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It's interesting that DoD has more stringent security requirements for all personnel than TSA does for KCM, but only plays in TSA-precheck for Active Duty members. Makes me think that MilPDS (or another prgm) provides that data to TSA, but could provide the other requirements for "play" in A4A's/TSA KCM collaboration. KCM does check currently employed status, but Defense Manpower Data Center's (DMDC) Military Verification Service provides that service too. Seems some clever software coding could fix it for all Actively Serving in the FAA limited career fields (i.e. Plt, CSO, Flt Eng, LM, FA..), especially for those servicemembers with FAA credentials as well for the out of uniform check. https://www.knowncrewmember.org/rules/ Eh, who am I kidding...I'm daydreaming and you're correct...

Promise you that the AETCI about Instructor-Student no-frat. will still apply...AETC wouldn't condone that in a thousand years.

And so it begins...wonder if the old way/system is imploding? It's adaptation anyway and capitulating to manning reality probably. Will this new way work? Keep UPT manning healthy, in turn line SQs healthy too by not being "tapped"? Are 'Peter' AND 'Paul' out of schlitz!? There had to be some interesting conversations to get to this point. And even more interesting conversations onwards.

Like AFPC's assignment of preference/follow-on promise (aka policy) falling way unfulfilled and being totally, recently rescinded...wonder how many that lives that affected? AFPC and/or the functionals probably neither care nor know.

Until UPT2.5 cuts-out T-1 flights and associated parts (i.e. sims) it'll be about same timeline roughly but actually more events in UPT2.5 than 2.0

.50 S&W is only half...just sayin'...

No, but it shutoffs off when on fire probably! Might not even tell you...

With the mythical, end-all-be-all, A.I. co-pilot replacement!?!? https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/2448376/ai-copilot-air-force-achieves-first-military-flight-with-artificial-intelligence/

At 74 years old, Mother Blue should be a damn fine distiller! Meanwhile the bureaucracy tries its best...caveat emptor The real challenge is negotiating the mandatory US govt acquisition bureaucracy with less rated and experienced staff guiding and smoothing the way; capital outlays/expenses infighting; and adaptation to current and future manning/equipping/training dilemmas, like generational changes and massive technical leaps coming or already here. It's a massive shift in culture ultimately which needs to be ushered in adeptly and quickly, and financially sound to keep it feasible. The idea that THE and OUR security imperative is enough justification to fund ever changing military exploits fast enough is silly. When conflict hits-the-fan the best system will win, and our leaders know it. Which slogans are they: accelerate change? Adapt or die?

Wasn't impressed with UPT SGTO graduates thru KABQ..and those were the cherry-picked batch, wait till mainstream hits flt line in force

I know someone who'd have an answer...

The Ornithologist would in-turn say...I'm not an Oologist! Who they may in-turn say they're not a Chef! https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oology https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oology

https://www.airforcemag.com/under-new-rules-officer-promotion-boards-will-see-more-negative-information/

Lack of OPR during the disciplined-period for the board to see could be troublesome. It's ripe for speculation without more context.

The AF is/will spend too much time on ancillary processes like promotion racking and stacking as well as ancillary CBTs than actual wartime prep/readiness. This is why the present system will implode a point in the near future, to be designed a new and most certainly commitee-driven way. Lame. Where is the trust and autonomy!? When that comes back, goodness will follow...

Willy left this hot "Chocolate Factory" to a pubescent boy and his always half asleep chaperone Grandfather!? Man, what a boy-teen's dream! ...nevermind till said boy learns who she really is...

Seems all spin...though the K-20 investment got my attention. Direct assessions maybe? Professionals getting different signing bonuses maybe? Preferential placement? In the military installation serving under-represented, assumably minority populations...does that mean cleaning up fuel leaks on Pacific Islanders' ancient homelands? Or can we assume that is PFAS/PFOS cleanup near old farms? How about fuel cleanup near Pueblos? ...which the DoD is already doing.

Hmmm, pondering, that bullet prices have increased and bullets are useful in multiple ways, like you infer bullion. Both can be bartered if need arises. Both taxed during online transactions. However differently, I'd only eat beef bouillon! Some other poor schmuck can eat lead, then they lose their bullion. Anywho... Diversifying is prudent so go with bullion and ammo!! (Maybe some bouillon - gotta eat.) Your portfolio and risk tolerance will dictate what quantity of each. Remember, both are heavy. Effective 4/1/2022, CCI, Federal, Hevi–Shot, Remington, and SPEER ammunition will take the following price increases: Primers – 5% Powder – 5% Handgun – 2-8% Rifle – 3-8% Shotgun – 3-12%

Hunter might ask or think, well, pardon me??? Talk about an ethical dilemma for his dear ole Dad...on multiple fronts nonetheless...not an enviable big guy

AF is being forced by circumstances to change their offering(s)/options, let's see the bureaucracy turn on a dime now with whatever options remain (ex. payment timing, contract length, amounts [under $35k that is]) and the flexibility/options AF grants to prospective 'takers'. Not much else they can get creative with...new buzzwords perhaps... They haven't explored taker-directed payouts, aka taker decides where/to whom the $ goes

Yes