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Did you fill out all of your school info? It wants the dates I graduated high school, all colleges, and all jobs I had before I joined the military? It also says to upload supporting documentation? Anyone else go through this mess? It's for the VA Form 22-1990.

The best thing about Cali is you can drive 3 hours in any direction and go from beautiful scenic beaches to 100 year old redwoods, skiing to death valley, world class wineries, huge cities to being out in the middle of nowhere, 5 star steakhouses to Chinese Vegan restaurants and everything in between. It's 70 +/- 15 almost year round and most of the time sunny. I guess if guns are a major hobby, but if you can live there and not pay California taxes, it would be perfect. Then again, I've run across people in the military who say they want all four seasons and get sick of perfect weather, so whatever floats their boat I guess. California is almost 40 million people, more then the entire country of Canada. You're gonna find weirdos everywhere.

It's on the bottom right of the 4 boxes available after checking Post 9/11, and I have to check something. Did you see a different screen when you registered?

So, on this form: http://i.imgur.com/edjLZHH.png I check "Not eligible for any other benefits" ? WRT to Skywarrior, I should be doing it in April (5 hour program) and I'll let yall know how it goes. Heard good things about them.

I joined under the MGIB (and paid into it) and have not touched anything regarding either GI Bill since. Are you saying keep going on the 22-1990 and select the MGIB? I was hoping to use the Post 9/11 GI Bill if I ever separated - no kids/wife right now though.

Does anyone know how to generate the Letter of Eligibility to use at an ATP school? I'm in VONAPP, generating an Education Benefits form (Form 22-1990) and then it asks me which of the following I'd like to use: Post-9/11 GI Bill, Chapter 33; Montgomery GI Bill - Active Duty, Chapter 30; Veterans' Educational Assistance Program (VEAP), Chapter 32; Montgomery GI Bill - Selected Reserve, Chapter 1606; Reserve Education Assistance Program (REAP), Chapter 1607. I select Post 9/11, and it wants an effective date and a notice saying all these other events are irrevocable. Anyone done this before? Is there an easier way? The Education Center on base was no help and said it is all done through the VA. I'm still AD, looking to have Uncle Sam pay for the ATP program.

Video is private, can't play the embedded or by going to Youtube.

Where's the writing guide for those who aren't #1 of everything?

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I don't think we're going to agree, so here's to a shitty winter and waiting for that riding season to start up again. Here's a funny video of a guy explaining how to change his oil:

It's as enforceable as telling a fat airman no candy. Unless the Commander or First Sergeant catches them in the act, it's nothing more then a he said/she said debacle. They aren't breaking any off base laws, SFS won't care (it's not a criminal issue), and nobody has time to micromanage someone like that.

Eh, it can be interpolated that the rule applies to all military, but if you blow off training, the scope of the consequence (restriction of riding) isn't listed. It's just 100% unenforceable to say SSgt Smith, you can't take your motorcycle from your off base house to the 7-11 to the end of the block. If my Commander came to me with this issue, I would recommend administrative documentation (LoC/LoR/escalating) before I recommended an unenforceable action. BUT I will say did glance over that part, and in my current organization of 80+ riders, no one has pressed to test this far in the weeds thank god.

Nah. In Table 4.1, it says the following: Prior to operation of a motorcycle. (T-0) Pending completion of initial training, commanders may authorize operators who possess a valid motorcycle license, endorsement or riders permit to ride subject to any restrictions imposed by such license, endorsement, or permit. Tier 0 (T-0)—Determined by respective non-AF authority (e.g. Congress, White House, Office of Secretary of Defense, Joint Staff). The waiver authority is non-applicable, or external to AF. My current base only offers the MSF course 2-4 times a year, depending on funding. If the last course offered is in June, and someone in-processes in July who has a motorcycle, riding experience and a valid class M license, we have a memo we draw up that works in lieu of an MSF completion card. If they have no riding experience, we do not give them the memo, hence the "may authorize to ride" discretion part. The Commander briefs you because it is a high risk activity, but at no point does he "approve" you to ride. He only ensures you have done the proper training IAW DoD requirements. I mean, whats to say a Commander instituting a rule that if a rider does something deserving of punitive action, he's going to disapprove of you riding off base as punishment? What about not letting you drive a car off base? I think you may be interpreting the rules wrong.

91-207 doesn't give the authority for commanders to take away your riding privileges off base. It's also 100% unenforceable.

