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  1. EagleDriver

    C4C considering leaving after BCT

    Flymom....If your son hasn't already...please guide him to speak to a his Sq. PEER. My DS was a PEER in his day...c/0 15. He never mentioned names etc...but he did share that there were a quite a few C4C that were homesick, gf/bf sick, panic sick, tired sick, academic probation sick...which...
  2. EagleDriver

    Red dot on Lanyard-BCT

    What does a Red dot on the Lanyard mean for Basics during BCT?
  3. EagleDriver

    USAFA Jump Program

    My DS went through Jump this past Fall Semester, it was one of his highlights and his lines actually tangled up on his first jump and he went through the EPs without a hitch like a robot and it worked! But I tease him that he didn't go through the "real" Jump School...Ft. Benning...
  4. EagleDriver

    Graduation tossing of caps tradition.

    Can anyone shed some light regarding Graduates tossing their Caps at the end of the Ceremony...to be specific I was wondering how much money should be placed inside? :scratch: I've heard that "kids" or whomever finds the Caps should try to bring it back to the owner, but it seems the kids are...
  5. EagleDriver

    Form 34

    :shake: Finish the year...go to the summer session...your best years at USAFA are ahead of you...you will be in leadership roles...take your experiences as an Enlisted and help "shape" properly of what Officers should be. As for being "older" :sleep: My DS is a soon to be a 24 yr old C1C...he...
  6. EagleDriver

    Scholarships at the AFA?

    DS won a Leadership Scholarship from his HS ...it originally had a stipulation for tuition and books. When he got his Principal nomination, the Trust Scholarship committee lifted the stipulation and he was able to use it to pay for his uniforms and computer immediately etc.
  7. EagleDriver

    How do you guys feel about Webguy?

    We've been lucky to "spot" :yikes: our DS in a lot of Webguy pic postings....we originally bought the 4 year package...and the Webguy reimbursed us after our DS resigned after his 4C year to go on a 2 yr LDS church mission. The webguy allowed us to start the clock again when DS came back after...
  8. EagleDriver

    C/O 2015 100 night begins!

    Its FINALLLLLLY here for the 2015 Firsties...as a parent....its a lonnnng time coming....my DS was originally C/O 2013, but took a 2 yr absence to fulfill a 2 yr LDS Church Mission. Congrats to ALL the Cadets....let the countdown begin...:-) I'm looking forward to what he will text with pics...
  9. EagleDriver

    Almost UPT Complete

    As a retired FighterJock and now Check Airman with a great airline...I have to say that as long as you've graduated from UPT from the Air Force or Navy....fixed wing...I can positively say that being on the selection board process for airline pilot wannabees....I definitely lean towards in...
  10. EagleDriver

    Commissioning question

    It was a sad moment when I found out my retired, 3 tours Vietnam Combat Veteran retired dad could not administer the Oath when I got my commission. :frown: But I made sure I got my first salute from him and the silver dollar. I think it was one of his proudest moments.:thumb:
  11. EagleDriver

    Rated slots out today!

    As the saying goes: Why Not Minot? at the least...you can work on your Masters degree or two..:shake:
  12. EagleDriver

    Rated slots out today!

    ENJJPT= Euro-Nato Joint Jet Pilot Training...basically same as regular UPT BUT the students are tracked to T-38s and almost guaranteed to fly fighters...Euro NATO countries send their best and brightest and pay US big bucks to train their countrymen into future fighter pilots.
  13. EagleDriver

    Gift Shop That Accepts AOG Discount

    Uhhh Not true...we went this past week-end with our DS...we were told by the cashier that they do NOT give discounts whatsoever!..:thumbdown:
  14. EagleDriver

    Concerns Regarding New USAFA SAMI/AMI standards - Parent's reactions

    It certainly was entertaining and yet very informative :jerry::biggrin: Hmmmm I sense some folks need to get together for Parents Day weekend soon and have a go with Pugil Sticks! :hammer: and have some brewhahahahahah after!:beer1:
  15. EagleDriver

    2018 Class Profile

    Thank you for the explanation!...and kudos to all the kids that do go on a Religious mission if they choose to...needless to say, my DS says it was the best fulfilling two years of his life. Hmmmm too bad the military doesn't recognize Religious church missions and award these selfless young...
  16. EagleDriver

    2018 Class Profile

    I'm curious just how long is a Catholic mission Trip? My C1C DS was originally c/o 2013 and resigned after his C4C yr and went on a TWO years foreign language LDS Church Mission to S. Korea. I didn't realize there were other Denominations that went on church missions that may require reapplying...
  17. EagleDriver

    Parents Weekend

    IMO...Your father in law certainly fits the distinguished guest criteria. A Distinguish Guest does not have to be an Officer...just any individual that has attained a notable achievement whether it be military or civilian line of work...ie...Ph.D., JD, MD, etc...an Enlisted retiree that...
  18. EagleDriver

    Being the best in UPT?

    "If you have a lot of civilian hours, don’t brag and don’t get cocky! The Air Force flight training is extremely anal retentive and structured. Keep your ego in check and fly the way the Air Force wants you to fly. It is also the best flight training that you will receive." Reminds me of a...
  19. EagleDriver

    Acceptance Day Question

    Our DS wanted mom's Spam Musubi....:shake:, which she made....and made, all wrapped and ready in the wee hours of the morning for consumption that day ...enough for any Basics that wanted one. :thumb:
  20. EagleDriver

    Cell Phone on Deployed Ops

    :thumb: As a International Airline Pilot...I use LINE app to call or text home...just need wifi....my DS is in Japan for 1st summer session and we communicate frequently using LINE app...its free..:thumb:
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