disgruntledemployee

Just saw a story that Trump asked VADM Robert Harward to take the job, but turned it down. For those that don't know, Harward was a 1 star that Mattis picked to jump up to 3 stars and be his vice at JFCOM. And when Mattis went to CENTCOM, Harward went too and did the deputy deal again. Reputation alone, looks like he was a sound choice. I think that our opponents on the world stage shit a brick upon hearing the name, and are now drunk with relief that he said no thanks. Out

The timeline was much closer to well under a year than 1-2 years. One night, two new CPs smack in the middle of their flying training come in and mention that they will PCS to something else and feared it would be RPAs as those were most definitely on the list. A total fucking shit show. So my advice that night was to go fly, do well, and discuss career options during the debrief over a beer. And this was McDew's 18th AF. Out

What are you so afraid of? That politics play into national security decisions? BTW, I think I once read that a president (last 30 yrs?) rarely ever used the NCS. Law says he gets to have one and calls out specific positions, but does the law mandate how the NCS is used? And I'm too old or lazy to look up sources. Look, the Pres is going to listen to whomever he wants for whatever reasons, just like all the ones in the past. If the Pres thinks that putting a politics guy in the fish bowl to "stir it up" because he thinks that may yield better results, let him try it. If the dude fucks it up, he'll get fired. I heard 2x Obama holdovers got canned already for not following orders. Did O ever fire anyone? And I'm not talking about the touchy feely mention of someone resigning but was actually fired. This Pres flat out fired two people. Now I've got to get ready to see Tom Brady lose it tonight, you all have fun out there. Out

Hey, an easy way to talk to a Congress Man, I'll bite. And this one can't be too hard to tack on to a Defense bill. Did you know that when any of us has a pay issue that results in over payment, DFAS will start charging the member 5% interest until its paid. This occurs even if the amount is in dispute/wrong. And to get any of that interest back takes a very long time (I'm at a year). The red tape is soooooooooooooo excruciating in that department. So, I propose that DFAS can't charge interest any higher than my checking account, currently less than 1%. Tie it to the Fed rate, no more. BTW, if anyone here is making 5% on a savings or checking account, please tell me know; DFAS isn't into banking yet. So there, an easy line item change to current law. Reduce the interest rate DFAS can charge on debts. Out

Mattis would be a really good choice. However, I don't think you'll see a yuge (Trumpism) growth spurt in defense. From my time in the same organization and others that worked around him, he's not much for red tape, inefficiency, and large staffs. A lot of DCers could be looking elsewhere for a job. And talk about someone that knows the world and the inhabitants. In a way, making him Secretary of War (I kinda like the old name) sends the world a great message, and one of my favorite quotes of his, " I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I'm pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you fuck with me, I'll kill you all." I mean think of it, when was the last time the persona of a SecDef sent chills down the spine of our adversaries? Great choice, can't wait for the annoucement Out

But I wonder, does Obama really care that much about her to grant a pardon for charges yet stated? It's like saying, "I know she's guilty enough to get charged and possibly convicted." Perhaps he allows her to sleep in the bed she made and give Bill one more jab. Well, maybe he does it because doing so will insulate himself from legal scrutiny should they make any criminal links to him. However, I do think the foundation is shitting its pants right now and burning everything. That is probably fair game and Obama doesn't touch that potato. AG Giuliani, I think it fits. Out

I woke up to the news. We're not out of the woods yet, but I'm very happy the person that can't take any accountability for anything (quite dishonorable, IMO) is done and the Clintons are done. Wife and I concluded that Clinton is unchangeable, but Trump can probably improve himself and move towards being the leader we need. Oh, and DC is shitting its pants Out Mods? Can we get a thread title change and add "Trump" at the end?

Nope. Tell us what you think... or don't. Its a thread about the next President. And I care, but I can't undo what's about to happen, hence the beer, which is a lovely Toppling Goliath Pseudo Sue. Out.

