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Nukes are something that the Navy is always looking for. Don't let the recruiter fool you though, just because you're well qualified for OCS, being a Nuke officer is a tough job, you'll work long hours and have a ton of responsibility as a JO. Good luck, as a chem-e guy you should grasp the...

It's all timing too. If Big Navy deems that they currently have too many pilots/NFO's, they could (and have) changed entry requirements, which can range from grades in API to physical requirements to whatever. In my experience, hope for the best, plan for the worst, nothing in the Navy is...

Curious, when she was learning how to walk, did you hold her up by her hands over her head and lead her along? From what I understand that can be a contributing factor.

During Plebe year....not a whole lot of time to do much of anything. You will have some time off on Saturdays, but not a lot. http://www.usna.edu/FlyNavy/team.htm, I knew a lot of guys on the team when I was still there. I guess it's not looking too good for it right now though, although that...

Two fat chicks.....umm, Shamu on Shamu.... :scared_12

I don't know how it is for you up north, but I lived in Monterey for a year before heading to API last year. 12 months of pt'ing in 65 degrees with 20% humidity didn't prepare me very well for the heat and humidity of P-cola (aka, it kicked my butt for the first few weeks). You'll adjust quickly...

Bubba, I've done it several times so far and each was a partial-DITY. If you don't have a lot of stuff, i.e., it'll all fit in the back of a tow U-Haul, I'd say go that way. I have a lot of crap so I always do a partial, usually take my guns, important papers, stuff like that. I'll let the...

...well, actually, the chicks can and do sunbathe at USNA, it's just that it's not much to stop and look at....

49.1 baby....oh yeah!

I've been following the NAAD thread about the dets in Kuwait and what not, but I was curious if there is any new info on how the armed helo concept is coming along. All I can find is stuff on how the helos have been going through testing at Pax River, but are any actually being employed in an...

Those days are over. Now it's based entirely on measurements. If you are out of limits you'll be dq'd from that pipeline (obviously), but the wording of the anthro procedures says waivers "should" not be considered, not that they "shall" not be considered. So, it is possible to get a waiver...

Oh yeah, I did 40 west to California, then 10 back from California to P-cola. I'll take west Texas over OK any day. They were doing a good bit of road work when I went through TX with new asphalt and all so it may be different if it's been awhile since you've been there.

I dunno about 40, it would be cooler temperature-wise than deep south Texas, but the freeway through Oklahoma absolutely sucks. If you really wanna go on 40 I'd recommend getting off of 40 at Amarillo and then angling southeast on Hwy283. I can't remember the actual number of the road, but it...

Glad to see someone else doesn't like Glocks, for pretty much the same reasons I don't. Not a popular opinion where I grew up. Oh yeah, don't get me started on what an awesome cartridge the .357 Sig is. Essentially a .357 magnum in an autoloader version. Love it. :D

I've never been a big fan of Glocks, they are good weapons (obviously), just never had a desire to own one. What I would recommend is an H&K, I absolutely love every gun in their line. Little bit more costly but worth it in my opinion, they all handle great and shoot even better. To avoid too...

Search, my man, is your friend. This is just one thread, there are many more. http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=135257&highlight=driving+diego

S3b, you'll get 10 days of reimbursable expenses to stay in a hotel after you check in to P-cola. Don't worry about staying in the boq unless you really want to. That should be enough time to find a place to live. Check out craigslist.com and militarybyowner.com, both some decent sites for...

Haha, ok, roger that. :)

Unless you're this guy....freakin' 148mph on the run, with 8.96secs. I don't know much about drag racing but damn that sounds fast. Plus, he drives it to and from work and around town too.

You raised the gear handle while on the ground? Hmmm, methinks that threw the TH-57 instructor for a loop....:icon_tong

Here's the only wiiiings I've got right now. :D

www.crossfit.com, I love it, my overall strength has gone up quite a bit, and I've been lifting for years. Just throw in some running 4-5 days a week on top of the workouts, you'll be absolutely golden. Their forum has a good area on nutrition too.

Actually, no, I was a dual citizen with the Netherlands and the US when I enlisted (born over there, dad in AF) and all I had to do was say, under oath, that I denounce my Dutch citizenship and only claim US citizenship. I did that in front of my Chief and div-o, and it was for joining the nuke...

Amazing. Hopefully it'll get to the courts soon. I think that the majority of the Justices on the bench right now feel strongly about the individual right. I have a feeling that if it does get accepted for review that Justice Scalia will have some strong influence on this case. Just my...

