ANG: Part Time

[Weasel Keeper]

ALIMBO, if you're still thinking about IN ANG, we're currently in a conversion from block 25 F-16Cs to block 30 F-16s. Before you jump on the Falcon boat...get this...next year we're supposed to get A-10Cs. Talk about a mess! By the time we're fully converted we'll be in another conversion.

However, the 122FW in IN is a world traveller. We've been overseas to support OIF four times in the past 6-7 years or so. The 122FW has been to PSAB, done the Deid, and been to Balad twice. We're non deployable right now during the conversion...unless we're REALLY needed, but we'll be back to good ASAP.

I'm an F-16 Crew Chief with the 122FW who just sent my block 25 to the boneyard, waiting for my "new" block 30 F-16 to arrive from Selfridge in January, only to wait for my A-10C to arrive anytime after April 09.

We are one of the top ANG bases in the US.

 

[ALIMBO]

I love the A10 just was thinking about applying to some of those units operating them but none were close to home. That is definetly good news. I'm still uber worried about my GPA though. I really think it is going to stop me. Being so far along in school its just about impossible to pull it up.

 

[ALIMBO]

O btw I wouldn't care what block 16 it is Ill take whatever if it means I get to fly in the guard. My buddy was on the 16 over in Springfield, IL until they got moved to you guys.

 

[JungleJett]

We are one of the top ANG bases in the US.

Ft. Wayne Indiana? Really.... :beer:

Is Soldner still there?

 

[Weasel Keeper]

Ft. Wayne Indiana? Really.... :beer:

Is Soldner still there?

Yeah, he's the base CO. He has a lot of help.

We just received our 4th Outstanding Unit Award, and 3 of them have come in the last 10 years or so. Along with our AEF commitments we also do a lot to help other units. We go to Tyndall to be F-22 fodder almost every year, and we send folks to other bases to backfill for their AEF deployments. For instance we're sending some guys to Misawa in January while the Misawa folks head downrange.

While in Balad Iraq last year our unit blew the AD out of the water as far as FMC and making every mission. We even filled in for Spang by flying a few extra alerts when they were having MX issues with their jets.

Oh, and we just finished with a UCI and did very well. One of the best units (active/Guard/or reserve) that the UCI inspectors have seen. If you're looking for the good ol' boy ANG unit like they used to be...we're not it so much anymore. With all of our deployments with the active duty we're becoming more like the AD than they are. Maybe it was just gearing up for the UCI (couldn't hurt) but we now do everything by the letter in the books according to TOs, MOIs, and AFIs.

Oh, and the Springfield guys...pretty good to have with us. They're fitting right in along with some transplanted Terre Haute guys we have too.

 

[FlyingHigh262]

NKAWTG...go tankers...

 

[CrewDawg]

I'm still uber worried about my GPA though. I really think it is going to stop me. Being so far along in school its just about impossible to pull it up.

Albie/Weasel...etc. Feel free to correct me as I have never been a part of a hiring board, just hired by one.

Not sure how bad this GPA is but I had a 2.9, still managed to get picked up by a fighter unit. My advice is do your best to raise your GPA with what school you have left (as if you need to be told this). But don't sweat it, there is nothing that can be done to help it now. It may be a none issue, you never know. If it does come up in the interview, own up and show that you can take responsibility. Maybe point out that you lost sight of your goal or whatever happened, but that you recaged your gyros and worked hard toward the end of college to bring that back up. We're all human...everyone makes mistakes, they want to see that you learn from them and correct the situation.

If I were to offer some advice...First, drop your resume off in person. Talking with the head of the hiring board pays huge dividends. Let them be able to put a name with a face. It shows you really care and are not just firing resumes everywhere. Second, if they give instructions on how to put your packet together, follow them. If it says put a staple in the upper left corner, do it. Sounds simple right, but I have heard many stories of that getting messed up. Finally and most importantly, BE HONEST. I know the interview can be extremely stressful but try to stay calm and be honest. They just want to get to know you and see if they will be be able to hang with you for the next x years.

If you do get and interview and should you not get selected...don't be afraid to follow up. Find out what you could work on to improve yourself and your resume for the next board. Let them know you look forward to applying again the following board. This shows eagerness and persistence, they love that stuff.

Goodluck Bro.