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Welcome to 2021. 20 Days till we get a new CIC.
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# ? Jan 1, 2021 06:31 |
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# ? Mar 28, 2024 20:20 |
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Godholio posted:If anyone's on FB but doesn't follow the AMN/NCO/SNCO group, I strongly recommend it. It's about 1/3 memes, 1/3 whiners and mockery of said whiners, and 1/3 legitimate grievances being aired that occasionally actually lead to change. Some examples, a Shaw airman was complaining that the finance office was basically giving him and his squadron the finger, to which Col O'Malley, WG/CC, replied with his office phone number and said to call Monday and it'll be taken care of. Baller. The AF's recent investigation into systematic racism and discrimination in the service was heavily impacted by social media posts from airmen, and included specific references to that page. There have also been fundraisers for when Tricare is loving around; a baby got one of those cranial-shaping helmets a few days ago thanks to this page, because Tricare won't actually cover it until after reconstructive surgery is attempted; nevermind that surgery is typically the last resort in these cases. Isn't O'Malley one of the Gold Bond guys? I've heard of him intervening in the past, seems like a solid guy.
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# ? Jan 1, 2021 07:07 |
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I just hit that retirement button! Happy new year!
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# ? Jan 1, 2021 09:53 |
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But we are totally destigmatizing mental health guyz Seriously, this is so asinine it seems like a fake.
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# ? Jan 1, 2021 15:03 |
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hannibal posted:Isn't O'Malley one of the Gold Bond guys? I've heard of him intervening in the past, seems like a solid guy. He wrote it and plays front and center. His brother sang the song.
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# ? Jan 1, 2021 20:14 |
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Not only that, but gave his name, rank, duty title and unit right before cavorting with a singing penis puppet. The late 90s were a different time.
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# ? Jan 5, 2021 15:36 |
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I wonder if USAF keeps copies of that video even though they try their damndest to take it down (though the Daily Mail has had a copy up since 2019 and probably gives no fucks about takedown requests). Sending a FOIA request for it would be amusing.
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# ? Jan 5, 2021 23:30 |
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First funny copypasta I’ve seen in a while: Be a casual LT Wake up 0430 Gotta be to casual job by 0900 Get out of shower, look in the mirror. Look sad. Put on flight suit. Hell yeah. Imma pilot. All better. Go down stairs. Wife asks why I'm wearing a flight suit when I don't actually fly. "Imma pilot" Wife rolls eyes. She doesn't understand. Head to BX to get my coffee. Forgot my aviators. Better go back. Back at BX See an enlisted guy walking towards me 8 stripes. OTS training tell me that's a chief. "Good morning, chief" "How ya doing, L.T.!" "I think you mean 'How ya doing, sir?' Remember customs and courtesies." Rowdy enlisted. Get to casual job at 0815. On time is late. Early is on time. O-5 comes in. "Where's the coffee?" Hell yeah. Interaction with senior leadership. "I'll get it for you Lieutenant Colonel Smith, sir!" Bring the coffee. Success! Gonna put that in my OPR. "Prevented fatigue of senior leaderhip; productivity increased 47.3% -- DOD readiness ensured." Bullet looks funny. Remove all vowels. Much better. It's 1100. Time to go home. See Msgt with pocket unbuttoned. "Give me your 341." "What?" "Give me your 341." Msgt walks away. Doesn't even salute The enlisted are getting out of hand. I'll let it slide this time. Stop at gas station Attendant asks how my day is "Hard. But it's all worth for your freedom." Imma pilot. I'm an American hero. PT time. Go for a run. Forget aviators. Go back to car to get them. Sing jodies to myself. I only know one. See a T-38. T-38 does a go around. Dumbass. Can't even do a proper approach. Getting tired. Imma stop running now. Check smart watch. 0.72 miles. Nice. I am a model of perfect fitness. Go home. Feel sad. Put flight suit back on Hell yeah All better Spend rest of the day at home in flight suit Gotta be ready in case the O-5 calls again. Might need more coffee. It's 2100. Getting dark out. Go outside to get mail. Forgot aviators. Gotta go back in to get them. Neighbor is walking his dog. "Why are still in your flight suit, LT. It's 9pm?" "Imma pilot" He doesn't understand. I've soloed the DA-20. I'm an American hero.
