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What is this "go around" I keep hearing people refer to? I may have read about it once or twice in the FTI, but I've never actually had to perform one (too much risk you know!) AP fear mongering garbage.....typical

I thought BDCP was too good to be true when I first heard about it, but it turns out that the program is all that and a bag of chips! Also, you were told once already so heed the advice- search the BDCP section of AW and use google. All of the information you're looking for is readily available...

Yeah, same here! I tried to get rides on KC-135's out of Grand Forks AFB, even had a retired Lt. Col. try to work some magic for me, but was still a no go. And the next nearest unit was the Happy Hooligans of the Fargo, ND ANG. They flew F-16A's at the time and wouldn't let me strap onto the...

It's in Corpus ;)

Eye and face protection in case of ejection. Wind blast probably doesn't feel so great going from zero to 300 kts in an instant. And for the T-45, the canopy doesn't blow off like you've seen in Top Gun, it "melts" with mild detonating cord. Hot molten plastic and eyes do not mix well.

What about all those old on-base newspapers they can't give away? I see plently of those here in K-rock.

Well he is the only one of us on AW that is likely to fly a MiG in the fleet...

Seriously? A corneal abrasion? I've gotten two of those and they both healed up nicely with no lingering effects. After the second time, I stopped wearing thongs....

Take a copy of your contract and talk to someone who knows what they're doing in financial aid. When they ask about your job in the military, tell them that you're active duty with orders to go to school, and that you don't receive any benefits like the GI Bill or the like. The FAFSA is a...

Yeah, you can show up and surprise him one Sunday morning at the chapel. Even if it is only for a few hours, it will make his day, week, and month like nothing you've seen in a while. And if you do that later on into OCS, say week 7 or later, you may get to spend Sat afternoon and Sunday with...

2) You can ask for military rates at hotels and on airlines. Sometimes they are a better deal, sometimes not. 3) If there is a base near by, you can get a DOD vehicle sticker for your car and use the on base facilities (Gym, NEX, Commissary, VX, BX, Medical, etc). You don't pay tax on items...

It's not a big deal for OCS either. I'm in the same boat as NozeMan (had PRK, but still wear corrective lenses.) You need to have the surgery and all that healing jazz done before you'll get a pro-rec or final select notice.

Actually the in-pfa is at 3:15 am and they don't let you sleep the night before it :rolleyes:

Well from the tone of your post, you don't sound ready to apply yet but are willing to work towards getting a commission. Your extra curriculars are good. If you think you need more of them, then join more clubs next semester. As for your MIP ticket, you need to be honest about it and...

I was going to attach this to the original thread, but couldn't find it any longer (google search not an option on AW anymore :confused:) The B-2 in question starts its roll at about 1:50 http://break.com/index/b2-stealth-bomber-crashes.html?matchid=NTE1MjA1">B2 Stealth Bomber Crashes</a>...

Ding ding ding! We have a winner! The easiest way I can explain how I look at it is to relax my eyes, and kind of do a thousand yard stare (you know, looking far off in the distance but not really "looking".) I can usually get an image in a second or two. Again, I use the same technique for...

Everything you ever wanted to know about the PRT: http://www.navy-prt.com/files/6110.1H.pdf

Try this: If you can see what it is, you're good to go. I swear I use the same technique for that test as I do for these things.

TSP is a great option, but it has also been recommended that you max out your contributions to a Roth IRA before or in conjunction with TSP. http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=13697&highlight=roth

I would leave out the above underlined part. Keep the motivational statement positive all around. Can you say that you worked full time while going to school full time and still get the message across? Absolutely. It sounds like the OP has a good package being built. Apply and see what...

Yeah but the timing of your friends and mine was that the Navy was offering the switch for SNFO's to Pilot. Xmid was in API more recently than we were and has more up to date info than we do ;)

Sorry skim, but you're over the 400 word limit. After all, a picture is worth a thousand words ;)

Why not go back to MEPS and redo the exam? Get the TNPQ taken care of at the source and get your SNA slot. I have a few friends who switched from SNFO to SNA, but it wasn't the easiest of things to do.

I don't know...she's banging a cylon :eek: Might even be a cylon herself....

