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Sheppard AFB Gym dress code?

Anyone that’s been recently know what the dress code is at the gym down at good ole Sheppard? Going back for a school as prior service and it’s been almost a decade since I’ve been down there.

1 Comment
2024/04/01
01:19 UTC

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Happy Easters

0 Comments
2024/04/01
01:18 UTC

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TMO Question

We are PCS-ing in July 2024 for our planned final move from our small city to DC (I’m out in August 2026 - separating, not retiring).

We plan to keep our small city house locally and rent it out furnished. We plan to return since this is home for us. For the PCS to DC, we do not want to bring a suburban house worth of furnishings.

Once I separate, for the final move - would it be possible to move within this small city? Move our possessions from DC back to small town on our own, and then use the TMO move instead within the town to move houses.

1 Comment
2024/04/01
00:58 UTC

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Financial advice/ military advice

Got back from tech school, and couldn’t adjust. (I’m guard), not an excuse. I love my job in the Air Force, and can’t seem to find a civilian job I enjoy or that even pays well enough compared to the Air Force. I wish I went active. I live super far from my guard base so working there full time isn’t really an option. I feel like I’m slowly losing control of my life. I’m behind on bills and owe people money. Basically struggling to make ends meet. Idk what to do. I’ve looked into switching branches and going active. Just seems like nothing is going my way and I need help or just someone to talk to. I’m taking things day by day, but the stress is building up and it’s terrible feeling like this. I can go to school for free but that wouldn’t be until this fall. Not looking for pity or anything like that. Just want a conversation from people who may have been in my position b4.

8 Comments
2024/04/01
00:57 UTC

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TSP question

I have had TSP now for about 4 years and have saved roughly 38k. When I checked to see what is non-taxable it shows 27k. Is that normal, I thought with Roth, it is taxed beforehand. Not sure if I'm set up correct.

2 Comments
2024/04/01
00:54 UTC

2

1N8 base options

Looking to cross train into 1N8 but I can’t find a list of bases anywhere! Anyone got their list or know of where they can go?

2 Comments
2024/04/01
00:39 UTC

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How’s the McChord life?

I’m at tech school right now for engines and my assignment is McChord. How is it there? Quality of life, leadership, things to do, weather. Give me it all.

4 Comments
2024/04/01
00:19 UTC

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Budget Concerns Eroding Civilians Confidence

Anyone else getting annoyed by constant furlough guidance? Or just worried about national security long term? Its ether spending more debt or making cuts during inflation. Like I know they will find a way to keep the checks coming. But long term I don't see how we can be a world superpower while unable to guarantee project funding longer than 60 days

4 Comments
2024/04/01
00:02 UTC

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Dreading going to work tomorrow

I just get anxiety every Sunday evening thinking about another work week ahead. I hate my job due to how mundane and dull it is.

33 Comments
2024/03/31
23:21 UTC

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Update to Frustration

So this is an update to my previous post, where I was frustrated because I still had not been sent to the AMRO.

So, I contacted my shirt and she suggested an ICE complaint be filed against the previous MH provider. I did that, the next day I was contacted by the COL of the MH clinic, apologizing for the confusion and the delay. Met with my new provider and was told the NARSUM will be submitted Last Friday, and my file will be in front of the AMRO on Tuesday this week. Granted, I shouldn’t have to submit a complaint to get movement but you gotta do what’s best for you. Advocate for yourself and make sure you look out for yourself, people fall thru the cracks. Don’t let yourself be that person!

[previous post]

(https://www.reddit.com/r/AirForce/s/oFBK20h6Hi)

1 Comment
2024/03/31
23:18 UTC

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CDC Timeline help

Does anyone know we're to find the AFI that states the time line for CDC completion? It is my understanding that you get (1) calendar from your enrollment date.

7 Comments
2024/03/31
23:13 UTC

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Happy Easter to all

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL!!! Whether you are working to day or not, happy Easter, happy Pass over, happy solstice, happy Ramadan and I hope the rest of your day is going well.

Edit: Whether

3 Comments
2024/03/31
23:12 UTC

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Air Force culture is not what I expected

FTA here. Been in a little over a year.

I’m not sure what I expected, but it seems like your average airman is either antisocial or miserable and I can’t seem to wrap my head around that. I have a fairly easy job in USAFE and it seems like my coworkers around my age just hate their lives.

Sure there’s some AF things that suck, but for people in their careers that have limited responsibility and are in a location others have been trying to get to for 15 years, I figured there’d be a better environment than what there currently is. Obviously if you’re in a shitty afsc with terrible hours then it’s understandable.

Don’t know if it’s always been like this, covid changed things, or if people are just become more individualistic, but I assumed there would be a lot more camaraderie and social things instead of dorm rats and constant bitching about nothing.

41 Comments
2024/03/31
22:44 UTC

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Mil-TA for masters program

Hello!

I am currently active duty, Air Force. I am extremely interested in the University of Western States MS SPP (M.S, Sport and Performance Psychology) degree and understand it will cost an "estimated Program Cost (Currently): $605 per credit x 54 credits = $32,670 for the cost of tuition + additional fees."

I have my Gi-Bill and plan on staying in the Air Force either active duty or in a guard capacity. I have 375 days until my extension ends and am actively trying to join a guard unit. I will meet with my education office tomorrow. Ultimately, I am trying to maximize the Air Force's money for this degree that appears too expensive for TA (from what I've researched).

Does anyone here have any additional resources, tips, or questions I can ask prior to my meeting tomorrow? I feel pretty ill-informed and just want to ask productive questions to what is perceived as a very unmotivated and self-proclaimed "volunteer service" education office. I plan on sending an email to the school's veteran benefits registrar with similar questions on "how can I make this cheaper", but figured I'd reach out to the experience of Reddit first.

