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    Finally done in Afghanistan?

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    On 7/20/2023 at 8:57 PM, JBueno said:

    This stuff is definitely maddening, but it’s easy to make the big things the boogeyman while ignoring the small issues.

    Plenty of local BS at the squadron level that gets ignored by leaders clamoring about how bad CSAF-level decision are. 
     

    Control what you can control. For those still in, we aren’t about to fix Pentagon-level crap. Look around your squadron, take a look in the mirror, and go fix some shit. Plenty of people in your charge are depending on it.

    Good words.

    How do you feel about your airframe and mission?

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    12 hours ago, Anon1 said:

    Personally I dislike having landed in  the community. It is currently overmanned at the FP level resulting in flying 10-15 hrs/month.

    They also managed the block 6 to block 8 transition extremely poorly. Way behind timeline in terms of tail conversion but most FPs are block 8 only out of the school house. It's been an issue that you could see coming over the past 1-1.5 years yet there have been no moves to make a reverse 8 to 6 transition course or dual-qual out of the school house. As a result you've got tons of co-pilots that can only fly half the planes on station. 

    Top that off with planning 12 hrs to brief for 2 and fly a 2-3.0 tac flagpole line. If you get airborne. 

    If you want to hack the mission, the herk isn't it. At least not any more.

    As an FP I have flow 5 actual missions this year and spent less than 20 days on the road.

    If you want to pretend to be to be tactical despite the reality of the modern fight then go for it. If you want to pretend to be an airland bubba and take 2 days and 12 hrs to fly someplace it takes a c-17 1 day and 6 hours to get after it.

    Perhaps my timing for entry into this community was bad, but it's left me uninspired. If you want to actually fly your ass off, see the world, and do something other than drop training bundles or army dudes once in a blue moon then I can't recommend. 

     

    If you’re truly not happy in AMC and can’t find another venue inside your community for job satisfaction then come on over to MC-Js, if you’re looking for more tactical flying we definitely have it.

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    Russian Ukraine shenanigans

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    On 7/9/2023 at 12:13 PM, ViperMan said:

     

    Get on board dude. You spouting Russian propaganda is not a good look for someone who represents themselves as a military officer.

     

    Pretty sure that sad **** isn't an active duty military officer (at least not anymore), which is probably the best case scenario for everybody involved.

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    Aviation Continuation Pay (ACP - The Bonus)

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    On 6/7/2023 at 3:30 PM, Ryder1587 said:

    Here’s a serious question.  Why would someone even stay Active Duty after their initial commitment ?  What draw is there ?  I get it for the people who want to lead and are desiring O-6 and beyond. But you can even do that in the Reserves and Guard.  Why would not everyone try to get an AGR gig and pick where you want to live , get the bonus , and have a say in your life ?  I seriously don’t get it.  

    Everyone's circumstances are different.

      I'm past 20 years and plan on continuing to stay till 22 (with an exception for possible continued AFSOC 3rd floor dicknannagans).  Serving my country is still a big reason for me getting out of bed every morning.  I genuinely like what I do, what I fly, and the people I serve with.  I have no complaints about pay (I think O-5 pay is pretty good compared to what I grew up with and my wife has a 6 figure job).  Money isn't a primary motivator for me.  

      There's always shitty parts to any job and I get the military is not an easy life.  That said, the AF has afforded me opportunities and experiences I don't believe I would've gotten on the civilian side.  The Guard/Reserve never appealed to me.  I feel like I contribute where I'm at and I have good bosses at the Sq level.  Honestly overall I'm happy with my lot and don't see any reason to pursue different pastures at this time.

    One guy's perspective.

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    What's wrong with the Air Force?

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    16 minutes ago, pawnman said:

    But why does AFSOC seem to be uniquely bad at leadership? I was largely left alone by AFGSC when I was at Dyess.

    Didn't always used to be this way.  For most of my career in AFSOC I've had good to excellent leadership up through the Wing level at the locations I was stationed.  Like a lot of things, it's a sine wave.

    I will say the last 3-4 years I feel like things have been on a downward track.  Several great O-6s and generals have gotten out instead of continuing to deal with the thrash like Pooter alluded to.  The previous AFSOC/CC's habit of placing STS guys in flying leadership billets at the Grp and Wing hasn't helped.  DEI focus in one specific case really hasn't helped.  Everyone in the HQ is cowed by the current CC and he's been off the chain in his first 6 months in command/no one is willing to tell him when he has no clothes on, reference the "returning to standards MFR" involving open ranks inspections, sq PT 3-4 times a week, and vastly increased urinalysis.  Rough times ahead. 

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