Oh, and never put extra courses that you don't need to graduate. It's easier to take an extra course here and there that you didn't put down than it is to skip a class that you told the Navy you would be taking on your ADCP.

You're lucky to have gotten paid so soon, but the first paycheck you get is never right. From what I've seen, this is usually the case when you get a bump in pay also. It will even itself out in a month or two...

Take your time and actually plan out your remaining semesters in a logical manner. If you plan it out right, you may not need to make changes later on. If you don't know what you have left, then talk to your counselor/advisor and get some help. The form isn't rocket surgery, so don't overthink it.

But of course :D

He's not kidding. I had to wear color contacts just to get this far.

I would recommend that you not "drag your feet" and get it all done ASAP. The Navy is slow with these types of things, and at age 26 you have less time than most applicants. Only put SNA if that's what you want. Keep in mind that you can be final select and still decide not to accept the...

And they're done.... http://www.azcentral.com/business/articles/2008/05/29/20080529biz-usairways0530-ON.html

I just saw on the evening news that US Air, starting June 1st, will stop serving free snacks on all its flights because of "soaring fuels costs". But you can still get a refreshment for free. How can they possibly expect to merge if they can't expect to provide the same level of already crappy...

GPS...what's that? ;)

When I did civilian flying in the North Dakota winter, I would use Oakley boots because they were waterproof, and had soft soles--which meant I could feel the rudder pedals better. However, after wearing the above pictured boots over the last year and change, it doesn't seem to make that big a...

Same here. The eyes heal quicker than you'd think, but make sure there is no more sand in your eye and use the drops the doc gives you. You'll be fine and the Navy doesn't need to know unless you like extra paperwork and headaches.

Here's a thought....give your boss a head's up so he/she doesn't get blindsided. "Tyler so-and-so is doing what?!?" Explain your desire to become a Naval Officer. Most people tend to be understanding unless they are hippies.

Awesome videos! Congrats to everyone that qual'ed!

Tell the guys that get the NAMI-whammy that one....:eek:

I fail to see how my pro-rec would have anything to do with your chances, unless of course I took the last remaining slot ;) But seriously, the pro-rec is the biggest hurdle. Don't sweat the rest. But remember, you are about to join the ranks of the Navy, which means that it's time to hurry...

I'm not trying to rip into you or anything, but I'm curious about this statement. What do you mean by it? I had the impression that Vance guys were a little behind the power curve after Primary because of the Air Force's teaching methods and content.

Just go by whatever your contract says. If it says "Dean's list" for two consecutive semesters, then you're good to go. If it says 3.75 GPA or above for 2 consecutive semesters, then take a look at your GPA and see where you're at. Talk to your recruiter and processor and make sure you get...

I always wanted to fly, but when I was in high school I wanted nothing to do with the military. I went to college to learn to fly and become an airline pilot, but I began to realize that it wasn't as glorious a job as it seemed to be. All the meanwhile, I had a strong interest in military...

If you only want Intel, and want it badly enough, then turn the others down and reapply. If the other two sound like something you'd want to do, then accept one of them. Don't look a gift horse in the mouth. We are adding cliches to our advice today, right? ;)

What I think he may be getting at has to do with vision degradation. If you're marked down as 20/15 and show up as 20/20 or 20/25, NAMI could give you some grief. However, that's just a guess. Thinking about it further, what does Col. Sanders mean by that statement? I was 20/20 after PRK...

Nervous? Why are you nervous? You either get accepted or you don't. You pass the test or you don't. End of story. Worrying and $4.95 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks. Obviously, a better ASTB score would help your odds. Shoot for above a 50 OAR and 6/6/6 or better. However...

Oh the humanity!

That's what your Candio PT shirt is for, isn't it?

Keep in mind that the checkride is also a learning experience, not just an evaluation. Often times the examiner has something to teach you that your CFI never thought of, or he presents it in a different perspective. Remember, there are really only two possible outcomes - you pass or you fail...

No, in English please.

There is no reason to skip a shower on any night. And baby wipes work great when changing from PT gear to khaki's. I suppose you wore the same pair of skivvies all week too, right?