| Subject | Date Asked |
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| Join military with re 2b | 10/30/2009 |
Q: My husband was discharged from the Air Force for misconduct (two article 15's) with a RE 2B and ...
A: Marie - I got the following information from this website ... ...
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| Braces -benefits. | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I'm 24 years old, my husband is joining the air force soon, and suddenly there rose a hype that I'll ...
A: Tiffany - I wouldn't get too excited. As a military member, your husband has full dental coverage ...
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| retraining | 10/27/2009 |
Q: I am currently a active duty enlisted flyer on c-130s. I am a first term airman and love my mission ...
A: Chris - Let me get this straight ... you are a C-130 loadmaster and you don't travel enough? ...
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| Air Force vs. Marine corps. | 10/21/2009 |
Q: recently i've been chating with a recruiter for the marine corps I feel like their just telling me ...
A: Marishia - It all depends on what your goals are. I knew a woman that joined the Army because she ...
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| Readjusting to Civilian Life | 10/10/2009 |
Q: Mr. Bell, I am a retired aircrewmember with 4500 flying hours in 24 years. I have noticed how ...
A: Rikki - I will state right off the bat that I switched this from a "private" letter to the public ...
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| Airframe Preference | 8/10/2009 |
Q: I'm looking to retrain from the 3C0X2 (Communications - Computer Systems Programming) career field ...
A: AJ - I can't really speak for how things are now, as I know they change from time to time, but when ...
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| Quickest way to join | 8/8/2009 |
Q: I am considering joining the navy. I have been studying for the asvab for almost a month now to get ...
A: Michelle - After you take the ASVAB, your score will tell you what career fields you qualify for. ...
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| 4-Year vs 6-Year Enlistment | 8/5/2009 |
Q: Im looking at enlisting and have yet to talk to a recruiter but until I do Im trying to find out ...
A: Brad - I would recommend you visit the following site ... ...
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| xtraining | 8/1/2009 |
Q: I am working retraining into either operational Intel or fix-wing flight engineer, can you provide ...
A: Din - I can't speculate on the Intel career field, as I was never in that job. What I can tell you ...
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| ???USAF Aerospace | 7/27/2009 |
Q: Sir, Thank you for your reply on my switching into Security Forces question! After reading your ...
A: Mike - Most of the aerospace maintenance jobs are considered "feeder" fields for the flight ...
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| retrainining TOS requirment? | 7/22/2009 |
Q: i am a SrA in the Air Force. I just recently PCS'ed to my current station about 2 months ago as a ...
A: Matt - Basic Time on Station (TOS) requirements between PCS's is two years ... 24 months. Unless ...
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| Interview for loadmaster | 7/22/2009 |
Q: I am all but enlisted in the Air Force Reserves. The last thing I have to do is interview with the ...
A: Janna - As with any interview, professionalism is what will win the day. Shorts and tank top ... ...
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| Criminal Record | 7/15/2009 |
Q: I was arrested 3 years ago for bouncing a check. I did not know I bounced it, it was the first ...
A: Joshua - The biggest thing the military looks at is convictions. Anyone can get arrested, but you ...
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| Separating from Navy | 7/13/2009 |
Q: I will be separating in 3 months. I have heard that there is a required time to be stateside before ...
A: Sam - I can't speak for the Navy as they may have different regulations but, in the Air Force, you ...
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| Questions about possible enlisted jobs/enlisted lifestyle | 7/13/2009 |
Q: James, First off, thank you very much for your assistance. It's very helpful to have someone other ...
A: Nick - You have asked many good questions, I hope my answers do justice to your quest. The ...
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| Becoming a Military Dependent | 7/2/2009 |
Q: I will be marrying an Air Force officer this fall. He will be taking leave from Vance AFB in Enid, ...
A: Laura - Until you have your marriage certificate in hand, and ID card in your possession, the ...
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| i am too late to join any of the Govt services i am female of 29yrs old. | 6/29/2009 |
Q: i am interested in joing the army, navy or defence service , can i apply for any field. I am a ...
A: Pooja Batra - I don't have the age limitations memorized for all the branches of service, you would ...
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| Experimental MJ use. | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Okay, so I'm thinking about joining the Air Force in August as a firefighter. However, I tried ...
A: Alex - I hate questions like this. What you are really asking is "I did drugs and I want to know ...
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| Bankruptcy in the Military | 6/28/2009 |
Q: Is bankruptcy a disqualifying event for obtaining a secret or top secret clearance in the Military? ...
A: Mitch - I know that financial issues can lead to security issues in that you could make yourself ...
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| SERE training... | 6/27/2009 |
Q: I was wondering if you could shed some light in what all is involved with SERE training. My son is ...
A: Ray - Survival-Evasion-Resistance-Escape Training covers a variety of courses including Combat ...
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| Dual military but different branches | 6/24/2009 |
Q: My Husband is in the army and i am in the navy what are the procedures for applying for spousal co ...
A: Tiara - I can't speak for the Army or Navy as far as any cross-service agreements, but the Air ...
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| static discharge during aerial refueling | 6/22/2009 |
Q: How big a concern is the possibility of a spark during aerial refueling? Assuming it's a concern, ...
A: Justin - You ask a very good question. You remind me of another Justin I once flew with ... my ...
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| Questions about the Air Force | 6/16/2009 |
Q: hey, i live on a small island(AS) and getting more information about the air force is hard. i am 17 ...
A: Faasalafa - 1. The score needed on your ASVAB depends on what job you are trying to attain. The ...
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| going back active duty | 6/15/2009 |
Q: l My AFSC is 3E9X1 Readiness troop. I seperated with an honorable discharge RE code 1j, I separated ...
A: Shahannah - I'm really not sure why you would need to write anyone ... a Reenlistment Eligibility ...
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| Exploring my options | 6/14/2009 |
Q: hey, I am turning 21 in july.currently serving in the AF reserves. June marked my 2 yr anniversary. ...
A: Dominique - From what you have presented, you have a good number of options available to you. ...
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| Flight engineer | 5/23/2009 |
Q: My son is leaving June 2nd for BMT in the Air Force Reserves. He has chosen load master for his ...
A: Ray - There are several officer positions available in the flight fields. Pilot is the most well ...
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| AGE LIMITS ON JOINING | 5/21/2009 |
Q: I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHAT ARE THE AGE LIMITS ON JOINING THE MILITARY. I HAVE ALWAYS WANTED TO JOIN ...
A: Davie - You would need to check with a recruiter to see what the current age limits are (they do ...
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| pararescue | 5/14/2009 |
Q: If you have a garented slot as a air force pj should you take it. I want to be a marine though.
A: Austin - I know the Air Force has changed their job assignment protocols, but I was unaware that ...
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| Flight Engineer Jobs | 5/14/2009 |
Q: I am considering retraining into a FE job from F-16 Avionics Systems Spec. I wanted to find out the ...
A: Scott - The criteria for the "B" and "C" shredouts for flight engineer changed after my departure ...
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| air force | 5/4/2009 |
Q: i dropped out of high school when i was 16..i am almost 20 and alot wiser..i finally made the ...
A: Troy - Many times people have written me about regretting dropping out of high school. They don't ...
