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I got a handout from my OSO that said each 6 week increment pays about $2100. Also it says canidats may receive up to $5200/ year for qualified canidates. What does it mean to be qualified? Isnt everyone eligible for this? Also, is this something that you have to repay, it says something...

My brother is a navy seal, and he has gotten issued some pretty sweat gear. Sometimes the hookup dont even relate to training or missions, just some of the perks of being special forces. Ive heard that aviators get some nice hookups too, is this true. What kind of cool gear aside from the...

but how often do aviators wear anything but flightsuits? Doesnt seem like shirtstays would be all that necessary.

Come on now, Office Space rules!

Real Silver Dollar? Somone said something about real silver dollar. Cant i just go to the bank and ask for a silver dollar, most banks have them as well as 1/2 dollars and $2 bills. Is a typical silver dollar not a real silver dollar? Does it matter. My OSO has like 30 guys a year...

Toys? What do you mean by (along with all of your toys) What toys?

Private Wife Forum Whats the difference between the spouses corner and the private spouses corner. Is the private one more of a support group thing and less of a Q & A? One of these days i'd like to get my girlfriend/future wife involved. How does she go about doing that?

Wife Goals? All of the women in here talk about following their men anywhere. I agree that if you love someone you will do anything for them and follow them anywhere. My concern is for my girlfriend and soon to be wife. I know she will follow me and be faithful, but i am concerned about what...

If you say you love the movie, get it right I love how people on this site (mostly real aviators) criticize everyone for thinking they know what theyre talking about but not actually knowing. Well aviators... you are right, people are full of what they think they know. If Top Gun is your...

Good Replies Thanks for the replies. Measuring options in terms of money was what i was looking for. I know the military pays well compared to private, but i am looking down the road 10-12 years when ill have some kids running around. Staying in doesnt seem optimal for families, especially...

Well crap, I was looking at the thread "Flight Career" where the highschool senior was asking about military aviation and commercial airliners. Im going to PLC juniors this summer with a flight contract. Im definately looking forward to flying in the marine corps but dont know my long term...

Bliema OSU? are you from OSU oregon state or ohio state

A guy asked about a car... how about a cell phone. Will they bust your ass if you bring/hide your phone to OCS.

wing commander general whats the wing commander general?

For those of you who have your wings, whats the deployment schedule/timeline like? Let me know, or point me to a website. I would assume its similar to the navy with sea duty and shore duty, but dont know much about either. also, arent the deployment rotations fairly scheduled and...

If I go USMC flight (hypothetical, all goes well) and i get jets, will the time ever come for me to switch to helos if i want to. I think it would be good to learn both aircrafts, but i dont know if the navy/corps would want to give you all that extra training.

Just bad luck dude You've just had bad luck dude. Sometimes if you fall under a lucky star, its actually really easy to get into an academy. Your grades are as good if not better than they need to be, and your outside activities are good. Just keep at it.