Everything posted by nunya
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Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) Q&A
Statistically, you're better off maxing out your TSP as early as you can anyway, instead of trying to plan it so you put in your maximum dollar in December. (3.33, repeating, of course.) https://pressroom.vanguard.com/content/nonindexed/7.23.2012_Dollar-cost_Averaging.pdf And yes, TSP will take care of any overage. Just be careful if you have more than one account (i.e. airline and TSP). Neither knows the other exists and both will allow you to contribute up to the maximum, then it's on you to withdraw the overage.
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Employer using absence management firm to process mil leave for reservists.
Know your laws. follow them to the T, and don't sweat it. They're not going to risk a USERRA lawsuit.
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Free app for tracking mil pay, DTS, AROWS etc.
Got it for my Moto X running 5.1. Overall I like it. I've been using a homemade spreadsheet with the same functions, but this one fits in my pocket. I did have one recurring crash and I sent a report to Google about it. It crashed if I used the back button while in the TDY TRACKER function. Of course I can't recreate it now. Will Google send you the crash report and log files?
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Advanced Instrument School (AIS)
A helo guy at AIS? You must be even more bored than the Herk guys! Make sure you brief that ALSF-2 on your next approach. For a real answer: https://armypubs.army.mil/doctrine/DR_pubs/dr_a/pdf/fm3_04x240.pdf
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Questions on ribbons/medals
I had to personally send my Navy medal to the Awards guy at MPF, then it shows up on vMPF and my 214. If you didn't do that, I don't think it's going to show up.
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C-130 down in Afghanistan
One of the loads: https://fox6now.com/2015/10/02/he-is-my-hero-u-s-air-force-member-with-wisconsin-roots-killed-in-c-130-crash-in-afghanistan/
- Investment showdown -- beyond the Roth, SDP, & TSP
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C-130 down in Afghanistan
Have we narrowed it down to it must be a Dyess crew? Or was that picture only meant to represent a generic J?
- Investment showdown -- beyond the Roth, SDP, & TSP
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Investment showdown -- beyond the Roth, SDP, & TSP
For the airline guys (or anybody with a decent 401K option): How do you practically handle your TSP alongside your 401K? I'm thinking about not contributing anything to my 401K (no match at my airline) and putting my entire Guard paycheck into the TSP. TSP has lower expense ratios and I'll invest in broad market index funds in the TSP or the 401K. What am I overlooking in my plan? Any other techniques?
- Technician Discussion (aka Wing XP Technician)
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VA Loans
There are higher jumbo limits if you're in the one of these counties: https://www.fhfa.gov/DataTools/Downloads/Documents/Conforming-Loan-Limits/Counties_with_increases_cy2015.pdf https://www.benefits.va.gov/homeloans/purchaseco_loan_limits.asp edit: If your NY location is accurate, looks like you're stuck with the $417K if you don't want to make a down payment. I'm surprised no NY counties made the 2015 list.
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First Class Medical
100 to 150.
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ADS-B in Military Aircraft
As of January, AFFSA was saying it's a standoff between FAA and DOD. DOD expects waivers, FAA says not this time.
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Jalapeno Popcorn
E for Situational Awareness/Headwork.
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Post-Pregnancy Deployment & PCS Deferment
So what if it's a lesbian couple? They're both "military mothers," right?
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Post-Pregnancy Deployment & PCS Deferment
Don't be silly. Dads don't need to bond with their babies.
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Which Aircraft At Which Base?
Can you attach a zip file? (I can't tell on my iPad if you can.) If you can, zip it and attach that.
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AFRC/ANG Retirement Questions
DSG = Drill Status Guardsman = traditional part timer.
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ANG: Be Careful What You Ask For
Flew with one of our ANG 0-6 types last week. He said recent conferences appear to point towards a move like you describe. Fighters on the coasts with RPAs, airlift, and tankers scattered throughout.
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Fighter Unit Question
A NJANG pilot told me this weekend they have a hard time finding guys because nobody wants to live in Atlantic City. Convince them you'll move up there and maybe that'll help your chances.
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How weird is it if I report in for interview? (civilian)
Nevermind - next answer is mo betta. Good luck at the interview.
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In Need of IBM Forms Travel Voucher
Anybody ever use this? https://smartdocs.dfas.mil/voucher/ Just saw it on myPay - maybe it'll do what you need.
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Palace Chase info
Can't do it quite that early.
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?s on ADSC (Active Duty Service Commitment)
They can't make you extend your ADSC. No telling what they'll do with you in the meantime though. Might leave you in place, might PCS you sans a new ADSC.