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Has anyone been notified yet? If not, when will Sq/CC’s get access to the list?
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I went home and used Firefox for the DPS website...it was the only way I could get it to work.
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Does anyone have vis on FY14 SOS dates? AU's website only lists the dates for the rest of FY13. Thanks.
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Thanks for all the good info. As far as the application process for the AU OLMP...I applied a couple of weeks ago to test the waters with it and haven't heard anything from AU yet. There's very little information I can find regarding the application and registration process. Does anyone remember how that worked for them? I would like to get the ball rolling on this ASAP. Additionally, are the classes offered pretty regularly or are some offered only during certain semesters?
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I would like to get some opinions on what might be the best road to go down as far as a Masters (i.e. easiest program). Recent WIC grad, very little masters complete already through AMU, and plenty of time to get one since my O-4 board has been pushed back.
I could do the AU OLMP route where I get 12 credits leaving me 21 left and, unless I'm not reading it correctly, no ACSC credit with that program. The other option is through AMU...with my previous credits, they will give me 15 credits leaving me with 21 left to complete. There are pros and cons to both...looking for insight from guys that have done either program and recommendations. I'm trying to balance a hectic TDY schedule with family and still check the required box with the easiest program at this point.
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C-17 Pilots: We've been waiting for you
UAV Pilots: We've been waiting for you
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There were 4 of us in a car the other night coming back on to base here at Kirtland...the civilian gate guards check one ID and then they let us on with no problem. On our way to billeting, while we were on base, we get flagged down with flashlights by a road block of sky cops. They have the road blocked off and are doing 100% ID checks. Not 100% ID checks to get on base, but 100% ID checks by a road block on base. WTF?
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Thread almost got to the second page...thought I would help with that
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They do issue you government glasses, but I have not worn them once in my 5 years of flying, and I wear glasses regularly. I have a set that I bought myself that I wear and nobody has told me I can't wear them, even though you are technically suppose to wear the government issued ones. However, I do bring them with me for the yearly physical and eye exam, as well as keep 2 sets in my helmet bag, and even then they haven't told me to put them on.
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Officials mandate base housing for military families at Okinawa
7/7/2009 - KADENA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) -- U.S. military leaders on Okinawa approved a policy to require all incoming military families to reside on base beginning Aug. 1.
The change comes as an effort to save money as military family housing on Okinawa sits at just more than 50 percent capacity while families living off base are given an overseas housing allowance to cover rent expenses.
"The focus of this new military family housing assignment policy is to increase occupancy rates in our government homes on base," said Lt. Col. David Wilder, the 718th Civil Engineer Squadron commander at Kadena Air Base. The 718th CES staff manages the more than 8,300 military family housing units on-island.
"By increasing our occupancy in homes built for U.S. forces on Okinawa, we expect to save the Department of Defense about $30 to $50 million annually," he said.
The policy will not affect families already stationed on Okinawa, nor will it affect unmarried military members. Through attrition, the military's goal of 95 percent occupancy will be met. At that time, incoming families will be given the choice of living on or off their installation.
"We cannot afford to continue to pay off-base entitlements when we have homes recently renovated or constructed and available on base," Colonel Wilder said. "This shift in family housing assignment policy is not only necessary but essential in our effort to support our nation's defense commitments around the world."
This major shift in how the U.S. military manages and assigns military family housing units has been directed by U.S. Forces Japan officials and has been fully coordinated with all services on Okinawa and beyond.
"This policy is in progress with United States Forces Japan and the intent is to implement the policy Japan-wide in the near future," said Pamela Hann of the 718th CES.
In order to ensure the quality of life for all military families on Okinawa, the United States and government of Japan are working together to not only renovate housing already here, but also to build new housing. The projects will span about 16 years and are estimated to cost about $2.4 billion.
"The 18th Wing remains committed to serving the family housing needs of the entire joint services community on Okinawa," Colonel Wilder said. "The 718th Civil Engineer Squadron's housing flight is the designated representative to manage and operate the Defense Department's largest family housing activity."
Well this pretty much sucks...anyone know what type of house an O-3 with a wife and no kids/no pets is looking at? I am really hoping to avoid the towers...getting too old for the apartment style living. I am getting there around November and I'm already TDY enroute, so my HHGs are already shipped.
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It's been a couple of days...
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This was in an earlier post:
PURPOSE AND AUTHORITY
This Volume’s regulations pertain to per diem, travel and transportation allowances, relocation allowances, and
certain other allowances of Uniformed Service Active Duty and Reserve Component members.
When necessary, a Uniformed Service may supplement these regulations with administrative regulations (see par.
U1010), but may not prescribe allowances that differ in amount or type from those authorized by these
regulations, unless specifically permitted.
