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I made sure that I never did anything crazy on my last flight, but if I was gonna do that, I promise you that I wouldn't half-ass it. I'd do six bills at 60 feet squawking 6666(in standby) and I'd make sure that it was well after sunset so people could admire the candles. Nobody would know the...

From my experience, the CAGs that were tactical leaders were also the best at operational management. I think the two are closely related - you essentially buy into the business side of our operation. The CAGs who were tactical zeros tended to have many other operational misgivings, a CYA...

I left for many reasons as well, but the one that concerned me the most and I think could do long-term damage to the community is the lack respect for tactical prowess at the higher levels of command. I'm all for developing leaders, but when that takes priority over tactical excellence, we've...

I don't think you have anything to worry about as long as you're doing a legitimate major. I imagine the university of washington is highly regarded in the ROTC scholarship world. The only school specific detractor could be a weakly run ROTC department with demotivated supervision, but I don't...

i just lol'd

Do you think some bottom-feeder aviator that was unlucky enough to get stuck into that job is any better? When the missiles start flying, someone with greater knowledge, responsibility, and seniority will step in and take that job over. Until then, pretty much anyone can be trained to run the...

For the folks just joining or about to join the ranks of Naval Aviation - I wouldn't be discouraged by all of the banter that you read or hear about from guys in their 30s and 40s. Being a JO in the fleet is the greatest job anyone can get, so don't let this discussion change the way you go...

It is a trap.

Not trying to throw stones at the AB or anyone else, but the whole concept of "taking personal responsibility" is irresponsible in this circumstance. 1) He's not responsible for the board results. 2) He can't do anything about this year's board. 3) He did not get infront of anything...

I hope the guys who are up for shore tour orders or in the window for a disassociated sea tour go after what they truly want. BUPERS has been feeding you crap for years, and I feel bad for the people who got burnt in this most recent board. A few observations: 1. IAs were supposed to be...

Maybe I should have been clearer in my previous post. I am not for a bonus of any kind. Bupers is upfront that it is a retention tool. Performance has nothing to do with it, otherwise, why is there such a disparity between what hornet and helo pilots get paid? And if it is a retention tool...

The issue with the bonus / retirement system is that it incentivises and impresses your worst performers. In the real world, bonuses are paid after the hard work is done, as a sign of gratitude for performance - but in Naval Aviation, the bonus is paid upfront to "lock in" someone for a future...

It's really sad to see the implosion of the future of my community up close (04YG VFA), but I think everyone had known this was developing over the past 3-4 years, and now we are at or very close to the point that there will not be enough people to fill fleet DH slots (and we're not even dipping...

There will be no classic court room proceedings like people see on TV. The legal division of the company could fight this case on the company's behalf, but the risk of bad publicity that comes along with targeting customers won't be worth the potential benefits that would arise from defending...

Getting laughed at might scare some people. Feelings are real, but there isn't really a risk associated with that given this guy's current position. If this guy is facing a FELONY, then he will never get a commission and likely never get a job better than construction. when the lawyer he...

This is not the Navy where we crush people for speaking up for themselves. In the real world, lawsuits can be levied regardless of how strong they are, and by people in almost any position - including those in jail. If this kid got caught in a chain store, I imagine it was not the company's...

By the way, I have no idea where you live, but it is extremely rare for people to get picked up these days for shop lifting. Stores do a lot to deter shoplifting, but they rarely stop it once it happens because it opens up a lot of opportunity for lawsuits.

Unfortunately, no one on here can help you. Your recruiter can't help you. I think the bigger priority now is to get this off of your record. It will mean a lot to you, not just for your time in the military, but for your personal life as well when it comes time to take out loans, apply to...

If Wisconsin is your top choice, I suggest you call both the admissions office and the NROTC unit there and explain to them that you have a full NROTC scholarship and that you want to go there. I imagine they'll accept you. Congrats on the scholarship and good luck.

I trademarked the wearing of steel-toed boots while in the function performing military duties. Lawyer up!

Please let me tag along the next time you want to roll craps in tahoe/vegas.

And it is also federal law that all carriers / air installations be commanded by a winged aviator since the 1930s.

The VFA detailer brief always ended with a slide saying something like "We don't lie, the truth changes". Who in their right mind would want to work for an organization that professes that at the end of a career brief?

Yes. People who develop new mathematical / scientific concepts get Nobel prizes / Fields medals. Everyone else is just an executor. In English, the roles are reversed. Everyone is expected to develop original points of view on the subject, even at the high school level. Anything less is...

The reason why English is valuable is because it requires logic to understand. Only EE/CS offer this on the STEM side of the house. Math, engineering, bio, ect are all exercises in repetition / memorization.

About 15 years ago, the Navy did a study to find out which majors performed best at the Navy's nuke school. The answer was English. I majored in math, and I can understand why the Navy wants to go to a STEM focus, but this new thinking is counter to their whole diversity stance, unless, of...

Shipmates, I understand why we all believe that the guaranteed pension after 20 years of service is going to be available to us. After going to countless retirement ceremonies throughout a career and watching others being life anew at 40-50 with a steady stream of income, it is hard to imagine...

<- No, you weren't. Trust me.

I would deem that a bad quality. From Office Space: "My only real motivation is not to be hassled, that and the fear of losing my job. But you know, Bob, that will only make someone work just hard enough not to get fired."

This is what the death of a forum looks like.

Plot twist - there is no 'friend'!

1. Nobody knows what will happen. 2. One of the best qualities of a Naval Aviator is not getting caught, whether it be for urinating in public or by a SA-XX. 3. When I was a mid, a decade ago, this sort of behavior would result in a "talking to", nothing more. In today's navy, I'd expect...

I don't really see what ground the NFL has to stand on. They are tennants in stadiums that are subject to the rules and laws of local municipalities. I understand why the NFL thinks this is a good idea, but I fail to see how it could stand up in court. The NFL has been pretty successful at...

Did you ask her what she was doing in the military?

Seen or been subjected to?

How many private military colleges are there? One?

Honeymoon in Germany during the winter.... you must have a strong marriage.

I hav andser. How many super hornet you trade for girls???

Farley young? As in Chris Farley? He dead.

This is why you learn the LATT rules verbatim.

Look outside the airplane.

Thunderbird pilots used to get DFCs at the end of their tour.

In short, no, but it all depends on what you want to do on the outside world. Employers have a good feel for the relative weight of resumes based on school and discipline. ERAU is not a school they will value highly. As far as engineering physics or space physics goes, I imagine that...

Please don't waste your time or the taxpayers money on a degree from ERAU. Here are three potential outcomes: 1. You don't make it into the Navy. There is no guarantee that you will actually go into the Navy, even with a 4 year NROTC scholarship. Plenty of ROTC studs get NPQd, academically...

No one is going to wait forever for one of those things to achieve an up status.

That was the internet's version of an air ball.

Is the ready room a server farm?

I was not being sarcastic. I do not consider a segue from a military officer career into a GS or a contract-related job supporting the Federal Government the "real world". As for the airlines, you don't need an engineering degree to get an airline gig, but then again, you don't need a degree...

The effect it will have on your military carreer will be minimal, but it will destroy you when you seek a job in the outside world. Employers will know you took the easy route, and they'll give the nod to someone who took the tougher route. You can also take your name out of the hat for Test...

By my math, his wife gets 124% of his pension.