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  1. zab1001

    Your retirement plans . . .

    You also qualify for full dental now: https://www.va.gov/health-care/about-va-health-benefits/dental-care/
  2. zab1001

    Which watch?

    Dev, the Miami Swatch Group at Blue Lagoon south of MIA has had issues understanding “service” per the group buy agreement vs “cleaning.” (My experience and 2 others). Definitely call first to make sure they understand the details of the contract.
  3. zab1001

    I pledge . . . .

    Thanks man, I’m going to check it out.
  4. zab1001

    I pledge . . . .

    Who did you use for the coasters and how did they come out? Pics?
  5. zab1001

    PSA - things I should have done....

    Either way drgndrvr’s post is good. Plan early folks.
  6. zab1001

    USN Yardstick is the greatest pilot of all time...

    Xmid, We need more of this kind of thing around here. Good show dude.
  7. zab1001

    AMEX Platinum

    My last layover there in July gave us access to the Korean Air Prestige, can’t remember which one we used east or west. Either way it was pretty good. Nice food selection, we were pretty full from Delta One, but gave in and ate more after hour 4 of a 6 of the layover. Lots of choices, some...
  8. zab1001

    Herniated Disc/Nucleus Pulposus

    Meanwhile stop deadlifting and find something else. Once the herniations and ruptures start they will only repeat and get worse. (Former deadlifter, current owner of an anterior posterior disc replacement and L5 S1 fusion with permanent hardware.)
  9. zab1001

    DOR Reapplying For Pilot

    (Edit) That’s not this guy trying again. But shit away.
  10. zab1001

    DOR Reapplying For Pilot

    Submit a request to change your terrible screen name to anything less stupid. Then pm me. Good thing you have a RECRUITER telling you to reapply for a SECOND CHANCE.
  11. zab1001

    Armed Forces Vacation Club

    Way too far for that. Rent a car and drive. Used to be a toll road too so research the route. Nice drive in the daytime. Avoid leaving/entering Santiago, Vina, Valpo during morning and evening rush hour.
  12. zab1001

    Armed Forces Vacation Club

    Sheraton Miramar in Viña is great and not far from Valpo.
  13. zab1001

    Armed Forces Vacation Club

    Vina Del Mar. not valpo. Make sure of that
  14. zab1001

    AMEX Platinum

    Let us know how the renovated lounge sizes up!
  15. zab1001

    AMEX Platinum

    Use those 2018 airline credits folks.
  16. zab1001

    37 with no prior service and a non-STEM masters degree...Enlist? OCS?

    Dude’s been gone since 16 December.
  17. zab1001

    How does one change their username?

    We're not changing your username every time you decide to change profile pics.
  18. zab1001

    WHICH Brown Shoe?

    “Thanks a lot Bin Laden”
  19. zab1001

    WHICH Brown Shoe?

    Has some actually been assigned extra watch because of their shoes, or was this an offhand remark from the staff?
  20. zab1001

    Stupid Questions about Naval Aviation (Part 3)

    You know, you can get diarrhea right here in the US too.
  21. zab1001

    Gifts for winging ceremony

    $1k and set up with a military savvy financial advisor.
  22. zab1001

    Reagan F-18 down in Philippine sea

    Hey Not-Even-New-Guy. Shut the fuck up.
  23. zab1001

    OCS Tattoos

    Me as O5 (with tatts) being asked for recco letter: "Why did you get those sleeves?" You: "To get ass" Decision: no letter Think. Stack the deck in your favor.
  24. zab1001

    USN New Deployment Strategy for CSG?

