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[gbwrx]

That was very inspiring advice John, I appreciate it.

+1. I suddenly had the urge to go be successful or something, it was weird

But we all quickly came back to reality.

[Z06Fix]

Eric your going to fly choppers, right?

Yes sir. Going the OCS/Flight route is a long hard road, but it should be worth it in the end

I've got a friend that is getting ready to enlist in the AF (enlisted). I have been talking with him about quite a few different jobs. He wanted something that would give him the best lifestyle on base. IE.... not having to deal with all the BS that young enlisted guys generally do. My suggestion to him was being on a flight crew. Generally you will make E5 (NCO) on a flight crew in about 4 years. Thats pretty quick. I see alot of guys barely make E5 in their 6 year contract. That doesn't mean you can't do it in other jobs, it's just harder. As like John said, it is what you make of it! If you get in there and bust your butt, most of your staff NCO's will see it and help you make rank. It all goes back to how much effort you put in.

Anyways, my suggestion to him was a flight engineer. They are basicly flying crew chiefs. They know the planes/helos inside and out. http://www.airforce.com/opportunities/e ... pprentice/

Going back to the thought of finishing your degree...... it's a must. It's getting to the point now that you will have trouble getting past E7 without a degree. Most of your senior NCO's have taken the opportunity to go back to school and get their degree. They will be the ones that the board approves to put on the stripes.

Having your degree will also give you the opportunity as you stated to goto OTS and get your commission. This would be a great option if you decided to put 20+ years in.

Senior NCO's also have a very good life on base. So don't count out that option. E8-E9's are very well respected and have quite a bit of pull when it comes to making things happen. Absolutely nothing wrong with going that route.

[Steve-o]

OCS crew checking in. Waiting on my time to lapse after my eye surgery and then submitting SNA/SNFO.

[Z06Fix]

OCS crew checking in. Waiting on my time to lapse after my eye surgery and then submitting SNA/SNFO.

USMC?

[Budman]

I'm guessing Navy....?

[Z06Fix]

I'm guessing Navy....?

Your probly right. I knew it was one of the two just couldn't remember which.

[Budman]

Actually, I think it could be either since they both go through training together. I just can't picture Steve as a Marine is all. Having a hard enough time seeing him in the Navy. I think I'd pay to see you going through the first few weeks of OCS though!

Just messing with ya Steve...best of luck!

[Z06Fix]

I'm really looking forward to OCS

I've been running and working with my rucksack quite a bit to get ready.

[Steve-o]

Hey! I was in Navy JROTC! That counts, right?! Yeah, Naval Aviation. Am pretty stoked on it. Just have to hurry up and wait for right now.

[MARKP]

I have a buddy that flies helicopters for the Marines. He would probably be happy to talk to you if you are interested. Just send me a PM.

[ke0ki2k]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3I0qXUuJ ... re=related

more racing pornography. kart race, theyre all factory/shop team racers...way more money and more serious than what I do, and they cut through the boring stuff just to show the racing. good vid.

[Dentspeed]

How fast do you suppose they're going at the end of the long straight?

[thewelder]

Army MP's make rank quick. I was at BNCOC with a girl who made E6 in 18 months. She was an outstanding thou. She aced everything at BNCOC. Chad

[ke0ki2k]

probably upwards of 90. they run the engines really lean for qualifying and pretty well fry the piston, they run them richer in race and they dont hit as high of peak speeds, the richer mixture doesnt help top end. my poorly jetted engine is geared to top around 75 right now, even with less power than those guys gears 4-6 go by quite a bit quicker than the karts in the vid were going. i'd assume theyre geared to go over 90.

[gbwrx]

That has got to be pretty fast and fun in a kart. 80-90 MPH. Sounds like a blast.