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Worth noting that not all N95s are not created equal. The ones that you buy at the hardware store usually have a one-way valve that bypasses the filtration when you exhale. This makes them much more comfortable to wear but does little to protect those around you if you happen to be infected...

Nobody was asking about the likelihood of the situation arising and your response that "making a separate summary group isn't allowed per the instruction" is bad gouge.

Block 21 should indicate APPROVED for those with approved separation dates and would warrant a separate summary group no?

Is the Montgomery GI Bill still an option? The MGIB used to require a buy in of $100/mo for 12 months but you could decline the contributions. I don't think the member has to contribute anything for the post 9/11 version. Not sure why there would even be an option to decline. If you can still...

While construction/construction management classes would have the most direct correlation to jobs you'll likely have in the CEC, you'll learn everything you need to know (mostly through OJT) without adjusting your curriculum. There are plenty of mechanical/electrical engineers and architects...

A3A = Alfa Company Operations Assistant. Alfa Co (yes that's how its typically spelled) is manned by of EOs and CMs who operate and maintain vehicles and heavy equipment for the Battalion. They are typically the lead for horizontal projects. The A3/A3C (Alfa Ops/Chief) track up/down equipment...

But, well, ummm, he would still be getting per diem. :p This is exactly why I try not to post anything aviation related. Back to my hole.

It depends on your perspective. I know you're not an hourly employee but I think its safe to say that you are being compensated for more than just the 20 hrs of "work" you would be putting in that week. Like I originally said, it depends how you count the duty days. I agree you're not working...

There might be a little hyperbole in his statement but not much depending on how you count duty days. I'd say that a 10hr day was the norm on non-duty days but longer days are not uncommon and nukes are typically on 3 section rotation inport (full weekend off every third week... woohoo). While...

2008-2009 time frame? I was the resident "Water Czar" at Al Asad and oversaw a lot of repairs to the distro system both inside and outside the wire. You guys (not phrogs but HMLA-167 maybe?) were even nice enough to take me out on a couple of occasions to recon the breaks from the air. As far...

The awards data base you describe has existed for years (at least for the Navy). On the website that squorch linked a few posts up, anyone can do a personal awards query with no CAC or login required as long as you know an individuals full name and last 4. Comes in handy when writing up a...

I haven't had to endure the type I (yet) but the type III's are nice.

https://www.tsp.gov/PDF/formspubs/oc06-5.pdf

Speaking as a former Nuke MM1, NFAS Student, and 2 time STA-21 applicant, I know what the instruction says but I've seen someone get picked up for nuke option during his first fleet tour. I realize that the written word and reality should never conflict, especially for a nuke, but it can/does...

Oh shit. BBC reporting large explosion/potential primary breach at Fukushima. This is going to get ugly.

Generally you insert control rods, you don't withdraw the fuel. Even with control rods inserted and the reactor shutdown, there is still a significant amount of heat that has to removed. That process takes hours (maybe days with a large commercial reactor), hence the need for coolant pumps to...

So FlyBoyd = Bitter ugly man?

Maybe I'm being a bit cynical but I believe that at least part of the reason why there is no simple mechanism to turn off IAs (and part of the reason why they were created in the first place) is that senior leadership likes being able to tout that the Navy has X number of sailors fulfilling BOG...

From the catastrophe/fuck-up standpoint I'm talking about all involved. From the lack of gov't oversight to the reckless abandon of those making decisions at BP for sake of $$$/expediency. As for the lingering effects, I was actually referring to those in the gulf that are being directly...

The possibility of an on-land "dead zone" is only likely in the sense that this may well prove the death nail for some local economies that were already struggling with the combined effects of a lagging economy and the aftermath of Katrina, Dennis, et al. While I'm sure that various government...

You were in power school in 07'?

The duration of Rahm Emanuel's tenure says nothing more about Mr. Obama's presidency than it does about any other previous U.S. President. According to this article (it has to be legit, its from the "Presidential Studies Quarterly"), the average duration for a Chief of Staff is less that 2 yrs...

ymmv

As an update you can now get the new 2010 MS Office suite for $9.95. All you need is a .mil email account and the program code on the following link (CAC required). https://www.homeport.navy.mil/news/articles/hup-license-info/

Agree, as long as you have the standard NEX PW cover. If you're a big spender and have the Abbott's version, there is a leather lined seem inside that (not surprisingly) doesn't fare well in the wash.

First I would say your chances of going to an ACB are relatively slim. With PCS funding tight, and already being on the west coast, you are essentially limited to one ACB vs 4 NMCBs. Additionally, since San Diego is a fleet concentration area, billets at ACB 1 are often reserved by the detailers...