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| Am i able to enlist? | 5/2/2009 |
Q: Hey i was wondering if i've been arrested for battery but the charges were dropped, will it hurt my ...
A: Brad - Honestly, you would need to check with a recruiter for that information. I had an arrest ...
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| RE: Flight Engineer positions | 4/27/2009 |
Q: I had a few questions about becoming a Flight Engineer in the Guard or Reserves. Are there any ...
A: Sharon - Based on what you have told me, your options may be limited. Yes, you could join and ...
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| enlisted jobs | 4/21/2009 |
Q: first off, i would like to apologize for my long question. forgive me, i tend to be quite detailed. ...
A: Dennis - The questions you have asked are ones ultimately answered by you. You have done excellent ...
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| Joining The Air Force | 4/20/2009 |
Q: I am interested in Joining the Air Force I am not filmier with any process at all! I love heights ...
A: Ryan - I can't venture a guess as to any sort of "signing bonus", as these things change faster ...
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| housing | 4/13/2009 |
Q: I'm only 17 and i plan on marrying my boyfriend when he gets his 10 days to come home after ...
A: Kayla - You didn't mention which branch of service he is in. I can't speak for any other than the ...
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| AWOL | 4/12/2009 |
Q: My step son graduated Army basic training in February, then he went to AIT. The end of March he ...
A: Nancy - AWOL is NOT to be taken lightly. He isn't working for a fast-food burger joint, he is a ...
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| going into the airforce? | 4/11/2009 |
Q: My husband is currently in the US Army active duty and wanting to switch to US Airforce service ...
A: Crystle - Your husband does not need to get out of the military to transfer to another branch of ...
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| Loadmaster Follow-On Training | 3/24/2009 |
Q: James Firstly, think you for replying to my question on 01-03-09 about choosing an aircraft. ...
A: Josh - Thanks for the updated info. I knew all about survival school, I just forgot to mention it. ...
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| drafted as soldier in WWII | 3/23/2009 |
Q: S. soldier for WWII
A: Ana - Thank you for your question, but I guess you didn't read my profile. I was not drafted and ...
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| awards | 3/23/2009 |
Q: I'am prior service navy. I was wondering if my ribbons and awards will transfer with me when i go to ...
A: Temathy - Any medals, ribbons and honors you received for military service are yours, and can never ...
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| Loadmaster Career | 3/19/2009 |
Q: Hey James, My name is Jim Wykoff and I am currently enrolled in college and AFROTC. I wasn't able ...
A: Jim - Although I could tell you volumes about the loadmaster career field on a day-to-day basis, ...
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| What branch you think will be better for me and summarize detail info on it please. | 3/15/2009 |
Q: I am 19 years old and im not quite sure what i want to do in life career rise. I just took my GED ...
A: Tanya - The military is anything but a 9-5 job. It's a lifestyle, it's a profession, it is your ...
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| C-17 bases | 3/5/2009 |
Q: hello again so i have been talking with some loads and i really want to be on the c-17 airframe they ...
A: Cameron - Visit the Air Force's website on the C-17 ... ...
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| Loadmaster training | 3/4/2009 |
Q: First off, thank you so much for the wealth of information that you offer to those of us at ...
A: Brian - As a Reservist, you join a specific unit at a specific base, so you are in complete control ...
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| Study | 2/23/2009 |
Q: First of thanks for taking the time to read this. i just got my job as a load and i can't wait. but ...
A: Cameron - Learning weight and balance of an aircraft is essential, regardless of the airframe you ...
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| Study | 2/22/2009 |
Q: First of thanks for taking the time to read this. i just got my job as a load and i can't wait. but ...
A: Cameron - Sometimes navigating the site can be confusing, I frequently get lost trying to find some ...
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| questions | 2/22/2009 |
Q: What is the age limit cut off for all military services?
A: Phillip - You would need to check with a recruiter on the exact cutoff for military service. I ...
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| air force | 2/21/2009 |
Q: My son is an only child thinking of attending emery riddle university in Daytona Florida to be a ...
A: Nelinda - Going to war is a question most people think of, but don't really want to ask. In ...
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| Which Military Branch...? | 2/19/2009 |
Q: I am only 15, but am looking into the Military. I was certain about going into the Marines as soon ...
A: Mandy - Having never been a Marine, I can't speak for their general intelligence over another ...
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| Loadmaster | 2/10/2009 |
Q: I am enlisting in the Air Force soon and am wanting to do loadmaster and am wondering what my job ...
A: Nathan - Wow, your question is a bit too general, as there are too many aspects to cover in a ...
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| Air Force enlistment! | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I will have a B.S. degree in Criminal Justice this upcoming May, and was interested in enlisting in ...
A: Juston - You can learn about the College Load Repayment Program (CLRP) at the following site ... ...
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| Officer careers | 2/5/2009 |
Q: I am considering joining the Navy and have a bachelor's degree. I would like to go in as an Officer ...
A: Kalin - Officer duties are very separate from enlisted duties. If you go in as an officer, you ...
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| info on enlistment | 2/4/2009 |
Q: i don't know if you can answer this but would you happen to know anything about classes tha i should ...
A: Cheyenne - The requirements for each enlisted job varies. I would suggest you contact a local ...
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| Loadmaster | 1/28/2009 |
Q: I am a soon to be C-5 loadmaster, and I was just wondering if you could tell me about water survival ...
A: Josh - In my particular case, we had a mock-up of a cabin, very similar to what you saw when the US ...
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| Loadmaster | 1/23/2009 |
Q: I am a soon to be C-5 loadmaster, and I was just wondering if you could tell me about water survival ...
A: Josh - I attended water survival school way back in 1981, so I can't speak about things that may ...
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| Flight Engineer Training | 1/12/2009 |
Q: Mr Bell, I am currently a KC-10 Crew Chief and just got approved for retraining into 1A1X1. I have a ...
A: Alex - Congrats on becoming a flight engineer. There are many things you can study in math to ...
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| Re-Enlistment | 1/7/2009 |
Q: Can you re-enlist with the Air force with a RE code of 4A? I was in basic for 1 month receive a ...
A: Robert - I'm no expert on reenlistment codes, as I answer questions about Air Force enlisted ...
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| Change in work environment | 1/4/2009 |
Q: Good day Sir, My name is Jose Pilarte and I am a Loadmaster, trained and currently working for ...
A: Jose - The loadmaster career field is available to anyone who enlists, provided you are othewise ...
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| Picking a plane | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I have just graduated BMT and start tech school Mon for loadmaster. My follow on schools include ...
A: Josh - Things have changed a lot since I was in, so I can't give you any current information. I ...
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| going from active duty to reserves with time left on contract | 1/3/2009 |
Q: I was wanting to know if there was any way to change from active duty to reserves but i have 3 years ...
A: Josh - I can't give you any specific information as I was Air Force and the Army has a different ...
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| Can I quit the navy? | 1/1/2009 |
Q: I have been in service since August. It is not what it is cracked up to be, by my recruiter. I want ...
A: Jesse - The military is not like working for McDonalds ... you can't just give them two weeks ...
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| U.S.A.F crewman wings | 12/23/2008 |
Q: Yes, what is the difference between aircrew man wing, vs a Chief aircrew man wing
A: Robert - I'm not sure what a "man" wing is, but there are several types of aviation wings issued to ...
