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Congratulations to all. Good luck!!

I am trying to look for things to do other than work out before I head to api. Any ideas? Pretty much all I do is go to my stash job and work out. It's pretty boring. Is there anything I can look at or study up on to get ready? Let me know. Thanks.

Yeah, senior year is the ticket. Everyone's basic designator is swo and in order to get into the other communities, you need to jump through some hurdles. Ex. Aviation: Physical/ASTB, Nuke: Interview. It really doesn't get tense until your senior year. So relax until then.

For all you NFO/Pilot types: I am heading down to Pcola in November but my cell phone contract ends in October. I am just wondering for those of you who have them, which would be the best company to go with? Who has the best coverage for Pcola as well as all of the follow on training? Let me...

I tried going off of it once onto a low cal diet...I gained almost 6 pounds in two days!! Trust me, it was enough to go back to my cheeseburgers without the bun. I was only taking in 1800 calories and I was still gaining weight. OH well, time to go run again. I am beginning to wonder if there...

As for food, I am doing the Atkins thing. It has really helped. I have lost over 60 pounds on it. My inclination would be to stay on it but it has stalled for the past couple of months. Jaerose, thanks for the sprint workout. I tried it today and it was awesome. I think I will couple it with my...

Jaerose, Can you reccomend a good cardio short duration workout? I have always been a distance guy as the key thing. Let me know.

Just wondering if anyone on this forum is from NSI 2001? Let me know.

Can anyone list the medical conditions that will absolutely disqualify you from flight status other than asthma?

Also, what about stuff like Hydroxycut and Ripped fuel. I am not too keen on taking that stuff but if I have to I will. Let me know.

Here's the deal. I am currently in standards at 72" and 196lbs. I want to get down to 185. I spend an hour an a half in the gym and run at least 6 miles six days a week. I was thinking of doing martial arts. What do you guys think? It's expensive, but if it gets me where I need to be then cool...

Oh, and creatine was just an example. I wasn't thinking about gaining size. I have a 48 inch chest. I ain't going to get bigger than that. Nor do I want to be. Try shopping for suits in my size and you'll see. I guess you guys can tell that I am frustrated. I lost about 70lbs. to join the navy...

Here's my problem. All of the stuff you guys have been suggesting has been great, but I have already been doing that. Basically, I run around 5-7 miles 6 days a week and then go to the gym 5-6 days a week for a couple of hours. I do the twisting ab machine as well as all of the other ab...

Here's a question for those who know: Do supplements pop you on piss tests? I don't use any now but I was thinking about taking some creatine or something of the like but I don't want to pop positive for something stupid. Also, any suggestions on how to trim up the gut? I work out like a champ...

Laxanation, Every officer in a particular paygrade makes the same base pay. Where it differs is in the bonuses that everyone recieves. They vary from designator to designator. I know that Nukes make the most money by far but you will have to look into the rest on your own. Hope this helps.

jaerose, I was commissioned out of ROTC and am a SNFO. I am reporting sometime around 01DEC. Until then, I am stashed outside of Chicago. I will be heading down to househunt in November. I don't know if you'll be out of OCS by that time but things can always work out. Those houses in Perdido...

Just so you guys know...If you call up the fleet and family support center on base in pcola, they will send you a welcome aboard package that includes apartment guides and information about the local area. It isn't that great but at least it will give you a start on your hunt.

Are roomates easy to find? I am heading down there solo so I don't know anyone really. I am assuming there will be guys looking for roomates, right? If I was to live alone, where would the best place be? Obviously, the beachouses would be too expensive. Where is a good place for a good rate. Let...

Those beach houses in Perdido sound great. How much do they cost to rent? Should I even be looking now considering I don't hit Pcola until November or should I just wait until October or so? Let me know guys.

I am an SNFO so I will be in PCOLA for at least a little while. Where should I be looking during my househunting leave?

Hey Guys, Quick question: I am heading down to P-cola in middle November and am starting to look for a place to live. Any suggestions on where would be best. I am looking for a one bedroom and I don't want to spend more than 500 a month plus utilities. Let me know what you think.

I second the vote for the University of Illinois. I just graduated from there and I had a great time in both the ROTC and school in general. The ROTC people don't take up too much of your time if you don't want them too. Yes, the school is in the middle of corn but I have one word for...

I will second the U of I ROTC program. Especially if you are interested in Illinois. I know it's not on the coast, but two words....Sorority Girls. You'll thank me later. I just graduated and trust me, I had a good time.

I am reporting December first. I am a SNFO. That would suck if we have to do IFS. I want to get this puppy rolling. I am sitting on my six in a recruiting office doing nothing but PTing. Any suggestions on what to do? And what's with this BOQ thing? I ain't working for 12 hours on base only to...

Let me tell you. ROTC is a joke. From what I hear, Annapolis requires you to do a lot of extra commitments. In ROTC, you get to have a life. Maybe I am a little biased but if you are looking for an easier route, I would suggest ROTC. It allows you to have fun in college as opposed to being stuck...

A 3.1 will be a tough sell even with a high ASTB score. Aviation is a really selective field at the moment. I say apply. What have you got to lose. Just don't be upset if you don't get it the first time out. I'll tell you, if you can get that GPA up to around a 3.3, you shouldn't have a problem...

Here's a great way to improve your situps. It really worked for me. Basically, it's just a kick ass version of eight minute abs. I know it sounds stupid but I jumped from sixty situps to one hundred situps in three months. Here's the plan...Start with leg lifts for one minute, then flutter...

Hey Guys, I am a SNFO and I am due in P-cola soon. I was an English major in college and I want to know what I need to do to be the best once I get there. I have heard different things about API/Primary. I just want to know what I can do now to prepare. Thanks.