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That sucks that you missed out on the T-34 man.

I'm afraid to ask how much it costs, so I'll just say that it looks great!

It doesn't matter if you're an Apple fanboy or a Mac Hater, it's hard to deny the genius that was Steve Jobs. He managed to pull off the impossible by polishing a turd, and then making people think that they had the shiniest piece of gold on the block. I don't think Apple will ever be quite...

I'll be honest, I have no f'n clue. I watched it for 3 weeks as a Candi-O and I still couldn't figure it out. It wasn't as uniform of a process as eating with the spoon. With the fork/knife/spoon system, they have the option of cutting their food, they have to switch the fork between the...

Yeah, our class was the last class to eat with the war spoon only. It is kind of sad that I won't have a chance to see a candidate try and eat a cheeseburger with a spoon. That was always amusing. To be honest, I have to say that eating with the fork and knife is infinitely more complex and...

Well, that's retarded. You know, I learned quite a bit from having to stay late and write on the chalk board. It taught me how to be sneakier, and not get caught. :-) How will our children learn?

As a 1LT, you could be in the XO slot at the company level. Yeah, I know it's not quite the same amount of accountability, but it's still a lot of responsibility. I really found picture #6 to be interesting. I had no idea that the B-17 was involved in attacking the carriers at the Battle of...

Who did you guys have? I think we had to write them out three separate times as well. . .and yes, one of them was a 10 timer. Ughh. . .That made for a VERY late night, especially for those of us who can't write very quickly.

I only did chow hall procedures two times. Once on the weekend, so only one was really on the spot. Yeah, I screwed up some, but that happens. Until you've been doing it a couple of times, you're going to stumble through it.

I just watched that video. . .man, I miss those D.I.s, it was always more enjoyable watching this stuff happen to other people.

First. . .the Section Leader is just a random gig. In our class, we went alphabetical. As for chow hall procedures, you'll learn them very quickly, as this is how you'll be eating EVERY day for the first nine weeks. The only change is that your 10 step process now includes using a fork and a...

Hey brownshoe, there were quite a few Navy/MC priors at OCS while I was there. They go through the program just like the rest of us, the only exception being with the LDO/CWO program. Those guys go through their own program.

Rifle drill is still involved. You are no longer drilling with the M1, you now do your drill and ceremony with the M16A1

That thing looks like a beast. What is it?

Personally, it doesn't bother me, I just thought it was amusing that someone commented on the gloves, I went to click the link, and they were gone.

For some reason, all of the videos have now been removed by the user :-)

Sometimes you just have to get drunk and howl at the moon. . . or everyone around you :-) Glad to see you're feeling better this morning. As for a reconsideration, If you had time, I would suggest trying for grad school, getting good grades at a couple of classes there, and submitting with...

Well, if you want to go out with a smile on your face, $1,000,000 in Vegas would be a damn good start. That's a lot of hookers and blow. There might even be some left over for the poker tables. But. . .that aside, even with my modest savings, I've managed to come out ahead (that is, above...

True, but if you were to invest a portion of your income into a retirement account of your choosing, it's not unlikely that after putting in your 20 years, you could make that $650,000 work for you very nicely, especially if you choose to get a kinder and gentler job after you get out . . ...

Congrats man! It must be nice working at Millingon, and getting to choose your date! You've definitely put forth a lot of work to help everyone out with the process here, and if anyone deserves this, it's you! Look forward to seeing you out there in the fleet.

Just because you don't like what someone has to say, that doesn't mean it's not constructive. Everything I said was true. The sooner you realize that sometimes life kicks you in the balls, and sometimes you just have to push through it. . .the sooner you can find a path that works for you. I...

This "jackass" has a lot of helpful information to provide you if you're willing to listen. I was prior enlisted Army, and I had to jump through a shit ton of hoops to get to the point I am today. That is, I am currently a commissioned officer and I'm in the flight training program, doing what...

Yeah, just under a month in to it up here at Whiting.

Congratulations again Stalin. . .I know it's been a long wait for you. Can't wait to see you out there man.