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| E-1 | 12/21/2008 |
Q: someone told me that you only remain an E-1 while in basic and that you become E-2 or E-3 after you ...
A: Dez - If you join the Air Force and join for a six-year enlistment, you go from E-1 to E-3 upon ...
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| Navy/Marine marriages | 12/18/2008 |
Q: I had a question that no one seems to be answering. My fiance and i areinking of getting married but ...
A: Lynn - Inter-service marriages aren't my area of expertise, especially between Navy and Marine. I ...
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| 1A2x1 | 12/17/2008 |
Q: I am on the DEP, but I recently found out that my job will be loadmaster. I have read a bit about ...
A: Kyle - The Air Force has a very good education program. The Base Education office will eagerly ...
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| Compnay level njp | 12/16/2008 |
Q: Under normal circumstances, under an NJP, will I lose my security clearance?
A: Leah - Under NORMAL circumstances, a security clearance will not be removed due to non-judicial ...
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| general information | 12/1/2008 |
Q: my name is Derek. I took the test in High school, and got a low score, and I been out and been ...
A: Derek - I assume the job you are looking for is aircraft loadmaster, not masterloader (don't feel ...
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| CG problem | 11/28/2008 |
Q: In a question dated 8/16/06, you gave a problem to find the CG that involved 3 axels. I was ...
A: Phil - Your answer matches mine ... here is how I arrived at it: RDL to first axle = 55 inches * ...
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| CG problem | 11/25/2008 |
Q: In a question dated 8/16/06, you gave a problem to find the CG that involved 3 axels. I was ...
A: Phil - I went back and reviewed that particular response, and I only saw an example for a two axled ...
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| loadmaster info | 11/24/2008 |
Q: my names justin, 17, im going to basic in june 2009, and my recruiter has me going toward the career ...
A: Justin - Don't underestimate the Reserves. When I was active, we often envied our Reserve ...
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| VA Benefits | 11/16/2008 |
Q: My boyfriend was in the navy bootcamp stationed in San Diego in either 1964 or 1965. He was not of ...
A: Lana - You would need to check with the Veteran's Administration to see what his eligibility is. ...
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| soldier and sailor act | 11/8/2008 |
Q: my husband is starting boot camp in a week and i want to break our lease because im going to move ...
A: Sara - The purpose of the Soldier's and Sailor's Act is to help Reservists, who are called to ...
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| Medical Discharge prior to Enlistment | 11/6/2008 |
Q: i was prescribed a medication to control high blood pressure, i am scheduled to ship to basic ...
A: Rick - Thanks for keeping me in the loop about your situation. First of all, we aren't in World ...
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| national right to service-blue to green | 10/31/2008 |
Q: My son is currently in the right to service program in the navy,is being told that whe his 2 yrs ...
A: Robert - I have no practical experience with how the Navy does things, as I was Air Force, so I ...
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| Medical Discharge prior to Enlistment | 10/29/2008 |
Q: i was prescribed a medication to control high blood pressure, i am scheduled to ship to basic ...
A: Rick - I commend your prompt actions. Although this may seem trivial, what you did is HUGE ... as ...
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| Medical Discharge prior to Enlistment | 10/29/2008 |
Q: i was prescribed a medication to control high blood pressure, i am scheduled to ship to basic ...
A: Rick - Rule number one about the military ... if you have a medical condition, the military WILL ...
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| Navigation | 10/21/2008 |
Q: I'm entering OTS in a couple of weeks as a Navigator, I'm very excited about my career although I ...
A: Michael - You are correct, officer questions are outside my area of expertise, but I can give you a ...
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| ribbons & medals rate | 10/20/2008 |
Q: Once you end your EAS if your unit was overseas and rates medals how do you go about updating your ...
A: Renee - You would need to check with the VA to confirm this, but I always seem to remember that, ...
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| Where could I be stationed? | 10/8/2008 |
Q: My job is intel applications and operations i leave for basic in a few days and I was wondering how ...
A: Haley - Congratulations and welcome to the military and the world of "Intel." Every base has an ...
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| i want to ask something! | 9/30/2008 |
Q: my husband wants to join u.s military..he's already 23 years old we're just thinking if he still can ...
A: Greetings again, Aimee - Your husband would have to get in touch with a local recruiter in your ...
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| Military Time | 9/28/2008 |
Q: Well my question is not excatly realted to career but Military useage. I wnat to know ow to speak ...
A: Dimitrz - Military time is relatively easy. The first twelve hours (AM) are normal ... 0100 ...
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| I'm a fiancee of an airman... help! | 9/13/2008 |
Q: First off thank you for taking the time to read these questions and offer answers to any and ...
A: Jana - Yes, your question is outside my area of expertise, but I can offer you what little I know ...
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| daughter interested in joining AF | 9/6/2008 |
Q: I'm Retired Navy 22 years, Chief Seabee Builder Question is: How long in years, is a typical ...
A: Mitch - Your daughter would have to check with a recruiter to be sure, as I have been retired ...
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| naval aircrewman wings/army acu's | 9/6/2008 |
Q: Sir, I was active duty in the navy and earned my aircrewmans wings. I am now in the army and ...
A: Steven - I can't speak for services other than the Air Force, but I do know that awards and ...
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| Flight Engineer | 9/3/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am in the process of retraining to Flight Engineer. My current AFSC is AMMO. I dont have ...
A: Greetings again, Tyler - Never shy away from any challenge or say you can't do anything. That is ...
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| Flight Engineer | 9/2/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am in the process of retraining to Flight Engineer. My current AFSC is AMMO. I dont have ...
A: Tyler - I'm not sure why someone keeps pushing a "good attitude". I would tend to think that is ...
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| Aircrew Jobs | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I had two questions. 1. I currently have a Commercial Multi-Engine Instrument Land pilot license, ...
A: Sean - The types of jobs and bases you can choose via MEPS or a recruiter depends on what is ...
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| load master | 8/28/2008 |
Q: first off sir i want to say thank you for taking your time to help answer all of these questions ...
A: Greetings Kevin - Air Force regulations state that you are not eligible for leave while in training ...
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| Discharged from Air Force, Joining Army | 8/19/2008 |
Q: im in the process of being generally discharged from the airforce, im currently in tech school . i ...
A: Keith - I normally don't answer questions such as this, as they are not within the realm of my ...
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| Finances | 8/14/2008 |
Q: I was reading Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act. If you volunteer for active duty does the 6% interest ...
A: Tim - Although I wish the Soldiers and Sailors Relief Act worked that way, if it did, you would ...
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| Air Force pilot training? | 8/12/2008 |
Q: If you dont know this its ok, but would you happen to know if the Air Force UPT requires you o ...
A: Anthony - Many years ago Air Force pilot training had only one path ... you started in the T-37 for ...
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| ROTC best choice to become a pilot? | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I know your profile said you have more info on enlisted jobs, but would you happen to know if ROTC ...
A: Anthony - Yes, you are right, this is not my area of expertise. But, I did go to college and was ...
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| R.O.T.C | 8/11/2008 |
Q: can i join the ROTC program at the age of 15
A: Justin - Many high schools offer Junior ROTC that you can get into as a freshman. Senior ROTC is ...
