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  1. Swanee

    Haiti

    I think this is a decent watch on the subject.
  2. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    There is a difference between 20 years worth of AD points, and 20 years worth of reserve points. RDUs, AFTPs, and any inactive duty orders don't count towards that 20 years (that is, until you get 20 years of AD points, then they all count... which is weird). I suppose it's so much easier these...
  3. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    Eh. If you get 20 years worth of AD points you get an AD retirement that you start collecting right away. Plenty of folks retiring here off of not just AGR, but MPA, ADOS, STAT, and Temp AGR orders and they're collecting retirement pay and benefits right away. Now if you want to double dip and...
  4. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    Ah, so they're not reservists?
  5. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    Yeah, I've had this discussion here before and still can't believe it. The ANG will work with folks to get them their AD retirement if they're close. In fact, it's encouraged by all levels of leadership. It's a win/win. Billets get filled by folks who volunteer and the volunteers get their...
  6. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    So TAR is "Temporarily Activated Reservist" correct? If so, how do they change your orders to be able to deploy you on an IA? You can deny any set of orders as long as they aren't an involuntary mobilization without any negative action. And you have to accept any modifications to orders. This...
  7. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    So he gets an out of cockpit and away from family IA nut punch that turns his 3 year FRS IP gig into a 2 year one (and that nut punch will leave him behind his peers in instructor quals and therefore ranked lower) , but he'll also still have to suck up a shitty boat tour that he probably doesn't...
  8. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    @Empire16 Take note of this: @Meyerkord is your buddy going to stay in Naval Aviation after that tour?
  9. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    I've always wondered why these didn't go out as guard/reserve mobilization orders. Plenty of folks were/are always looking for a set of AD orders to plus up their reserve retirement or even get them over the 20 year equivalent in points mark for an AD retirement. Even just a chance for 6 months...
  10. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    We agree on this 100% That's not what I'm saying and you know it. Did we though? I don't think so. What got us in at 22 or 24 doesn't keep us in at 32 or 34. We spend a shit ton of money on recruitment, but not a whole lot on retention. How much did it cost the government for you to tell...
  11. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    Sometimes for the AD military but it's most times for the civilian world now. Now that I've been out of the AD military and live in a non military town I see how many married couples both have careers, and kids, and aren't having to choose which is more important than the other. They may have to...
  12. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    You're looking at this from the wrong angle. A company wouldn't hire my wife as an account manager in North Carolina because "you're great and we think you'd fit in well, but it's obvious from your resume that you're a military spouse so you'll quit in 2 years. We chose someone else." The...
  13. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    There is a lot of momentum driving combat capabilities to develop and move in that direction- especially within the ISR communities.
  14. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    Did you really just say "choose your rate, choose your fate." in regard to spousal employment around Navy installations?
  15. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    Not a joke- My wife, and a good buddy's wife, both had to attended a spouses orientation when we were Lts at MATSG-21. My wife has her BFA in, and is an Equity Stage Manager (union recognized, not easy to do). Buddy's wife is a Lawyer, but not a member of the Bar in Florida. They had to sit...
  16. Swanee

    Naval Aviations "One" Problem...

    Every retirement ceremony, every change of command, that I have attended in my now 15 years in the military, the officer has said, "I couldn't have been here if not for the sacrifices of my wife and children. Sacrifices they didn't choose to make, but had to endure for my career." It's perverse...
  17. Swanee

    The Perpetual MEGA Space Thread

    https://www.space.com/spacex-starship-third-test-flight-launch Starship tried again.
  18. Swanee

    Hot new helicopter/rotorcraft news

    As has been said earlier, bandwidth becomes a big issue (it already is), and those cameras on that SUV only have to see a few feet in front of them. We have a nose camera in the MQ-9 that is all but useful once the airplane is in the air. Very true. There is, and will always be a push for...
  19. Swanee

    The Great, Constantly Changing Picture Gallery, Troisième partie: la vengeance!

    I live in the Zoo these days, so naturally I'm a member of the Air Zoo. I *think* that photo is now sitting in the entrance to the building on the flight line, where they do all of the restorations now. I'll have to go look.
  20. Swanee

    Inter-service relationship (Navy and AF aviators) can it be done?

    You never know until you try. For the relationship to survive you have to talk to him about this. Perhaps he's all about it. Maybe he won't be. If he's not, you have a decision to make. The right person won't make you give up on your dreams to be with them. You'll support them in theirs as...
  21. Swanee

    FNAEB outcomes

    If he's having trouble behind the boat its one thing. If he can't hold and time or hit a TOT it's another.
  22. Swanee

    FNAEB outcomes

    If it's lack of the monkey skills that got you there then the drone world is a good one to land in as long as you're okay with not being in the airplane. I'm not sure of RQ or MQ options in the Navy as a primary career field for an unrestricted line officer, but it's something to consider as well.
  23. Swanee

    What is a typical mission in 2024?

    Sometimes you're the dog, sometimes you're the fire hydrant.
  24. Swanee

    All things MV-22 Osprey

    Pledge ANG units stat. You might still be able to get in. It will take you longer than 5 years to get to an AD retirement, but it's worth it. And it will let you get to the airlines quicker- which gets you a better seniority number.
  25. Swanee

    Netflix recommendations?

