The "lies" at API were that those guys were shit-canned immediately, sepped from the Navy, end of story. The truth was, they got a letter in their jacket at API that went away as soon as they left that command. The trouble wasn't with the Navy at all. He wasn't saying that he got a raw deal or "the Navy screwed me, man" like the stories you're talking about.
I hate that we don't have negative rep any more, but yes, you're whining, it's obnoxious, get over mustering. We had 0700 musters every day in A-pool when I showed up before the bird shootings (that happened in my 4th week of API). Enjoy getting paid to do that, even if you have a BS stash job, while you can. In fact, I think it goes for anyone at every point in the Navy, if you have an opportunity to not be at work, take it. You will have more opportunities than you could ever imagine to be at work longer than you ever wanted.
That was the case when I was briefly in A-pool in '08. 10 minute muster in khakis, and I was back home, in the backyard laying in the pool enjoying my day. There had not been any incident in recent history when I got there, just business as usual.
You could always have just used the buddy system. Drink your face off every other night, then do something for the environment by carpooling in the AM. Winning!
I see gold oak leaves in your future... Seriously though, we're not just talking mustering. There was a run on ensign bars at the nex because people were afraid of getting a pink sheet at the weekly "inspections" for having scuffed ones, which were in obvious response to that event. Having to show up for work an hour a day is a great deal, but having to show up 2 days a week and not have to stand some dog and pony show inspection is even better, which is how it was before those ass clowns pulled that stunt. Sugarcoat it however you want, but the whole mood in a-pool changed when that happened and everyone else got punished for it, even if looking back it doesn't seem that bad compared to what we have now schedule wise.
Well, I guess we got fed propaganda. They told us that the reason we had to do physical muster was because of that incident. They said that they did a phone-in muster reporting they were in town, then got arrested out of town for hunting. Because of that, they wanted visual accountability of everyone. And no, I will not stop whining about driving in to muster. We didn't have to do it for primary pool and guess what...Naval Officers somehow figured out how to act like responsible adults. According to you, those guys were on a physical muster and still managed to get in trouble so what's the point. As an E-6 I didn't have to drive to work to muster on days off (we did 3/4 shift work), we just knew to not get in trouble. The way I see it, The dirtbags are going to get in trouble regardless if they physically muster or do a phone-in muster. Was it really that big of a deal to drive in at 0700...no, I was more making a joke about not being able to get sloshed every night of the week, but then I got on a rant...
Some things are better left said only on your internal monologue and not for public consumption, especially when you do it on a board full of professional Naval officers. Now STFU and walk it off!
Roger that sir, didn't mean to offend; just adjusting to being at the bottom of the totem pole...again (although a way better totem pole). It's just weird to go from leading people and QA'ing an aircraft safe for flight to being handheld and given no responsibility. I understand why they do it, I just wish they didn't have to. Don't get me wrong, they can treat me however they want and I still wouldn't trade this opportunity for anything in the world!
It won't be the last time you are treated like that so keep that last part in mind. And yes, it is worth it.
It's a lot like high school and college. You finally get to the point of being someone (Junior/Senior year) and then you move on and start over again. It will probably happen every PCS, too.
A statement like this, whether true or in jest, has no place on a public website. Also, whining about having to make a muster, then having the rest of the day off, is rather lame. If I was a senior Officer in your chain & saw this on the net, I'd ensure you spent the rest of each working day supervising working parties, or some such 'make work'. Might have averted a potential DUI (and saved a career)! BTW, no one on AW is totally anonymous. BzB
I guess my sarcasm is not as easily detectable as I thought. I certainly don't drink every night of the week, my wife and two year old would not appreciate that. Like I said in an earlier post, it's not the driving in that bothers me, it's just getting used to being babysat again. I guess the tone of the post got lost in translation to the internet.
Understood, just hope you know that as a JO in aviation, you're going to have to get used to being the new guy again. I can't relate as I did NROTC out of high school, but I know at least in my squadron we've had some guys struggle to integrate in the wardroom as they were shit hot as enlisted dudes, some even as P-3 aircrewmen, only to see that no one in the wardroom cares about their prior experiences; we only want to see them rock out as 3Ps/Navs.
Wanna rethink that? Below are a few of my CA legal guns, along with a photo of my San Diego daughter's friend. Life is full of choices. Think "tradeoffs" if nothing else. But you can still almost have it all! Oh yeah! ..
It was not just the guns. It was the car registration, taxes, insurance rates, general state poking into my personal life more than I cared to deal with after 12 years AD. Homebrew/Craftbrew in abundance would be nice. Not a ton here, but some. The weather is arguably better. Your daughter's friend still wouldn't talk to me even if I lived there. I did bring my own woman to Wyoming. Local talent pool tends to be Mormon if they look like the girl you posted. I've had a firm in CA try to hire me away from current job. So far they have not made the $$$ high enough to offset the taxes, cost of living and other financial effects of moving there.
The talent in SD is rediculous. If one of those came with a British accent I'd put a ring on it and make her read out of a phone book everyday.
Unless half your guns are a few very specific AR/AK make/model or NFA items (and they may be), you may be exagerating a little bit. You'd be surprised how many people run around with >10 round mags. I wouldn't be surprised if there are more >10 round mags in the state now than before the ban because everyone seems to "need" to "rebuild" their "old" magazines.
Gotcha. It will be interesting to see what happens today or tomorrow with yet another law being voted on regarding assault rifles (lower case). Either no one will ever be able to own an AR/AK again....or it will be much ado about nothing. Sooo, we got that, I guess.
