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I was honestly hoping to stave off the flu at OCS with the shots. Sure it's a crap shoot anyway by why hurt my chances? I'm not a wuss with needles and the flu shot has never caused me any problems.

I figured it was pretty benign but just wanted to make sure. Thanks!

Quick question for the folks here. I'm leaving for OCS on 25-Oct. I have the option to get the flu shot as well as the H1N1 vaccination. Is there any problems doing this prior to going to OCS? Don't want to mess up my medical clearance. Thanks

Want some cheese with that whine? Every electronics manufacturer (LG/Dell/Blackberry/Motorola/HTC/Whoever) sells branded chargers for their products in the $25-30 price point for phones, more for other products. And you've always been able to get 3rd party options for cheaper. Oh, and that...

:confused: That a bit of a stretch. Last I checked my MacBook Pro uses WiFi, Bluetooth, USB, SD Memory, Mini DisplayPort, FireWire 800, 1/4" Headphone Jack... Those are open standard computer interfaces. Sure, the power adapter is proprietary, but so is everyone else's power adapter...

I think it's pretty safe to say you're a poweruser and that's not a typical PC practice. Joe-Schmo isn't going to change his habits, you have to protect him from himself. Sad reality... :(

Could've sworn that's from Michael Yon's website, but my google-fu only came up with this as source/story. http://littlegreenfootballs.com/weblog/?entry=14925&only=yes Regardless, JHTFC...

I believe it belongs to our own Ave8tor, recently winged and going Harriers...

I'm not going to get deep into this, but a MacBook is what you're looking for. There is a bit of a relearning curve to Mac OSX compared to Windows, but nothing you shouldn't be able to figure out quickly. Not bad, just "different". You can get into a MacBook for $949 w/ Military or Student...

I don't care if she's a supermodel. Kissing a smoker is like licking an ashtray. It's a deal breaker, for me at least...

I would have much preferred seeing the exploits of the basterds in France. That was by far the most interesting part. Things revolving around the movie premiere were rather boring...

Finally saw it. Good flick, a bit over the top, but whatever. I've actually seen the original it's based off of. I'd say that's a more interesting story all around compared to this. AND, in the original, there's some gratuitous nudity. So there's that...

It's a brand new lower, never seen so much as a tool or pin. From my quick research (ar15.net), DPMS was considered one of the top manufacturers, so I was content with the quality. Plan was to buy the parts kits, upper, etc, and build it up over this winter. OCS kinda blocked up my time this...

Quick question for the AR15 people. I bought a brand new DPMS Lower last fall for $500 from the local gun store. It was going to be a project for me when I had to cash to finish it up. Post election, there was serious shortages of everything AR related. Did I get sold up the river or was...

PIT = Pilot Instructor Training I've seen pics of them floating around, but just a dark blue T-6A. Basically all dark blue with USAF lettering. Similar to Canadian T-6s.

As someone who's been submitted to all this Favre nonsense for the past 4 seasons, the Vikings can have him. I used to think he was this simple, regular guy QB, not the flash primma donna type we see more these days. Oh how I was wrong. Vi-queen fans, hope that $500k/interception is worth...

In navy colors: http://www.amtonline.com/article/article.jsp?id=8760&siteSection=1

How does the C-27J fit into Army Aviation selects? Purely a later career position?

Is there some sort of caveat regarding CCW/Open Carry when a VIP is nearby? There's no way the Secret Service will let him near the President, right?

Sorry you're having bad luck with Officer Recruiters. I'm in Milwaukee and had a decent time getting ahold of the right person. I accidently spoke to a reserve recruiter first, then he bounced me to an active duty officer recruiter. +1 on having trouble going through an Enlisted Recruiter to...

For May SNA Boards, I found out May 20th. God that seems like just yesterday, and also forever ago...

Dude...wow... "Not that there's anything wrong with that..."

Hopefully you're marginally smarter than the idiots who couldn't push a chad on their ballot card. I'd get residency and reap those tax benefits ASAP. WI residents get raped to the tune of ~8%. Enjoy you money in FL.

