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    NS Norfolk O-Club Revival/AW Rally 6 FEB...er, make that 20 FEB!!

    Well, he is an aviator after all. He was my squadron XO at HSL-51 back when I was an AM2. I could tell a story or two about him during dets down to Kadena, but I digress. I wish I could have been there. Good to hear you guys had a good turn out.
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    Orders for OCS

    I was in Japan when I got picked up and had the same problem. Don't know if you're single or not, but I had a wife and two kids, so that compounded the stress of the situation. I recommend just getting your CCC or chain of command involved to find out when you can expect orders. My CCC at the...
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    MasterBates does Norfolk (So where to park the Puma and some other stuff)

    The commute from Oceana isn't really that bad. I live about 10 minutes past the RV park you're talking about and it takes me about 35 minutes from my driveway to the 120 parking lot in the mornings. So you would be a few minutes less from the RV park. I love the area, plenty of restaurants...
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    Burning questions about OCS, flight school and Navy life

    Dude, downgrade to Natty Light (or equivalent) and you can stretch that out to at least 12 a week. Anything to make flight school more enjoyable. Always here to help!:D
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    new a-pool procedures

    Maybe studs complaining on their end of course critiques about how long the wait was, nothing to do, wasting taxpayers money, etc. I heard it when I was there. As with so many other ass-pain enducing rules and regs in the Navy, we probably brought it on ourselves. Feel sorry for you guys.:D
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    Family and the Navy

    So, if your single, and you live on certain bases, you may have to live off base, possibly? That's almost exactly what he said. How did I mis that.:rolleyes:
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    Family and the Navy

    OP is married with kids, so that's a moot point.
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    Family and the Navy

    Not true. you can live on or off base. There are advantages and disadvantages to both. A midn really shouldn't be putting out such definitive gouge. In other words, STFU. For the op, I'm going through flight school with a wife and two kids and it hasn't been much of an issue for us. It's...
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    GUSTAV: Massive Evil Hurricane of Death! Panic!

    Just got back from base and there were a bunch of 60's, a few 46's, and a couple of C-130's.
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    GUSTAV: Massive Evil Hurricane of Death! Panic!

    Yes, those hangars are now the NATTC (A-school) gym and NEX.
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    Hotels that allow pets

    I've never been to a Navy Lodge that allowed pets. Try this site. I haven't used it, but a friend recommended it. He said they use it all the time. www.petswelcome.com
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    McCain's Surprise VP Pick; governor, pilot, and can wield an M4

    And McCain knew about it before selecting Palin? I'm certainly no expert with regards to politics, but I can't see anything good coming from this. I'm starting to question his decision now. Oh well, I'm still voting for him, just hope this doesn't significantly hurt the campaign.
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    Officer Promotions

    Those things we used to wear at OCS and API. They may still be in the back of your closet.:icon_wink
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    GUSTAV: Massive Evil Hurricane of Death! Panic!

    I was just wondering the same thing. The evacuation went amazingly well, almost 2 million evacuated and it doesn't look like they got hit too hard. Even though they're still watching the levees. So, in the end, if all is well, Bush and the rest of the government will probably get hammered for...
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    Officer Promotions

    Here's the NAVADMIN requiring the photos http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/00E3245B-E3F1-4299-A4A2-32874BB2DFF1/0/NAV07103.txt and the MILPERSMAN article http://www.npc.navy.mil/NR/rdonlyres/12E4FB57-ED2C-4F80-90BA-AE5DA6926E0E/0/1070180.pdf I imagine Corpus has a photo lab, just ask around...
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    Another Experience At Vance

    I said it's the same as VOR/DME, not VOR. As long as your NAVAID is giving DME, then it's the same as a TACAN. The aircraft's capabilities are the same. So, explain to me how it's different. Maybe I'm missing something.
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    Another Experience At Vance

    I'm an SNFO, not an SNA, but I thought the same thing about TACAN coming into primary. However, after moving on to the T-1, which does have TACAN, I can tell you that it doesn't hurt at all. It's virtually the same as VOR/DME and didn't take any getting used to or learning a new system to get up...
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    GUSTAV: Massive Evil Hurricane of Death! Panic!

    Has anyone got a hurevac order in Pensacola? I haven't heard shite yet as far as evacing, but I'm not sure if I want to stick around for this one. The last I heard they were saying up to 80 knot winds as far east as Perdido. Not to mention, I'm pretty close to the water, so if we get much of a...
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    Insider Scoop on Navy OCS

    Well, I think you missed my point. Becoming an officer isn't the end all, be all ultimate goal of every Sailor. Personally, I had to be pushed quite a bit from officers in my command to actually put in a package. I know a lot of other priors that were the same way. It's not like I'd be crying in...
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    Insider Scoop on Navy OCS

    Dude, while I personally didn't know any priors that DOR'd, I can tell you it's different than a civilian off the street doing it. For a senior enlisted Sailor to go through OCS, chances are they were a superstar already at their previous commands. I obviously didn't DOR, but it certainly...
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    What is the regulation....

    Well, I actually stood gate guard back in the day and I never expected to get a returned salute. I actually thought it was retarted when I got one. I never thought it was disrespectful or anything as long as I was acknowledged (i.e., a thank you). Like I said before, I always acknowledge it, but...
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    What is the regulation....

    Am I the only one that deosn't salute when sitting on my ass? I always acknowledge the salute, but not by returning it. Just doesn't seem appropriate and I've never seen an actual regulation on it, just word of mouth.
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    There was actually a guy in my class during the in-prt that got zero'd out by a DI who said he shouldn't be counting his partner's pathetic push ups. Just like you said, our candios told us to count everything and let the DI's/Chiefs decide what counts, which is what this guy did(after maxing...
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    Monster Marine OCS thread: stupid questions answered here!

