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I was going to get a set made up, but seems like a waste now... Sad the way traditions are sent to pasture to die.

Haven't heard that one since college. Hilarious what some people came up with.

I just want to say I hate all of you in this thread. I'm now on the hunt for a reasonably priced used GMT Master IIc. C'mon big money.

I also just learned of this meme. Awesome. On par with whistle tips.

Just a random question. Are you getting Federal Retirement credits too then, and your military in with those? Or hoping the reserve thing gets you more before you transfer?

James Brown "I Got You" and the A-Team theme...

When they got Harriers. Harriers = VMA Hornets = VMFA Prowlers = VAQ

Seriously, loose the ghey avatar...

Congrats to the new Pro-Recs. I was there just a year ago. It's an exciting and awesome time, but don't letup now. Keep working hard and focus on getting ready for OCS. It's no joke. To the non-selects, all hope is not lost. Work on the weak parts of your package and reapply. Pk of...

+1. Talk to a Marine OSO or Navy Officer Recruiter. Enlisted recruiters cannot help you. A misdemeanor charge at 18 is possible to get accepted with, but you have to pretty much be a golden boy from that point on. I'm talking awesome grades in school, extra circulars, rock the ASTB and PRT...

It seems you're crunk about landing on the boat. See this

Seriously, it sucks for people that this happens to, but you want someone to get a NAMI style physical before they go to OCS? No way. Worry about the shit you can change and don't sweat the stuff our of your control. Sure, something shitty might happen, but 90% of people are fine. You have a...

Someone's jealous...

Wait, so you're staying in on Saturday to hand out candy instead of partying while wearing obnoxious clothing? If true, mail your JOPA card in please.

And it sounds like the Army is recapping them again with new Fox models. Partially for more capability, and partially to replace all of the ones they lost in OEF/OIF. From the stories I've read, those guys so some crazy stuff.

That's a face not even a mother could love...

Haterz gonna hate.

How do the Skids reposition on the boat. Some kind of dolleying rig?

You'll be fine. I doubt they'll give them to you all at once. The docs do care about you there, believe it or not.

I tried to wave him off with the lights thinking he didn't have a radio. How wrong I was. He bitched me out on base freq for a solid 10 minutes. I thought I was going to die for a while, but he got distracted by the CBP Predator. He thought it was El Diablo. Thank god.

It's only a 55oz one, and I can barely shove it into my vest with 32oz of water in it. So it's smaller. But T-34 hops are 2 hrs max so it works for now. I'll re-evaluate when I get farther along if a larger one is a better idea. It goes in the inside pocket of the vest that was designed for...

Every time there is a known FOD hazard? It only take a 50 cent spring to FOD out a $7 Million dollar F414 engine. Or so the Safety Center posters tell me everywhere around the squadron.

Like what? The advanced Bells that aren't just another Jet Ranger are collaborations with Asian and European companies. And they build them in Canada. Sirkorsky? Their stuff is probably overkill for this. I got a chance to check out my local medavac bird (EC145), and that was a seriously...

Short answer: Yes

The pics on the site look CG. Anyone seen one in real life?

Or just buy some Echos. I'm sure Boeing would love to sell you some.

I'd hazard a guess that it's two fold. First, we have a large investment in the Gator ships designed for helicopters and STOVL fixed wing assets. It would be bad to not utilize ships we've invested in over the past 30 years, plus the America Class LHA coming and designed around the F-35B...

As has been said many times: Pick your rate, pick your fate. Don't plan on a transfer. It might not be in the cards. Work hard and things may work out for you. Best of luck out there.

I talked to Supply, got one, and gave it to the PR shop. They were specific on which ones were authorized. It's rigged up inside the vest and the drink tube is routed up for use. Fill from my Nalgene. I sweat like a hog up there and it works pretty well.

Not sure about the leave question, but the admin folks are used to processing a decent number of other service USMC folks (that saw the light :) ), so as long as there wasn't a break in service, I *think* you'll keep it. Either way, make sure you bring these items up to your Class Chief as...

^^ They have the HMS Ocean, but that lacks fixed wing capability. So somewhere between an LPD and LHA. This is pretty nuts. Hopefully our shipbuilding strategy doesn't suffer similar problems.

Congrats on the Pro Rec! You should be paid at the E-6 rate. We had Marines that were prior E-6s and got that pay. It might be a bit wonky at first though, so hopefully you're not paycheck to paycheck if they have to fix it.

Are Navy guys in the ANGLICO units as well, or just Marines?

^^ I think that joke comes up on every "What do you take with you" thread. In the land of Orange and Whites: Water, and maybe a powerbar later on for longer flights.

Answer is....it's depends. Bunch of factors including why you were whammied, where you came from, what you owe the Navy, and most importantly, the Needs of the Navy (tm). Edit, I should say I've seen dudes I know go Civilian, SWO, OceanO, MSC, and SuppO. A few of those were good deal...

You'd have to check for sure, but misdemeanors aren't automatically disqualifying I believe. I had a theft ticket on my record from when I was 16 and it wasn't an issue. Your situation is more serious though. My advice is to kick ass in college and stay out of trouble for a few years. BDCP...

That phrase is alive and well in Corpus. Although I've come to believe only a little of what studs say.

You're trying to impart logic to this situation. This will probably be met with failure.

Were you at the Flight Deck? Might have been a Coastie LT or maybe a prior NFO LT transition (a few floating around). Either way, throw it up for Winged LT+. That's just courtesy. Get more relaxed on a case by case basis, only when told. If you see a winged JG, probably a newly minted multi...

You're best bet is to raise your GPA. Short of that, the minimums are the minimums. Flight slots are hard to get and the competition is tough. Even if you do raise you GPA to just above the minimum, you'd better hope the rest of your package is strong to make a difference.

+1 Million. I worked at a General Electric before the Navy and the same thing was told to us by the brass when we got to do meet and greets/lunchins/etc with them. The "Everything Else" is a "Check in the Box" degree for advancement. Executive MBA Programs from a Top 100 school are where you...

When's the first time NFOs go the to boat? FRS CQ Det? Or earlier in VT-86?

Not sure if it was mentioned above, but the first 25 minutes or so of Rules of Engagement (with Samuel L. M'Fing Jackson) was pretty awesome from an Air Assault standpoint. Yut Yut. The rest of the movie was pretty eh, but worth a watch I suppose.

Neither are required for pilot slots in Navy/USMC. My roommates are Devil Dog pilots and are music, criminal justice, and polisci majors. I'm an Electrical Engineer and it's done me jack squat save for knowing too much about electrical system diagrams and having good study skills.

Lots of folks asked this when the Navy was cutting SNA spots. Short answer: No. You can always ask the LT CDR in charge of that once you get to NASC though. Stuff changes daily.

Well, SkyNet has landed at KNGP. CBP has a Predator now. Saw him a couple days ago, but didn't have time to bust out the camera. I wonder if this is the eventual replacement for the P-3s they have?

NAMI did a test of Lasik (the non-PRK one) last year. It was a trail thing. If the results end up well, it might be approved. In the meantime, PRK is still good to go.

^^ If they showed up at 1140, good on them. They were on time. Why spend more time in Candio fun land. Fuck the Candios if they get their little plan messed up. They shouldve known better than to rush indoc crap. Moving indocs is like herding cats. Oh, and the car thing above. If you say...

Concur with the above on Tre Fratelli. Possibly the worst Italian I've ever had. Oh, and did you want bread and oil? That'll be $5. WTFO?

PRK is no big deal. Lots of applicants get it before flight school and even some get it later in their career. If you need it, get it, just know the costs.