Boiler92

Thanks for the honesty, I totally expected this. I've been told to apply by the ANG units and CCs I've reached out to and will be joining an another capacity like you mentioned if I don't get picked up for UPT. The only reason I thought there may be a shot is because there's a specific AFI section on this mentioned on the reserve side, which leads me to believe that maybe there's a shot for me somewhere out there, and also that this has happened before. All I can do is put my best foot forward and regardless of what capacity I get hired on in, do my best for that unit. At the end of the day, if I don't go back it sucks, but I made the decision at the time with my family's best interests at heart with the information I had.

Here we go: I know this is a longshot, but if I can envision it, I'm going to make them tell me no or die trying. I got into UPT a short while ago via the active duty UFT board. Into Phase II, I self eliminated. I had a good reason: my spouse has a specialized career and requires re-credentialing with every PCS which results in 3-6 month processes per move and lots of out of pocket fees, which wasn't sustainable over a period of 10 additional years. Additionally, I have a sick grandparent and FIL, and my spouse and I both felt it was a priority to move closer to home. Yes, I'm looking to go back to UPT via a Guard or Reserve unit. Yes, I'll need an ETP since I self eliminated and possibly also an age waiver. I'm leaning forward HARD on this process, as I've got a projected separation date of June 2025. Yes, I also have an alternate plan in the event that this doesn't pan out and I'm willing to grind as hard as I need to in order to set myself up for success either way. However, my spouse and I both feel as though the stability and opportunity to put some roots down will be good for our family and personal lives moving forward - family was the main motivator here for making the decision I did, which was absolutely gut-wrenching and took a huge toll on my mental health. Guard might be ideal, as my wife and I love to be involved in our community and would be more than willing to create ties to an area and make the squadron our family. PCSM: 76 | AFOQT Pilot Score: 96 | 63 total flight hours (although PCSM does not reflect this, although not sure I can add IFT hours) | UG GPA: 2.7, Bioengineering/Business | No PPL **Please also let me know if you're aware of anyone that has successfully obtained this sort of ETP to head back. Thanks in advance and let me know if you need any more info.

You're the man, I was about to do that this week as well. DM'd, can't wait to get to know some folks headed there!

Bros...I'm also 1 November!

Is anyone else heading to Vance for UPT? Let's get a group chat or something going!

Makes sense, thanks! Got any info on where to get a name tag like that?

Random question for anyone that might be able to answer - what exactly are we supposed to do for name tags for IFT? I'm not sure we're supposed to use real ones since nobody has their wings yet that's coming in from the Active Duty officer side. I haven't seen any guidance on this, and the IFT pre-arrival packet just says to get name tags, nothing specific. Also, for the MAJCOM patch, I'm planning on using my current MAJCOM since my PAS code hasn't changed yet and I'm technically not a part of AETC. Has anyone heard anything official on either of these topics?

Thanks man, got the flights changed! Hopefully the testing isn't too painful. That link I posted earlier had a lot of good info on what to expect though. I'm looking forward to meeting new people the most though.

Anyone have any tips for MFS? Not quite sure what to expect. I also have LASIK, so looks like I need to get back into DTS and change my flights around so I'm leaving after 1400. Additionally, I didn't get any info in my RIP about the course itself and the ETCA website didn't work, so here's a link that may help some people out: https://www.afrl.af.mil/About-Us/Fact-Sheets/Fact-Sheet-Display/Article/2336839/usafsam-fci-medical-flight-screening/

Yes! I'll be there 10 March. Landing at 1332 and would love to meet up and get to know some folks.