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  1. MattWSU

    Report Dates for TBS

    http://www.tecom.usmc.mil/tbs/Student/Grad-info.htm 4-12 looks like June 2012.
  2. MattWSU

    Report Dates for TBS

    Correct me if I'm wrong, but don't you have to wait four months from NAMI PQ to commission?
  3. MattWSU

    Report Dates for TBS

    Any newly minted 2ndLt's on here with a TBS date? My BUMED is cleared but I'm still waiting on NAMI so I won't commission for AT LEAST four months.
  4. MattWSU

    Resting before PFT?

    Crunches. That's what you do in the Marine Corps PFT.
  5. MattWSU

    Need PFT advice. Show up to first PFT not doing so hot or wait until I can?

    Show up to every PFT to show that you're committed. I would be more impressed with someone that goes from a 230 to a 300 than somebody who just walks in with a 300.
  6. MattWSU

    Job Opening - Astronaut

    Deal breaker.
  7. MattWSU

    Time-Lapse Video of Earth (From ISS)

    Incredible. Are those lightning flashes at 1:23 - 1:30?
  8. MattWSU

    NFO To Pilot Transition Question

    Thanks a lot. I got some help from a Senior member of the Corps; unsolicited, he's a local reservist who kind of heard about me by chance. I was informed that he will come 'looking' for me if I attrite.
  9. MattWSU

    High School Junior interested in PLC

    If it's a decent sized school, that OSO probably has enough contacts there to warrant a trip or two every month.
  10. MattWSU

    High School Junior interested in PLC

    Jake, 1. I called an OSO in September of my Freshman (college) year. 2. Stay out of trouble, date hot chicks. 3. Sports will better prepare you for OCS than any high school class can. Challenge yourself. Set goals. 4. I know of one guy in my platoon at OCS three years ago who was in a community...
  11. MattWSU

    MIA A4sForever?

    All she needs is a nice paint job! http://core77.com/blog/object_culture/more_boeing_mega-madness_the_dreamlifter_15354.asp
  12. MattWSU

    Must've Been Some Fall ...

    FTA: "...it took three stitches to sew up the shallow wound, which was about a quarter-inch away from his spine." Yikes.
  13. MattWSU

    Some pretty cool WWII pictures

    As far as landing on carriers goes, who had it tougher? Obviously these guys were landing a lot slower, but they had less technology to help them land, whereas the opposite is true for today's tailhookers.
  14. MattWSU

    Some pretty cool WWII pictures

    Picture 45 surprises me.
  15. MattWSU

    MEPS Issues

    Did those cases occur before you were in BDCP?
  16. MattWSU

    NFO To Pilot Transition Question

    I have since lucked out and got my pilot slot back. Couldn't be more thankful.
  17. MattWSU

    Commissary - Love it or Leave it.

    For the single line complainers: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5Ri_HhziI0&feature=player_detailpage#t=96s Not saying this works in practice at the commissary, but that's the theory behind it.
  18. MattWSU

    1 in 10 !?

    You're telling me I might have to fly airplanes for a living? What the hell, I didn't sign up for this!
  19. MattWSU

    1 in 10 !?

    Are you having any luck finding an engineering job? I've got a Computer Science degree and, given how fast sh!t changes, don't know how relevant it will be in ten+ years.
  20. MattWSU

    USMC PLC Application Questions

    Yeah just have the office take it. For mine, I wore slacks and a shirt and tie. He had me stand at attention in some back room in my town's recruiting station and snapped the photo. I'm not sure much clout is put into how you look in your picture... I'm guessing not much. Your statement looks...
  21. MattWSU

    For those who contracted and applied for a USMC OCS board...

    It's understandable that you were confused by this. Read the rest of your contract though, and you'll fully understand the obligation (basically none for OCC) that you incur.
  22. MattWSU

    A 1911 finds it's way home

    "Concern yourself with what is right and you'll never second-guess that decision," he concluded. I like that quote.
  23. MattWSU

    PRK after USMC OCS, before Commissioning

    If you're 20/40 then your myopia is probably less than -6.0 diopters (0 to -6.0). In that case, you can submit a waiver in half that time: 3 months. Reference: http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/navmedmpte/nomi/nami/arwg/Documents/Waiver%20Guide%20-%20Ophthalmology%20100505.pdf My OSO...
  24. MattWSU

