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Retiring on 4/20. Well planned.

And every Handler would still complain about the lack of flight deck and hangar space with the top one.

I think Bob Norris really meant having important family events that also take place in Singapore bars is the path you should be seeking.

Good luck with change. Navy Medicine isn't exactly known to retain people that pay Mensa dues.

If it's been more than 20 minutes since the topic of: boats, ex-spouses, taxes, or housing additions/remodeling gets brought up, I start checking for a pulse.

I find what Hotdogs said interesting; it’s something I’ve heard multiple times over the course of my career. When someone implies that the actions of a Marine are somewhat not in line with being Chesty Puller incarnate the immediate response is “what did the Marine do(insert non-consensual...

How exactly does your story relate to something that didn't take place on the ramp or involve ramp personnel?

I think the current FITREP system already prevents ChatGPT and the like from having any influence. The used car salesman block of my FITREP could state the cold fusion reactor I designed can power the entire planet, cure cancer AND erectile disfunction. But, as an O-4, unless my high water...

If Trader Joe's has an advertised loyalty program that grants a benefit like that for a certain level of spending, then yes. These are businesses, not charities.

I highly doubt you'll find many flight attendants paying for the privilege of concierge medicine. Probably the same on the airline pilot side. I flew with a captain who enthusiastically told me there was a gas station near the layover hotel that gave an airline crew discount for their sandwiches.

I've seen a lot of airport Clear lines longer than TSA pre check. Maybe it has better use at the stadiums or other venues it's accepted. Only reason I have it is through AMEX, no way I'd pay out of pocket for this.

How's that attitude working out for retention these days?

That's some MasterClass level cognitive dissonance. If you're as close to wings as you say, I'm not sure there's many options at this point to make changes. Lots to unpack but I guess figure out what's driving your major FOMO, as you say. You said this is a large part of your life you're...

While you'll get more bang for the buck on an MBA or undergrad education, I wouldn't call using the GI Bill for your ATP an absolute waste of money. It's just another option to invest in getting the kind of job where you're making the kind of money you don't have to worry about how you're going...

When we talk about the airline "widebody lifestyle" it's referring to the more than just the airplane. :)

"three different Admirals have stated we have ~20k gapped sea billets."

Detailers can absolutely try harder. I lined up a post DH job with the blessing of the O6 CO. I then showed that correspondence to my detailer who didn't even acknowledge it and said I would only be eligible for these "critical billets" that I had zero interest in filling. I emailed the O6...

Those flex-Fridays's get into the blood as well!

You won't be able to get enough leverage with your hands to loosen lug nuts. You'll need to use your teeth.

So can the Rhino if you're a good enough deck spotter.

Written from a VFA 1310 perspective: a Fires O is not part of the traditional path, but I wouldn't call it a career killer if you have good high water FITREP paper in your JO and DH tours. Assuming both those are met, the logical places to work a tour like this will be your disassociated tour...

Sheppard Air is the gouge and WELL worth the money. I remember the "are you sure you're done" look from the proctor when I walked out of the testing room after around an hour (at the time 3 hours were allotted) on two separate occasions for my ATP and MILCOMP instructor. Scored mid 90's on...

The gouge is don't lie on your FAA medical application. You might get away with it for a while, but medical problems have a nasty habit of eventually coming to the surface and then your entire record is going to come under the FAA's microscope. This happened to a civilian pilot back in 2008...

Southwest doesn't post their fares on third party websites like Priceline or Kayak. If they fly out of your departing airport, might be worth a quick look at their website.

Call/email back asking about MLA(Military Lending Act). I've heard of some people having success with this when they were denied SCRA by Chase.

I hear Air Force RPA assignments get a lot of time in the seat. Tongue in cheek aside, you need to figure out what type of flying you want to do. Tacair (outside of combat ops) won't fly nearly as much as someone assigned to flying a C-17 or a big wing tanker. As mentioned above, needs of the...

Pourts is spot on with the 5x points on airfare. Just be aware AMEX doesn't provide trip delay insurance like the Chase Sapphire Preferred/Reserve does. Those Chase cards provide trip delay (12 hours or an overnight stay) insurance free of charge as long as you use the card to pay for the...

Pretty bad on all the boats I've been on; they could be nice but mediocrity rules. If you want to anything consistent you need to avoid what 5,000 other people normally do. Anything that involves beach muscles, fuggedaboutit. Ellipticals and treadmills always had lines but I never once had to...

Your mileage may vary but this has worked for me. I do them about 3 times a week with a rest day in between. Pushups - do 20, rest for 20 seconds, 19, rest for 19 seconds, and so on until you finish at 1. Feel free to start lower at 10 or 15 (or hell, even 5) and work your way up from...

If you don't think you can handle the training in a controlled environment what makes you think you can handle the job in a combat situation? I'm not sure what answers you're hoping to get from this thread since the general theme I'm getting is you just want to be placed in a high speed job...

The Air Force PJ route might be worth a look if you're not dead set on the Navy. Your assessment of being in great shape for your age will be challenged, though.

Higher Power was very easy to work with if you want to use your GI Bill. They submit all the paperwork for reimbursement, you just need to pay up front. The 737 course was $7,400 (~10 months eligibility) when I did it a few years back. You'll fly either the 737-200 or 737-300 sim for the...

I enjoyed my time at the Humane society of Pensacola when I was in API and Milton. Playing with the dogs was a great way to unwind and also a good icebreaker with the ladies.

I was a big fan of the Sheppard Air program studying for the ATP written. I followed it up with a 2 week course (1 week of ground school and 1 week of sims) to get my 737 type rating. The oral exam and checkride also gave me an unrestricted ATP certificate. I used my GI bill which burned...

A cook at Hooters.... and not because you need the money.

http://www.au.af.mil/au/acsc/DistanceLearning/distance-learning_pg1.asp I'd recommend sending them an email requesting enrollment. As you posted above, the old links are busted. Make sure you sign up for the Air Command and Staff College version (ACSC) as that's the only one that counts...

Legal O isn't too bad. Good amount of face time with the front office and you get to be witness to all types of buffoonery. I did find it to be feast or famine. Lots of free time when nothing was going on but when business was booming you'd be living at the squadron. Command security...

Working with NSW can be a good deal as long as you manage your expectations. As far as being directly assigned to a team, you'll most likely be in the billet of a Fires Officer. Most of these billets will fall primarily as your disassociated tour or post department head tour...

PCS'ing out west, place will be available around mid-October. 2403 Marsh Creek Ct Virginia Beach, VA 23451 2 bedroom, 2.5 bath, 2 story condo/townhome approx. 1152 sq feet. Deck out front, patio out back, and woodburning fireplace. About a 5 min bike ride to the oceanfront. Great for...