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Great Thread... Cars 1977 Chevy C10 (Silverado, LB, 454ci. Bought off my dad when I was 16. Still have it) 1983 Mercedes 300SD (Beauty. Wish I still had it) 2000 Toyota 4Runner (Black. SR5. Loved it, but cramped interior. Sold before first deployment) 1987 Mercedes 300D (Post-deployment...

Late to the party, but chiming in as an HSC/VT/VR dude... What are you doing on your shore tour? If its anything fixed-wing (or not, frankly) and your goal is the airlines, get out, get hired, and get on with a Guard unit.

I bought a GMT Master in Prague while I lived abroad. There was a third party service at the dealer that provided the VAT refund at time of purchase (but took a cut) vice you paying VAT and sorting with customs later; I'd say that fee was worth it, but I never had to deal with EU customs so...

Another data point, I picked up FTS with 9.5 years active service (Spring '17) and started my first FTS DH tour about a year and half later (August '18; pinned O-4 a few days after checking in). Aug '19 I submitted for a VR transition and found out in Spring '20 I would roll to a VR squadron...

Some good stuff here: https://gearpatrol.com/2019/10/28/25-boutique-watch-brands-to-know/ and here: https://gearpatrol.com/2020/01/17/affordable-mechanical-watches/

Hey dude, saw this on leather and it looked pretty good. I like the functionality of the rotatable bezel on my GMT, but this might meet your needs. Hamilton is generally pretty well regarded as far as I know and this seems like a solid price. Sinn and Oris might be worth checking out as well...

Either I wasn't clear or you gleaned what you wanted from my observation on your tone. I wasn't asking for a license to bitch nor that folks shouldn't be told to STFU when they've "left the reservation". Instead, I was suggesting 1) that I believe most folks give a shit and are actively...

You're right, and I caveated an earlier statement by saying as much about VADM Miller. I'm less convinced that its an accepted practice Navy wide and the cynical part of me believes that most of the "we're listening" campaigns came about because their predecessors ignored the writing on the...

@IKE - Thanks. I don't love the idea of hanging things out for public consumption on the regular, but have certainly enjoyed the conversation. Fair, sorry I put words in your mouth. I'm with you, and would love to see leadership emphasized as much as tactics/stick skills/etc. I do think...

I was and had an incredible experience. I was fortunate to have some great COs and DHs and my little diatribe was not meant as an indictment of that community, though my reference to hard-chargers bailing was absolutely couched in what I'm hearing coming from folks that went to the FRS for...

This is great, but "where are the changes?". Does anybody give a shit? Do senior leaders watch this and have the humility or courage to digest and act upon it? Do JOs for that matter? This is a conversation thats been going on for almost a decade (if not more). Couple keywords that stick...

Piling on some of the advice already given, but went last fall and rented a car at CDG and drove to Bayeux; lot of fun driving through the French countryside. Did the Overlord Tour Webmaster mentioned and was very happy with it. Normandy-44 Tours came highly recommended as well but they were...

Happened to me on the way back to the States from Europe for a hiking trip in the Grand Canyon on a joint United/Lufthansa ticket. Bag showed up 3 days after getting to the GC (airline delivered); spent about $300 on new shoes and some clothes (same idea, wasn't trying to blow it out and get...

The Speedy TinTin is really nice (first I've seen it; had to google). The red/white check gives it a nice pop.

Chuck, not sure if you've seen this before (they update every once in a while, so if you bookmark it remember to refresh it to get the latest). Looks like plenty of options around CVG if that's your bag. Good luck! http://www.pilotdomiciles.com/pilot_domiciles-4-21-2018.png

Pretty easy. Just buy a ticket (https://www.baselworld.com/en-US.aspx) when they become available and show up. I bought a one-day ticket that could be used on any day of the convention.

Made the trek to Baselword 2018 a couple weeks ago. A fun box to check, but I did minimal research ahead of time and didn't realize there isn't an opportunity to try stuff on. Anyway, couple pics from the show including the new stainless Pepsi GMT on a Jubilee bracelet. Colors are a little...

In the middle of West with the Night and really enjoying it. Great read about aviation and life in pre-war colonial Africa. Recommend the illustrated version if you can find it.

I'm a big fan of Smith. If you're not already a member, check out experticity; some pretty solid discounts on a few brands (including Smith, Wiley X, etc.). All it takes is a .mil email and you may have to send in a pic of your CAC (que CAC pic jokes). Its been a while, so I don't remember...

So I just closed my Luxury Gold Card to beat the annual fee by a couple days and learned immediately after doing so that its possible to pay off student loan debt by charging "Gift of College" gift cards to the account before you close it, then using those cards to pay down a loan. Apparently...

My sister got me "The Daily Stoic" for Christmas. A good read to go along with the morning coffee.