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| loadmaster | 8/8/2008 |
Q: I am leaving for basic training in the air force in the next 2 weeks. I am Extremely nervous. I have ...
A: Tiffany - I'm sure you have a lot to be nervous about, but you are in for the ride of your life, ...
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| Army Fiance / I'm doing AF | 8/8/2008 |
Q: So, my fiance just enlisted in the Army, he leaves for Basic in September. I on the other hand have ...
A: Danielle - This is a really tricky question. The Air Force has a "Join Spouse" program, where ...
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| AF entrant loadmaster | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Dr Mr. Bell, I am currently in step to join the Air Force and have an appointment to go to MEPS next ...
A: Alexander - Hmmm ... wow, so what you are actually asking is "tell me everything you know about ...
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| Flight Engineer Interview | 8/7/2008 |
Q: Sir, I am beginning the process of retraining to a Flight Engineer position with the Reserve unit at ...
A: Cory - I guess nothing can be scarier than a job interview. Coming from the 2A career ladder, you ...
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| Switching from active duty to reserve status... | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I've been in the Coast Guard for 5 years and extended for another 4 years to complete my extension. ...
A: John - Questions such as this are outside my area of expertise. I specialize in questions about ...
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| can i be a flight engineer | 7/29/2008 |
Q: sir i m very much confused about my career. i have just done my 12. please tell me that can i be a ...
A: Greetings Salik - I am assuming by what you have told me that you are currently NOT in the United ...
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| Question about air force jobs and deployment | 7/25/2008 |
Q: I am considering joining the air force. I want to know which jobs or job catagories are least ...
A: Josh - In today's post-9/11 world, everyone in all branches deploys. If you are basing your career ...
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| Medical Screening | 7/19/2008 |
Q: I am very inetrested in enlisting to the Air Force. I just wanted to know what sort of medical exams ...
A: Ryan - Although you would have to check with a recruiter or MEPS station to determine exactly what ...
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| military families | 7/17/2008 |
Q: I don't know if this question is anything of interest but I am very curious to know how can I find ...
A: Deana - I don't have any statistics on military moves, and this is outside my area of expertise, ...
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| Gonna be a Loadmaster? This May Help! | 7/16/2008 |
Q: How is it going James. Its me again from previous forums. Airman Jones, the whole wife and ...
A: Tyler - Thank you for posting this information. It's always nice to have a current perspective, as ...
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| statement of service | 6/29/2008 |
Q: Am trying to get a certificate of eligibility from VA to buy my first home. am currently on Army ...
A: Jose - I forget what paperwork I took to the VA, but I do remember going to either the base ...
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| USAF Housing/Base Locations | 6/10/2008 |
Q: My Husband is an E-6 in the Airforce based out of Westover Ma. He was a Marine for 7 years where he ...
A: Kelly - There are only two operational bases for C-5's, and one training. The training base is at ...
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| Rank onDD Form 214 and Honorable Discharge are Different | 4/22/2008 |
Q: I was honorably discharged from the USAF in 1986 after serving 3 of my 4 year commitment and on my ...
A: James - This is a question I am unable to properly answer as this is not my area of expertise, yet ...
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| Load or FE? | 4/21/2008 |
Q: I have been approved to apply to these two career fields. I see that you have done both. Would you ...
A: Greg - To be eligible for the F. E. career field, you need "prior qualification at the 5- or ...
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| Load or FE? | 4/19/2008 |
Q: I have been approved to apply to these two career fields. I see that you have done both. Would you ...
A: Greetings Greg - Both career fields are excellent, and both suited my needs at different times ...
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| REQUEST OF EXPLANATIONS ABOUT WORDS AND PHRASE TAKEN FROM THE BOOK | 4/16/2008 |
Q: Could you please explain me what does the phrase "ROLLED THE PLANE INVERTED" means? What does the ...
A: Giuliano - Most pilots wanting to snap a quick picture would simply hold the camera at arms length ...
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| REQUEST OF EXPLANATIONS ABOUT WORDS AND PHRASE TAKEN FROM THE BOOK "BORN TO FLY", by Michael French | 4/11/2008 |
Q: Could you please explain me what does the phrase "ROLLED THE PLANE INVERTED" means? What does the ...
A: Greetings again, Giuliano - Rolling the plane inverted means to roll it upside down. Planes do fly ...
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| loadmaster and officer | 3/28/2008 |
Q: i was wondering if a loadmaster can also be an officer, or what positions in air transportation are ...
A: Greetings Nathan - I'm sorry to say that the loadmaster career field is an enlisted job, and not ...
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| Retrain | 3/6/2008 |
Q: I recently have been thinking about retraining, I'm really interested in either Loadmaster or Flight ...
A: Greetings Joe - "Getting tired of being gone all the time" is a matter of personal preference. If ...
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| Cross training into loadmaster or flight engineer | 3/6/2008 |
Q: i am a security force member trying to cross train.....i was wondering what the best airframe to ...
A: Greetings Mark - If this were peacetime in the mid-80's, I'd say you would have much more control ...
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| career | 3/6/2008 |
Q: Can you join the armed forces in any way if you are HIV positive? Darrell
A: Greetings Darrell - This is a tricky question, and normally I wouldn't answer it, as it is not my ...
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| Air Force | 3/5/2008 |
Q: Does the Air Force have Operating Room Tech, or Medics careers? If I enlist, I would like to do ...
A: Greetings Sandy - The Air Force (and all the military branches) has careers in every aspect of the ...
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| navy enlistment requirements | 3/5/2008 |
Q: i asked a question to another expert and was refered to you. I have been working with a Navy ...
A: Dan - Although this isn't my particular area of expertise, I can give you my (very) personal ...
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| Aircrew candidate school | 3/1/2008 |
Q: My husband is currently at Great Lakes going through Navy RTC and then he is off to Pensacola for ...
A: Greetings Crystal - I'll say right off the bat that the Navy specific questions are outside my area ...
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| cross training to c-130 loadmaster | 2/25/2008 |
Q: Just wondering if you could help me in my decision on cross training to a c130 load after being ...
A: Greetings Daniel - As far as pay incentive, you would be receiving monthly flight pay in addition ...
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| Living On Base | 1/9/2008 |
Q: Does you and your partner have to be married in order to live on base with him?
A: Greetings Keandra - Yes, to qualify for on-base military family housing, you must be married. My ...
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| Retraining into 1A1X1 | 12/7/2007 |
Q: I'm a SSgt in the process of retraining into the 1A1X1 career field, and I'm looking forward to a ...
A: Greetings again, Jesse - Excellent question. I'm really dating myself here, but when I was flying ...
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| Air Force reserve | 12/3/2007 |
Q: If my spouse is already in the army active duty and i want to join the air force reserves is that ...
A: I have known many married couples who span military branches. Although it makes life more ...
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| c-5 load or c-130 load? | 11/30/2007 |
Q: I want to join either the air force reserve or air national guard. Could you tell me the ups and ...
A: Greetings Charles - Wow, you managed to ask questions that each could fill a book. I will attempt ...
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| load master career | 11/8/2007 |
Q: I know you probably get asked alot about the time spent away from station and family. I am a SSgt ...