    Oh. OK cool.
  25. zab1001

    Q'ns about retired airframe

    Prestige? More like requirement. Brazil's economy does not lend itself to vanity purchases. The acquisition was a smart move. I wasn't insinuating any intent to use for fixed wing ops, merely pointing out that the Paulo is out of business and they're shifting focus.
  26. zab1001

    Q'ns about retired airframe

    Sort of. https://www.janes.com/article/81405/brazil-commissions-helicopter-carrier
  27. zab1001

    Q'ns about retired airframe

    Sao Paulo is being decomm'ed. They also lost an A4 about 2 years ago-ish.
  28. zab1001

    How to Address Rear Admiral (Selects) and other "Selects"

    Remember when you could rate a thread? "I wish I had more hands, so I could give this thread four thumbs down!"
  29. zab1001

    USN Another call to "bring back S-3's" (Vikings are Zombies)

    Amtrak might be more comfortable. They also have a bar car. We pass the savings on to you.
  30. zab1001

    USN Another call to "bring back S-3's" (Vikings are Zombies)

    The numbers were run and presented, and for the customer, benefits were not worth the cost. FMS looks to make sales and promote U.S. industry, not discourage. In the end, there are cheaper alternatives to a MPRA or Sea Control type mission platforms for foreign buyers. None of the inquiries I...
  31. zab1001

    USN Another call to "bring back S-3's" (Vikings are Zombies)

    It was a lot, upfront costs and projected support. Can't get into specifics, but you don't see any international buyers jumping on these aircraft for a (many) reason(s).
  32. zab1001

    USN Another call to "bring back S-3's" (Vikings are Zombies)

    I had to go through some notional cost estimates for S-3 reactivation from the Program Office to prep for a "what about..." conversation with an overeager Embassy staff in regard to FMS potential. Yikes.
  33. zab1001

    NEWS Time to evacuate dependents from ROK?

    Callsign “Clickbait.”
  34. zab1001

    Is the navigation over the sea requires BS/BA?

    Unless it’s near “an island surrounded by water, big water, ocean water.”
  35. zab1001

    Questions about >PLC (Aviation Contract)

    It shows, and that isn't a good thing.
  36. zab1001

    Questions about >PLC (Aviation Contract)

    Is English your first language?
  37. zab1001

    Dining In Suggestions?

    I'm sure that will work out.
  38. zab1001

    Letting Auto Insurance Lapse?

    Doesn't USAA call this a "touring policy?" I vaguely recall having one for CONUS rental use while stationed OCONUS where USAA would not cover me on my POV. It was something stupid like 15 bucks.
  39. zab1001

    AMEX Platinum

    I'm going to start Ubering to the bathroom. This is awesome.
  40. zab1001

    Flight Suits and NWUs?

    Yeah and then they stole Brett's bike.
  41. zab1001

    USMC 2016's API Lead Ensign is the CAOC Marine Liason Officer

    I'd get that figured out ASAP. Your AF supe is writing your FITREP? How much input do you guys have in that process? Knowing the AF OPR system, and how different it is, I would be way more concerned that the interests of you and your Marines are not being looked after. Who is doing what on...
  42. zab1001

    USMC 2016's API Lead Ensign is the CAOC Marine Liason Officer

    I hope this guy is crushing his actual primary assigned duties. No one senior has stepped in and checked this horseshit?
  43. zab1001

    NEWS Waterfront property in the Spratlys? Good investment or not?

    Duterte's tactic of "say some crazy shit" followed by "he didn't mean it" by his cabinet...total lack of mutual transparency in their own inter-agency...bizarre statements on acquisition efforts (that only serve to question who is advising on talking points)...maddening. I've been working PI...
  44. zab1001

    NEWS Waterfront property in the Spratlys? Good investment or not?

    The drug issue, which was nothing more than a relatively benign normal State comment about concern over the situation, was just the latest excuse. He's using it to chest thump and rile up some long-brewing anti-U.S. sentiment in the name of national pride. Since inauguration, he's been...
  45. zab1001

    NEWS Nice article on surplus mil helos making way to commercial operators

    Why would a commercial entity buy an airframe and not maintain it?
  46. zab1001

    Using the GI Bill for Brewmaster School (I want to make my hobby a profession)

    http://fermentation.appstate.edu/
  47. zab1001

    Using the GI Bill for Brewmaster School (I want to make my hobby a profession)

    The beer is lousy anyway. Damn shame.
  48. zab1001

    overcoming high g's

    Franks n' beans.
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