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My winging present to myself watch. Its certainly a possibility that a Rolex may appear on my wrist in a year or two. I'd love to get an X-33 but as yet I haven't been able to find enough non cheapskate P-3 drivers to make it happen. Too many damn wives and kids sucking up disposable...

Dad is a retired P-3/airline pilot and mother was a nurse in the Air National Guard. Decided at an early age after spending lots of time in airports, on planes, and watching Top Gun that it seemed like a pretty sweet thing to do. Also decided that I was going to fly something cool like jets in...

Erroneous! Erroneous! Erroneous on both accounts. That was my onwing and you know it and the correct analogy was Shrinky Dinks not shrink wrap.

Having lived in Pcola and Corpus and now Jax, my personal opinion is Jax drivers are the worst. I have seen more broad daylight people running into the back of one another for no apparent reason other than inattention accidents in 3 months here than anywhere. One day I saw three in one day on...

I'd have been happy turn in my helmet for someone else to use after primary rather than move it twice and store it. The Navy supply system in its infinite wisdom decided however that it would be better for it to sit unused in my closet for the last 9 months and remain there for probably another...

For the unenlightend who may only be a couple hours away from Savannah, what makes it such a good time?

Can't wait to get a det to Australia!

Commissioned Aug '05 API Sept - Nov '05 Primary Dec '05 - June '06 Advanced/Winged July '06 - Dec '06 RAG - Feb '07 Commission to wings 15 months A little faster than average for P-3's

Not exactly the same situation but I did get accepted to Annapolis and offered a NROTC scholarship. Turned them both down for similar reasons. When I applied for OCS I talked about it in my essay, can't say it helped me but it couldn't have hurt me too much either.

I seem to recall when they brought the trailer down to Corpus being told that there will be contract maintenace for the P-8, meaning civilians as it is in the training commands, so no enlisted maintainers.

Had the exact same thing and know a few other guys who had them as well so its obviously not a deal breaker. I think I included a separate letter explaining it with my application. As others said, don't try to hide it or it becomes a big deal.

Definitely, flying home the other day at least 6 Army guys in uniform on my flight got bumped up to first class. Almost made me wish I'd brought some khakis. While I'm thinking of it, I'll also put in praise for the USO at the Dallas airport. Spent about 6 hours there in the course of my holiday...

As the outgoing resident, I'm going to put in my recommendation. Definitely a great place to live. There is simply no reason not to live a block from the beach.

I just finished up from -31 a few weeks ago so if anyone's got questions fire away. When I checked in -35 was the gouge better place to be. I think somewhat due to the -31 CO at the time being less than stellar. That's changed and the current skipper is excellent. I would have no reservations...

But if you do show up with only twenties and you're not going to get change, get your money's worth:) Throw a few shots at the judges, question the legitimacy of their authority, the court, etc. Within reason though.

Did you try to get them to apply the discount? I called to see if they'd give it to me on a large order I'd placed but not received yet. After 40 minutes on hold I was told that discount was for AAFES employees only not active duty types. :icon_rage Just trying to see if its worth another call...

I think about those things everytime I get a taquito from the Prop Stop in Corpus. Taquitos are good, but those things were great. I only regret I didn't discover them till halfway through primary.

Anyone done this type of deal recently? I'm getting close to wings and a piece of man jewelry would be a nice gift to myself. Contacts/details appreciated.

Florida does have an annual intangible tax on assets above $250,000 of $.50 per thousand dollars of value which Texas does not.

...AND VP? Those guys are destined to take over the world:D

You could stop shooting for targets born after Top Gun came out... Wait, stop, forget that, carry on as you have been.

At least within the last year they're not doing it for a regular commission. I filled all that stuff out before OCS for a regular backgound check and I was never interviewed nor anyone I listed. Just had to fill out the same stuff again for a TS in advanced and within a month I got the letters...

That's the video I want to see, if possible split screen with the guy flying it desperately trying to save it and then his face as it goes up in flames.

