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    Finally done in Afghanistan?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    1 hour ago, Breckey said:

    It'll be interesting to see what intelligence estimates assessed the crumbling of the entire ANA and Afghan government in less than 96 hours.

    I'm going to bet that the US and other coalition governments are going to make a deal with the Taliban to secure departure of their personnel. The issue is different than 1975 in that there isn't the threat of armored divisions bearing down on the capital. We tried to make a peace deal in 2020, let's see how much the "new" government is willing to negotiate.

    I think plenty of people on this board made that assessment long ago. Working with them was like being the puppeteer and making them think they were doing it.

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    USAA

    in General Discussion

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    5 hours ago, skibum said:

     

    What I learned is that I've been wasting a lot of money with my loyalty to USAA and false assumptions about their competitiveness. I recall looking into this 15 years ago and found nobody could come close to their rates. Now they are not competitive.

    Not a spear, but just a general comment to anyone browsing in the future that an annual financial self-examination can be a helpful way to avoid losing out.

    There are plenty of small charges that creep, and we switched insurance agencies after a similar scenario.

     

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    COVID-19 (Aka China Virus)

    in General Discussion

    Posted · Edited by JBueno

    Seems like two things could make this easier on the public health side.

    1. Actually approve a vaccine.

    B. Tell people that it won’t prevent you from contracting or spreading the disease, but it will reduce any severe symptoms.

    3. Recognize that it won’t be eradicated, and plenty of well intentioned people just won’t get a vaccine.

     

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    Staying Beyond 20/Taking IDE

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Bode, thanks for twenty plus years of service. It means something if your people are telling you to stay in. You won’t change the Air Force but you’ll probably change a few lives, as corny as that may sound.

    It seems you’re trying to make a decision between long term financial security for your family and getting hired by the airlines. One option exists, the other frankly doesn’t, and won’t for a while. That recovery target has been kicked down the road repeatedly, and without CARES you’d see enormous furlough numbers. What if nobody hires for 8 years? That could easily happen.

    Commuting to NJ would be a challenge, but so would commuting to your airline job. 

    You noted the PCS frequency and potential UPT base moves. Consider how much control you’d have as an airline pilot. It’s actually very little. When the furlough comes, you have basically zero say in the matter. And, you may only be trading gripes about AF management for gripes about airline management, and feeling beat down by either one. The grass is always greener.

    It’s definitely a good problem to have. Best of luck making your decision!

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    Preparing for UPT

    in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves

    Posted

    On 4/16/2020 at 1:26 AM, Stoker said:

    it's very student driven, the IP isn't going to tell you "OK now go do this, no perform this maneuver, etc." and that threw me.

    Had a guy from New Jersey in my class who would show up like the IP was his personal trainer in the gym. He'd report in and then ask, "So what are we looking at doing today?" He didn't last long in UPT, but he's made a great career in the Air Force and it was funny to watch. 

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    ACSC OLMP?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Is it just me or is the whole ACSC easter egg hunt for assignments, due dates, and instructions ridiculous? It's like they let the DTS architects loose to design this dumpster fire. 

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    Home / Garage Gym

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    On 6/15/2020 at 2:16 PM, nsplayr said:

     

    Carport + tarps + horse stall mats + rogue bar + Wright Equipment bumper plates + adjustable squat rack and bench from Amazon + various smaller pieces. I

    Gotta ask...tarps? What’s the purpose? 

    Struggled in UPT?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    You’re clearly humble, so keep that up.


    Don’t overthink your problem. You said you were off altitude. Problems feel massive in UPT, but try not to overthink it. Small problem, small fix.

    I oversped the flaps once and automatically hooked. Spent the next day in the fake sim (CPT?) talking myself through touch and goes. Made myself a head case and hooked a few rides in a row.

    Also, take time every week to get as far away from UPT as you can and just relax, whatever that looks like for you. Run, ride, turn wrenches, whatever. Get plenty of rest every night.

    Despite how you probably feel, most people struggle at some point in UPT, with something. Keep your head down, your chin up, and be a good dude with a great attitude and you’ll be fine. 

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    Home / Garage Gym

    in Squadron Bar

    Posted

    Never been a Peloton type since we all ride. I put a smart TV on my garage wall and linked it to some cycling apps and a trainer. It’s an actual bike you can actually go ride, and the TV is good for sports, if those ever come back. 

    We've also been using resistance bands and kettle bells. 

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