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This is simply a preview of what's to come if the AF implements Colonel Abdeen's suggestions to aid pilot retention. See JQP - Internal Email Shows Air Force Pilot Shortage at “CRISIS” Level To quote: – Syllabi: We can NOT shoot for the “Gold-Plated” standard in this period of crisis … what can the squadrons/COCOMs accept as risk if students didn’t receive certain training?

Has anyone alerted JQP yet? That'll stir the pot....

Chang is Butters... BUTTERS IS CHANG!!

"B-21 Trump" Because even if you ignore it, it's not going away.

Shoe Flag was the driving factor in why I submitted my VSP paperwork two years ago. I guess SOS truly did pay off. You have my permission to quote that in your report.

Good gouge, thanks! I ran my situation through the H&R Block software and it took no penalty for the two month lack of coverage (even though I'm pretty sure I was good).

Were your 1095s all from DFAS? I found a 1095-C and 1095-B on MyPay. The -C looks to be my post VSP TAMP except it only shows me covered for 5 months (I thought it was 6). The -B is the Tricare Reserve Select months I started post-TAMP. My 1095s are still showing two months (June and July) uncovered which is odd because I was proactive in getting TRS started and August was the earliest they could get it to work in DEERS.

“The decision to pause and reassess the 2016 Tops in Blue season was a tough one,” said Lt. Gen. Gina Grosso.... The hell it was. An overwhelming number of members have been screaming it from the rafters for years! The SecAF has been gently nudged on this several times during her all-too-frequent All Calls. Good Riddance!

We had six non-types in my class who were paired up for the oral/sim portion. After the main academics portion ended, they got two days of type ride oral prep before going in for the test. They then go through the same sim regimine as everyone else in preparation for the final proficiency check with an LCA. The biggest difference is the non-type folks are required to demonstrate taxi and a rejected T/O from the left seat as well as a non-standard configuration approach and landing from the right seat. Like most of the training at SWA it seemed pretty low threat. There were three DAL poolies in my class all of whom got their desired domiciles (BWI, MDW, PHX) on the very first vacancy bid out of OE and will never have to commute (insert standard airline industry caveat here). Pluses and minuses at every company, but when something works for you, go with it. We'll figure out who made the best choice in 30 years.

Actually two. The original is at the BPC and there's a second being built on the CC side at this time. I'll send pics next time I transit the Deid.

I closed on a VA loan with NBoKC in March and simply had a signed letter from my Sq/CC saying I was ensured gainful employment with the unit for the foreseeable future. They don't need details on what sort of orders you are on or how long you think they'll last. As long as you can provide a full-time LES and a letter from your Commander, you should be good. As always YMMV.

Putting in another nod to Dave Devine and NBKC. This was the second VA loan I've done with him and he was right there when we needed him. We closed in March on a bank-owned home which led to a very frustrating experience. The closing company (selected by the seller) was beyond incompetent. We had several delays causing the closing to slip by nearly a month. With one roadblock after the next, Dave was there, trying to expedite the process. Toward the end, he was even working out issues with my closing while simultaneously feeding his kids breakfast... seriously. I got 3.25% with a $3,400 lender credit. Dave was able to keep the rate locked in for me despite delay after delay. I can't say enough about NBKC and Dave Devine. It's great to see that some companies actually still do care about customer service.

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I was skeptical. Then I searched 'Foglesong Flyover' on YouTube. I can't tell if the laughing in the background is with him, or at him.

As a new Guardsman, this one definitely made me laugh. Solid list!

I just got my VSP (FY14) about a week after my DOS. Taxes were taken out. Does sold back leave show up as a separate payment?

It's a 767. It's been flying since 1981.

Please, for the love of God almighty, tell me that last part is a joke.

I had to look it up. That movie has been around for 10 years. My lord!

Please. The AF decided shit. They provided near blanket VSP approval to 11M's in the 2004 to 2008 year groups which (IMHO) equated a roll of the dice. AFPC was obviously overwhelmed by the response to the VSP, hence the delays. I like the way Cox spins it to look like it was a calculated move by big blue.

While I suspect this isn't your creation, you have won the internet this week (and it's only Monday). Thank you.

Was the phrase, "back to basics" used in the SII summary? I love it when they throw that one around. I've been back to basics at least three times in the last ten years.

Question: does this work in a convection oven? I've had a C-17 loaded with these things and it never once crossed my mind to try this.

Chuck Norris would have done it with the air deflector doors stowed... and JATO rockets.