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Busy. Guys are getting their post-mission crew rest waived to go back on the road. Should be slowing down a little bit here soon though. Not sure what all the other C-17 bases are doing. I just flew CHS to TCM to pick up cargo, just to fly back east again. Seems like it would have made sense for the McChord guys to just bring it over... Fuel conservation, anyone?

Hi, I had a top molar extracted several months ago and I'm looking to get it replaced with an implant. The dental clinic sent me off base to get evaluated and now I'm scheduled for a bone graft, sinus lift, and implant all at the same time on Tuesday. Could this sinus lift/Implant business possibly mess up my flying status? I'm a new co pilot just getting Mission Ready so I don't want to mess anything up here- Anyone have experience with this? Thanks!

Anthony was one of those guys people turned to when they needed really good advice. One of the Godliest men I've ever known. I don't think anyone's ever seen him frown. A true one of a kind guy... RIP Anthony and Nicole...

Just got back from SERE this week- here's my $0.02- We had alot of snow in the mountains, definitely take a gortex jacket and gortex pants. They may be expensive but are a lifesaver. The shoppette in the hotel sells the jackets but to get the pants you have to go to the main BX. You can buy just about everything else you need in the shoppette. Definitely invest in some good wool socks because after falling down and rolling around in the snow your feet will get soaked. One guy in our class got frostbite on his toes and had to leave. Only take what you absolutely have to to the field- follow the equipment list they send out because all that stuff will just barely fit in the rucksacks and you have to fit everything in them and hike around with them on during the day. They also gave us an extra pair of heavy rubber "bunny boots" and a pair of snowshoes we either had to wear or carry. Take 2 cans of dip or a pack of cigarettes. Some of the instructors will trade for food, and if nothing else the dudes in your element who dip will need it. During the winter a camelbak is useless because the water will just stay frozen anyways. They give you 2 2-quart canteens and it's hard enough to keep those from being frozen solid throughout the day. Instant hand warmers are a lifesaver. Take your PT scores with you (they waive the requirement for pipeliners and UPT studs) or else you'll have to take the test there. A leatherman might come in handy if you have one, but for the most part the crappy knives they issue to you will work for what you're doing. You won't need the size D batteries- the only flashlight you'll use is the headlamp they issue. Make sure to take some aluminum foil (rolled up, not folded) for cooking. I hear people talking about baby wipes- I took some but they were frozen and useless the entire time. I got by with a half a roll of TP. The Stars and Stripes shuttle is the only taxi I saw anyone use- the 30 day pass was $107.00 which allowed you to travel anywhere on base and to/from the airport for free and if you had a group of 4 or 5 people you could go downtown or to the Rusty Moose for free. We waited anywhere from 10 minutes to 1 hour for them to come pick us up, but it seemed to be the best option around. The last day there we were done by 2pm even though they make a big deal out of not booking flights before 8pm or whatever..... AETC... Any questions, lemme know.

C-130 E/H Yokota AB Japan C-17 Charleston AFB SC C-17 Hickam AFB, HI C-17 McChord AFB, WA C-17 McGuire AFB, NJ C-17 Travis AFB, CA C-21 Andrews AFB, MD C-21 Ramstein AB, Germany C-21 Scott AFB, IL C-5 Travis AFB, CA KC-10 Travis AFB, CA KC-10 McGuire AFB, NJ KC-135 Fairchild, AFB, WA KC-135 MacDill AFB, FL KC-135 McConnell AFB, Kansas KC-135 Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC MC-12/C-17 Charleston AFB, SC RPA Cannon AFB NM RPA Creech AFB NV T-1 T-6

CBM 11-01 Assignment Night T-1's C-17 Dover KC-135 MacDill (AFRC) T-6 RPA x 2-Creech KC-135 March (AFRC) MC-12/KC-135 McConnell C-5 Travis C-17 Elmendorf T-1 C-17 Charleston PC-12 Cannon E-8 Warner Robins MC-12/KC-135 Fairchild C-17 Hickam (ANG) KC-135/ or C-27 Meridian (ANG) T-38s F-15E Seymour-Johnson F-15C MC-12/C-17 Charleston F-16C Luke KC-10 Travis T-6 Looks like the MC-12s are dropping again. And the PC-12 was a last minute add to the drop yesterday...

Columbus 10-11 Track Select 6 T-38s 2 T-44s 2 Helos 17 T-1s