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Thoughts and prayers to the lost airmen, passengers and their families.

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I think the OP was talking about Active Duty Officer flying training boards. Those are only held once a year. If not, then the OTS info from HiFlyer sounds about right.

Here's to the crew :beer: :beer:

Done, hope the input helps!

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Bottlerocket, First off be grateful that you are in the operational community at all. I spent 5 years of my life in CE and while I didn't completely despise mission support it was not where I wanted to be. I worked hard and applied to get into any flying program(Pilot, CSO, ABM) and was accepted into the CSO program and will never scoff at it. I wanted to be a pilot above everything else but the AF decided this was best for me and I was more than happy to take the position. There was another individual in my flight at Pensacola who had the same experience as me but he still wanted to pursue the pilot program. He was 28 when he started the CSO program. He made his intentions known to leadership and tried just about every angle to get in to UPT while still enrolled in UCT. He even put together an application package and submitted it. It never left Pensacola... Don't slap the AF in the face for a good thing that has been given to you...it could be worse. There are waivers that you may be able to get for a Guard/Reserve unit. From what I have seen from the guy I know who was trying to do the same thing as you no units will really even talk to you until you finish UCT and the schoolhouse for your MWS (whatever you end up getting.) If you have specific questions feel free to PM me. But as for the goings on down at P-Cola; do well in academics and the flightline and keep your head down. If you make your intentions public the word will get around and it won't be looked upon very favorably.... Cheers Edit: spelling

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Tri, Not sure what you mean by would they consider you at the board. Which board? As for the Strike Eagle backseat slot, you aren't guaranteed anything at training as of this point. You have to compete against the other studs in your class at Pensacola and you will get your aircraft based on your performance and needs of the AF. And only 1% of the dudes/dudettes are getting strike eagles as it is. Once you get to that point you can start to be concerned with how much stick time you are going to get. From how it sounds now I would stick with your UPT slot if you want to drive. You would be definitely rolling the dice on the chances of getting a F-15E Cheers, Matt

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Here's to hoping the pilot got out safe

They had the drop tonight because of the 4th of July weekend. A bunch of dudes are taking off tomorrow evening for the long weekend. Next one (which happens to be my drop) will be Friday 22 July. Cheers, Matt

RIP Maj Winters

Try to use that section to explain what you have accomplished that makes you competitive for the pilot slot. It's basically the "I love me" section of the form. Any civilian ratings, accomplishments that show leadership potential, awards, certifications, etc. Any of you other guys can back me on it but I'm pretty sure that's what they are looking for... Cheers, Matt

I'm in the same boat. I was specifically asked to be in Mess Dress for my cousin's wedding. I am the only military person that is going to be there. I'm not part of the wedding party or anything. It's going to be a formal wedding and all. They said they "want me to be proud of my uniform" and I am. I just will feel a little out of place.

As long as you aren't flying on the weekends you can go up to Denver, C-Springs, or pretty much wherever (within reason) for the weekend. The non-duty days are yours to do whatever with. I usually studied or was recovering from the Friday nights downtown, which isn't the greatest, but fun nonetheless.

I'm for it... Cheers, Matt

In my defense I'm pretty sure Jack Sparrow was a fake created account considering it has his position as a pirate.

If you look up Jack Sparrow you will see that he is in fact a Captain and his job description is a Pirate

"2" it's only a matter of time before some DB comes up with that idea.... I can hear the thought now...."it would be so much easier for people to recognize who they are supposed to salute if we make rank mandatory on PT gear...."