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About 3/4 through this in preparation for a Normandy trip with my dad in a couple weeks. A good read about the Big Red 1, and sobering. Also, just rewatched Saving Private Ryan and the book offered some insight I didn't have previously. Finished this a little while ago. Dude comes off a...

Am I weird for thinking you guys are weird for knowing your wrist girth? Whatever (I'm obviously going to measure as soon as I finish this little missive). Tried on the Bremont MBIII a few months ago and it is a great watch and perhaps offers more utility than the Speedy (GMT is key). As...

Tried on the Speedy Pro (manual) and Speedy Pro Moonphase last week. Both really nice and surprisingly light on the wrist (they were on leather bands). Dig the look on a NATO strap. @mad dog and @ChuckMK23, I just looked at Omegas website and they now have a variant celebrating SpeedyTuesday...

From what I've seen (online so, grain of salt and all that) somewhere around $7k, give or take. Bob'sWatches supposedly gives a good ballpark. Good breakdown of some what makes particular vintage models popular here: http://www.watchtime.com/blog/fratello-friday-buying-new-vs-vintage-rolex/...

Never thought about the "Mercedes" hour hand, but its kind of an iconic look for me. I can understand the sentiment on the cyclops, though. I'm used to it now, but I could take it or leave it. More than anything I appreciate the feel and utility of the watch in addition to its history. I'd...

Miss the watch talk. And pics. Picked up this little beauty a couple months ago and told myself this was it for life, but I'm already eyeing used GMTs with the Pepsi bezel. Always been a sucker for pretty things I can't afford...

In. (many thanks to many folks for the help along the way)

Does taking the ADHRB shoehorn one into particular billets post DH? Put another way, let's say I don't take the money and make DH, do I have any more latitude in my post-DH orders than the guy that took the money?

I'm in the midst of a good deal, non-flying tour and the way this guy writes about flying firmly underscores my belief that the best deal is in the cockpit. Good read for aspiring airline folks, too...

Postwar by Tony Judt is proving a solid read. Maybe a good fit between Max Hastings' Inferno and RLSO's latest rec.

Pags, that almost (I said, „almost“!) makes me want to go back to the boat. Anyway, I’ll delve. Medicine, aviation, really anything, people are what matter. Taking care of your people is what matters. In that regard, I would argue you may be able to see the immediacy of your efforts better...

While month to month is cash flow negative (basically I'm out the property manager's fee), the unit's rate of appreciation and other benefits made it worthwhile to keep despite annual expenses. The 5 year tax exemption wasn't my only motivation. An impending tour overseas and the idea of...

Searched and didn't find anything relevant... Is anybody familiar with the provision of the MFTRA that allows AD service members who buy property and are subsequently stationed >50mi from their former duty station (and property) an extension of the 5 year ownership and use period to 10 years...

Great thread. Squorch, I'll second Tom Robbins and Skinny Legs and All; one of my favorites. Given the season, Vince Flynn novels (Mitch Rapp series) are good, quick beach reads (suggest reading in order). Also, recently read the Art of Racing in the Rain and thoroughly enjoyed it.

Got a pair of Vasque Sundowners in college almost 10 years ago that just got me through a 4 day Grand Canyon hike last month. Probably better tech out there, but a solid pair of boots and you can get 'em for about $100 online (6pm.com).

Looking for someone to occupy the 3rd bedroom in my condo (keeping the 2nd bedroom as an office). Room measures approx. 12 x 10. Condo located across the street from USD, 1400sqft, attached 2 car garage, heated lap-pool in community. 15-20min to Miramar/North Island, 10min to PB/Downtown...

Standard driver's license. I was told (but have yet to confirm) you can walk into a FL DMV with an out of state license and your BRC completion cert and walk out with a Florida license with Motorcycle endorsement.

NASP has loaner bikes (Rebels, Nighthawks, and a couple dual sport Yamahas) and I was told NASWF is due to get 'em shortly.

Motorcycle Safety Course Info: NAS Pensacola- 850-452-3674 NAS Whiting Field- 850-623-7180 www.navymotorcyclerider.com

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So far it looks like Mike and I. Anybody else? Bueller?

Mike- I'm with you in this class. Last I saw on the OCS website we get 16 days off, but I don't know when that time off begins or ends. I found that info here: https://otcn.netc.navy.mil/OCS/OCS_FAQ.htm See you in Nov.

Yes.

Working on my private license a few years ago I was approaching the practice area in the mighty C-152 with my instructor, asked if there was any traffic in the area and a guy comes back with, "uhh, yeah, Piper xxx, 5000ft, to the left of Rio Verde Road." Thinking back, I wish I had some...

Thanks to everybody for the advice and help posted here. Pro-rec SNA as of an hour ago. Thanks again.