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Pretty sure they mentioned a standard login time for the e-SOS and still reading all of the assigned readings....

No....one star on each lapel = two........duh!

The internet is too slow in Germany...and transferring the files to a hard drive w/ all the network rules and special clearances makes is worth using the CD here.

You know they have the NGA FLIP data for iPad Phaero app on CDs which are (or can be) sent to units every FLIP cycle right? Then the trick is sharing/finding the CD...damn OSA guys....

A previous AW/CC said he separates 0-4 DP, P, and DNPs in several iterations via filtering and stacking. The first filter = AAD & PME complete (which makes four stacks: has both, one, other, or neither) The second filter = PME complete w/ Bachelor's + and so on....couldn't believe it was that cut and dry for him. I think strat's matter more when you're going for 0-5 and up when the 0-4 promotion rate is like 90%.

According to Google Translate, yes

All they are doing is making long term, far-from-arrival reservations for students; that's not illegal. The studs can refuse quarters there, unless there is a force protection/anti-terrorism issue which the CC directs them to stay on-base. That way the reservation was done, studs must decline quarters to get into your PIT pad, and then studs are only reimbursed up to the on-base lodging rate. It limits the cost liability of the USAF. That's not illegal. The CC directing everyone to stay on-base no matter what is a shade of gray. That's is covered neither in AFI 34-246 (Lodging) nor in the JFTR, perhaps try the AFI 36-series (personnel). AFI 65-103 (TDY Orders) covers some non-uses of government quarters but not your situation. What you're doing is not illegal unless you're double charging guys for the same room or not following the long-term procurement of lodging conditions while TDY (reference JFTR Chapter 4) and the studs are claiming it; that's embezzlement.

Four Fans of Freedom = Quattuor Fans Libertatis Jet Noise, the Sound of Freedom = Scatebra sonitus, sonus libertatis

"Aerospacyber Airman"

"We RIF you - a lot" or perhaps just a picture instead...

ADSC ends around 2017...after start of airline hiring...military TAC flying is where it's at though...so much fun in a Herk.

Of course if the the class had signed it'd carry even more weight, but who would be the second person to sign if the author isn't willing to sign it?

I agree, he was too timid. He was the type who doesn't want to be seen as playing that game, but plays it. He had some great insights, big-picture perspectives, and honestly led a group through a tough spot. The letter would have more impact if he revealed himself but don't hold your breath.... (edit: grammar)

I read not one, but TWO, such great letters from this last class...one is pure hate, the other hateful yet productive....

on that note....I had a C-130 approach plate adapter/holder made for the iPad 1 & 2. It has ball & socket joints, and clips that attach directly onto the existing aircraft approach plate attachment point. The iPad is easily removable while the assembly remains clipped to the aircraft approach plate holder. The holder swivels, rotates, and the arm between the two joints can be swapped out for a longer connection (handy on the outboard approach plate attachment points). The connecting arm can be 2", 4", or 6". Pictures to follow...

C-130E and Luftwaffe C-160 inter-fly in northern Deutschland...

Ah the Navy....a fine institution.

C-130J future upgrades: 2) ...Block 7 Upgrades, testing, and trial kit installation(s). Block 7 is the second phase of a three-block upgrade initiative which primarily addresses mandated Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance/Air Traffic Management (CNS/ATM) requirements. Block 7 is the first Block Upgrade initiative that is a true International partnership, as the development costs are being shared by each participating nation. Block 7 requirements include: a.) Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance (CNS) b.) Civil Global Positioning System (GPS) c.) New flight management system (FMS) d.) Link 16 e.) Mission Computer (MC) upgrades. Block 7 (as well as all future Block Upgrades) will be integrated into the training systems integration lab prior to incorporation into the fielded trainers. 3) ...Block 8 Upgrades. Block 8 is the last phase of three block upgrades which will complete all known mandated Communication, Navigation, and Surveillance/ Air Traffic Control (CNS/ATM) requirements. Block 8 will again be an International partnership with cost being shared by each participating nation. Block 8 requirements include: a.) TEMPEST Compliance b.) Identification Friend or FOE (IFF) transponder Mode-5 c.) Civil Data-link d.)Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) e.) Mission Computer (MC) upgrades Air Force awards C-130J enhancement contract Viva la J!

Acquisitioners (proper term?) have opportunities to deploy because one is my friend. She has deployed for three 180's in seven years and says that's average at her unit. Interesting is that they're so undermanned (reference their bonus) they rear-deploy the people who are medically DQ'd or the like, and think it was in Ohio somewhere...perhaps the nominated General has rear-deployed as short, stateside TDY? Also from that linked report is this snippet. Acquisitions/Contracting wants a big dog in the fight... "Furthermore, the Gansler Report identified a lack of general/flag officers in the acquisition workforce. While this was focused toward the Army, the Air Force is actively building the contracting general officer pool with a five-year plan, which manages high-achieving senior officers. Our Contracting Developmental Team is also identifying and vectoring select company grade and field grade officers for deliberate developmental assignments based on the potential of their records to date. This should result in several officers from the contracting career field being competitive at the general officer selection board."

FYSA...so SOS is currently running a max of 840 students per class for the next few classes. Accoording to an O-6 in the school's leadership will be at 600 per class thereafter. Promises of 100% attendance seem to be fading fast.... reference the math... 3,009 Captain promotions in the 2011C board alone (not including the other promotion boards, Medical Officers, JAG, etc) and 5 SOS classes per year To make things worse they're beta testing some B.S. that the in-residence course will actually have the first 3 weeks as distance learning through the software Blackboard from your home station. The first class of beta-testors will actually be TDY to Montgomery for those first three weeks "interacting" from their lodging. ...yay! BTW - Battleshots was a bad, but fun idea...

Their brewery in Juneau, AK has an awesome tour. Depending on the base you're at and the Class Six's distributor the Class Six will take special orders. AK Brewing is starting to serve more distributors too and is migrating through the Northwest and West Coast. The Nellis Class Six manager hooked me up w/ Alaskan Amber as well as some of their seasonal ales...good stuff.

Good luck and hang onto your seat. You'll see everything only once. The transition courses (PXA/PXB) will leave you wanting more instruction. The J-schoolhouse doesn't have the same over 180 day TDY exemption letter as the Legecy shoolhouse does. No exception letter as of a year ago that I know of, thus it's a PCS.