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# ? Jan 10, 2021 06:36 |
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That accurately describes most of the 14Ns I worked with
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# ? Jan 10, 2021 16:18 |
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SpaceSDoorGunner posted:
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# ? Jan 10, 2021 20:53 |
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Its sad how true it is
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# ? Jan 12, 2021 00:24 |
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https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fbi-arrests-grapevine-man-photographed-in-tactical-gear-on-us-senate-floor/2524718/ Does anyone know if this guy, USAF Academy grad and retired O-5, can be recalled to active duty for court martial?
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# ? Jan 12, 2021 00:55 |
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Zwabu posted:https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/fbi-arrests-grapevine-man-photographed-in-tactical-gear-on-us-senate-floor/2524718/ Yes he can. Retirees are subject to the UCMJ after retirement for a period of no less than however long they keep breathing.
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# ? Jan 12, 2021 01:01 |
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It's always surprising how few people understand where the half-pay pension comes from. It's not a trick created to retain an all-volunteer force.
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# ? Jan 12, 2021 01:34 |
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So my plan to separate is finally happening! Tinker is doing its best to run everyone into the ground and I'm happy to be leaving finally. Waiting for my approval but I got an internship with Amazon using DOD skillbridge and comes with a full job offer as soon as I start terminal leave.
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# ? Feb 15, 2021 05:55 |
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AFStealth posted:So my plan to separate is finally happening! Tinker is doing its best to run everyone into the ground and I'm happy to be leaving finally. Waiting for my approval but I got an internship with Amazon using DOD skillbridge and comes with a full job offer as soon as I start terminal leave. check ur pms...I know a guy in the Amazon program. Says good things about it
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# ? Feb 15, 2021 06:17 |
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AFStealth posted:So my plan to separate is finally happening! Tinker is doing its best to run everyone into the ground and I'm happy to be leaving finally. Waiting for my approval but I got an internship with Amazon using DOD skillbridge and comes with a full job offer as soon as I start terminal leave. Congrats! gently caress Tinker.
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# ? Feb 15, 2021 06:18 |
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Congrats on the freedom, you can finally live your life
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# ? Feb 15, 2021 06:40 |
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Congrats dude!
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# ? Feb 15, 2021 06:46 |
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Thanks guys! Hard to explain the sense of relief I've been feeling but I can already tell it's so worth it.
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# ? Feb 15, 2021 23:15 |
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AFStealth posted:Thanks guys! Hard to explain the sense of relief I've been feeling but I can already tell it's so worth it. I've been out since December and it owns
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# ? Feb 15, 2021 23:21 |
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AFStealth posted:So my plan to separate is finally happening! Tinker is doing its best to run everyone into the ground and I'm happy to be leaving finally. Waiting for my approval but I got an internship with Amazon using DOD skillbridge and comes with a full job offer as soon as I start terminal leave. Fly high you crazy diamond. I have one more year until 20 and I am counting the days.
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# ? Feb 17, 2021 21:33 |
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nullscan posted:Fly high you crazy diamond. Congrats to everyone who made it out/is about to punch out. The last year flies by so quickly, you will blink and it’s over. Being a civilian is really nice, especially being able to leave as soon as my 8 hours is over and not give any fucks.
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# ? Feb 18, 2021 03:53 |
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Congratulations on making it out!
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# ? Feb 19, 2021 16:05 |
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Ragaman posted:Congrats to everyone who made it out/is about to punch out. The last year flies by so quickly, you will blink and it’s over. Being a civilian is really nice, especially being able to leave as soon as my 8 hours is over and not give any fucks. I've got 19 months more to hit 20 years and it seems like forever and way too soon at the same time.
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# ? Feb 19, 2021 21:00 |
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Oh yeah, when I was about 2 years out it felt like forever, but that last 12 months? Almost too quick. Just trying to get TAPS done and all my medical appointments and the various out processing things and at times it felt like information overload Now I’m working for Jacobs as a contractor and it’s a nice feeing to know that I could just pull chocks and go work for someone else, somewhere else, at a moments notice (technically) is pretty awesome. Don’t have to worry about staff meetings, supervising airmen, alternate duties etc. It’s not perfect but it definitely feels better.
