Not only are there Gunships in each AOR (Afghan/Iraq), but there's an additional 14 U-boats being manufactured. Besides, in my short career, I've never met an F-16 pilot who thought of CAS as a "minor" and "disgusting" mission. Most take pride in being able to provide dudes on the ground the...
Not to hijack the thread, but T2Pilot, what are your thoughts on the Cannon rumors? Any thoughts on which squadrons are going and when? Everyone from the 16th says the 4th is going and everyone from the 4th say the 16th is going--never ending cycle of rumors!
This story was in the AF Times in a slightly different format. As far as pilots are concerned, yes, the AF is overmanned I think by 1,400 or so pilots. It's a scary number except when followed up by the statistic of 1,000 of those are Lt Cols (no doubt from the airline squeeze). There was an...
As for my lack of experience, gimme the benefit of a year chief, we can share notes again when I get to the FTU if it makes you feel better.
No problem, buddy.
With all due respect to your lack of experience, a program existed a short time ago which provided for T-1 trained bomber pilots. Yes, the program is over, but the point is that things change. So the advice to find happiness in what you end up doing long-term stands.
Didn't work that way for me either, but, that was 7 years ago. Was the change (PP-SES to COM-SES) automatic or did you have to fill out more paperwork for the FSDO?
The last five or so of your posts have centered around how much "awesomer" Marines are than us lowly Air Force peons. What's the deal dude, are you secretly in love with us?
Almerick,
I went through about two years ago and mgg20's description is pretty much on point. OTS, like many other AETC courses, won't necessarily challenge you physically as much as it will mentally. The academics range from "warrior knowledge" to public speaking to writing EPR/OPRs. You...
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