A: Greetings Cole - I can't make any promises on any career field in today's deployment oriented ...
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| REQUEST OF EXPLANATIONS ABOUT WORDS AND PHRASE TAKEN FROM THE BOOK "BORN TO FLY", by Michael French | 10/21/2007 |
Q: Could you please explain me in details what does the phrase "GIVE ME A SHALLOW ...
A: Greetings again, Guiliano - It's been a while since I have heard from you ... it looks like you are ...
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| fired | 10/18/2007 |
Q: Bell I'm 20 years old and I live in California. I was recently fired from my job for mentioning my ...
A: Greetings Heather - No, that is definitely illegal. Just like employers cannot fire those in the ...
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| 1A2X1 Loadmaster | 10/16/2007 |
Q: I have heard that loadmasters are gone a lot (TDY) but they are only gone for a few days or just a ...
A: Greetings Justin - Depending on the aircraft you are assigned, TDY's and the lengthier deployments ...
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| Retraining into 1A1X1 | 10/12/2007 |
Q: I'm a SSgt in the process of retraining into the 1A1X1 career field, and I'm looking forward to a ...
A: Greetings Jesse - Congrats on getting into the FE career field. I was both a loadmaster and flight ...
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| FE xtrain..... | 10/4/2007 |
Q: James, wow when I found this site I was excited to hopefully get some good info and make up my mind. ...
A: Greetings Jeff - As an FE, you will receive a TS/SBI clearance. That is still short of what an ...
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| Becoming a C-130 loadmaster in the National Guard | 9/27/2007 |
Q: What does it take to cross training from one career field to another like time in grade or time in a ...
A: Greetings Daniel - You are required to score a minimum of 57 on the General portion of the ASVAB to ...
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| Loadmaster | 9/25/2007 |
Q: I am very impressed about your wide knowledge about all these different subjects. I was wondering if ...
A: Greetings Belinda - I had to look back through previous answers, as I had a nice one with math ...
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| Airframes?? | 9/22/2007 |
Q: Sir, First I would like to say that you are an inspiration to me and thanks! I pray my career can be ...
A: Greetings Airman Jones - (Hey, I'm retired now, you can call me James ... and I can call you by ...
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| active duty vs. guard | 9/21/2007 |
Q: I just recently started looking into joining, but am torn between active duty and guard. I live in ...
A: Greetings Sabrena - Where you want to go depends on the amount of dedication you are willing to put ...
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| USAF how to get a guaranteed career | 9/10/2007 |
Q: My son wants to join the USAF. I served, his Grandfather served and his Grandmother served 2 tours ...
A: Greetings Chris - I never want to say a recruiter stretches the truth or tells falsehoods, but what ...
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| 1A2X1, Loadmaster, Air Guard | 9/8/2007 |
Q: MSgt: I'm currently considering joining the WVA ANG as a Loadmaster, as long as I can pass the ...
A: Greetings Jason - First and foremost, the Air Force does not have such a creature as MOS. We have ...
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| REQUEST OF EXPLANATIONS ABOUT WORDS AND PHRASE TAKEN FROM THE BOOK | 9/6/2007 |
Q: Could you please explain me what does the phrase "RAN UP THE ENGINE" mean exactly in this context? ...
A: Greetings again - That's an easy one. If you look online for a picture of the plane, you will see ...
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| concerns | 7/14/2007 |
Q: MY fiance is a 1A2X1 (loadmaster). He just started his first week of tech school. I received an ...
A: Greetings Jennifer - I'm not sure what scare tactics his instructors or T.I.'s have told him, but ...
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| Flight Engineer School | 7/5/2007 |
Q: Where do Marines go for FE school for the C-130? My son is currently in Pensacola finishing engine ...
A: Greetings Kim - I had a Navy guy in my class, and he was going to fly C-130's as well. Because the ...
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| C5 Loadmaster Question | 7/4/2007 |
Q: Can you tell me what the C5 Loadmaster school is like? How long is it and where is it located? How ...
A: Greetings again, David - When I went to the school in 1980, the basic school was at Sheppard AFB, ...
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| C5 Loadmaster Question | 7/4/2007 |
Q: I am getting ready to cross-train into the C5 Loadmaster career field and I was curious what type of ...
A: Greetings David - Yes, all aircraft weight and balance calculations are documented on the Form "F". ...
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| MRI operator | 6/29/2007 |
Q: I know this isn't in your area, but I was wondering if you could direct me to where I can find ...
A: Greetings Gavin - The Air Force categorizes jobs into AFSC's (Air Force Specialty Codes). You are ...
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| airforce loadmaster, hopeful pilot | 6/20/2007 |
Q: hey Mr. bell, i will soon be graduating high school, and am in the DEP, through softbook, and have ...
A: Greetings Matt - In today's post-9/11 world, you will spend a lot of time flying. That's good for ...
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| Lasik after surgery waiting period | 6/19/2007 |
Q: I am interested in the Firefighter MOS in the ANG. What is the Lasik after surgery waiting period ...
A: Greetings Brent - Just so you know, the Air Force uses AFSC's (Air Force Specialty Codes) in lieu ...
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| Re-Enlistment for Airforce | 6/19/2007 |
Q: Good day, sir. My boyfriend did a four year tour in the Air Force. He has been considering ...
A: Greetings Angel - I'm not sure of the cutoff for enlisting, but I know there are exemptions for ...
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| station 2yrs okinawa, Japan | 5/10/2007 |
Q: i am a newlywed, my navy e4 husband got stationed in okinawa, Japan and i wasnt added to his page 2 ...
A: Greetings Michelle - Although I am not familiar with the particulars of how the Navy does things ...
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| Army Pensions | 5/8/2007 |
Q: My father was career army before he discharged. He was in the service during WWII and out before ...
A: Greetings William - Although the details for calculating retirement pay has changed a bit since ...
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| My daughter | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I was wanting to know if my daughter (she is 18) can join the Air Force with a GED? She has always ...
A: Greetings Pat - Yes, a GED is most definitely acceptable for enlistment into the U. S. Military. ...
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| family / army | 5/7/2007 |
Q: I don't know if this is a rumor or a story i heard a long time ago but I was wondering, If a family ...
A: Greetings Paul - The laws governing this are both extensive and complex. However, I did find a ...
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| Need to Know | 5/2/2007 |
Q: what is the age limit for the coast guard
A: Greetings Colin - I apologize for taking so long to respond. You might want to visit the following ...
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| life after loadmaster | 4/24/2007 |
Q: Sir I am currently on active duty vastly approaching my 36 month mark, and considering retraining. ...
A: Greetings Raymond - One thing I have found out about the military ... the nasty jobs inside get you ...
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| Air Force Question | 4/14/2007 |
Q: I really want to join the Air Force but,I don't know if I can with a GED.
A: Greetings David - Yes, to join the Air Force you require a high school diploma or equivalent. A ...
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| c-130 loadmaster or blackhawk crewchief? | 4/5/2007 |
Q: I found your site. I was wondering what job do you think has more flying involved and will travel ...
A: Greetings Charles - If you want flying to be your primary job, then I would definitely go with the ...
