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Arc Light posted:Deep in his heart, he knows it's true. My father taught me a valuable lesson about the care the armed forces takes of those in vital roles. Son, the Air Force is the best service to join. No matter where they send you, you will always have air conditioning. Because replacing burnt out electronics is expensive.
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Arc Light posted:Edit: to clarify for everyone else, I pointed out that I could be replaced by a computer if we were less retarded about streamlining workload. He read my quote as a caution to commanders about making sure everyone in their squadrons understands their "vital" role in completing the mission. Your cunning plan backfired, Warrior Airman. Booblord Zagats posted:They;ve been legal in the US for a few years iirc That's not the same thing. The regular Kinder Surprise eggs are still banned due to a law from the 1930s that bans candy from containing non-edible objects. Those things have the candy and toy separated, which is why they're fine. Godholio fucked around with this message at 03:04 on Apr 13, 2017 |
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whatspeakyou posted:Wait how long have you been in Korea? 5 years consecutively, 7 total, about to PCS back to Osan in June assuming I'm not turned into a ghoul by then. Island update : still stuck on island, and Lil Kim is planning on a test Saturday. I'm fukkin thrilled. We can see the north from here.
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nullscan posted:5 years consecutively, 7 total, about to PCS back to Osan in June assuming I'm not turned into a ghoul by then. Sounds like the perfect time to get married. Can't be worst than the last one, right?
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nullscan posted:5 years consecutively, 7 total, about to PCS back to Osan in June assuming I'm not turned into a ghoul by then. That's what I thought. You were there when I left the HTAAC.
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Yup, I'll be across the street next go around. dscruffy1 posted:Sounds like the perfect time to get married. Can't be worst than the last one, right? Oh I'm sure I can make some awesome decisions still. Just hanging out for now.
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At this rate you might not even get off that island you're vacationing on, much less PCS back to Osan. If this were any other time prior to Trump taking over I would laugh off the "tension" in the AOR right now, but folks are getting nervous even in Japan with reports leaking out that we will retaliate when the Norks do their nuke test. Sometimes I miss Korea, but I don't miss Korea right now...
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Apr 14, 2017 03:47
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Maybe we can MOAB it.
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MOABs and Daisy Cutters are loving awesome and if you don't agree then go back to  
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Booblord Zagats posted:MOABs and Daisy Cutters are loving awesome and if you don't agree then go back to
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Booblord Zagats posted:MOABs and Daisy Cutters are loving awesome and if you don't agree then go back to They've released the footage from the drop. http://gph.is/12I0sF6
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Godholio posted:
If you really want some find a European deli. They carry them around here.
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Oh man, JQP is about to do an article on the 45th RS. Everyone is in a stink, and it's making its rounds. Can't wait!
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Are there any restricted areas in the area around the Deid? Just curious.
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Casimir Radon posted:Are there any restricted areas in the area around the Deid? Just curious. There is a small Qatari base/building that I think is off limits just off the main roundabout by the front gate. Might actually be a Mosque, but I'm pretty sure its off limits. Don't go wandering around on the far side of the base near the ammo bunkers, they tend to pull people over and get rather agressive about asking what you are doing there.
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Just got orders to Hill. Anyone ever been there? Woukd like to know more about it.
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I work on base as a contractor, been here for 3 months so I can't say too much. Godholio was here for a while though so he can tell you a bit more about it.
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Grew up a couple of miles away, moved back when I got out in 2012, moved away in 2015, visit about once a month. If you like the outdoors, you'll love it. If you're into the club scene,  SLC is surprisingly liberal, and has some legit good bars. Utah also has some really good microbrews. I live near Reno and wish I had the UT beer scene.The closer you get to the mountains, the higher the price of housing. I'd try to avoid Ogden, Clearfield, and certain parts of Layton (some areas are really nice though) when you're house/apt hunting. Generally south of Layton is pretty nice, but there are at most two highways...and they merge a few miles away. One accident can royally gently caress the commute, and Mormons can't drive for poo poo. If you have specific questions, ask away here or in PM or whatever.
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Godholio posted:Grew up a couple of miles away, moved back when I got out in 2012, moved away in 2015, visit about once a month. Sweet. Thanks for the help. I'll PM you with more questions.
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BULLETKISS posted:Just got orders to Hill. Anyone ever been there? Woukd like to know more about it. What unit? I just had two guys show up to my unit who PCS'd from Hill.
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whatspeakyou posted:What unit? I just had two guys show up to my unit who PCS'd from Hill. Not sure yet. Vmpf just says 75 Air Base Wing, but hopefully the actual orders will give me more detail. It's been 7 years since I PCS'd so not sure the procedures anymore.
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I've got a dumb question that might come up for me in the next few years because I'm a fat-body. Isn't there some rule on PT tests if you fail abdominal but pass the other portions? I'm steadily creeping towards 39 inches but my run is sub-11 and the other parts haven't been an issue.
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dscruffy1 posted:I've got a dumb question that might come up for me in the next few years because I'm a fat-body. Isn't there some rule on PT tests if you fail abdominal but pass the other portions? I'm steadily creeping towards 39 inches but my run is sub-11 and the other parts haven't been an issue. Chances are, at least in my unit, your commander can help you get a waiver for your waist size as long as you are passing all other portions.
