[Is it ok for a MSgt to tell a Capt to take out the garbage?]

Any E worth a damn wouldn't ask (especially not tell).

Any O worth a damn wouldn't be above doing the task AND would offer (but would not be told by an E).

 

[Looking for good NVG/night flying flashlight]

Millite NVG

FL-5 NVIS

I was issued the FL-5 (no longer works) and I bought the Millite.  Both work great for cockpit use; I prefer the Millite over the FL-5.  

I carry a whitelight Surefire in my pocket for pre/post flight stuff.  To add to it all, I sometimes wear a headlamp around my neck to have an easy access red or white light when walking to an aircraft with no power on it yet. 

Not sure if this meets the intent; the headlamp is powerful enough to accomplish pre/post flight stuff so one could easily ditch the flashlight in the pocket. 

 

[NAS Whiting training info]

Heading to Whiting mid-April. Are they still allowing studs to live off base?

Plan on getting a place lined up before I get out there, think its safe to do or should I just wait to get down there?

Ya second dream big's response. I lived in Governors Gate and got used to the commute. I'd find a roommate or two if you can and make a little extra $$ from your BAH. You can find nice houses in and around Milton, but few apartments worth living in are available in Milton.

Whiting is a good base once you learn how to deal with the Navy.

[Favorite Beer]

Here are some that I have had in the last few months while in FL:

Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan

Yuengling

Kona Brewing Pipeline Porter

Some other favorites:

Weihenstephaner

Uinta Brewing Kings Peak Porter

Uinta Cutthroat

Moose Drool

Lots out there.