    Episode 3 was pretty good. It really made me think about aerial gunnery training back then. I want to research how they did it- especially in formation. I assume it's just like a convoy where you assign sectors of fire and what not for the entire formation, not just the one airplane. I was...
  26. Swanee

    What is a typical mission in 2024?

    This. It's a good time to be in that AOR. It's like it was in 2016/2017. Almost everyone is getting good at employing tactically.
  27. Swanee

    Is There Precedent for Beginning Fighter Pilots of Late Age?

    What's up with the blatantly obvious Chinese posts in the last couple of days?
  28. Swanee

    Netflix recommendations?

    Masters of the Air on Apple TV shows some real promise. The first episode is good. Tom Hanks and Steven Spielberg have done a good job. The CGI is still CGI, and thusly I prefer the HBO Memphis Belle in that regard, but it looks good so far!
  29. Swanee

    How do I know if I want to go navy or AF

    Can we sticky this post and get a bot that auto links this as a reply to the "AF vs Navy/USMC" question?
  30. Swanee

    NHL Winter Classic Flyover

    Will Station SAR respond to civilian boats/airplanes in distress? I know the ANG Rescue units will, but it comes from the USCG (or other agency) through NORTHCOM to the Governor. I don't remember if Pedro ever did out of KNKT. They were sundowning about the time I was showing up to the VMUs.
  31. Swanee

    NHL Winter Classic Flyover

    Okay. So, stupid question, but other than who they work for (DHS vs DoD) what is the difference?
  32. Swanee

    Need Advice

    You're not too late. I didn't start the process until I was 25 and had been out of college for a few years. Do well in school. Don't get into trouble. Don't do drugs. Have some leadership in a club or a sport. Take a flying lesson. Tons of people say they want to be a pilot but then have...
  33. Swanee

    MH-60 crash in San Diego

    Thank the universe for some good news. I expected to see a less positive headline. I'm glad I was wrong. The helo dunker training works!
  34. Swanee

    NEWS Seahawks Sink Houthi Boats

    Everyone has a right to self defense. That doesn't change. After that it's all in the SPINs for the AOR you're working in, which are classified.
  35. Swanee

    X52 Anti Micro Set Up

  36. Swanee

    NEWS Seahawks Sink Houthi Boats

    I begrudgingly watched the video. Both the narrative and the numbers (RPA or otherwise) are about what I would expect from someone like Ward- IE, a guy who is trying to look like he knows something while completely talking out of his ass. I give a lot of credit to this helo crew as they did a...
  37. Swanee

    NEWS Seahawks Sink Houthi Boats

    I mean, it's a great weapon. Though it can be tough to lase in around the water. Lots of considerations. Again, BZ to the crew. They got tapped on the shoulder and executed very well. Make's an MQ-9 bubba shed a tear of joy. At least, that's what I heard from a friend.
  38. Swanee

    31y/o female wanting to fly - advice needed

    It's not Navy, but your age waiver will be much easier in the Air National Guard. Have you considered the ANG route?
  39. Swanee

    Maintenance at a civil airport?

    I mean, that J3 will teach that primary stud (and probably the IP) a lot more about stick and rudder flying that the T-6 could ever wish to.
  40. Swanee

    NHL Winter Classic Flyover

    I stand corrected.
  41. Swanee

    NHL Winter Classic Flyover

    Found a decent video!
  42. Swanee

    NHL Winter Classic Flyover

    I don't have a photo or video but the Coast Guard helo dudes just did a solid flyover with their swimmers on the hoist for NHL Winter Classic. Definitely looked cool and definitely something I haven't seen before.
  43. Swanee

    Maintenance at a civil airport?

    Bonus points if they have to make the trip because your primary stud decides to unload the airplane and knock a few years of FOD loose as you're on the way to KEYW.
  44. Swanee

    NEWS Seahawks Sink Houthi Boats

    BZ to the crews! And welcome to the fight!
  45. Swanee

    What did you get from Santa for Christmas 2020?

    I was surprised at how great it is, and how different it is from regular Elijah Craig.
  46. Swanee

    What did you get from Santa for Christmas 2020?

    I got a bunch of Heaven Hill bourbon this year- Larceny Barrel Proof, Heaven Hill BiB, Henry Mckenna 10 year BiB, and an Elijah Craig toasted barrel. All of it tasty and allocated stuff.
  47. Swanee

    Rejoin after DOR 5 years later

    You *might* find an ANG unit willing to give you a shot. The DOR from flight school thing is going to require a fairly high level waiver.
  48. Swanee

    Resigning Gouge

    A tale as old as time. The airlines and the Guard are always hiring. You don't have to put up with this bullshit.
  49. Swanee

    Anxiety Attacks-Possible NPQ

    I should say two more things. One is good on you for speaking up and being honest. That can be a hard thing to do. I was the guy who didn't speak up, even denying my stressors, until it was too late and it effected my performance in the airplane for way too long. Two is to not be afraid of...
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