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  1. Lightning26

    Forced separation for prior-enlisted SNAs

    That is the answer I was looking for, thank you!
  2. Lightning26

    Forced separation for prior-enlisted SNAs

    I agree with you fully, as I think my prior statement does. I should have asked a few questions and formulated my argument better before posting. My question: Are prior enlisted treated differently when they attrite? In regards to their options of staying Navy. Some post in this thread...
  3. Lightning26

    Forced separation for prior-enlisted SNAs

    FlyBoyd- good advice, this is not directed at you in any way. I don't think any "group" should be categorized in any way. Data can be intepreted in many ways and by no means should be used to determine someone's career. I believe there should be equal standards across the board. If there is a...
  4. Lightning26

    Service Selection Results

    Keep doing the best you can and don't be discouraged by the numbers. Who knows, they may have overcorrected and therefore making your chances better next year. I have seen in an older thread where OC's were ranked separately. I don't know if that process has been officially changed or if...
  5. Lightning26

    Service Selection Results

    I don't personally know any other Core selectees that had 1390 as their first choice. My advisor informed me that the CO received the same response from P-cola. I was also told only 20% who wanted pilot, got what they wanted for STA-21 Core. It is disheartening to see people get lower scores...
  6. Lightning26

    Service Selection Results

    Congrat's to everyone! I got my second choice, SNFO. I am a FY-08 STA-21 Core selectee, apparently they only set aside a few spot's for OC's in the selection process? Has anyone heard of this before? I was always told that we were competing against MIDN in the selection process...
  7. Lightning26

    Who Is Going To NSI In Feb?

    Yes if you are going to Boost then that is when we are supposed to report. BOOST OPTION: REPORT TO NAVAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING CENTER, NEWPORT, RI TO REPORT NET 0700 AND NLT 0900, BASED ON YOUR CLCVN DATE FOR BOOST SCHOOL. Because our Repot NLT date is the 16th, however the NSI only...
  8. Lightning26

    FY09 STA-21 Soup to selection and beyond MEGA thread

    Here is the link to the Navy Correspondence Manual. It will help you with enclosures and other good writing stuff. If you have any problems with it talk to the guys in your admin department. They should be pros at it. http://www.navyfitrep.com/download5216_5d.html I would recommend doing...
  9. Lightning26

    3.5% Mil Pay Raise On Hold

    It looks like we will get the full 3.5%. Retroactive to Jan 1st. http://www.military.com/Finance/content/0,15356,161021,00.html?ESRC=dod.nl
  10. Lightning26

    Blue Angels, NFL Network

    I thought this was pretty cool, especially when Terrell Davis passes out in his flight:) http://www.nfl.com/videos;jsessionid=0E12FC99A656AE900C2291C6DBF66874?videoId=09000d5d80657e3f
  11. Lightning26

    New Lenovo Laptop

    I have owned a couple of Dell Desktops and have never had a problem with them. I have also been looking into buying the xps M1330 and the reviews look pretty good from other users. I have attached a couple dell outlet coupons that I received in my email. They are one time use coupons so just be...
  12. Lightning26

    Orders Requested - STA-21

    After further review the BOOST site does suck. I guess I got too excited since I had never seen the site before. The BOOST info package is better organized, so that is what i'm going to follow also. Thanks for setting me straight.
  13. Lightning26

    Orders Requested - STA-21

    W2 forms are available on Mypay for those who want to get their taxes done. Here is the link to the BOOST frequently asked questions page: https://otcn.netc.navy.mil/STA_21/Boost/index.htm I'm just going to follow everything their website says, and if i'm wrong I will just show them on...
  14. Lightning26

    Orders Requested - STA-21

    Cool, we can go to the Jones Beach air show in your boat;)
  15. Lightning26

    Attn: All FY08 STA-21 Selectees post up!

    Core - Boost February 08 - Embry Riddle: Grad/Commission May 2010 I only applied for Core, I would have applied for Pilot but my ASTB score was all 4's. Hopefully I will do better the next time I take it.
  16. Lightning26

    Orders Requested - STA-21

    Does anyone who is going to Boost plan on doing a partial DITY move? PSD and personal property said I could but it doesn't seem right. I am only taking my uniforms, civilian clothes, laptop, tools and few other things. Is it even worth the paperwork? I have never done a partial DITY so I...
  17. Lightning26

    Options for leave balance pre/post commissioning.

    Here are the links to the two instructions I found that govern selling back leave. Milpersman 7220-340: http://buperscd.technology.navy.mil/bup_updt/upd_CD/BUPERS/MILPERS/Articles/7220-340.pdf Dod Financial Management Regulation Volume 7A Chapter 35...
  18. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    Good call, according to this link http://www.langley.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123034445 they have already transitioned to the Raptor on the East coast last year. I have never seen the F15 or Raptor at an air show as a team like I have the Viper and A-10 teams with narration and music. Thanks...
  19. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    Yes, I am sure it is even more complicated. Thanks for dumbing it down for me.
  20. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    I did some more research and the best I can come up is that the F15E was estimated at 43 million in 1998. The last numbers for the Super Hornet is estimated at 58 million. I couldn't find a date. So to me the F15E is a superior jet to the Super. Then when you factor in the newest version the...
  21. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    You are right, I am not sure thought how the money is distributed. They both designed it together as a team with General Dynamics. Lockheed bought GD so they probably do get a decent amount of money. I am sure Pratt and Whitney would also get a huge contract if more raptors were to be awarded...
  22. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    I never said that the Blues would get a part over a Jet that needs it to Defend Our Nation. The Blues wouldn't even try to get it. If that was the case. But I hardly ever see that being the case. The reason you don't hardly ever see the Blues trump another squadron is because the Blues have...
  23. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    I Agree with your observation.
  24. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    I think you misunderstood what I was saying, if the Blues felt their mission required the part more than anyone else, they would get it. I can give you a few examples where the wouldn't have priority: WWII, Korean War, Vietnam, If they needed the same O-ring or gasket that certain P-3...
  25. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    I just want to ensure you that I was in no way implying that anyone in the Blues thinks they should get parts over a deployed squadron. They know their role is less important than dropping bombs on target and they proudly represent those who are doing it. In your second post you say you have...
  26. Lightning26

    Who Is Going To NSI In Feb?