Thanks everyone and Happy Easter, for those who celebrate!

2 Comments
2024/03/31
22:12 UTC

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Client Systems Apprentice

Here at tech school for Client Systems Apprentice. Wanted to reach out to any fellow CS here and see whatever insights they have on the job once in operational. Tips and advice to succeed and maximize the occupation once I go operational. I want to make sure I set myself for over and beyond success!

12 Comments
2024/03/31
21:25 UTC

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Retraining

Hello, I know there’s a lot of questions on this but I’d like to get recent info. I have 25 months left I can extend. I am wondering if it’s possible to retrain as 1A031 without reenlisting? Would 25 months be enough to extend for that? Thanks in advance!

11 Comments
2024/03/31
21:21 UTC

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AD separating needing advice

Hello! I am interested in separating from AD because honestly burnout of the job. I had good times but I wanted to retrain and each time I’ve tried, something fell through, keeping me stuck in the same position. I have so many questions about where to go to next because I didn’t really want to leave AD but… there’s no incentive anymore. I’d love to chat with someone and ask some general questions so I have an idea of what routes to take and options I have. Please help!

4 Comments
2024/03/31
20:53 UTC

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SCOD Question

New to admin & have a question regarding SCODs. Not sure if there is a admin subreddit, but I couldn’t find it if so. What exactly is a static close out date? I’ve read the AFI, but like what can be done after the SCOD? For example, there was a lot of issues with a SrA review recently & it just populated today & was sent to the rater, but today is the SCOD..

9 Comments
2024/03/31
19:19 UTC

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Live on Nellis but work at Creech?

PCSing to Creech soon and looking at the housing market in Vegas makes my brain hurt. I noticed that Nellis housing looks pretty nice (01E) and it looks to add only about 10-20 minutes to the commute compared to NW Vegas area. Am I crazy for looking into this as an option until the housing market chills out (if ever)?

I have a family and two small kids. Anyone have kids at the Coral Academy on Nellis? Is it tough to get kids into it? I see they have a lottery system. I have heard the rest of the schools around base are not great.

11 Comments
2024/03/31
18:28 UTC

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Volunteered for a certain position on my vector only to get moved to a completely different unit.

I recently got to my new base. I pressed the button for a specific position on my vector. Literally within a week of my getting read in, someone made the decision to snatch me and move me to a different unit doing something completely different under the justification of moving the person I’m replacing so they can get to somewhere new and they’ve been there less than a year. I’m beyond super pissed as this decision was made without anyone even talking to me about it (which I get happens a lot but it just hits differently right now). I volunteered for this specific position. I’m so pissed.

30 Comments
2024/03/31
17:36 UTC

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SF needs some love too

17 Comments
2024/03/31
17:23 UTC

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OS-Short-OS

I can’t not find the specifics in 36-2110 for those who are trying to so OS-Short-OS. If someone can ID the paragraph I will be very happy.

Soon to be Married but spouse is not US citizen and will not be listed as my dependent. Almost 6 years in Germany and I want to do a Short tour to hopefully come back to Germany with my future wife. I’ve heard this is not possible anymore?

4 Comments
2024/03/31
14:42 UTC

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Same Day Name Tapes

Anyone in the Los Angeles Air Force Base area know where I can get same day OCP name tapes? Realized TMO packed my suitcase that has all my name tapes.

33 Comments
2024/03/31
14:19 UTC

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Training G081

Hello, does anyone know the training G081 website link where you can input stuff on screens but it doesn’t actually go in? I used it years back but not sure if it’s a thing anymore

3 Comments
2024/03/31
13:54 UTC

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Leave en route question

Can you take leave en route before and after a TDY? Or it has to be either before or after the TDY? I was planning on taking leave in the TDY are before the start of the TDY and then going home to visit the family after the TDY, but I dont know if im allowed to do both…

23 Comments
2024/03/31
12:10 UTC

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“Mission success starts with an accurate time hack”

24 Comments
2024/03/31
11:51 UTC

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SkillBridge

If I have a DEROS of July but my ADSC is November, can I go back to the states in July and be at the base my spouse is moving to in order to start SkillBridge without having to return overseas? Or do I have to extend my DEROS to November?

6 Comments
2024/03/31
11:40 UTC

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Career Intermission Program Join Spouse question

Any mil to mil have a spouse return from CIP while they are a dependent overseas? I see old posts from CIP participants stating returning members first assignment back “must” be CONUS. Looking through AFIs and DODIs all I can find is the DODI 1327.07 CIP For Service Members blurp:

3.7 PAY AND ALLOWANCES

B. At the end of the service members participation in a CIP, from the US location designated by the service member as their residence while participating in a CIP to the active duty assignment location designated for the service member.

My question is what if the member coming back from CIP is OS as a dependent? Will returning member be considered for assignment at my OS base for Join Spouse or will they auto reassign back to CONUS? Not expecting a solid answer but it seems AFPC is a shit show on answering inquiries about CIP since there looks to be not a whole lot of AF guidance on the program. I will have been OS for 1.5 years on a 3 year tour when my spouse is slated to return from the program, both active USAF with my spouse having their AFSC billets at my current OS station.

0 Comments
2024/03/31
11:02 UTC

170

Thirsty bois on Monday when thicc Latina E-3s just aren't enough

10 Comments
2024/03/31
10:02 UTC

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Are there any FAC/UFPM SME’s here?

I’ve got a member who failed their PFA while on parental leave. Should the member be forced into FIP for the next couple of months while still on parental leave? Or should the 90 day period begin once they return, to start on FIP and then retake the test?

This is a new unique situation that I’ve never dealt with, and am hoping someone that has can provide some guidance. TIA!

71 Comments
2024/03/31
07:15 UTC

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