^ on base only.

First off, let me be clear and say I 100% believe the AF motorcycle program is nothing but CYA. I have submitted plenty of answers on surveys to actually improve the program, and instead all we got was more mandatory parking lot courses. SFS can/has denied people entry to base for failing to show their MSF completion card or lack of insurance. Punishment is administrative by whatever your commander deems necessary for not following an AFI. Also, they'll get knocked in the motorcycle safety inspection paperwork. The LODD and denial of SGLI threats are false and a pet peeve. Every single NCO believes them, but backs down when you present them with facts. They all had a friend that was an airman at another base that they heard they did a LODD and got stuck with all the medical bills blah blah. LODD has to prove gross negligence in order to deny benefits. Not negligence, but gross... like if you're bragging to your friends how you're not gonna follow any AFIs, post pictures on FB of you stuntin' down mainstreet in a t shirt and sandals, and pulling wheelies on the freeway, then then get in an accident, then they might have a case. The SGLI will never be denied unless extreme circumstances occur (ie prison/treason/desertion) http://www.monterey.army.mil/legal/wills/sglideny.pdf edit - more reading material: Overview of LODD: http://www.jber.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-110223-065.pdf and the reg, 36-2910:

the MSRC is the same as the advanced riders course with a few minor tweaks/changes to make it more sportbike oriented. At my current base, the ARC, MSRC, or BRC2 counts as the 5 year recurrent training.

It depends. It's mostly to prove that the wing did their due diligence on the rider. For example, Offutt WG/SE gave out laminated, hollogram authorized rider cards used to get on base, which you needed a class M license and proof of insurance to get. At my current base, there is no record required, but we do anyways because it shows compliance with: "3.7.2. Operators of government and private motorcycles authorized to operate on an AF installation shall possess a valid license, issued by civil authorities to operate motorcycles on public highways" should any inspection occur. All we did was upload a copy into AFSAS.

Some Western countries are welcoming them back. http://www.aljazeera.com/indepth/features/2014/09/denmark-introduces-rehab-syrian-fighters-201496125229948625.html

This is literally the last thing in the world to get spun up about. I'd rather him support Roe v Wade and ###### up a couple salutes then the other way around. edit: oh yeah, I went there

I upgraded from a 2002 to a 2011 F-150 4x4 XLT. I routinely haul a race motorcycle and my equipment with me to tracks. Pros: - 5.0 has a lot of power, cruise just under 80 for hours and get 15.5 MPG. 80-85+ you can tell that it is not shaped like a Corvette. - Cabin noise is pretty silent - 15.2 MPG commuting to base on 87 octane. EcoBoost requires 91/93. - The digital dash has a cool flat panel screen that gives you neat info about your truck (mpg, servicing, truck climb/roll angle, front wheel deflection.) - Every part of it feels like it is built like a tank - Turning radius is significantly better than my 2002. - 36 gallon tank is awesome - Brakes are awesome. - No issues with the tailgate supporting myself, a 400lb bike, and ramp weight. Cons: - It's too f'n big. I wanted a Tacoma but they're nearly the same size, and haven't been updated since 2005. - Blind spots. The improved side mirrors help, but the rear seats are set up so that the headrests block the corners of the truck when looking behind to back up. - Nitpicky, but because everything is bigger, it takes two hands to put on the seat belt as opposed to one motion in my older truck. Pedantic, but annoying. - Stereo was lesser quality then the Dodge Ram 1500 rental I had. The dot matrix 2 line radio screen looks a bit hokey compared to the sweet LCD in my dash. - The MPG it calculates is exactly .5 MPH too generous every fill up. - It's too f'n big. Bring back the Ford Ranger. - With the Ford OEM bedliner, the hooks are set into the plastic so they are a pain to get tie downs on - With a 36 gallon tank, most pumps automatically shut off at $95/$100 so you have to do two transactions every fill up. - The center bench seat is awkwardly big when down, yet awkwardly flat to sit in when up. Also, the headrest blocks your rear view. If I had to do it again, I'd definitely buy the truck, but get one with a backup camera. I'd also wait for the 2015 F-150s coming out here soon.. They have all new engine options and a potential game changer of an all aluminum body that gives dramatic weight savings.

http://afcca.law.af.mil/content/afcca_opinions/cp/spielman-38285.u_-_corrected_copy.pdf

It would cut the disability claims for MX engine troops and crew chiefs...

Same!