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    NAS Whiting training info

    in General Discussion

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    Same as everywhere else. You hand in a dream sheet, AFPC sends down what they need filled, the IPs give their inputs, and STUCON pays the bill with the available students. If you want helos, let that be known ASAP because STUCON will have to find you one. If you want T-38s or T-1s, put it on your dream sheet, keep your mouth shut, and let the cards fall where they may.

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

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    Anyone have any information/reviews of Colt or S&W 1917's? I've been looking for a classic double/single action revolver and the local shops have a couple around, but don't know much about them.

    Do you actually want the 45 ACP or just a double action revolver? 45 ACPs will require moon clips, which can be a plus or minus. I personally don't like dealing with them. I've got a 357 Ruger GP100 (6" stainless) that I'll never sell. (Wolff springs really help, too.) S&W's 686 is equally worthwhile if you like the 357. Then of course there's the bonus of shooting (relatively) cheap 38s all the way to the Buffalo Bore 180gr 357s when you need the power.

    CGO PME undergoes transformation

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by nunya

    ACSC DLis changing soon too.

    Thankfully I'll be done before it changes, as no good can come from this. It seems each iteration of AU's brainchildren is more painful than the last.

    ETA: Here's the blurb.

    The first phase in this transition is to offer students access to a redesigned, computer-based National Security Studies course called "The National Security Decision Making" (NSDM) simulation. If you are interested in completing course 2 via NSDM, instead of the book/test method, please contact Student Services at acscdl@maxwell.af.mil.

    Hmm.. simulation. Sounds exciting!

    Long-Distance Family Tricare

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by nunya

    if your wife/family lives away from you for a valid reason (IE- access to necessary medical care) you rate the higher BAH of the two.

    If it's true at all, therein lies the catch. The cases where a wife had to live separate must be the tiny minority. Most guys (like ASUPilot) are doing it completely by choice (better job, schools, not Cannon, whatever).

    Gliders to Planes?

    in What Are My Chances?

    Posted · Edited by nunya

    Your ability or inability to fly gliders means very little. I've seen glider IPs do very well at UPT and I've seen them do mediocre. There are similarities, but they're limited.

    I wouldn't hire you to be a soaring IP with that resume, but I also wouldn't necessarily turn you down for UPT 3 years from now based solely on 10 flights in a glider. Go pay for a few hours at the aeroclub (if they still have it) or downtown. See how you do there. Maybe you won't even like it - better to find out now than after your dollar ride.

    Trident university TUI increasing tuition rates

    in Squadron Bar

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    Using your GI Bill for yourself while AD is the least effective way to use it (i.e. it's worth the least), but if you don't have any kids to give it to or don't want to use it after you get out, then go for it. I used mine for one class while active and then I crunched the numbers, realized I was retarded for doing that, and paid out of pocket the rest of the time.

    Command Sponsorship vs. Non-command Sponsorship

    in Military Spouses

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    Steve, I'm sure the UK could handle anything medically that the US could, but the Air Force doesn't necessarily have arrangements with every specialist that a family might need. No specialist when one's required = family not cleared. For example, if a child needed their teeth cleaned, they would have to be medevac'd back to the US for treatment. :thumbsup:

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted · Edited by nunya

    You gonna try to pocket carry it or IWB? It's been mentioned before in the thread, but look at the Crossbreed SuperTuck. Mine carries a Combat Commander (substantially larger and heavier than your Shield) comfortably. The Shield is on my buy-when-I-get-home list and it'll ride in the SuperTuck. Ask for their mil discount, too.

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