WTF? (**NSFW**)

[uhhello]

I can think of a thousand random courses that the Air Force makes guys go to that are worthless.  If a guy/gal thinks they can get through it, I can't think of a better use of time/money for someone who is motivated and wants to do it.  It's the military after all regarldess of service. 

Spent some time up at Dahlonega working spin up with some teams.  Stayed in the cadre dorms and hung out at the instructor bar there.  Was a great time.  One of the school candidates asked us at chow one morning if we could go find a replacement leatherman for him as he lost it and was going to be in a world of hurt.  Said he'd pay us $50 for our trouble 🙂 Quick trip downtown one night and got him his $13 leatherman.  Hopefully he made it through.  

Edited April 11, 2024 by uhhello

[M2]

Just got our Shirt's regular info sharing email, and saw this shit...

STELLAR TALENT ACQUISITION RECRUITING REFERRAL (STARR) Program

                Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) is asking for your help in strengthening our force and wants to reward you for your efforts. The STARR program, governed by DAFMAN 36-2806 A2.14.1.6, was created to award medals to Airmen who refer someone to the Air Force who ships to basic training. In fact, if you refer just one person who ships to basic training, you are eligible for an AF Achievement medal. If you refer three who ship, you get two Achievement medals and if you refer five who ship you get an AF Commendation medal (no more than three medals can be awarded to one person). Since its inception in May 2023, 25 AF members have qualified for AF Achievement medals with the first recipient being an A1C that was one week out of technical training school. Imagine putting together a BTZ package, EPB push statement, or even going before a promotion board with a recently acquired Achievement medal. The STARR program is run through the Aim High App and there are just four easy steps to refer someone. 1) Download the app, 2) create an account (using your .mil email), 3) fill out prerequisites, 4) either you as the referrer can put in the person being referred’s information or you can send them a QR code (or link) to fill in that information for themselves (see picture below).

Warning!  Old Guy rant!!

It took me two years as an A1C to earn my first AFAM where I was the Wing Airman of the Quarter for the largest tactical fighter wing in the USAF (81 TFW).  It took another 18 months as a SSgt to get my first AFCOM.

I know neither is an overly prestigious award, but at the time I felt my hard work and efforts were being recognized and I was proud to receive both!

Recruiters already get a ribbon, why not expand the criteria to get one of those to these individuals instead of watering down awards meant for duty performance?

/Rant

[brabus]

Awards/medals are embarrassing compared to the days of old. Even bronze stars and to some extent, DFCs, are handed out for simple baseline-doing-your-job. Everyone gets a trophy for just breathing and doing average shit. Ridiculous. 

[uhhello]

11 hours ago, M2 said:

Just got our Shirt's regular info sharing email, and saw this shit...

STELLAR TALENT ACQUISITION RECRUITING REFERRAL (STARR) Program

                Air Force Recruiting Service (AFRS) is asking for your help in strengthening our force and wants to reward you for your efforts. The STARR program, governed by DAFMAN 36-2806 A2.14.1.6, was created to award medals to Airmen who refer someone to the Air Force who ships to basic training. In fact, if you refer just one person who ships to basic training, you are eligible for an AF Achievement medal. If you refer three who ship, you get two Achievement medals and if you refer five who ship you get an AF Commendation medal (no more than three medals can be awarded to one person). Since its inception in May 2023, 25 AF members have qualified for AF Achievement medals with the first recipient being an A1C that was one week out of technical training school. Imagine putting together a BTZ package, EPB push statement, or even going before a promotion board with a recently acquired Achievement medal. The STARR program is run through the Aim High App and there are just four easy steps to refer someone. 1) Download the app, 2) create an account (using your .mil email), 3) fill out prerequisites, 4) either you as the referrer can put in the person being referred’s information or you can send them a QR code (or link) to fill in that information for themselves (see picture below).

Warning!  Old Guy rant!!

It took me two years as an A1C to earn my first AFAM where I was the Wing Airman of the Quarter for the largest tactical fighter wing in the USAF (81 TFW).  It took another 18 months as a SSgt to get my first AFCOM.

I know neither is an overly prestigious award, but at the time I felt my hard work and efforts were being recognized and I was proud to receive both!

Recruiters already get a ribbon, why not expand the criteria to get one of those to these individuals instead of watering down awards meant for duty performance?

/Rant

Army straight pays their folks for them.  This is dumb.  

[SocialD]

14 hours ago, brabus said:

Awards/medals are embarrassing compared to the days of old. Even bronze stars and to some extent, DFCs, are handed out for simple baseline-doing-your-job. Everyone gets a trophy for just breathing and doing average shit. Ridiculous. 