23 weeks for primary including a week and a half off for Christmas. 15 months, commission to wings assuming advanced stays on track. I may actually make it to a fleet squadron as an 0-1.

IP at 2. Source of some of the hot carl lines http://www.sloganizer.net/en/

Any chance of changing mine to deuce?

Truly you are wise.

Care to elaborate. I'm mildly interested since I'm starting in a couple weeks.

Indeed, I'm almost finished PA's so I was over at the academic building taking the forms class when I ran into some Air Force types from my API class. They were studying for FAM 0 since they're almost finished CPT's. The Marines/Navy guys from my class in VT-3 are moving right along though...

Didn't realize I'd start a debate by asking for kneeboard recommendations but it worked out well because you guys gave this lowly Fam student some things to ponder as far as cockpit organization. Ask and you shall receive. You might not be able to tell from the picture but it is too long to...

The issue kneeboards were alright for the old pocket check lists but they suck for the new ones:icon_rage Anyone have anything that works well with the new ones?

Anymore info you have on this would be appreciated, ie phone number/contact person, etc. I talked to USAA a few weeks ago about a commissioning loan and the best they offered me was 3.59%.

Sure you can. I applied and got accepted 2.5 years after I graduated. Of course then I had to wait another 8 months before leaving for OCS.

Cry me a river Weener-eb. We were on your same program Honor Class 19-05

There are definitely some chiefs who can lay it down. I'm thinking of one currently there with the same last name as a long running cartoon who gave me one of the top three thrashings I took at OCS. SC: Are those washed khakis you're wearing candidate? Candidate Ensign Me: No, Senior...

I'd definitely be interested.

So many changes in just the last few weeks. Things I've heard about just since I got out a little over a month ago. -Taps to reveille being enforced, no idea how one would finish RLP without a few all nighters -The terms "beaten" and "killed" to describe RPT sessions, made unacceptable -The...

Well, if that's the case I'm intrigued by it. Wouldn't surprise me though based on the shakeup thats been going on at OCS lately. Will have to ask about it when I talk to the folks I know still in the process.

BS, you get rifles for the first 7 weeks for drill comp then you get swords for the last few to practice for graduation. Unless thats changed in the last 3 weeks...

My take on sneakers. Bring one pair. You'll use them exclusively the first few days. Before the end of week one you'll get issued another pair. You can either put them away for inspection or wear them as well. I personally wore one pair for PT in the morning and the other pair for walking around...

I'm guessing FlyinDevil is Navy. I'm checking into API in two weeks and we were told by the LT in charge to expect to class up within 2-3 weeks if you're Navy SNA and IFS complete, even quicker if you volunteer to go to Vance for primary. If you're not IFS complete, expect to wait at least 30-45...

Few words of advice. Sleep well the night before, you will not get a lot of sleep the first few nights. Don't show up too early on Sunday, 1030 would be about perfect. Tuesday morning is PFT day. Know what you need to pass and make sure your counter knows what you need:) Do not fail, it'll...

I know McGuire AFB used to have a flying club, not sure if they still do. There's another at South Jersey Regional Airport not far from there. I've never been involved with them so I can't comment but their website is http://www.kenmarson.com/

No, I'm not.

Who else is going to be there?

There are a couple of us around, see... http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=6944

Preface: I'm an ivy league graduate, not that I'm terribly proud of it, just want to establish my point of view. Don't bother sending a letter to the editor. It will just encourage them. Angry liberals want nothing more than for someone to disagree with them so that they can protest. Bide...

Imagine, no liver. You get drunk once and stay drunk forever. Brilliant!

Anyone else in the LA area sitting around waiting for OCS up for a happy hour?

Its possible at 26 but you're getting very near impossible as you must be commissioned by 27. That means application, wait for OCS, and 3 months of OCS before your 27th birthday. Tough situation considering it took 3 months for my application from start to final approval and I was given a 7...