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    Information on PCS/moves/moving (DITY, TMO, DLA, storage)

    in General Discussion

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    Here's a new one for you. As you know, when movers disassemble a piece of furniture at your old house, they have to reassemble it at your new house. We've been moved in for about a month. Tonight, my wife put our baby in the crib. 20 minutes later, she heard a scream and crying. When she went in to find out what was going on, the back half of the crib had collapsed. Our baby was pinned between the mattress, frame, and wall. Fortunately she wasn't hurt, but had her position been just inches different she could have been severely injured or worse. Looked over the crib to find out if something was defective. Turns out it wasn't the crib that was defective. The back half of the crib, behind the mattress, had no ZERO bolts holding it together. It was just jammed together and jammed against the wall. It held for a month like that. Suspiciously all the required bolts are in place in all the readily visible areas. Almost seems like someone reassembled the crib, ran out of bolts, and instead of telling anyone just made the empty spots somewhere invisible. Surely they had no idea they were endangering a baby. Bad on me for not dismantling everything they did behind them (STS) and verifying their work.

    Cannon AFB

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    You'll be awaiting training and then in training for a long time here. Once you're trained, expect to be gone as much as you're home. That's squadron life.

    Clovis is flat, excessively windy, dusty, and smells like cow 2-3 nights a week. There's a Walmart, a Lowes, an Albertsons, a Hobby Lobby, a Hastings bookstore, a tiny mall, a small zoo, a few restaurants and a smattering of other places to go. The people are very nice, but they can't drive at all. Don't expect any good deals if you need something done, but there are definitely some honest contractors and businessmen out there. The fiber optic internet you can get is some of the fastest I've seen. They also have Patriot Outdoors, an excellent shooting range including a moving target range.

    The rental market is practically nonexistent with either broken down shoeboxes or extremely overpriced houses. Check Ahrn.com. Preowned houses are really overpriced. With the additional demand on the market due to base growth prices are up. New houses are on par with the rest of the south. Expect $110-$130 per square foot. I can recommend Linn Custom Homes for good build quality, reasonable prices, and a good warranty. The two "good" elementary schools are Mesa and Zia. Houses in their zones sell for more, but are also more apt to sell.

    Military members tend to cluster in the same neighborhoods. You will be a part of the upper income segment. The communities are very tight and supportive with all the deployments. Also good squadron unity among the spouses, but not the crazy weird kind.

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    SERE/Land survival info

    in General Discussion

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    My SERE date is half in the winter and half in the summer months. According to the "what to bring" list, jungle boots are only authorized in the summer months. What exactly is the definition of a jungle boot. I have one pair of black boots to go with my old school BDUs and they have mesh on the side. They are, however, water proof all the way to the top. I'd wear the all leather issued boots but they make my feet blister up faster than an albino on the beach.

    So what you're saying is that your one week in the field is half Winter and half Summer? Most places call that Fall or Spring. It's nice that you won't have to deal with your all-leather boot getting slightly damp from the snow and then freezing overnight into a solid mass that you have to melt by the fire before you can slide it on. Wear a pair of normal waterproof boots, the fabric/goretex stuff is fine. "Jungle" boots are a specific type that were phased out years ago and were not waterproof. The weather should be nice when you're there, just bring good bug repellent. I'd recommend the issue deet (little green tubes). It's industrial strength, but works.

    Air Force Intel Officers here?

    in Squadron Bar

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    Thanks for the links, fellas. I have been reading over the stuff from the AF e-pub site as well as the jp 2-0. If you all were in my position, interviewing for entry level, what topics/ideas would you focus on? I am thinking IPB, intel cycle,, CoGs, key aspects of AF mission as they relate to intel. Not sure what else, if anything. What are your thoughts? Thanks again.

    I'd put lots of focus on the news, especially current events and the historical context that frames them. I'm sure you're already well versed, but if not then now's the time...

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

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    There is now a question on the on-line PHA survey that talks about weapons safey...

    Do you have guns in the house or garage?

    Are they unloaded and locked?

    Just wait, on your next PHA, Airman Snuffy will be counseling you that you should sit down to put on your pants each day. Much safer than standing and lifting one leg at a time.

    Gun Talk

    in Squadron Bar

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    Yeah, about 200 rounds. Mostly plinking with bulk Winchester ammo, but I loaded a couple mags with some CCI Green Tag Match and it seems to be very consistent, but gets heavy with the scope after a while.

    On the other hand... I had no taking the thing down to clean would be such a B(*&)!!!

    Worst gun I've ever had to clean - but I still love it.

    They're horrible to clean at first, but after awhile the mechanism is genius. Use a paperclip on the rear lever for disassembly. Watch the youtube vid for a good tutorial on all the tips and tricks.

    U-28/PC-12/NSA

    in General Discussion

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    Thanks for the real replies. It's called being well informed before picking an aircraft. Why would you choose to fly something before you know the pros/cons to all of your options? And no I'm not even sure I'd like to fly for the airlines but it's good to keep your options open.

    I completely understanding wanting to procon every option before making your 'pick'. Just rank 'em by the mission you want to be a part of, remember they're all good, and when you get dropped something totally unexpected just enjoy it.

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    Earthquake/Tsunami in Japan

    in General Discussion

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    My link

    We opened up Sendai yesterday. Field is an absolute wreck, they've got about 4200ft available but STS is working to clear more. They've got a big pile of cars, vans, and mud bulldozed into a pile about 5000ft down the runway. I'll post some pics I took when I get the chance.

    :beer: Awesome work. Keep it up guys.

    T-6 Down at Laughlin

    in General Discussion

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    Doesn't that only apply when you are on landing profile to a runway? I don't remember. Can anybody refresh my memory?

    Sort of. It primarily refers to the ejection decision. If you don't have the criteria met at ejection altitude (including landing profile), it's time to go.

    Thousands may soon use smart phones on job

    in Squadron Bar

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    The maintainer example they cite in the article is the same old line they've been using for years. First it was laptops. Then it was toughbooks. Then it was tablet pc's. Now it's smartphones. With all these innovations, it's amazing that people are still hiking back to the shop for TO's. Just seems like trying to find more ways to get rid of all the 'extra' money.

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