 

Lol, we had an AD patch on loan for a deployment and the dude got himself a Bronze Star for showing up...total joke.  I've read AAR's that warranted DFC's (or higher), but we're never received for whatever reason.  I remember when our base got an AD WG/CC, and the dude REALLY cared about medals.  Apparently, he wasn't happy with the fact that, as a Major, I had two MSM's, but no AFCM.  Guess what I got within a few months...  One of the reasons I had a second MSM's is becuase we had a staff weenie get sent down to be an OG (box checking...now a 1 star), who was passed over on his first O-6 board due in part becuase he lacked an MSM...or so his bro network told him.  Guess what the squadron got a few months later....  

Our medals are a fucking joke, which is why I've never cared for them.  When we expect that you get X medal as a Lt and X medal as Capt, etc.... we're fucked.  Hell, I'm missing an Air Medal that I never bothered to track down because I didn't care to waste my time.  If you have a SS, AFC, MOH...I'll raise an eyebrow.  Even then, I know there are plenty of actions that probably warranted those medals, that were never recognized.   

[Biff_T]

I like my air and aerial achievement medals.   Those matter to me.  Also, my unit got a V for the beginning of OIF.  Im proud of that.  The others, except for the AFCAM, are not important to me.  

[O Face]

If it weren’t for the fingernails, I would’ve swore that was your dick, @Biff_T

Edited April 19, 2024 by O Face
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[Biff_T]

54 minutes ago, O Face said:

If it weren’t for the fingernails, I would’ve swore that was your dick, @Biff_T

Unfortunately, those tattoos wouldn't fit.   For some reason, it's always cold down there.  But my wife doesn't know how small 4 inches is on a measuring tape.  

[Lord Ratner]

30 minutes ago, Biff_T said:

 But my wife doesn't know how small 4 inches is on a measuring tape.  

Don't worry, they learn how to read once they hit elementary school. 

[TreeA10]

Let's see what we get when we cross a broken justice system with a deranged psycho.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/miacathell/2024/04/19/transgender-vampire-convicted-n2637815

[FourFans]

2 hours ago, TreeA10 said:

Let's see what we get when we cross a broken justice system with a deranged psycho.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/miacathell/2024/04/19/transgender-vampire-convicted-n2637815

...and that's why we need corporal punishment...

[Biff_T]

3 hours ago, TreeA10 said:

Let's see what we get when we cross a broken justice system with a deranged psycho.

https://townhall.com/tipsheet/miacathell/2024/04/19/transgender-vampire-convicted-n2637815

 

1 hour ago, FourFans said:

...and that's why we need corporal punishment...

You guys are being bigots!  We need more compassion for trans vampire freaks.  

[FourFans]

5 minutes ago, Biff_T said:

Dibs

FIFY

[M2]

[Guest nsplayr]

They really missed an opportunity to say "Britain's Greatest Penis," I think that would have been better 🍆

[Swizzle]

Related to Ron J.? ...Yikes

[Boomer6]

Word on the street is the commandant of SOS has outlawed pen tab patches, name tags with call signs and last name on them, and not zipping leg pockets (where one would place their cover) when outside. Dudes have already received paperwork for "offenses" and are buying extra covers for their pockets when walking outside. DAFUQ indeed.

[Sim]

 

 

[Biff_T]

12 hours ago, Boomer6 said:

Word on the street is the commandant of SOS has outlawed pen tab patches, name tags with call signs and last name on them, and not zipping leg pockets (where one would place their cover) when outside. Dudes have already received paperwork for "offenses" and are buying extra covers for their pockets when walking outside. DAFUQ indeed.

Is this person a Nav?  

They have been pulling the anti flier shit at SOS since @HuggyU2 was a young Captain. 

Me personally, I barey remember SOS as I was drunk most of the time.  

[jrizzell]

Is this person a Nav?  
They have been pulling the anti flier shit at SOS since [mention=2076]HuggyU2[/mention] was a young Captain. 
Me personally, I barey remember SOS as I was drunk most of the time.  

Why the Nav hate; this is obviously an ABM ;)


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[BashiChuni]

"four more years. pause"

this fucking guy

"are you ready to choose freedom over democracy!!!"

Edited April 26, 2024 by BashiChuni

[BashiChuni]

Official WH. They corrected it after being mocked on twitter. 

[wikz]

2 hours ago, BashiChuni said:

"four more years. pause"

this ing guy

"are you ready to choose freedom over democracy!!!"

 

[Boomer6]

5 hours ago, Biff_T said:

Is this person a Nav?  

They have been pulling the anti flier shit at SOS since @HuggyU2 was a young Captain. 

Me personally, I barey remember SOS as I was drunk most of the time.  

The 3 bobs on the command team are pilots, according to the SOS website.

[Biff_T]

1 hour ago, Boomer6 said:

The 3 bobs on the command team are pilots, according to the SOS website.

JFC