Here is what's listed in the Kirtland AFB formal school welcome letter:
If you have any problems with billeting, please bring them to the attention of the billeting front desk and the billeting manager. If you are unable to resolve the issue with the billeting staff, contact the 58 TRS First Sergeant, 3-xxxx. We will work with you and the billeting staff to resolve the matter. Kirtland AFB billeting has a waiver from HQ USAF that allows them to involuntarily move students back to on-base quarters after initially being sent to commercial lodging. If you are given commercial lodging during your stay, be prepared to come back to the base.
Any thoughts on this?
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Hey does anyone know if the hours you get as a Navigator count towards FAA certifications like a PPL or Instrument Rating?
Hey does anyone know if hours I accrue playing Microsoft Flight Simulator count towards FAA certifications like a PPL or Instrument Rating? I am really really good at the game...
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Anyone out there currently at Kirtland? I'm looking for some current info on how the rooms are on base for officers. Are the rooms similar to LR (bedroom and living room connected by a bathroom) or is it just one room? Also, do the billets have internet in the rooms or just in the lobby?
As far as living off-base, if I'm unable to get a non-a slip, does anyone stay anywhere else besides southwest suites? What are their prices like? I'm trying to get something that will cost as much as a room on base if I refuse government quarters and not have it be in a crappy part of town...I need to save some money since my wife will not be working while I'm there.
Is the Talon schoolhouse graduating people close to on-time?
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I'm still having an issue trying to figure out the state taxes. I'm a TX resident (no state tax) and my wife is a NC resident. I filed through taxslayer, but the program kept adding my income in with hers for the state taxes, meaning we owed NC taxes. All I want to do is e-file her state return, but I can't find a site that will allow me to do that. I went to the NC tax website where they list some places you can e-file federal and state, but each wants me to do the federal part and then they will import that info to the state and file both. Anybody have any idea how to file just the state?
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I guess I'll add the slick C-130 nav perspective...
Can the pilots do my job while we are deployed? Depends on the mission and it depends on the pilot. Do the pilots need a nav to do the regular trash-hauling missions? Probably not, but it always nice to have an extra set of eyes on the flight deck. However, will the pilots need a nav to do JPADS or other airdrops? Yes, and sometimes even 2 are needed. As far as local tac missions...I'm sure there are some pilots out there that could definitely do the job without a nav, but the airplane is set up to utilize a nav, therefore there are some things that a nav is needed for.
Do I feel like a second-class citizen in the C-130 world? Absolutely not. There are a few guys who tend to fly the F-130 and ask the nav for minimal imputs, but for the most part it's pretty equal unless you have the attitude that it's not.
As far as leadership...my current DO is a nav and my last commander was a nav. Our wing commander is a nav, as well as the reserve wing commander at our base. The vice group commander is a nav as well. The leadership opportunities are definitely out there to quality guys that work hard.
AFSOC is a whole different story and depending on what type of plane you are flying, the nav basically runs the show.
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I guess this is a good spot for some tax questions...
On my W2, block 12 is where my tax-free pay is listed from being deployed. Is that amount already taken out of blocks 1 and 2? If not, when I calculate my taxes on taxslayer I don't see that amount anywhere or even a spot to put it in.
I'm living in NC...I am claiming TX as my state but my spouse is obviously claiming NC. When I calculate the taxes and do the state return, taxslayer is assuming we are both using NC and saying we owe a ton of taxes to NC. Anyone out there using taxslayer have any insight on how to fix this?
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I have a quick tax question someone out there smarter than me might be able to answer: I just got married last year (I'm an O-2, deployed 4 months last year tax-free, wife is a teacher). I'm assuming it's better to file joint...is that the right move? I was thinking about doing them both separately and then joint to see which was the better refund...anyone have any opinions on this?
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For active duty Airmen, the program gives various rated aviators -- namely some pilots, combat systems officers and air battle managers -- the opportunity to sign an active duty service commitment contract agreement in exchange for a financial bonus.
For active duty rated aviators who will finish their initial flying training commitment in this fiscal year, the bonuses are:
-- Pilots: five-year ACP agreement at $25,000 a year
-- Air battle managers: five year ACP agreement at $15,000 a year
In addition, retirement-eligible active duty pilots, combat systems officers and air battle managers can opt for a three-, four- or five-year ACP agreement and earn $15,000 a year
So are navs going to be eligible once again? It only gives amounts for pilots and ABMs, but then it lists combat systems officers...
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is that a_thomas?? no wonder he can only run 1.5 miles in 14-15 min...
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I have tried to resist...I really thought you were joking around a_thomas, but now I realize your posts are serious...
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definitely not a fat chick...
13O Career Field
in General Discussion
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Current 13O here. The job looks a lot like a staff position within the AOC and will vary depending on which AOC you’re out-placed too, which division you’re in, team you’re on, etc. The majority of folks will go to geographic AOCs following IQT at HRT, but the aperture is starting to open for other assignments (CCMDs, functional OCs, HAF, etc.). The demand signal is increasing for 13O expertise and the community is starting to make a name for itself. Are there hurdles/challenges to overcome still? Yes, but CSAF and other GOs recognize the value of the career field and expertise and the remaining hurdles are not insurmountable.