Maybe some of you eat this stuff up. Perhaps, you're confident your horse will win. I'm actually nauseated for our future. I'm turning off the TV and watching some Netflix. I'll wake up tomorrow and maybe I'll care to see what happened. I need a beer. Out

Ahhhh, the ol A-gasm (pronounced just like orgasm, but with an A). Don't pull too hard.... Out

Really? APACS request to take a cruise on leave. Now its been a couple of years since I did a cruise; maybe some sort of new red tape requirement? BTW, ID and birth cert gives you the cruise ID card, which is all you need to get off/on the boat, err ship. And I didn't have any issues clearing US customs upon return. That said, there is never any issues with the good ol US Dept of State Passport. Out

For some institutional change, perhaps start with AFIs. Cut/chop/eliminate. Some have plenty of useful guidelines like an MEL, some are used as ammo against one another. For example, the uniform AFI can change to, "Wear a uniform. Here are the ones we have." Take away the shoe ammo. Lower the waiver level of all AFIs after they've been chopped of the stupidness. Why the fuck a multi-star general is listed as the waiver level of so much stupid shit is well beyond me. Again, removing shoe ammo. That's all for now. Out

This business likely takes four level-headed sets of folks to keep drama low. I will say my first mortgage with NBKC went well. All my drama was on the builder end as they were delayed in completing the place. The process was quite easy and the bank worked with us as we overcame the issues. My purchase was some time ago, but I did get 3.25 VA with the fee rolled in and all other closing costs were covered by the builder. Rate and such was just a reflection of the times. Out

//startsarcasm// Everyone in the zone has OPRs starting around the same time. The guy at 3 APZ has a few more I think. //endsarcasm// Out

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Gents, the real issue here is that the pilot intentionally blocked the flight controls and then forgot about it; CP forgot too. He did something non-standard and there wasn't a checklist item to catch it. Holding the yoke back was/is a common J community technique for their ERO, but I doubt blocking the controls with a pelican case was common. As for a Load checking the controls, who knows if a LM would have been able to see the difference from normal to blocked. But I stand by my biggest point, which is never intentionally block your controls. This was one of the hardest briefs I've ever listened to. I really learned something, even beyond the flight control issue. I hope everyone here does too. Out

One other thing about strats is many commanders try to take care of many folks and thus there are a few more categories these days like x of y ACs or IPs. Its not hard to find those gifted aviators with gifted leadership, they're often well known, a minority, and they get #1 (I'm making it sound easy, but it takes time and effort). The rest of us I think pick a route, either a master of all things aviation and fill in enough squares to make rank or those that play the game to its fullest and fill squares, volunteer for jobs, and try to show leadership. The irony is #1 CGO is likely weighed more than #1 AC or IP at a board. Part of that I think is that FGO and CGO are universal across all AFSCs. Saucy, I think that sustained/improved performance is the more weighty item. Ever seen the #1 Lt get lost in the crowd later on as a Capt or Maj? Petered out. Move along, next record. Out

BTZ? I think that the job matters a bit more. Those I've know get BTZ were not in wing jobs, but rather staffs of Joint/COCOM etc. They're out getting breadth and getting strat'd by non-AF bosses. If you can impress the AF SRs and say a Marine or Navy leader, then BTZ is looking good. But for IPZ, either of those strats will likely lead to success. Again, this is just based on those I know. Those you know probably did it differently. 2. Out

The Dew will not turn out well. This is my only warning. Out

Very good use of the Trident. In other words, "that escalated quickly." A paid vacation to sunny Patrick in May, what's the worst that could happen? Out

Zero pitfalls. You should do it. No one will complain. No one will deploy. Everyone will get along. No one will move in their GFs. Everyone will clean up. Everyone will be responsible with the bills and control their pay per view habits. No one will break things. No one will have weird or destructive pets. No one will PCS without having someone else take over their share. You will always rent out the spare rooms to nice, responsible people and the rooms will always be full. No one will go bankrupt. Nope, never. Out

Tell your boss you want to go 1st look, that it's best for your career and such. Isn't that why the AF selected you? Build your case and fire away. The worst is the cc says no. Let us know how it works out for you. Out

The irony. Promo boards never see the FEF! And many of those deployment Q3s were viewed as spiteful by the home unit, so... those just make for interesting airline interview stories. SWA inteviewer: TMA your Q3. Dude: I wore a baseball cap while flying troops from A to B. Commander Douche saw it and didn't like it. SWA: Yeah, what a douche. Say, what was his name so we can blackball it? Out

Won't change anything. What do we know? Besides, nobody ever actually puts any of that stuff to use, we just shoot from the hip. Out

I'll check it out. I'm glad to see Walton Goggins make it into bigger roles. He was kinda ok in The Shield, but he really shined in Justified. Out Oh, Rey as Luke's little girl? Too tidy, too conveniently expected. Nope, it's gotta be something we'd hardly expect. Just like when we all found out who Luke's father was. Now I'm out