Yeah, and eastern eurogirls have lower inhibitions too....

Nurture.....riiiight

Ding ding ding, we have a winner! Key words to live by for everything to do with Naval Aviation. The only thing is you don't know when the timing will be right, so just do what you have to do (a.k.a., apply!) Just ask my buddy who had a 65 finishing primary a few weeks ago but caught up in a P3...

Yeah, saw that the other day, friggin 7+ G's and he holds on. Pretty impressive.

Yeah, talking about how rich or lean the mixture is just increases the variables in engine performance. I'm a fan of tweaking the timing (I learned it the old school way of doing it by ear, freaks the guys out at the auto hobby shop :) ). As for enrichening the mix, I'm not a big fan of that...

The higher octane gas actually burns slower and can withstand higher compression ratios before self-igniting than a lower octane gas. That's why if you use 87 in a motor that needs at least 93, it'll burn too fast and possibly self-ignite (a.k.a. dieseling) causing the knock you were talking...

Actually, for certain "import tuner types" a higher octane results in better performance. That's because they build their engines with a higher compression ratio which requires higher octane gas for better performance. With max pump octane ranging from 91-94, that doesn't quite use all the...

Niiice....that's the great thing about flying :D

Service requirements are the same regardless of what path you take. It's 5 years after commissioning. If you accept an aviation slot, it's 8 years from date of winging, so in reality you'd be looking at about a 10 year commitment from date of commission.

I'm confused by your post. Are you saying that the Bill of Rights are simply to limit the powers of the federal government? If so, does that imply that the individual states have the right to decide on the issue of the 2nd Amendment as it pertains to the individual (or any of the amendments, for...

Oh yeah, rep for that one.

How does it react when you pull the charging handle all the way back? You said it happens only when you pull it half of the way back so the full strength of the spring may not be coming into effect. Couple that with the fact that it's brand new and tolerances are probably really tight, that...

Graduate education for freshly minted Ensign sna's is starting to go away. As briefed last year while I was at NPS, the slots are being drawn down so the guys will have to go straight to flight school instead of having a delay. Doesn't mean you can't get a slot, just expect there to be few and...

Interesting note on Tailhook about how the F-14's are all being scrapped into razorblades. Looks like they really are gonna be completely gone, not just to the boneyard. http://tailhookdaily.typepad.com/

I've been using the crossfit workouts for quite some time now. Their theory is on a full body fitness, not just a few set movements. I really enjoy it, especially because it has so much variety, plus, it works. Just jump into it and follow the workouts. The only thing is you may have to scale...

That's one of the things about using your weapon in a self-defense case. However, if the ensuing investigation shows you were in the right then you should be good. The one case I've specifically heard about was the guy shot the intruder, the intruder sued, but the judge threw out the case...

I'm really digging the new 1911 that Taurus has put out. I've yet to actually get my hands on one but everything I've read about them...sounds pretty sweet. Plus, they're pretty cheap with lots of good upgrades factory.

http://www.airwarriors.com/forum/showthread.php?t=134390 That might be an option.

Never thought I'd say this but it's kind of odd seeing the old style of cammies considering all the guys I see now in the ACU. Sweet pics though, good job.

An interesting article on divorce rates, kinda funny b/c I got this in an email this morning. It's a long read but the gist is that the divorce rates go in decreasing order, enlisted female (most likely), enlisted male, officer female, officer male (the least likely)...

Yeah, good point. I grew up riding dirtbikes but I learned a few things about slow speed handling, etc, that I hadn't ever really thought about before.

The gouge so far is good, just contact the people the pass/tag office people suggest. They do have bikes you can use, the Honda rebels. They go fast though, so if you need to use a bike expect to sign up for a class about two months down the road. If you don't need a bike, you'll have to wait...

that's how it was the four years I was there, close but never the whole allotment filled. (my Plebe and youngster year are speculation, I saw the numbers for 2nd class and firstie year, not close at all).

Step Two: Using capitalization....:icon_tong Wow, pay and allowances plus time in service....man if I'd have known that USNA may not have been such a draw.... Superman, if you've got questions about the enlisted to USNA route give me a holler, I was a prior MM3.

Or how about the Foxnews anchor saying that they travel "well over 700 mph" while doing their airshows.....gotta love those sonic booms 100 feet over an airfield. Best to them all....or as best as it could be right now.

http://www.beaufortgazette.com/breaking_news/story/6477255p-5768377c.html Damn.