The STA-21 website answers your question pretty explicitly. If you decide to apply anyway, I would be willing to bet that your package will be filtered out before it even goes before the board and any requests for a waiver will fall on deaf ears. They receive hundreds of stellar packages from...

You come off pretty salty for someone who reported to their first boat ~3mo ago.

I'm no genius but I did very well in an engineering major. Some things that I think really helped were: 1) I made friends with guys that were a semester or two ahead of me and got copies of their old exams. There is no better way to prepare for how a given prof will test you on the material. 2)...

I believe your SelRes time will count as time in service for pay purposes (O-1E >6yrs at time of commissioning) but will not count towards retirement (2+2+10=14).

Unless I'm missing something, that's a pretty uneventful clip. I can only assume there was something actually substantive that has since been removed.

Look at the bright side. If something does happen "that one time", your BAH will go up to the 'with dependents' rate. ;)

When I was selected in 03' I had a very hard time getting admitted to any of the schools I was interested in. I was coming in as a transfer student and while my high school grades weren't really a factor, my horrible college transcripts ( sub 2.0) were a major stumbling block. After getting a...

I don't believe that list means what you think it means. Those are FY10 accession goals for the various commissioning sources. You are not considered an accession until you actually commission. Those numbers more likely reflect how the breakdown of service selection will shake out for STA-21...

That is a pretty significant change in the program. Well I guess there won't be as much motivation for OC's to milk the full 3 yrs anymore. On another note, I would be curious to know the historical correlation between NDAA being signed into law and the release date of STA-21 results. I imagine...

While I find it absolutely hilarious that even after being picked up for STA-21 nukes still find a way to get put on mando study hours, I think enforcement of this rule probably varies from unit to unit. I don't recall any of the nuke option guys at my school having to put in the 15hrs.

As MasterBates can attest to, whether you like it or not, we already have gays in the military and we're already berthing with them. I'm sure anyone who has been in for any amount of time can name several people that they have served with that they are all but certain are gay. If/when DADT is...

First off, while I completely understand wanting to have everything locked up, you will have plenty of time to apply and get accepted to most schools after the results come out. I got picked up in 03 and didn't even begin applying to schools until after I was selected. Secondly, of the schools...

Would that be before or after the manatee gets her cut?:D

Your right. I'm sure nuke officers don't have options outside the navy.

By your logic life as an aviator must suck based on the retention bonuses necessary to keep people in. By the way WTF does "pay a mint" mean?

Like Flash said, things are in flux but according to the NAVADMIN dependent children will get BAH and a book stipend regardless of the status of the sponsor. From the NAVADMIN spouses have 15 years from the discharge of the member to use benefits. For dependent children it must be used...

If you are moving to an area that is designated as a "critical housing area" the military will pay for storage while you are on the waiting list for housing. If your not sure you want to move into base housing, just sign up for the the housing with the longest wait (I know in San Diego some of...

Is there an officer equivalent of an EAOS? It would be nice if you could view it on BOL or your ESR like you can as enlisted to avoid any confusion or correct an error early on.

I get that this is being offered partly, if not completely, as a retention tool much like receiving retirement if you serve 20 years. The difference, and the part that I have issue with, is that the election to share with dependents has to be done 4yrs prior to getting out. It seems like a back...

I'm not looking for a "free lunch" and will plan accordingly so that is a non-issue for me. I just don't undertand why people would essentially be penalized with an extra commitment above and beyond the 10 years if they don't make the swap to their dependents at least 4 years prior to when they...

I recall reading that same verbiage, in a NAVADMIN I think, and while I wasn't sure if I read it correctly it just doesn't sound right. From my initial understanding if you were entitled to benefits under the post 9/11 GI Bill and you had either served, or obligated yourself to, 10 yrs then you...

Fair enough. I am sure there are valid reasons to go to private/expensive schools and you put out some good gouge to assist anyone in that situation. I just hope that others without similar restrictions who choose to go to these schools do so with their eyes open and at least consider...

STA-21 is an awesome deal and there is no reason why you should need to use the MGIB or take on additional debt to get your degree/commission. Nothing against SDSU (I'm starting my Master's there next month) but I have a hard time believing that you can't find a comparably ranked school, in...

It seems like you have it figured out but at the risk of joboy leading you astray; sometimes its better to not ask questions you don't necessarily want answered. You've made it past the hurdle of getting selected and unless you draw attention to the fact that you may not be within the letter of...