    PRK after USMC OCS, before Commissioning

    I was in the same boat as you. Finished OCS last summer, had my flight physical shortly thereafter. My left eye was 20/20 and my right eye was 20/40 at -0.5. I got seriously jacked around and heard something different from EVERYONE. My OSO informed me that getting PRK would push my commissioning...
  25. MattWSU

    PRK Flight Physical Timeline

    You are correct: Page 21 http://www.med.navy.mil/sites/navmedmpte/nomi/nami/arwg/Documents/Waiver%20Guide%20-%20Ophthalmology%20100505.pdf
  26. MattWSU

    My PRK Problems

    I went to Dr. Leavitt as well and had PRK done on my right eye. My preop vision was 20/40 and I was pain free by about day 5.
  27. MattWSU

    PRK Flight Physical Timeline

    Update. Just got word that myopia less than -6.00 only has a 3 month wait, so I should be golden. Additionally, that will put me within the one year window of my last flight physical and I won't have to take another one. Hopefully this thread will help somebody else down the line.
  28. MattWSU

    PRK Flight Physical Timeline

    How long after my PRK do I need to wait before having my flight physical again? I'm a PLC complete college Senior. I was told I need to have a 6 month post-op with my doc and then have that BUMED approved before I can even schedule another physical. The source that gave me this info has given...
  29. MattWSU

    Plc/ocs

    Congrats everybody and good luck.
  30. MattWSU

    NFO To Pilot Transition Question

    Just wanted to jump in here and say that I found out I was DQed for Pilot tonight. I got over it in all of one hour. It's a fvcking honor to have the opportunity to train as an NFO and I'm ashamed that for even one second I thought otherwise. leehigh80, I'm no Navy guy but I know we've got...
  31. MattWSU

    Eye Sight detereoration

    Just finished my physical at Whidbey and am gtg on everything EXCEPT my vision in my right eye is just over 20/40. They listed it as >20/40. I could read some of the letters on the line but not all of them and failed my 1/26 guess on the last one. I was 20/35 when I went through meps 3 years...
  32. MattWSU

    What can I do?

    It will help with your PLC application.
  33. MattWSU

    Buying a booze container

    Department of the Marine Corps? That's a new one.
  34. MattWSU

    Forum Upgrade to 4.0, major changes

    Threw this together, I kind of want to put a background photo in place of the blue but can't find a good one. The second one has a transparent background.
  35. MattWSU

    Uss barack h. Obama cvn 09

    That is awesome. Glad to see beer pong doesn't end with college.
  36. MattWSU

    Boston Globe's 2009 in Pictures

    Are we looking at the same pictures?
  37. MattWSU

    Huge Phuckups

    I was 16 and on one of my first few solos in a 172. Flew over to Whidbey right near Possession Point to practice turns about a point. I did my clearing turns and initiated the turn. Ended up getting fixated trying to maintain distance on the turn and failed to scan for traffic during the...
  38. MattWSU

    My Story: Desperately want to fly Navy, but have issues? Need advice.

    Did you laugh when they caught you?
  39. MattWSU

    IROC Z Camaro = Cops won't mess with you

    First time I've heard the man's name
  40. MattWSU

    IROC Z Camaro = Cops won't mess with you

    Damn...I was hoping it was real. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phil_Hendrie
  41. MattWSU

    F-35B arrives at Pax

    Cringe. That thing looks ready for its money shot.
  42. MattWSU

    Winging

    Congrats Sir. Way to represent WA state.
  43. MattWSU

    F-35B arrives at Pax

    That is one sexy jet.
  44. MattWSU

    free snuggies...haha

    My neighbors had a snuggie party. Of course I picked one up and attended. NOW I'M GONNA HAVE TWO! Yes!
  45. MattWSU

    The Silent Service gallery

    And you haven't stood at the North Pole either -- see a connection?
  46. MattWSU

    The Silent Service gallery

    Now THAT'S awesome.
  47. MattWSU

    Major Samuel "Skidkid" Leigh

    A shock, to say the least. Skidkid, you were one of the senior members on here that stood out most to me as a role-model and as a mentor. You provided us young ones with no-bs advice that I know has personally helped me, as I'm sure it has countless others. You will be missed Sir and I hope...
  48. MattWSU

    Bioengineering? What do you guys think?

    haha, are we talking about the same CS here? Computer Science?
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