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I recently donated to the site through the PayPal button, just to say thanks for how far I've come with the help of the info on here. Is that all it takes to go to "Contributor" status? How do I initiate the change? Thanks

Just reading through this thread, and also the corresponding thread on baseops.net. The AF bubbas talk a lot about "Squadron Bars" they migrated to when the O'Clubs became unpopular or an ass pain to frequent. Does the Navy do similar?

There was some on the website: http://military.discovery.com/videos/at-sea-air-support.html They make VERTREP and Starboard D sound sexy...

I saw the EAA's B-17 flying in for a warbirds expo. Definitely an impressive airplane just by itself. Can you imagine forming up on a 100 ship formation over England in WWII, not knowing how many of the birds will come back? For sure they issued a pair of brass ones back in the days...

To the OP: Is your father a USNA or other service academy grad? Or is there another reason he's pushing it so hard? NROTC and USNA both offer a free (money-wise) college degree and a commission at the end. Short of that it's all opinions, and, as you can see, they vary widely. I think...

Nice shots! Whats with the T-39 with the 5 windows on the port side vs all the others with 3?

You do realize this thread is from 2007, right? And that OCS Staff reads this site?

2 things about Taco Bell: -Universally being known as "Taco Smell" or "Taco Hell" is not a good thing -"Meat" dispensed via tube and gun method is just...nasty...

There was a dude from Philly that worked somewhere in Philly (Pat's I think?) and ended up opening a shop in Milwaukee. First time I had ever heard of Whiz on a cheesesteak was a 2:30am. I was confused, but went with it, and would never have it any way since. That's some good shit right there...

I'm also in 25-Oct. Just got the call today.

Final Select!!!! OCS Class 25 Oct! Seems like an eternity I've been waiting for FS, but here we are. Hope to see some of you there!

Reading the request for information, looks like they are looking for an off the shelf solution, ala PC-9/Super Tucano. It's a damn shame, as the A-10B above or this bad bod would be sweet: Damn shame that spinning up the production line would probably cost more than the actual planes.

God's gift to man:

My statement was a bit misleading, sorry about that. I meant to ask if they will venture much farther than the Indian Ocean to project power, or be content in just that area. It was not to ask if they will try to take control of the area or do something rash. They already have ventured...

It kinda makes sense, as Boeing's core specialty has been larger aircraft - bombers, transports, and the like. They only grew their defense portfolio by gobbling up McD-D, Rockwell/NAA, etc In the Nova special for the JSF, they talked a lot about the X-32 being designed by a core group of...

Rollout was yesterday. More Photos.

Interesting to see India take a place in controlling the Indian Ocean area. Wonder if they'll choose to go much farther than that? They're also planning to buy a P-8 variant for maritime control. Maybe we get them to buy some Superbugs and they keep Boeing in business...

Start here: http://www1.netc.navy.mil/nstc/otc/pt.asp All those are correct from my PFT.

Depends on your recruiter. Some do it before their application, some after Pro-Rec. Either way, you need it completed to get Final Select.

Lavi: Looks similar to me. The J-10B is their stab at a home grown 4.5Gen. Interesting to say the least.

Ecce: Tailhook, folding wings, and beefy land gear: http://www.flickr.com/photos/lockheedmartin/3766044249/sizes/o/in/set-72157621875816736/

I don't have any experience in regards to the markets your considering, but I do have a bit in the Buy vs Build. My family has done real estate in WI for 60+ years, so I've grown up with it as a family thing. We did "Flips" before HGTV even existed. I'd start by asking yourself and the wife...

One pic up on LM's website: http://www.lockheedmartin.com/ I'm sure more will come. Here comes the future!

Do you mind me asking how much that ran? I'm seriously considering getting my future dog professionally trained before I take over. Everyone I know, save my retired uncle who has all day to break in dogs, swears by it. Oh, and to those of you that dress up your dogs... :confused: Maybe...

Still waiting on FS here too. Hurry up and wait, eh?

"I liked Perth so much I decided to join up with the Aussies. Check out the patch dude!"