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| Around the world | 4/3/2007 |
Q: I am writing to ask you about all the places you have been at around the world. I have never been ...
A: Greetings David - I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. Having been a "world traveler" ...
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| loadmaster training | 3/30/2007 |
Q: my husband just joined the air force, hes in basic right now and his job is loadmaster. we were ...
A: Greetings Amy - Your husband will attend two technical schools ... Basic Loadmaster school and TTU ...
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| I got a question about the ANG security forces and deployments | 3/13/2007 |
Q:
A: Greetings Robert - Security Forces is one of the career fields where new people are always in ...
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| Loadmaster Off Duty Life | 3/4/2007 |
Q: How are you doing sir! I leave on May 29 to BMT. I'm headed to be a Loadmaster!!! I've read a lot of ...
A: Greetings Tyler - Congratulations on getting a slot to one of the most select Air Force enlisted ...
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| New Loadmaster | 2/18/2007 |
Q: My name is Kevin and i'm only a few days from my eighteenth birthday. I enlisted in the USAF last ...
A: Greetings Kevin - Wow, I had no idea I had a cult following. :-) I forgot there was an open ...
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| Training and requirements on being a Loadmaster | 1/24/2007 |
Q: Good day, James: My name is A1C Carlos Paredes. I am an Electrician stationed at Ramstein AB, ...
A: Greetings Carlos - There are many requirements to be on flight status. You must have the required ...
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| Air Battle Manager | 12/10/2006 |
Q: I know that your expertise is with enlisted career fields, but I was hoping that you could tell me ...
A: Greetings Stuart - Depending on the airframe you are assigned, your talents would be highly used on ...
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| Joining the Air Force | 11/30/2006 |
Q: I'll be turning 18 next August and I'm pregnant right now. I was thinking of joining the Air Force ...
A: Greetings DeShaun - You have a lot to consider. Being a single mom in the military is a challenge ...
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| Pilot Training | 11/7/2006 |
Q: I'm currently a SRA, looking for more information on the process of becoming an officer and becoming ...
A: Greetings Marc - I normally don't answer pilot training questions, as my area of expertise is ...
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| Pilot requirements | 10/24/2006 |
Q: I've heard that to be an air force pilot you must be a citizen, can you be a naturalized citizen. I ...
A: Greetings Daniel - Here is the information directly from the Air Force Officer admissions website ...
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| physical requirements | 10/12/2006 |
Q: Why does the military in every branch continue to measure your neck and waist to determine body fat ...
A: Greetings Greg - Yes, everyone in the military knows how inaccurate the current system is. But, it ...
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| High school diploma waiver | 10/10/2006 |
Q: My Husband wants to join the airforce, but done't have his high school dipolma, he does have a ...
A: Greetings Monica - The Air Force requires a high school diploma or equivilent. If you husband has ...
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| Airforce Pararescue | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I would like to join Pararescue but my eyesight isn't so great, I don't know what it is but it's ...
A: Greetings James - Although my area of expertise is enlisted aircrew operations, I am no expert on ...
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| Surgery | 10/10/2006 |
Q: I am 18 years old and currently in my freshman year at a junior college, as of right now I am ...
A: Greetings Hannah - Although my area of expertise is enlisted aircrew operations, I am no expert on ...
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| How to become a C-5 Pilot | 9/24/2006 |
Q: I want to become an airline pilot and i want to take the military route.So i was watching tv and ...
A: Greetings Vova - Here is the generic route you need to follow ... Be a citizen of the United ...
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| C-5 and KC-10 | 9/14/2006 |
Q: Is it hard to fly the C-5 galaxys since they're so huge? How about the KC-10? How much fuel do those ...
A: Greetings Kevin - Here are some basic numbers for each aircraft ... KC-10A: Maximum Takeoff ...
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| Survival school | 9/13/2006 |
Q: James, My son joined the Airforce since June 13th, being my only son, I've been real concerned ...
A: Greetings Mina - I have walked the same path your son is embarking on, so I can give you great ...
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| loadmaster vs. flight engineer | 8/30/2006 |
Q: Well, lets see, right now I do B-52 avionics, and am set on crosstraining as soon as my window opens ...
A: Greetings Eric - Having walked in the shoes of both career fields, I can definitely give you my ...
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| Loadmaster career field | 8/16/2006 |
Q: I'm thinking of cross training to the loadmaster field and just want to know, what can I expect in ...
A: Greetings Tyrone - You will attend two technical schools ... basic loadmaster school and TTU for ...
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| requirements for being a USAF fighter pilot | 8/11/2006 |
Q: I am a sophmore in highschool and I was wondering what kind of grades I should be getting to become ...
A: Greetings Chris - High school grades are unimportant to an Air Force career. College grades are ...
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| Medical Waivers | 8/7/2006 |
Q: My son is an exemplary student in the 12th grade. This year he is Corp Commander of his AFJROTC ...
A: Greetings again, Ann - Unless the medical folks know something about additional problems that may ...
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| Medical Waivers | 8/7/2006 |
Q: My son is an exemplary student in the 12th grade. This year he is Corp Commander of his AFJROTC ...
A: Greetings Ann - I will have to admit, I have never had a question like this. I won't ask what the ...
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| aircrew | 8/4/2006 |
Q: i'm currently in the navy , but interested in switching to af, possibly as boom operator for kc ...
A: Greetings John - I know interservice transfers are quite common. The biggest question you need ...
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| ASVAB | 8/2/2006 |
Q: how high do you have to score on the asvab for the airforce?
A: Greetings Moe - There is no minimum score on the ASVAB, per se, but the higher you score, the more ...
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| Eyesight requirements for enlisted aircrew | 7/22/2006 |
Q: James, My Son is joining the AF and has passed the DLAB and will be a Crypto Linguist. He wanted ...
A: Greetings Neal - Congratulations on your son getting into Crypto. It is a much coveted field, but ...
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| Becoming a Pilot | 7/21/2006 |
Q: My name is Mob, 23 years old. I`m taking u.s.army r.o.t.c. in the university. Here, i want to ...
A: Greetings Mob - First of all, I must ask you, are you a U.S. citizen? Your sentence structure ...
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| Fighter pilot | 7/21/2006 |
Q: i want to become a fighter pilot but do i have to enlist to do so? and do i run the risk of being ...
A: Greetings Kat - To become a pilot in the U.S. Air Force, you must be commissioned as an officer. ...
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| Navigator | 7/16/2006 |
Q: I read that I should not let my recruiter convince me to be a Navigator. Why is that?
A: Greetings Stuart - Where did you read that you should not be a navigator? Granted, most navigators ...
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| How long is C-5 Aircraft Maintenance School | 7/12/2006 |
Q: I've recently "rejoined" the military in the Air Force Reserves. I have signed up to retrain into ...
A: Greetings Rick - I wish I could help you, but my area of expertise is aircrew operations. I can ...
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| Air Force Education | 6/27/2006 |
Q: How many years do i have too go to college too acually be considered a Fighter Pilot for the AF? Do ...
A: Greetings Dino - First of all, an apology for taking so long to respond. I live in Pennsylvania, ...
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| age cutoff for enlistment | 6/20/2006 |
Q: What's the oldest I can be and be able to enlist in the airforce?
