesed. Nothing fancy. Just a little something that their kids and/or family can read now or in the future.
I'll get the next of kin address within the next 24 hours.
Rip
FANTASTIC IDEA - I can tell you first hand that last year when my cousin was KIA, his troops and peers put together a book with pictures, notes, and stories. They made two copies, one for his wife and child and one for his parents. His mother then shared it with the extended family. What an amazing tribute it was. It really gives the families something to cherish forever.
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Missing your old career field?
Interesting things are in the works, but only semi-official now. Contact some of the folks in your old squadron.
Missing the old career field...No! I do miss the people though. I made all the usual calls and sounds like the same old game. It is good to know though that the people leading this unit still think the airplane is there for pilots, and for pilots to "drop bombs".
How about those in-flight movies? IIO's for all my friends!
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Are the rumors I hear true? Has the 55th truly decided to rid themselves of navigators?? Some saw this coming, but I thought it would take a few more years.
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Since you have been a FAIP, you have had the opportunity, I assume, to watch many SROs trying to make it through UPT. The same principles apply so hopefully you have been watching them throughout your stay. SERE is only an amplified situation, but UPT presents many of the same problems to solve. Good luck!
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Everyone interested in the U-28 while in UPT, go to the intel office, ask them to look up your clearance. If you have your secret (most active duty officers should), ask to look on the SIPERNET for info on the U-28 and their mission.
Intel office on the UPT bases...hmmm....where are those? I can't find one here at Vance.
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VN 08-05
C-17 Mchord x3
C-17 Charleston x 3
KC-135 McConnell
KC-135 Rickenbacker
U-28 Hurlburt
E-6 Tinker
T-1 FAIP
T-6 FAIP
F-16
B-1
U-28
T-38 FAIP
ACSC OLMP?
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Just completed the course, and yes it does take time. But for the most part, the weekly responses and course load are not that difficult. The most difficult was the final research paper, which took a lot of time to complete. If you are a decent writer, then you shouldn't have a problem. Two and a half years though to get through it all, so make sure you put your mind to it.
Most of all my courses averaged about two operators per class. There are quite a few civilians.
I also never had a problem getting extensions on the coursework. In fact, there was one person in my final class (research paper) that disappeared for 4 weeks and then posted everything in the final week. He still graduated. As long as you coordinate to be late, most of the instructors are very fair.
Good luck.