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17 hours ago, brabus said:
Manage expectations - family will not always be #1 (exceptions like emergencies/tragedies obviously). Don’t get so wrapped up in work you forget you have a family, meaning make time for them as best you can around work requirements. This means doing things she wants to do/is cool with on Sat during UPT. Take 30 min when you get home and sit down for dinner/hang out with your wife. It’s probably all you can give most of the time during the week, but you both need that 30 mins, for multiple reasons.
How about once you are in TR status? Much better on the family I assume?
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On 4/19/2023 at 9:23 AM, Yeti_72 said:
Many heavy guys at my unit commute from all over the country. They will reimburse up to $500 per month in travel expenses. we have folks as far as Alaska.
Is this guaranteed for every reserve commuter or is it dependent on funding available?
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Any advice for the wife who is not looking forward to time away from home but supportive? How do you make family number 1 and not piss them off too?
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1 hour ago, Lockjaw said:
It depends. Are enough people raising their hands to go, where they don't NEED you to go? Then no, you won't NEED to go - unless you're already fragged for that as part of an upgrade, you're a junior guy who needs the experience, etc.
If there aren't enough volunteers (AKA - the trip probably sucks, or the ops tempo has been high), then...you're probably going if you're on orders/AGR.
What about seasoning AD orders. Are you likely to get on most trips? Or still depends?
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On AD orders do you still get a say in the trips you go on or is it just like AD where you go where they tell you..?
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I assume seasoning orders are AD orders? Do you get BAH for your HOR or unit location while on AD orders?
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On 4/20/2023 at 1:29 PM, herkbier said:
The $500 reimbursement thing is a Reserves deal, not offered by any ANGs to my knowledge. Which sucks, would be real nice if the ANG had it.
It’s for any IDT travel. I think it’s up to 12x $500 trips a year, not necessarily limited to once a month.
Is that including hotels?
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Hahah.
But in all seriousness, running drop missions on the homefront? Running supplies overseas? Medical evac?
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On 12/10/2022 at 2:41 PM, herkbum said:
After doing both during my career, airlift. Nice variety and it was a total blast.
Sent from my iPhone using Baseops Network mobile appWhat role do you see the 130 playing globally in the next 5-10 years?
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2 hours ago, JBueno said:
The Herk is awesome and you’ll get a great mix of flying. Formation, airdrop, low level, NVG, dirt strips, airline style point to point with everything from Class B to uncontrolled fields, and oceanic legs.
Beans can be a pain, and we’re the red-headed stepchildren of AMC/AFRES/ANG.
If you like flying with your hands, stick and rudder, the Herk is where it’s at.
What are the beans for the herk? How many days a month do you need to knock them out?
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If you had a choice between a Reserve C-130J squadron or KC-46 squadron and location wasn't a factor, what would you choose?
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What is the training like after OTS for officer positions in the reserves (non-rated positions) ? Is there a tech school for officers?
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On 11/6/2021 at 9:22 AM, FOX3 said:
Yup all of that checks — I’ve either directly met people from each of those 3 categories or someone who has a friend from one of those 3 categories.
Is this the same for reserves?
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How is the family life balance for those that have a normal 9-5 job and commute to a heavy reserve/guard squadron?
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Thanks guys for the responses. Not sure which base I'll be at yet but will start looking at nearby airports. At least I'll be able to bring one girl with me to UPT... the other one can't be moved quite as easily 😂
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Wondering if there is time on the weekends during UPT to fly my own plane? I would prefer it not sit in storage for a whole year so trying to figure out what to do with it.
Also would flying General Aviation at the same time hinder training in any way?
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On 8/5/2021 at 5:35 PM, E3Eng said:
From what I have heard the board was July 13
Okay, so should be hearing soon..
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1 minute ago, Yeeyee said:
Till after they make selections?
Yeah 30 days after they make selections.
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On 8/1/2021 at 5:21 PM, E3Eng said:
Still waiting...
I'm not sure what the actual date of the July board was but I was told you hear approx 30 days after..
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On 7/25/2021 at 4:56 PM, E3Eng said:
Anyone hear anything from the 21-06 AFRC board? Im guessing results will be out this week, but thought id see if I was just out of the loop!
Following...
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On 7/8/2021 at 4:35 PM, brabus said:
You don’t accrue annual leave when on mil leave. I had the same thought regarding LH, but no dice a few years ago. My understanding is what you described was a thing at some point.
Well dang that's a bummer.
You dont lose banked Annual or Sick leave while you're on extended LWOP right?
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2 hours ago, brabus said:
Slightly rusty on this, but in general I would take all your leave types in succession (LWOP last) - you “double dip” for as long as that gravy train lasts. The whole be on annual leave to be in pay status around a holiday is not what it used to be. As of a few years ago, being on leave around a holiday did not net me more leave, pay, or comp time. Heard that was a thing in years prior though; to be clear I’m talking about on leave for a couple days prior to holiday weekend. Maybe it’s different if you’re on, say, 10 days of leave (paid status) that month…there’s probably a line in the sand somewhere. But, not sure all that asspain is worth a few more hours of accrued leave.
Do you still accrue Annual leave while taking Military Leave?
I guess the idea behind taking annual leave to get in a pay status during a holiday pay period was that I could get a free 8 hrs of LH (holiday leave) at my GS rate, which is a lot higher than an O1 rate. Sounds like that may not work though from your experience?
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I am a current federal GS employee and will be going to OTS/UPT for the reserves. I plan on coming back to the govt job after transitioning to a part time reservist after seasoning.
I'm wondering if anyone has any tips/tricks on maximizing the benefits while in training (i.e. how to clock/use Military leave, annual leave, and LWOP strategically your advantage)?
Examples: Should you mix LWOP with annual leave? Use all banked annual leave at once so you earn more time off? Use a little annual leave every pay period so you're always in a pay status? Be in a pay status in pay periods with holidays? Etc?
Hoping somone on here has previous experience with this and would be willing to provide some insight.
Thanks!
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For the reserve boards they are requiring an FC1 before submitting now. My FC1 is only 1.5 weeks before the application due date so I'm crossing my fingers that I get my Fc1 stamped in time.
Guard Pilot and Family
in Air National Guard / Air Force Reserves
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If you're a good contributor to the unit, is the guard/reserve pretty good at working with you around significant life events? i.e what if you have a deployment scheduled around the same time as the birth of a child?