A: Greetings Tony - The minimum age is 17, and you must start Basic Training prior to your 28th ...
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| pilot | 6/16/2006 |
Q: I am wodering if women can be fighter pilots? I wanted to join the airforce since i was ten . It ...
A: Greetings Shauni - I apologize for taking so long to respond to you. The message ended up in my ...
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| Swimming | 6/5/2006 |
Q: Do you need to know how to swim pretty good to become a airforce pilot. I'm at terrible swimmer.
A: Greetings Matt - Yes, swimming is one of those things you will need to complete survival school. ...
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| aviation | 5/23/2006 |
Q: Hey james,i am a fresh man in high school and want to fly C-17 or C-5 or maybe even fighter pilots ...
A: Greetings Michael - First of all, I was never a pilot. I was an enlisted flight engineer (think of ...
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| about the airforce | 5/14/2006 |
Q: Hey james, i am 15 years old a freshman in high school....i am positive im goin to join the airforce ...
A: Greetings again Michael - Okay, lots of questions here. I'll try and answer each as best as I can. ...
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| Joining the Air Force | 5/6/2006 |
Q: I got the chance to talk to an AirForce advisor live on the branch website and got the info about ...
A: Casey - Hmmm, my memories of Basic Training. BMT (Basic Military Training) is easier in the Air ...
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| Potential Recruit | 5/4/2006 |
Q: My name is Jonathan, 17, 1 year from high school gradutation, and its my dream to become a fighter ...
A: Greetings Jonathan - I can give you some general guidelines, but realize if you want an ...
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| Becoming a Loadmaster | 5/2/2006 |
Q: Im currently a college student enlisting in the Air Force reserves down at Dover AFB. But in order ...
A: Michael - Realize I took these tests when I was 19 ... and that was back in 1979. But the math ...
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| Joining the Air Force | 4/25/2006 |
Q: James. I am a 17 year old junior in highschool. I have always been intrested in joining the ...
A: Greetings Casey - I am not familiar with the Softbook Program. I know there was some sort of ...
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| Question | 4/7/2006 |
Q: It's amazing all that stuff. All those rich and famous people, they excell at everything else that ...
A: I have heard of several celebrities being private pilots, and some of them are pretty good. Michael ...
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| Loadmaster question | 4/6/2006 |
Q: ------------------------Hello sir i dont know if you remember me but i i asked you some loadmaster ...
A: I had a huge response finished for you, then my computer locked up and I lost the whole thing. I'll ...
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| Aviation | 4/6/2006 |
Q: I would like to know that if I join the Navy next year when i turn 17, is there a chance that i ...
A: Greetings Amanda - My area of expertise is the Air Force, so I'm really not an expert on the Navy. ...
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| Question | 4/4/2006 |
Q: how very kind of you to send this lovely email. I do appreciate it. My boyfriend and I were very sad ...
A: Christina - I'm sorry to hear things turned out the way they did. Whenever you mix soft flesh and ...
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| Becoming a Pilot Via Enlistment and OTC, at 21 | 4/3/2006 |
Q: Since I sent that last question I’ve talked to a lot of people and even took a tour to ...
A: Jason - For the time being, it looks like you would fair better to stay where you are. In your ...
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| transitioning from navy c-130 loadmaster to AirForce loadmaster and benefits being offered | 4/1/2006 |
Q: TSgt. Bell, AT3 Smith, I am currently a C-130 Loadmaster that will be reaching my EAOS in the ...
A: Greetings AT3 Smith - Thanks for writing. I apologize for taking so long to respond, I have been ...
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| Becoming a Pilot Via Enlistment and OTC, at 21 | 3/28/2006 |
Q: I have always dreamed about being a pilot... Fighter pilot would be awesome, but just a transport ...
A: Greetings Jason - Thanks for writing. I apologize for taking so long to respond, I have been ...
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| navy to coast guard | 2/17/2006 |
Q: I was wondering what you knew about transfering active duty navy as a Hull Tech E-5 to the coast ...
A: Greetings Charles - I will admit, I know very little about the Navy and Coast Guard. I'm an Air ...
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| FE | 2/6/2006 |
Q: iam an f-15 crew chief and i was wondering if you can give me some info on the life as an FE. Iam ...
A: Greetings Ramon - I can tell you many things of the FE life in general, but I flew on C-5s, C-141s ...
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| Questions on the Air Force | 1/26/2006 |
Q: I read an article that actor Michael Dorn, of Star Trek fame rents jets and flies them during his ...
A: Julian - Yes, Michael Dorn does have his pilot's license. He purchased a demilitarized Lockheed ...
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| Questions on the Air Force | 1/18/2006 |
Q: I have a few questions about the Air Force. I'm 32 years old and I'm considering a career in the Air ...
A: Greetings Julian - You have asked some good questions. I shall answer them to the best of my ...
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| Air Force Loadmaster | 1/6/2006 |
Q: I am considering joining the USAF as a loadmaster. My question is how is it determined which ...
A: Greetings CW - I can't remember the official name or number of the "form" you fill out, but it is ...
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| Loadmaster question | 12/25/2005 |
Q: Hey James, once again thank you for the last question you answered. I looked at your website with ...
A: Greetings again, Aaron - While you are in training status, you are non-deployable. That means they ...
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| Air Force | 12/11/2005 |
Q: my name is jeremy, and latly i hav hav been really interested in the Air Force. Mainly to become a ...
A: Greetings Jeremy - Thanks for writing. A note before we start ... please use proper sentence ...
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| Becoming a pilot | 11/25/2005 |
Q: I am blind in one eye, can I still become a pilot or if possible be in the Air Force?
A: Greetings Missy - Unfortunately, being a pilot requires having 20/20 vision in both eyes. Having ...
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| Loadmaster | 11/22/2005 |
Q: My name is Aaron Jasper. Im about to leave for basic training in about a month, and the job i ...
A: Greetings Jasper – Thanks for writing and congratulations on getting a terrific job in the Air ...
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| Loadmaster | 11/9/2005 |
Q: My name is Carl Dawson - I've started the process to join the Airforce Reserve. I was in the Army ...
A: Greetings Carl - Pam is trying to contact you ... write me back if you want her to contact you. I ...
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| Question | 11/9/2005 |
Q: how are you going? My name is Christina and I live in Australia. Thank you for taking the time to ...
A: Greetings Christina - This is James from AllExperts. I had been wanting to write you again and see ...
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| Cross training | 10/30/2005 |
Q: I'm currently active duty. I'm thinking about cross training into the loadmaster careerfield. How ...
A: Greetings John - The schools are divided into two phases: Basic Loadmaster School, and TTS ...
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| EXPLANATION OF WORDS AND PHRASES TAKEN FROM THE BOOK "BORN TO FLY",by Michael French | 10/17/2005 |
Q: Can you please explain the following words and phrases, taken from the book "BORN TO FLY,by Michael ...
A: Greetings Guiliano - I apologize for not responding sooner. The initial message was deleted by my ...
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| EXPLANATION OF WORDS AND PHRASES TAKEN FROM THE BOOK "BORN TO FLY",by Michael French | 9/4/2005 |
Q: Can you please explain the following words and phrases, taken from the book "BORN TO FLY,by Michael ...