    I'm sure the Marines will correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe they have Staff Instructors at Marine Corps OCS, rather than Drill Instructors.
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    Fantasy FB "Man's League"

    I'd be in, but I don't know if I'll be available for the live draft due to the flight schedule. What happens if you're not around for the draft? Do you get left with the scrubs?
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    OCS @ Newport Unofficial Gouge

    First off, all of what was posted above was the same at Pensacola. Second, don't sweat any of it prior to going to OCS. You'll only stress yourself out unnecessarily. Aside from PT'ing your a** off and maybe learning the big three, anything else is unnecessary. Everything you need to know about...
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    When to Rotate?

    If you're not ready to go to OCS, I recommend not sending your package yet. They usually take you pretty quick after selection. I found out I was selected about a month after sending in my package and I had to report about a month later. That was even after requesting a class a couple of weeks...
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    transforming a girlfriend into a dependent without a ring?

    Depends on what she does. It is possible to get a civil service job on base, but I wouldn't count it. A large portion of the civilian jobs on base go to Japanese nationals. If she did get a civil service job, she would have on base priveleges similar to what a dependant gets, including...
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    Funny Civil Air Patrol Pictures

    When I enlisted in the Navy in 1997, there were a couple of ways to come in as an E-3. One way I remember was with a certain number of college credits, you advanced to E-3 after graduating boot camp. Could have changed since then though.
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    How cheap can you get a Rolex in Japan or Korea?

    I got one in Dubai back in 2000 for about $20. It actually lasted a couple of years too.:D
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    Point Paper/Letter Re: Aviation Greens.

    Pssst...He's a prior.:icon_wink
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    Nuke sub leaked

    You said it. The boat actually visited Japan and may have contaminated their waters.:eek: This is not good for PR with the GW only about a month from reaching Yoko. Not that it will change big Navy's plans, but it will most certainly increase the protests.
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    Speeding Ticket Protocol After Commissioning

    Let me guess, that was when Nat Glover was sheriff? There were certainly a lot of corrupt cops working for JSO during his tenure.
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    Medal and ribbon display (with big medals)

    Precedence is correct, but I believe Junior was referring to the ribbon itself. Blue should be on the left, red on the right. Another common mistake made with the CAR and the AFEM.
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    Question about Marines/Blue Angels

    There are currently two Marines on the demo team, #4(slot) and #6(opposing solo).
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    Blue Angels @ Pensacola 6/12/08

    Yeah, it was pretty nasty on Saturday. Right when the show was starting, the bottom fell out. Everybody was trying to wait it out, then after about a half hour, the lightning started hitting all over the beach and they told everyone to clear out. My wife and seven year old son both got bit my...
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    New GI Bill

    I agree with Mike here. I really don't think this will affect retention at all. I've had many Sailors get out over the years and most of them were just because the Navy wasn't for them. I can only remember two of my guys, out of a couple dozen, that were actually serious about going back to...
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    6 more hours, and I've reached the end of the Internets...

    You call it a mafia? I thought it was more like this.:D
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    Auto Transport Companies

    I don't believe they'll pay to ship it to your parents'. My last tour in Japan, I ended up leaving my vehicle with my parents and from what I remember, they would pay to store it at any approved facility in the U.S., but it was up to me to get it there. I thought it would be safer with my...
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    Tiger Guts It Out!!!!!!!

    Maybe you did. I got out of a sim just in time to catch the 18th and the sudden death hole.:D
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    Tiger Guts It Out!!!!!!!

    Great finish...I don't know about that. Great tournament...most definitely. The outcome was bittersweet for me. As much as I enjoy watching Tiger win, especially after just having knee surgery, I really felt bad for Rocco. He was a virtual nobody to the public prior to this weekend, and still...
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    OCS beatings and odd exercises

    Well, I don't know about anyone else, but I sure felt like I had been beat with a baseball bat by about Thurs. of indoc week. Seriously, I had a top rack in squad bay and it hurt like hell getting in and out of that rack. On another note, when we had our ceremonial final "beating" in the rose...
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    Checking in procedures

    Actually, SDB's are legal for wear year round also. Might be a little hot though.:)
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    War Deserter!

    What pisses me off most about that article is that they actually refer to him as "Chief Petty Officer" Wiley. He sure as hell isn't a "Chief" in my book. BTW, did it say somewhere that he was going an IA? I thought it said he was due to transfer to the GW and was deploying to the gulf. I...
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    sTUPID qUESTIONS aBOUT ocs

    Well, Halloween isn't exactly an "observed" holiday, but I'm sure you could find someone to take you trick or treating.:icon_hall
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    Grad School while in the squadron

    I echo Bubba. If your still a mid getting ready to come down to P'cola, it's not going to happen for a while. The only free time you'll have for the next couple of years will be in a-pool and that could be short lived. I just finished primary and I can tell you there's absolutely no time for...
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    Improving My OCS Package

    You are correct. Active Duty follow the 1420.
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    Some weakness, I need good advice

    Unless I'm mistaken, you're eligible for all restricted line and staff corps and you should still be able to apply for an age waiver for NFO(depending on your birthday and time in service). Maybe the recruiter was telling you what he thought your best chance was. If I were your recruiter, I...
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    First of Navy's new CWO Aviators pin on their wings!

    Are you really freakin' serious? A college degree has absolutely nothing to do with how well you'll do in flight school. I'm prior enlisted and got my degree while on active duty and I really don't think it means sh!t. It's just a piece of paper that I used to open up some doors for me. I'm...
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