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  • DirtyWhiteBoy
    Superhero BangShifter
    • Jan 2009
    • 827

    #16
    dude that is outstanding!

    I look back at my time in the military and it seems sooooo long ago! All you need to do is work hard and enjoy the ride!!!

    Congrats!
    A.K.A. Brian

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    • Caveman Tony
      Superhero BangShifter
      • Aug 2010
      • 1544

      #17
      Originally posted by 98ciHemi View Post
      I'd actually like to apply as a Combat Rescue Officer. It's a very hard career field to even be considered for, but it kind of fits with what I want to do. I may apply for a rated slot, but I don't really have my heart set on flying for the Air Force. Flying is cool and I am certainly passionate about it, but I know people who want nothing else in life but to fly for the AF. I would rather that they get the slot if there is one.

      On the other hand, maybe I'll see if I can get my commissioning date moved up a year and apply as a maintenance officer at David-Monthan to spread all the wisdom my four year degree gave me.....

      Oh, and Tony- I took the plunge and I am now driving and V8 powered 1996 Tahoe.
      I know a lot of guys who ended up in maintenance when their flying/rescuing/navigating/combat controlling plans fell through. Start with those, maintenance is easy to get into if you don't like the other stuff.

      Or were you just BS'ing me about maintenance because I was there? And because I'm a gullible goof?
      Last edited by Caveman Tony; April 3, 2012, 04:47 PM.
      Yes, I'm a CarJunkie... How many times would YOU rebuild the same engine before getting a crate motor?




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      • Caveman Tony
        Superhero BangShifter
        • Aug 2010
        • 1544

        #18
        Walt, a couple things about CRO dudes:

        1) They have (or are issued) GILLS. You better know or learn how to breath underwater. Especially when someone else who does have gills is trying to kick your ass like a shark in a feeding frenzy inside a tsunami.

        2) You can run. Check.

        3) Take some Biology or EMT courses. It'll help get you into the 'neighborhood' of parachuting paramedics who don't require air underwater like most humans.

        4) I'm sure someone has counseled you on exactly how few and far between those slots are. Be prepared to use your fallback plan as a steely-eyed fighter pilot. Just 'cuz those other guys want it, doesn't mean they shouldn't have to EARN it, namely by being better than the next guy (you!)
        Yes, I'm a CarJunkie... How many times would YOU rebuild the same engine before getting a crate motor?




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        • PatricksDad
          Superhero BangShifter
          • Nov 2008
          • 884

          #19
          Sounds like you've earned whatever you want to attempt.

          You've certainly earned my respect. Good work.
          "First I believe if you keep the RPM's high enough, ANYTHING is possible." PeeWee

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          • Caveman Tony
            Superhero BangShifter
            • Aug 2010
            • 1544

            #20
            A good AF buddy of mine who went through Rescue "water survival" training. He used to tell me how more than once he "went to see the wizard".

            That's water survival instructor-speak for "required removal from bottom of pool, and subsequent resuscitation"

            He was a USAF academy varsity athlete, and a general athletic badass.


            I met him in Maintenance Officer school, lol...

            Either way... Walt, you definitely have the brains, and the ability. Go for it, and don't settle just 'cuz some other guy has a shine for something.
            Last edited by Caveman Tony; April 3, 2012, 04:46 PM.
            Yes, I'm a CarJunkie... How many times would YOU rebuild the same engine before getting a crate motor?




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            • oletrux4evr
              What The Hell Happened ?
              • Mar 2008
              • 23643

              #21
              Congratulations Walt!!
              Ed, Mary, & 'Earl'
              HRPT LongHaulers, 08, 09, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19.


              Inside every old person is a young person wondering, "what the hell happened?"

              The man at the top of the mountain didn't fall there. -Vince Lombardi

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              • Beagle
                "Flounder"
                • Apr 2011
                • 13804

                #22
                Walt, you may think I'm a dink cuz I've teased you a bit over the years. My favorite was still suggesting a huge weight loss via a giant hole int he gas tank of the Escort. I remember when you were showing the PVC cold air on that dude, and doing the red and white paint.

                I'm proud of your accomplishments, moreso of your dedication towards getting there. Take that in whatever sense thou wilst... congratulations.
                Flying south, with a flock of bird dogs.

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                • BOOOGHAR
                  Legendary BangShifter
                  • Jan 2009
                  • 6442

                  #23
                  walt + air force = danger zone

                  Charles W - BS Photographer at large

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                  • Beagle
                    "Flounder"
                    • Apr 2011
                    • 13804

                    #24
                    Originally posted by Scott Liggett View Post
                    I'm sorry to say all of your cars will have to go. No self respecting AF officer would be caught driving anything except some kind of sporty convertible.
                    maybe a sliding canopy for the experimental would do...? Hey Walt, how is the plane coming along?
                    Last edited by Beagle; April 4, 2012, 04:18 AM.
                    Flying south, with a flock of bird dogs.

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                    • JOES66FURY
                      Deputy Director Procrastination & Incompetence Dept.
                      • Jun 2009
                      • 12184

                      #25
                      Originally posted by 98ciHemi View Post
                      On the other hand, maybe I'll see if I can get my commissioning date moved up a year and apply as a maintenance officer at David-Monthan to spread all the wisdom my four year degree gave me.....