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# ? Feb 19, 2021 21:47 |
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Maintainers in shorts above 80F! Flash those gams!
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# ? Mar 3, 2021 14:43 |
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AFStealth posted:So my plan to separate is finally happening! Tinker is doing its best to run everyone into the ground and I'm happy to be leaving finally. Waiting for my approval but I got an internship with Amazon using DOD skillbridge and comes with a full job offer as soon as I start terminal leave. Hey Navy here but is it possible to land those Amazon apprenticeships without still being active duty? There a zero percent change my command will allow that so I’ll have to be out first. I can’t find any reference to any clear eligibility requirements.
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# ? Mar 3, 2021 17:15 |
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SMEGMA_MAIL posted:Hey Navy here but is it possible to land those Amazon apprenticeships without still being active duty? There a zero percent change my command will allow that so I’ll have to be out first. I can’t find any reference to any clear eligibility requirements. Getting denied for DoD SkillBridge is gonna be a big thing that you should have a lot of leverage against your command for...
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# ? Mar 3, 2021 20:06 |
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SMEGMA_MAIL posted:Hey Navy here but is it possible to land those Amazon apprenticeships without still being active duty? There a zero percent change my command will allow that so I’ll have to be out first. I can’t find any reference to any clear eligibility requirements. For IT jobs yes I think. This is the website I used: https://www.amazon.jobs/en/landing_pages/mil-apprentice I would apply, they'll connect you to their military recruitment team and you can ask them for specific jobs. From what I've seen, their operations training programs require skillbridge though.
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# ? Mar 3, 2021 21:21 |
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antimatt posted:Getting denied for DoD SkillBridge is gonna be a big thing that you should have a lot of leverage against your command for... They’re also denying everyone’s terminal leave who isn’t retiring now at my command. Just the navy I guess.
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# ? Mar 4, 2021 01:40 |
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SMEGMA_MAIL posted:They’re also denying everyone’s terminal leave who isn’t retiring now at my command. Just the navy I guess. My advice would be still go for it. They can only say no.
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# ? Mar 4, 2021 03:00 |
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antimatt posted:My advice would be still go for it. They can only say no. I likely will. They already denied (like, the CO actually denied) terminal leave for every single person who didn't retire, so I don't think they really give a gently caress either way.
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# ? Mar 4, 2021 04:38 |
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SMEGMA_MAIL posted:I likely will. They already denied (like, the CO actually denied) terminal leave for every single person who didn't retire, so I don't think they really give a gently caress either way.
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# ? Mar 4, 2021 08:36 |
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SMEGMA_MAIL posted:I likely will. They already denied (like, the CO actually denied) terminal leave for every single person who didn't retire, so I don't think they really give a gently caress either way. What in the actual gently caress
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# ? Mar 4, 2021 19:56 |
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Wait, you can deny Terminal Leave?
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# ? Mar 4, 2021 20:03 |
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Got a question about PT testing and my retirement.AFI 36-2905 posted:
My AFFMS says my last test was 19 Jun 20, and I'm due 31 March, like most of us, but that's up in the air at this time until Bass comes back with a GO or NO GO for testing resuming in Apirl. My approved retirement date is 1 Aug 21, so I'll exceed 365 days while I'm on terminal leave. As far as I can tell, assuming the tests come back for April, I will have to test 1 more time before I retire, correct? Goal is to NOT have to take one more test while I'm doing terminal leave stuff, because that would be the dumbest thing ever.
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# ? Mar 4, 2021 21:55 |
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Looks like it's 1 July now.
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# ? Mar 4, 2021 22:46 |
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Jimmy Smuts posted:Between what I've read in the Navy thread and my experiences in working joint service environments, I'm so glad I didn't join the navy. Seems like things just keep getting worse by the year Point blank I loving deeply regret that I chose the Navy over the French Foreign Legion when I couldn't go to the other services due to my weed charge.
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# ? Mar 5, 2021 01:05 |
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# ? Mar 28, 2024 20:20 |
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lite_sleepr posted:Got a question about PT testing and my retirement. I recently retired, effective 1 March. My last PT test was Nov 2019. I was due to test in May 2020, but then COVID happened and I never tested again. Situation is different because there were no tests for my last year in, but I definitely went over 365 days.
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