    I think everyone is supposed to have their w2's no later than Jan 22nd, so we should be able to get them done before then. When you log on to MYPAY it will say it on the page before you go to the LES.
  27. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    The T-38s were supposedly only used because of the fuel shortage anyways. I understand the influence the crash had, but the Air force had already been planning to transition. It is part of their Mission to showcase the Best Aircraft. This is from their website: "Mindful of their mission to...
  28. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    The Air Force version is cheaper than $60 million. I never said that they wouldn't go to the fleet first. Of course they would have to set up a training pipeline and a few squadrons. I said I would almost bet they would transition to JSF's around 2015. Which is almost the decade you said, so I...
  29. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    I said I was joking about the Raptors, but the Air Force does plan on buying over 1700 Joint Strike Fighters.
  30. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    I agree, but it depends on the wartime environment you are talking about. Korean war yes you are right. Vietnam yes you are right. But this war in the middle east right now is not one of those wars. I can guarantee you that right now the Blue Angels can get any part they want over any F/A-18...
  31. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    Inveredflyer- I understand what you are saying and it is a crazy thought. But the Air Force started using F16's when they were six years old in 1982, and the Blue Angels started using F/A-18's when they were six years old in 1987. That was in the middle of the Cold War. Its not like the...
  32. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    I know we are just speculating and a lot of different factors go in to when they transition to a new platform. The Blues were actually supposed to get new Super Hornets but because of the war they are settling for charlies and deltas in 2009. But they still plan on going to a new platform around...
  33. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    Thanks, I thought the higher cost was from inflation. Wouldn't the Air Force want the updated engines and avionics also? I knew I should have indicated that I was joking with this:) I don't think it would be too much longer though. 2012 will be 30 years for the F16 as a Thunderbird. I would...
  34. Lightning26

    40% of F-15, now grounded, never to return to fleet

    At first I thought the Air Force should replace them all with F15E's but after seeing that a F15E cost 100 million and a F22 cost 137 million (wikipedia). I don't think it is too much for the AF to ask for all new Raptors. I would rather have 3 Raptors over 4 F15E's. I don't think it will be...
  35. Lightning26

    Options for leave balance pre/post commissioning.

    Thanks for your help SnipeDude, I knew as a Officer you couldn't do it unless you were seperating. But I just didn't know if there was something special for prior enlisted personnel when they are Commissioned. Thanks again for answering my questions. Now I just have to find a way to sell my...
  36. Lightning26

    Options for leave balance pre/post commissioning.

    68 chevelle- I was wondering if you were allowed to sell back your leave? I talked to PSD today and they said I couldn't because I would be Reenlisting more than 1 year away from my eaos? Did you have any problems like this? or anyone else? Are there any OC's on here that have been able to...
  37. Lightning26

    Orders Requested - STA-21

    Ksmittay, Onebadsss, Yes on the website and the "official letter" said the 24th of Feb. But now my orders say the 16th of Feb, but the graduation date is still the 23rd of May. I'm sure everyone will be getting their orders soon, maybe they are going alphabetically? Here is some more...
  38. Lightning26

    Orders Requested - STA-21

    I have my orders also:) Here is the Boost information on my orders: TO INCLUDE 103 DAY(S) AT STA-21 BOOST - 3 CLASS: 80101 CONV: 18 FEB 08 GRAD: 23 MAY 08 CDP: 662N TO INCLUDE 054 DAY(S) AT STA21-NSI FOLLOW CLASS: 80101 CONV: 26 MAY 08 GRAD: 18 JUL 08 CDP: 748J with a Report no...
  39. Lightning26

    Norfolk area STA-21 Selectees

    Finally!!!!!! after waiting since the 9th of November, Bumed has finally said I am qualified:) This is without any waivers and for CORE. So anyone else out there waiting might want to check their status again. If it's not there, hang in there it will eventually come. I think;)
  40. Lightning26

    Up-to-date gouge on BOOST/NSI

    Thanks for the Great info K Smittay and Jus2much, does anyone have the smart transcript information for the 3 month boost? Thank you for your help.
  41. Lightning26

    Erau

    I am having the same problems, so I dropped both of my classes today. I also received my Congrats letter from NSTC today and it says that the acceptance letter and the official degree plan must be turned in no later than 12/24/2007. So I guess if you talked to the people who give out the...
  42. Lightning26

    STA-21 FY08...Where do you want to go to school?

    #1. ERAU #2. JU #3. OU I have been in Aviation my whole career and I love it so that is why I am going for a aviation major. Plus it gives me the most credits:) I only have two years to finish my degree. I plan on visiting these schools over the next couple of weeks, so if I notice any...
  43. Lightning26

    FY 08 STA-21 Status

    Mine was saying the same as creepto and EM1 (SW) Nuke, except for I only applied for the Core, so it doesn't have the NOMI physical part on there. It also doesn't have the (Program Start Information), I think that maybe because i'm an alternate? Did anyone else notice this on theirs? You can...
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