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I have most likely had my last flight as a Naval Aviator, unless the Embassy thing pans out. The powers that be were cool enough to schedule me a Sunset Flight. Took a plane out for a quick FCF, followed by an hour of cloud surfing/ship rigging/testing the RADALT... Did a nice low flyby, my...

Yeah, not so much. Most of them are taking laguages unrelated to their region. I don't get it either. I don't know how you could do a PEP tour without already knowing the language. If you mean they tested out on the DLPT and did not have to attend, I understand.

Personnel Exchange Program. Also, I have no idea what the name of the program is, but I know a ton of JO SWOs here at Naval Postgraduate School who have follow-on orders to DLI.

That was no bust on you Hal, that was a bust on general overuse of the term and the awful literature I have to read that employs it.

You can start by putting a stop to using the term we and referring to your status as a "warfighter" in the present tense. You haven't done shit, and have yet to be born in the eyes of those who have. The use of buzzwords like "warfighter" usually correlates to the user's detachment from any...

You can start by putting a stop to using the term we and referring to your status as a "warfighter" in the present tense. You haven't done shit, and have yet to be born in the eyes of those who have. The use of buzzwords like "warfighter" usually correlates to the user's detachment from any...

I'm busy, but do some googling on Orion/Batrack/Black/Sidewinder.

RAG-ism.

Way to win "Dumb Post of the Month."

I was 6 months into my Fleet squadron, sleeping off my first night of liberty in a looong time in Bahrain. My TACCO woke me up by pounding on my door. Skipper had an all hands meeting. Flew a very interesting, very tense hop that night in the NAG. 2 weeks later shipped off to Secret Moonbase...

Yes. 3 years in South America, as the only American officer in a foreign squadron, leading foreign aircrew inflight, doing joint ops with the same nation's other forces, teaching systems and tactics... yes, all I know how to say is "quiero mas agua." Don't tell the Navy, they'll cut my...

Yes. 3 years in South America, as the only American officer in a foreign squadron, leading foreign aircrew inflight, doing joint ops with the same nation's other forces, teaching systems and tactics... yes, all I know how to say is "quiero mas agua." Don't tell the Navy, they'll cut my...

Nah, I just learned Spanish from scratch (not hard to do, sorry), moved to another country, where I had no family and knew no one, showed up as the "New Guy" in a foreign squadron, qualified as a Mission Commander, and flew operationally for 3 years. I also learned to fly an entirely new...

Nah, I just learned Spanish from scratch (not hard to do, sorry), moved to another country, where I had no family and knew no one, showed up as the "New Guy" in a foreign squadron, qualified as a Mission Commander, and flew operationally for 3 years. I also learned to fly an entirely new...

Referring to your immersion in a foreign language speaking culture as fearless is self-aggrandizing and flat out ridiculous.

Referring to your immersion in a foreign language speaking culture as fearless is self-aggrandizing and flat out ridiculous.

Mainstream is one thing. Unprofessional is another. I'm sure sonicboom has the right intentions, but the execution is awful. I've said before in this thread. You are applying for a career as a professional. Act the part, "act as if," "be the ball," whatever you want to call it...

Mainstream is one thing. Unprofessional is another. I'm sure sonicboom has the right intentions, but the execution is awful. I've said before in this thread. You are applying for a career as a professional. Act the part, "act as if," "be the ball," whatever you want to call it...

Exactly. This is not a creative writing assignment.

Exactly. This is not a creative writing assignment.

In all seriousness, none of it. Your recruiter is dead-on. Truly awful.

In all seriousness, none of it. Your recruiter is dead-on. Truly awful.

I'd start checking the dates on the posts you keep responding to.

YOU disagree, are you a guy? I sincerely doubt a female came up with this complaint as part of some grand scheme to change the shirt. Your Sailors could be affected. It bears analysis by TFU. I'm not going to argue the merits of this uniform with you anymore. It's out of both of our...

That's a fairly major issue right there. Disagree? Wait until you get to deal with your first harassment issues. Sounds like something that "doesn't work." The fact that TFU "tried" to design it so that Sailors would wear the shirt off-duty indicates that aesthetics were a consideration.

Rewrite and take it to an English teacher. Good luck.

Propstop has been a member for 3-4 years and has a history of useful, quality posts. He's a regular, we know where he is coming from. As far as bitching, insanebikerboy is correct. Apart from looking like garbage, they are not functional. They should be scrapped, redesigned, and THEN...

Try that same trip with a chick missing a kidney. You'll get wherever you're going...much later...

That ALMOST makes sense...ALMOST.

No offense, but how and where you leak is one of the worst criteria I've heard for platform selection. Guy or gal, I'd keep that to myself.

Neither of which is an issue in the situation Hal is referring to. The facilities on the P-3 are, in fact, austere. The issue he's addressing is intentional dehydration, by someone using poor justification. Your comment brings nothing to the table. Just because a thread exists does not...

There's a can onboard, was she retarded?

While I appreciate the acknowledgement, you're missing my point. Tylenol PM gives me a massive "hangover" and I have issues with being groggy in the am. I understand this isn't an issue for everyone, but it's worth mentioning. I've also had Ambien, and I don't like it. I've woken up in...

I lived there for 3 years, and never had any issues. There are assholes everywhere. If you make yourself a target, act like a retard, ignore gouge, or lack common sense, you'll get burned. Every person I know who had problems violated the above in some way.

Sack the fuck up. This thread is over.

Did you join NROTC or something?

Maybe a passing mention regarding how you were inspired by his service or something. Nothing more than a sentence.

I hope I didn't come off as discouraging, but you implied that this was after 1 day of work. Write a few drafts. "Cameraderie" sounds much better than "bond," and I think it's worth keeping. One sentence maybe. The call to serve stuff is ok as well, but again, keep it succinct...

Formalize your writing style. This is not a conversation with your buddies. "I am seeking a commission as an officer in the USN because..." Again, this is not a a bullshit session with the fellas. "Well...."- No. Think formal writing. You are applying for a chance at a career as a...

Funny, the airlines have operated 737s without FEs for years. Weird.

Concur with Brett. I'm not on flight status, so I freebase it.

I get it at Rite Aid, they stock it on the shelf by the Tylenol PM. To clarify, when my alarm goes off, I immediately say "dammit," and I'm groggy for about 3 minutes. Beyond that, I'm all set.

"Midnite" is an all natural melatonin blend (some other stuff in it, not idea). No prescription. It's pretty awesome. The first time I had it, I was positive it had to be narcotic. When I do take it, it usually isn't until 9:30, 10pm, I'm out by 10:30, and when I get up (4:30 every day)...

Quoting pop culture references is moderately amusing, in person. In text, on a message board, less so. You just killed your own thread.

Welcome to 2004.

pistol whip = ban (full disclosure)

Exactly. continued allusions to "I have a secret" or "send me a pm and give me the scoop" will lead to this being locked.

Always the possibility that this is designed to give them the option to train up a cadre for the establishment of some kind of organic unit down the line. They get training/experience, NSW gets another personnel source. Seems win-win.

they're...CHILDREN.