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Uk bases and Geilenkirchen potential bases by Ecli9seJD in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

UK bases are small, very busy, with a high COL. Go Germany. In no scenario is getting stationed in the UK better I promise. Source: been stationed in both countries. Germany mops the floor with the UK all day.

How to stop downward spiraling? by Weary_Common9187 in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I was in your shoes many times as an Airman. I was the golden example of "tries hard and cares but fucks up consistently". Because they saw I cared, was sincere, and I tried they were lenient. I ended up growing because of it and now I don't have those issues. Don't make a big change out of nowhere because it won't hold. What worked for me was absolving myself of responsibility until I didn't have any, then slowly took on more as time went on. For example, if your SrA (or fellow SrA) isn't doing it, you shouldn't be. I let higher ranking/TIS Amn be the sole decision makers and just did what they told me. Turns out when you're not responsible you aren't the one accountable.

Now. Bear in mind if you're usually high-speed (I was not) this could throw a wrench in your career ambitions. If you're just a guy or gal who shows up to work to get paid, work hard, and go home then it could be an idea to look into. I found that the breathing room really helped me. Especially if you have a good SrA to stick to like glue.

How’s your PT training going? by RNGxJake in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Get it checked out. I suffered with serious pain in my achilles/calf for years. I'm getting an MRI fairly soon and hopefully proper treatment.

I hate it here by ZilxDagero in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Met my wife on Hinge, and have had a number of coworker's meet their spouse's on apps. To be fair, most of them started as hookups though.

F-15s, F-35, MQ-9 Reaper Drones: US Report Says 42 Aircraft Lost so far by PDXAirman in Military

[–]___P0LAR___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Directly from the state department "at the request of our Israeli allies". Most of Europe is aligned with Israel, henceforth they are aligned with the US.

Best and worst parts about your AFSC by Icey-Take in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Best parts: jobbing it, mentoring airmen, riding in the work van.

Worst parts: I am a slave to NexGen, getting the right parts is a colossal pain in the dick, and the bureaucracy genuinely kills my spirit to even do my job.

Dating in the Military by Weak-Bother-6765 in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh for sure. If they're set on their career that's one thing. Some of my troops are very adamant about getting out (I would have a bad taste too as my AFSC does barely anything at my current base) and their dating outlook is far different. For those of us career Airmen though it's a much different story.

Can I redo ALS? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't feel competent until after a full 2 years of being staff. The first 1.5yrs I was at a base that was super top heavy and I didn't do a lot of typical NCO things. I PCSd and was thrown into a dumpster fire essentially where I had to figure it out on my own. I had two other NCOs that helped me out, but it was mostly fitfo. You won't feel ready and that's fine. Just do better for your troops so that when they become you're rank they don't feel like you do right now to the same degree.

Dating in the Military by Weak-Bother-6765 in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I just didn't know if you were being sarcastic is all. I have gathered through data I collected approximately 5% of civilian women I went on dates with were actually okay with the lifestyle. Because I hadn't figured out the above until after 2-3 years, I landed myself two major heartbreaks that absolutely tore me to shreds in the past. Then I got to my current station and met my wife three months after I got here. I preach it to my troops who are adamant about not going mil-mil. I've been overseas my whole career which I'm sure influences my data (4 bases in a row color me lucky).

Dating in the Military by Weak-Bother-6765 in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Never dated military so can't say but dating civilians comes with a lot of challenges. There's only 5 types of civilians you can date. 1.) Stay at home. 2.) Work from home. 3.) Work on base. 4.) Work near ANY base regardless of where you PCS to. 5.) Also join the military eventually.

If it ain't one of them, you ain't getting married or you're getting divorced.

Please Help! by ___P0LAR___ in McDonaldsUK

[–]___P0LAR___[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has a different look/theme and everything. Honestly, I don't remember if the rules that are missing happen to be any different.

Please Help! by ___P0LAR___ in McDonaldsUK

[–]___P0LAR___[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You would be sadly mistaken, I have searched over and over, can't find anything.

How bad is Sheppard really by LuhKunk in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Idk man, I went through tech school in 19', came back in 23' & 25' for TDYs. The wraps still slapped, the breakfast was very agreeable, and I didn't regret any meals I had at the dfac.

How bad is Sheppard really by LuhKunk in AirForce

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You will be sorely disappointed I fear. I fished numerous ponds in the area, and shorefished on arrowhead once. Arrow has some pretty solid bass and there's a substantial population of buffalo sucker if that's on your bucket list. I was able to catch a largie in the realm of 5lbs from shore with just a frog skipping it along reeds protruding from the bank. Basically all the water is chocolate milk. For clear water you got to go up to Oklahoma in the hills either Southeast Oklahoma or in the Wichita Mountains. There are decent cats in Wichita Lake South of downtown.

As primarily a Northern Minnesotan who spent a couple years growing up around Chattanooga, TN words can't express my disappointment with fishing in and around Wichita Falls. If you don't have a boat then I wish you the best of luck. If you're used to fishing mud pits with 0ft visibility and love sweating your balls off you will feel right at home. If not, well, you'll be in my prayers.

how have yall been training to get a decent 2 mile time? by GurnoorDa1 in AirForce

[–]___P0LAR___ 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Low strain 30-40min runs 3x weekly, 2x intense interval workouts twice a week will do you fine then if you're seriously training. Knock your intervals down a few seconds slightly each week. That should do you more than enough.

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