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On an unrelated note, anyone know where I can get cheap airfare? I want to fly from Germany to the US and back and save money possibly by using these military discounts I hear so much about.
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There's Space-A, but you're balancing the risk of almost-free flying vs not having a flight/seat available when you need it.
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Godholio posted:There's Space-A, but you're balancing the risk of almost-free flying vs not having a flight/seat available when you need it. Yeah, I'm a bit more time specific than last time I took Space-A. There's websites like militaryfares.com but $600 round trip two months out sounds like bullshit.
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dscruffy1 posted:Yeah, I'm a bit more time specific than last time I took Space-A. There's websites like militaryfares.com but $600 round trip two months out sounds like bullshit. I have gone with abctravel.de and it has worked out. Some people in my office use militaryfares. I do not know how they get their fares, and I'm pretty sure I'd enter a world of pain if I had to reschedule my travel, but it worked.
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dscruffy1 posted:I've got a dumb question that might come up for me in the next few years because I'm a fat-body. Isn't there some rule on PT tests if you fail abdominal but pass the other portions? I'm steadily creeping towards 39 inches but my run is sub-11 and the other parts haven't been an issue. are you talking about taping? realtalk get some dumbells and do some shrugs I was 250 at 6'5" which is over by 38 lbs in the army but i had a 20" neck
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Nostalgia4Butts posted:are you talking about taping? I'm 220 at 5'11, Air Force does waist taping as part of the PT test but can't be bothered with neck taping.
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dscruffy1 posted:I'm 220 at 5'11, Air Force does waist taping as part of the PT test but can't be bothered with neck taping. sucks to be you
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dscruffy1 posted:I'm 220 at 5'11 
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dscruffy1 posted:I'm a fat-body.  I accept my fat poo poo fate. I don't like dieting and I run about 15 miles a week.
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If your passing the test but for the waist tape generally speaking your command will work with you- if your not a gently caress up elsewhere obviously.
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So much for getting my Master's at AFIT. They rejected my application and said I need to retake a couple college classes before reapplying, then once I registered at the local university they told me I need to take graduate level courses which the university doesn't offer to non-degree students. What a humiliating experience.
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Buca di Bepis posted:So much for getting my Master's at AFIT. They rejected my application and said I need to retake a couple college classes before reapplying, then once I registered at the local university they told me I need to take graduate level courses which the university doesn't offer to non-degree students. I'm currently a non-degree student at AFIT ( I work on base )--- After my initial denial, I was given a list of classes to retake before reapplying for part-time studies. The list changed three times in 7 months. (Also, there is some minor drama going on behind the scenes in one of the departments at the moment. You may have dodged a bullet without realizing it. )
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AntennaGeek posted:I'm currently a non-degree student at AFIT ( I work on base )--- After my initial denial, I was given a list of classes to retake before reapplying for part-time studies. Antenna Geek: Are you Comm/Nav or where'd the name come from?
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CommieGIR posted:Antenna Geek: Are you Comm/Nav or where'd the name come from? Neither--- I'm just one of the annoying civilians with a ham radio license, and an inappropriate fascination with antennas.
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AntennaGeek posted:Neither--- I'm just one of the annoying civilians with a ham radio license, and an inappropriate fascination with antennas. Fair enough. I used to like messing with the HAM operators when we were doing long Ops checks, I'd jump on the HF and watch them go nuts when they read back my power out.
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dscruffy1 posted:Yeah, I'm a bit more time specific than last time I took Space-A. There's websites like militaryfares.com but $600 round trip two months out sounds like bullshit. If you presumably have a car in Germany, fly out of Spang. When I used to do it I got out on every flight (most folks are too lazy or scared to leave Ramstein) and you could park in a grass lot for free while you're gone. Just make sure to sign up for the return at 0000 on your first day of leave so you can beat out all the folks who wait til they want to leave to sign up.
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dscruffy1 posted:I've got a dumb question that might come up for me in the next few years because I'm a fat-body. Isn't there some rule on PT tests if you fail abdominal but pass the other portions? I'm steadily creeping towards 39 inches but my run is sub-11 and the other parts haven't been an issue. This whole "your command will work with you" is bullshit. I've been a UFPM and a FAC augmentee off and on for like 7 years now. The only thing that is going to keep your waist out of the conversation when it comes to a PT test is a waiver signed by a doctor/whatever medical person is signing your 469. If you don't have a 469, the FAC is not supposed to waive any part of the test for you. Whether they do it is possibly another story, but I've never seen any portion waived without an actual AF469 signed by medical. Also, people saying the Air Force doesn't measure your neck are also wrong. If you fail the waist but might be possible to do a Body-Fat Analysis test that involves measuring your neck and chest, then you MIGHT be able to pass. For reference, I've seen that test performed 6 times and have a few other FAC folks administer it and I don't know anyone who has personally passed anyone on a BFA. Apparently they designed it to be next to impossible to pass because the air force thinks waist is a big indicator of not being a fat rear end (it really isn't, but Air Force). My best advice for you is, besides more cardio to lean out your muscles and HIIT to burn fat off, do the old ben gay wrap the night before. You'll shave about an inch off. whatspeakyou fucked around with this message at 14:01 on May 4, 2017 |
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