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Dudes are just getting their Southwest Airlines application bullets early.

You too? Thought I was the only one...

The messed up part is the Zumwalt, while expensive, is actually on budget.

When will AW have its first "Do UAV drivers get to wear Centurion patches" argument?

You'll get BAH while in PCola. That part has nothing to do with prior/nonprior. You won't get DLA or get a govt move until your orders to Primary are cut. Those are PCS orders. Yes I realize this is stupid, but that's the way it is. For R One, priors who didn't have a break in service went...

You rocket surgeons need to stop posting about OCS while you're still actually there.

Sepikko, I'm not saying you're wrong, just saying the specifics FlyBoyd is giving are the current truth in the NAVAIR TRACOM. Almost always up to the individual base COs to approve/disapprove.

If you're married (or single generally for Officers), you rate BAH to live in town. If you're trying to do the Geo Bachelor thing where you're family stays behind at another duty station and you live in the BOQ, I've seen that approved on a case by case basis, usually for prior Enlisted.

Like Gatordev said, that is integrated into IMDS for both R and S. Only a few FRS birds had IMDS, but all of our Block IIIBs have it. Nice for HIT checks and FCFs.

That's a fucking awesome watch dude. Excellent choice. Never sell it.

UH-60Ms have a new blade design and tip caps that are swept back and down. Plus 701D engines and a better cockpit setup (IMO) than the Navy's design.

Unclassified iPad moving map software. You'll be a hero.

Apples and Oranges bro...

I find it both scary, fascinating, and awesome that they are so willing to attrite people in IOC. Glad you still have to be hard as nails to lead Marines in combat. Seems like we are unwilling to let people fail in aviation some times. The sunk cost argument carriers a lot of weight though.

AMAN Snuffy told me it'll buff right out.

Hey, I just learned from the best. Feel free to tell the dude what being med down from some a freak injury will do. And you too buddy. Looks like you're having a blast on the beach from Facebook.

Swanne, did you over negative G a T-34? That's impressive.

Only 42% of the website would like that though...

If you have time for hobbies, you're not partying enough. Seriously though, don't get broken doing stupid shit on the weekends. You might be an awesome off road biker, but the Navy won't give care beyond healthcare if things to sideways. Gotta think of the bigger picture mate. Stay safe.

Those would work. I have the Leeds model in brown, but it's a slightly darker brown than the Bates. If I ever am wearing khakis on a daily basis, I'll appreciate them more I'm sure. I'm considering getting some nice black shoes as well for the few times I wear SDBs. My originals from OCS...

I still get an occasional "WTF are those?" or "Did you use black polish on your brown shoes?" when I wear my Allen Edmonds with Khakis. That being said, they are an awesome shoe. Highly recommended.

Reccomend the Lodge on base. It's decent.

Is that changing now that the -Z has two regular hard points for AIM-9s?

Thank you. I now have a purpose in life again.

I miss awesome names...

Popular with AWs and dudes who fly with doors off. Lets you be understood with winds moving around and you being exposed to the elements (head sticking out of cabin or landing in an LZ). People who I've asked are 50/50 on them.

Norfolk was (is?) open every day. God help you on a payday though.

Sadly, just due to prying eyes, the private side of the house has always been where real discussions happen. For some reason, the political, and lately, the career discussions have gotten a bit out of hand. Part of what makes this place great is every guy/gal with wings under their name earned...

It has nothing to do with handling the day to day care of the dog. I have no doubt any competent adult can do that. It has to do with consistency that they deserve. I can justify my schedule to myself, the home for two weeks, gone for 4, home for 4, gone for 3, etc etc, and that's just...

If you think, as a single pilot, you can be responsible, more power to you. I'd argue a fleet aviator's schedule would make it extremely difficult and you are doing your dog a disservice.

Military surrenders are one of the biggest reasons dog shelters in the Hampton Roads area are so full. Do yourself and the pooch a favor and don't get a dog while you're single.

Are you so short on leave that you can't drop a leave chit?

All Hawkeye and Greyhound guys go through VAW-120 in Norfolk before being sent to Pt Magu, Japan, San Dog, or staying in Norfolk.

How you calculate distance depends if you use Google Maps or Skyvector, no?

Remember how it took only a few short years for them to hang Hellfires off of the original Predator UAV...

I'm generally in agreement. Quitting that early on shows a serious lack of perspective. That guy probably got what he deserved. That being said, I do a job that I love that also happens to suck at times. There's suck in every job. However, I'd argue that if you don't like doing what you...

No champagne/water soaking!?!

Maybe I'm dense, but I don't get the OP's question. What do you want to do? Be an aviator? Apply to be an aviator. The OCS application doesn't (or at least didn't in 2009 when I did it) require you to put more than one designator. My guess is that O-5 wanted to ask you how bad you really...

The Fallon O Club is still legit. Probably because DUI isn't an issue with the BOQ 50 yards away and no one has a family to go home to while the Air Wing is there.

Relax. You're totally normal.

Erin, I know this is your thread and all, but slow the roll on telling everyone how awesome you were in Primary. Your world is about to get bigger and the scoreboard gets reset. I applaud dudes who want clown colored aircraft. I don't think I have the patience.

Sweet Jesus the Yankee looks badass.

Anyone else seeing those disassociated sea tour billets for UAV operator?

I brought Johnny Blue and some glasses to my last flight before winging. Seemed fitting. Then the XO asked for some...

I nuked the shit out of this and stressed myself to go direct to PCola after OCS. Ended up you are just a small cog in the machine and no one really cares when you get there. As long as you report before the NLT date on the orders, technically you're good. Take leave when they offer it...

First off, love the OP's user name. Please don't let him change it when he goes MPRA or Helos. To answer his question, I'll toss out a nomination for downtown PCola or East Hill. It's a maybe 15-20 min drive to NAS PCola, but that's not bad. Not sure how often they are mustering there, but...

Those AW139s look pretty sweet. However, some of those duty stations are in some podunk areas. Phrog, what did you hear from your buddies on QOL/location placement/schedule?

How's that kool-aid man? Yikes...

Good luck finding one on the used market. I don't know many with a custom Omega that would part with it. I know you can pry mine from my cold dead fingers. Just get what you want. If your squadron does a watch, do that too.

They have civilian nurses too.