A: Greetings Guilano - You can visit the following website to get more information on the P-3 Orion, ...
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| Reenlistment | 7/1/2005 |
Q: Im trying to figure out if there is anyway i can get back in because i really miss it. I was a ...
A: Greetings Travon - I apologize for not getting back to you sooner. My server apparently dropped ...
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| Age Limit | 6/25/2005 |
Q: I wanted to know what the age limit was to join the Air Force? Thank you
A: Greetings Danni - You can join the Air Force as early as 17 with parental consent, but you must ...
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| Tech 4? | 6/14/2005 |
Q: Around about 1975 or 76, my Dad enlisted. He served with the 25th division (the electric ...
A: Greetings Thomas - First of all, a huge apology. I have been out of town for the past two weeks ...
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| Air and Space Power | 4/14/2005 |
Q: Good day to you TSgt Bell, I am doing research on Air and Space power and wanted to find out how ...
A: Greetings Matt - Although an intriguing question, please remember that my job is that of an ...
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| Hey my name is Ben Graves... | 4/11/2005 |
Q: Hey my name is Ben Graves I would just like to get some information on flying in the U.S. Air force. ...
A: Greetings Ben - You have asked a lot of questions, so I will answer them in the order you wrote ...
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| what i takes to become an airforce pilot | 4/7/2005 |
Q: Hey, I just have some questions for you involving test and requirements for becoming an Air force ...
A: Greetings again Ben - I think I got these two posts backwards, but I will answer what wasn't ...
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| school project need help please???? | 1/31/2005 |
Q: im doin a project on the uh-60L black hawk helicopter. i hear that u have worked with the air force ...
A: Greetings Craig - Yes, you can write me via KC10Engr@aol.com. I have a family website set up at ...
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| classes | 1/14/2005 |
Q: I'm a student at Cass City Middle Schools in Michigan. I would like to work for the Air Force. Would ...
A: Greetings Cody - The amount of schooling you would need depends on the direction you want to take. ...
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| active duty mil | 12/9/2004 |
Q: can you cross from active duty navy to coast guard
A: Greetings Aubrey - Yes, you can cross from one active duty military to another. Each branch has ...
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| training | 11/14/2004 |
Q: he was wondering about switching to the Iowa National Air Guard when he is home. he is in an ...
A: Greetings again, Katie - Since you mentioned Basic, I assume he is enlisted. Once he is ...
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| Military Benefits | 9/22/2004 |
Q: 1. Are there any differences in the military and family benefits given to National Guard troops ...
A: Greetings Walter - Forgive my not responding earlier, somehow your question was dropped from my ...
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| Recruitment | 9/1/2004 |
Q: Is it possible to join the US Air Force, without being a citizen of the country. Or can that goal be ...
A: Greetings Cliff - Yes, you can enlist into any of the Armed Forces without being a U. S. citizen. ...
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| enlistment | 8/14/2004 |
Q: I would like my brother to join the airforce. I just want to know if someone can join with a GED.
A: Greetings Mari - You can most certainly join any of the armed forces with a GED. That is the ...
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| marriage | 7/28/2004 |
Q: My boyfriend and I are talking about marriage when he gets home from Parris Island. he recieved the ...
A: Greetings Janell - This particular question is outside my realm of expertise, as I was never in the ...
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| Money | 7/26/2004 |
Q: Do we receive any money while in basic training? Like on the 1st and 15th of the month or is it not ...
A: Greetings Nate - Yes, you get paid while you are in basic training. When I joined (too many years ...
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| Pilot | 7/15/2004 |
Q: I am considering becoming a pilot in the air force. What are the requirements? How much is the pay? ...
A: Greetings Maurice - You have asked a number of questions, so I will take them as you asked ... Q. ...
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| Base Housing | 6/30/2004 |
Q: Do you have to be married to qualify for base housing, or can engaged couples live on base in family ...
A: Greetings Nicole - Unfortunately, the military doesn't accept promises or engagements to get ...
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| singing sergeants | 6/12/2004 |
Q: Ok, I was wondering if you knew anything about the singing sergeants, because I thought it would be ...
A: I know the Singing Sergeants very well. A few years ago I was attending the NCO Academy, and a ...
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| Air Force, OTS, UPT ... the works! | 5/31/2004 |
Q: I have so many questions, and yet it seems like only one: Can/Will I get a pilot slot? I apologize ...
A: Greetings Justin - WOW, that's a mouthful. You have painted a very good picture of yourself, lets ...
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| Sorry Haven't checked mail lately | 5/30/2004 |
Q: I havent checked my mail lately because ive been busy with all of this military stuff. I went in and ...
A: Angela - Sorry to have taken so long to get back to you. Let's see if I can shed some light on all ...
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| Important Airforce | 5/25/2004 |
Q: Ok so everything is moving really fast now! So I'm probably going into meps tomorrow and everything! ...
A: Angela - This may come as a multiple response, but I want to make sure you get it. This is ...
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| airforce | 5/22/2004 |
Q: I had asked you about going into the airforce, and you told me to ask the recruiters what main jobs ...
A: Greetings again, Angela - Trying to decide on a job can be quite the challenge. Ask yourself one ...
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| military life | 5/19/2004 |
Q: I'm a young female graduated from high school in 2003 and have been through my first year of ...
A: Greetings - Should you join the Air Force while a war is going on? That is a very good question. ...
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| Air Force Academy | 5/4/2004 |
Q: Recently, I have been considering joining the Air Force after High School. I know I want to work ...
A: Greetings Kylah - First of all, I apologize for not responding before now. Your question was ...
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| joining the airforce! | 3/8/2004 |
Q: My name is SSG Edwin Reyes AND I'm currently in the army as an AIR TRAFFIC CONTROLLER.. I'm really ...
A: Greetings Edwin - I don't want to put you off, but I am currently moving from one base to another. ...
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| Loadmaster info | 3/6/2004 |
Q: Hey, i just got my job as a loadmaster in the airforce. I leave for lackland april 13th. I was ...
A: Greetings Chris - I don't want to put you off, but I am currently moving from one base to another. ...
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| Flight Engineer | 2/25/2004 |
Q: I'm looking at going into the Air Force as a Flight Engineer. Is there anything you would recomend ...
A: Greetings Chris - I assume from the way you worded your question that you are not yet in the Air ...
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| bush | 2/9/2004 |
Q: Can you please tell me what is the source of president Bush's air force commission in the Air ...
A: Larry - My area of expertise is aircrew operations dealing with tanker and cargo aircraft. I have ...
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| What's it like? | 1/28/2004 |
Q: Hey there! I'm currently enlisting in the Air Force and am contemplating the career fields, with ...
A: Greetings Jeema - Take a look at my family website ... www.BellHomeWorks.com. Click on AIR FORCE ...
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| flight engineer career field | 1/8/2004 |
Q: I want to cross train out of my current AFSC. Flight engineering is 1 of my options. would you ...
A: Greetings Harold - You've asked some good questions, and I'll try and give you good advice to make ...
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| Leaving | 12/9/2003 |
Q: I'm not sure if you'll be able to answer this question, but perhaps you'll know the answer due to ...
A: Greetings Luke - Although there are several different situations that are unique to various ...
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