I'll be honest, I wouldn't want someone with this attitude serving with me in the fleet. You're quick to blame the Navy for YOUR failure. The only thing all of your failures have in common is YOU. If you're this quick to blame the Navy for your shortcomings, I would hate to see what happens...

Does your wife have something against beaches, or does she prefer living in North Dakota?

Congratulations man.

Exactly what Jarhead said. . .We were told that we were one of the last T-34 classes, and that by now, there are only supposed to be two more classes of T-34 students. As usual, that's the ENS gouge, so your mileage may vary. My $.02, enjoy API while you can and spend some time relaxing...

Age could be an issue, but age isn't the only issue, as Bob Hoover has shown. That old man can fly.

We were told there wouldn't be a deli put in at NAS Whiting because , and I quote "It's not what the retirees want." So much for it being our commissary :-( I suppose I haven't seen a commissary yet that didn't offer a decent price on most of its products. In general, if you shop around...

You know, you don't have to tip the baggers. It is, after all, a tip. If they did a lousy job, they deserve to be rewarded as such. If they did a good job, then great. You also have the option of bagging your own groceries, which I have done a number of times

If you're going to do it, go active. Your initial tour won't be too long, and you can really decide if the Navy is for you. I don't know how the detailing for the nurses works, but you can probably work to get a duty station you want, and have the opportunity to get on a ship and see the world...

I actually thought to myself "I bet one of the EA-6 guys will see this and say something about OKC." In all fairness, there are worse places to be. Though, I will caveat that by saying there are also much better places to be.

How about the peace corps? But really, if you want to travel, the Navy definitely can definitely send you to some amazing locations. The Air Force can send you to . . .Minot, ND. Or, how about Grand Forks, ND? How about Idaho, or Alaska? Or, if you're super lucky, you might be able to...

Here's the deal, for the most part you should stick to the list. However, bring whatever you want. If you're not authorized to take it with you, the Candi-O will let you know to put it in your lucky bag. Chances are, you'll be allowed to have it back during candidate officer phase, or possibly...

You can't believe that all they look at is grades, grades are not everything. I had a 3.0 with a B.S. in Technology Management. It really is the whole person concept. I had 8 years and two long deployments to Iraq with the Army and about 250 hours of flight time. Let me say this again "GRADES...

From what I remember, the Army has the most aircraft, though you can imagine that their fixed wing assets are significantly more limited than that of the AF or the Navy.

Well . . .the only up side I can think of is that you don't typically deploy on a ship. Though, I suppose the Army does have quite a few ships (not quite the Navy. . .), so I suppose even that isn't true.

When I enlisted, I was able to get the SLRP, and the MGIB off the first enlistment. . .but the Army is different.

I had $10,000 of my student loans paid off by Uncle Sam before I decided to wear some bars.

Fixed it for you ;-)

The flag still flies in the correct direction . . . just on the different shoulder. I'm still trying to get used to wearing the flag on my left shoulder. :)

Ten years ago, I was a college freshman at Kansas State. I had just soloed an aircraft for the first time the day before, and I was getting ready to start the next phase of my flight training that day. So, as I normally would, I woke up, turned on the news, and ate some breakfast. Instead of...

As a proponent for states' rights, I would have to argue that this bill shouldn't be passed. Though, as a (little l) libertarian, I would argue that there shouldn't have to be concealed carry permits issued either. One should be allowed to carry a weapon on their person if they wish without...

Yeah, I met a tour guide at the bar that used to fly airships for the Navy, and eventually ended up flying the Goodyear blimp. It really is sad that the O club isn't more like that. Maybe the museum should take over the club.

I couldn't agree with you more. I found that the crowd at the museum's cafe was much more enjoyable. Lunch at the bar was the way to go.

New York eh? I hear they're pretty gun friendly up there.

If there is room, you're more than welcome to make a reservation. They will just ask to see a copy of your orders. They're very familiar when it comes to dealing with OCS candidates.

Done and done. Thanks for the heads up oh master of the web.

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