                      .
                      Funny thing I heard the other day from our CO...he said that as a young LT he was having a discagreement from an old Chief that had been around since Vietnam...He said he tried to pull rank on the Chief...apparently it did not go over very well...he ended up getting his ass reamed by 3 different chiefs and his CO at the time...

                      A good MX officer is few and far between. Right now I have an academy grad and he is pretty damn good, the one before whose daddy was a Chief...he sucked and the 3 before him sucked. They try to come in and reinvent the wheel as soon as boots hit the ground...the good ones STFU, listen and learn, then suggest changes slowly....

                      Either way, youre gonna do great Walt, I can tell by your attitude and your drive and determination.

                      And Scott, the old days are gone AF officers are nerds now,,,,the drive fuel efficient family cars...Suberus and Nissans are the vehicle of choice...lame
                      If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue

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                      • TheSilverBuick
                        ALMOST Spidey !
                        • Nov 2007
                        • 22145

                        #26
                        Originally posted by JOES66FURY View Post
                        And Scott, the old days are gone AF officers are nerds now,,,,the drive fuel efficient family cars...Suberus and Nissans are the vehicle of choice...lame
                        Walt, you new mission is to bring cool back to the Air Force Officers.
                        Escaped on a technicality.

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                        • JOES66FURY
                          Deputy Director Procrastination & Incompetence Dept.
                          • Jun 2009
                          • 12184

                          #27
                          Originally posted by TheSilverBuick View Post
                          Walt, you new mission is to bring cool back to the Air Force Officers.
                          there is one Officer down at the Rescue Group who drives a warmed over Shelby GT500...red, white stripes and drag radials. I was eye balling it yesterday.
                          If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue

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                          • Scott Liggett
                            No Life Outside BangShift.com
                            • Oct 2007
                            • 21561

                            #28
                            Originally posted by JOES66FURY View Post
                            Funny thing I heard the other day from our CO...he said that as a young LT he was having a discagreement from an old Chief that had been around since Vietnam...He said he tried to pull rank on the Chief...apparently it did not go over very well...he ended up getting his ass reamed by 3 different chiefs and his CO at the time...

                            A good MX officer is few and far between. Right now I have an academy grad and he is pretty damn good, the one before whose daddy was a Chief...he sucked and the 3 before him sucked. They try to come in and reinvent the wheel as soon as boots hit the ground...the good ones STFU, listen and learn, then suggest changes slowly....

                            Either way, youre gonna do great Walt, I can tell by your attitude and your drive and determination.

                            And Scott, the old days are gone AF officers are nerds now,,,,the drive fuel efficient family cars...Suberus and Nissans are the vehicle of choice...lame
                            Last time I was at Travis AFB with Mom, I could spot the AF Geeks and the AF Flyboys a mile away. A flight suit was not necessary.
                            BS'er formally known as Rebeldryver

                            Resident Instigator

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                            • JOES66FURY
                              Deputy Director Procrastination & Incompetence Dept.
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 12184

                              #29
                              If you're at a party, how do you know there is an Air Force Pilot in the room?


                              Wait for it......


                              He'll tell you.
                              If you can leave two black stripes from the exit of one corner to the braking zone of the next, you have enough horsepower. - Mark Donohue

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                              • 98ciHemi
                                Superhero BangShifter
                                • Dec 2008
                                • 2425

                                #30
                                Originally posted by Caveman Tony View Post
                                Walt, a couple things about CRO dudes:

                                1) They have (or are issued) GILLS. You better know or learn how to breath underwater. Especially when someone else who does have gills is trying to kick your ass like a shark in a feeding frenzy inside a tsunami.

                                2) You can run. Check.

                                3) Take some Biology or EMT courses. It'll help get you into the 'neighborhood' of parachuting paramedics who don't require air underwater like most humans.

                                4) I'm sure someone has counseled you on exactly how few and far between those slots are. Be prepared to use your fallback plan as a steely-eyed fighter pilot. Just 'cuz those other guys want it, doesn't mean they shouldn't have to EARN it, namely by being better than the next guy (you!)
                                Yeah, getting CRO will be hard. The call it superman school for a reason. My running is about at the level I need it to be, but that is moving a runner's body. I have good upper body burst strength, but my push up/pull up strength fades after about 70 push ups and 10 "perfect" dead hang pull ups. Swimming is my current weak area. I can swim 25-30 meters underwater without surfacing, but on the surface I can't maintain more than maybe 5-10 minutes of swimming. Of course I only swim about 5 times a year now. I plan on trying to take swimming lessons as a class up here so I can learn to swim right and hopefully develop the necessary ability to do that.

                                The airplane is waiting on me to get home. Right now we have the build table assembled, and we will have most of the tubing needed to start welding the airframe up when I get home. In order to prep for field training I will be working to adjust my sleep schedule to put me in bed around 8 and getting up around 3 (9pm to 4am is the field training sleeping time, so 8-3 eastern time). Since no one else will be up yet I plan on using 3am - 6am to work on welding up the fuselage and get my daily run in.

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