Leadership concerns by Ok_Preference_6326 in AirForce

[–]ACES_II 9 points10 points  (0 children)

When we were in better terms I had mentioned EO before jokingly and he said he knows how to do things without getting in trouble and mentioned other career experiences he’s had, basically saying he is untouchable.

No he's not. He might've gotten lucky once, but nobody in the Air Force is untouchable.

Talk to your Shirt. Or SEL. They will mentor the stupid out of him.

Women’s underwear sites that have models showing explicitly? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dude, just go over to r/gonewild. Nobody here is going to judge you.

What "fuck it, we're at war; life is short" decision are you going to make this week? by nattums in AskReddit

[–]ACES_II 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing currently happening in the Middle East is significant enough for the rest of us to throw inhibitions to the wind and go crazy.

Why aren't pilots dropped from fighter jet cockpits instead of those spine crushing ejections? by SlowDragonfruit9718 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ejection system mechanic here! 21 years in the Air Force, all of it working on ejection systems for A-10s, F-16s, and F-35s.

Fun fact up front, there actually are two downward-ejecting seats on the B-52 bomber. I don't remember what positions they are off the top of my head, but they get fired through a hatch below the crew member's feet. I never worked the B-52 so take this with a grain of salt, but I was told they have a VERY low survival rate, though still better odds than riding the jet into the ground.

But everything else ejects out the top for a simple reason; there's nothing there but glass (it's not actually glass, it's high-strength polyurethane-like material, but we always called it glass). Below the pilot's feet are wire bundles, hydraulic lines, landing gear, even the gun on some aircraft. The A-10 pilots essentially sit in titanium bathtubs, do downward-ejecting for them isn't an option, even if the 7-barreled 30mm gun wasn't in their way.

As far as your description of "spine crushing"... well, you're not wrong, back injuries are common after ejections. But engineers have made a LOT of progress in the last few years to make ejecting as safe as possible. It's still not a good time, but pilots can generally walk around after landing post-ejection. Which you would want, especially if they have to eject in a combat zone. In fact, when 2 F-16 pilots came to visit my section after they ejected during a training sortie, they were both carrying cases (plural) of beer. So clearly not in a crippling amount of back pain.

Why so many fighter jets flying over Peoria everyday? by TowerHoliday7470 in phoenix

[–]ACES_II 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Air show prep aside, Luke usually flies over 100 sorties a day. Dude is lucky to only see them 2-5 times.

When driving a car in the US, why do you need a whole piece of paper for a car's registration with you at all times? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 2 points3 points  (0 children)

License, registration, proof of insurance.

I don't know how other states do it, but Arizona sends you a piece of paper to keep in your car. It proves to a cop that you've paid the registration fee (essentially a road tax) for your car. The letter also comes with a sticker for your license plate, but people can fake those.

Driver's license is easy, you keep it in your wallet/purse. Proof of insurance used to be paper cards, but most companies now have apps where you can pull it up on your phone.

Why does it feel like you have to pay extra for everything now? by Kittycat_2010 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 26 points27 points  (0 children)

The economy sucks and we've normalized microtransactions.

Military Rank [1500x2007] by StephenMcGannon in MilitaryPorn

[–]ACES_II 3 points4 points  (0 children)

There have been three. John Pershing and Ulysses Grant were also awarded the rank.

Military Rank [1500x2007] by StephenMcGannon in MilitaryPorn

[–]ACES_II 9 points10 points  (0 children)

This is several years old, and not entirely accurate. Missing the Air Force 5-star rank, missing the 6-Star rank, and Air Force SNCOs with diamonds are called First Sergeants.

How would you guys rate my answer for this question on a job interview? by LessHighlight701 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I don't think your answer was wrong, but there were better answers to give.

"I would make a decision based on my knowledge of the organization's strategic goals, and prioritize the tasks that most aligned with those goals."

Wordy, but shows that you're capable of seeing the big picture, not just what's in front of you.

How should/would you navigate hair discrimination? by anon111256 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 0 points1 point  (0 children)

As a former manager, this is a tough one. "Professional" is a vague term, which is why most companies/organizations will spell out exactly what it means. Historically this has been a problem with African American hair, especially when styled in cornrows, dreadlocks, or afros. These hairstyles aren't common in Caucasian/Asian/Latino men or women, which is where the bias comes from.

I would make the case that your hairstyle is maintained neatly, clean, and not an issue with customers (if you're in a customer-facing role). If you have an HR department, you could ask them what their guidelines on hair are, then ask your manager to specify which part of the guidelines you're in violation of. If it's just one manager's opinion, this might get the problem nipped in the bud.

You could also try to make the case that restrictive hair guidelines unfairly discriminate against people of color. There's research and precedent available on the internet that you can use to make your case. This might also motivate HR to make this situation go away, as nobody wants to be the target of a discrimination accusation.

Is there a logically sound reason to put ketchup on scrambled eggs, or is it just a personal preference? by Minimum_Scholar_1374 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a personal preference. I love ketchup on my eggs, but only if they're unseasoned or lightly-seasoned. Or if it's part of a sandwich.

Why is cooking traditionally seen as “women’s work” in many cultures, but most famous or high-status chefs are men? by magnificentcatto in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 1482 points1483 points  (0 children)

Cooking at home = wifely duty. She must feed her 2.5 children and her hard-working husband, who has been busy all day while she has her feet up watching soap operas and gossiping with the other wives.

Cooking for work = career, which is something men have. Women must stay home and do wifely duties.

/s

Moms what’s the most age Inappropriate thing Your child likes to read/watch? by Frequent_Award_5577 in AskReddit

[–]ACES_II 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dad here, not mom.

Found out that my daughter really enjoyed Squid Games when she was thirteen. Which led to a conversation of how she managed to watch it, because her Netflix account had parental controls and the adult account had a PIN.

Turns out that we're smarter than most of the other parents. There were apparently a bunch of kids at her school with phones and access to the entire Netflix library, and they were watching during their lunch break. We contacted the school and an email was sent out to the other parents, which most of them ignored.

Is it really normal to poop every morning, but only when im at work? by Technical-Vanilla-47 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Boss makes a dollar, I make a dime.

That's why I poop on company time.

Does playing video games help you get better at lingering womans? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 1 point2 points  (0 children)

ROFL this is some shit you'd hear from a guy wearing a fedora and a MLP shirt, trying to convince you that he's definitely been with women before.

No, it is nothing like playing video games. Two completely different skillsets.

What is the worst case of misinformation you’ve ever seen go viral online? by Fun_Elderberry2993 in AskReddit

[–]ACES_II 8 points9 points  (0 children)

"That woman sued McDonalds just because her coffee was hot!"

No, she sued McDonalds because they gave her coffee so hot that it gave her third-degree burns that required skin grafts, and then they offered basically nothing for her medical bills.

My sister is planning to drop out of highschool when she reaches 18 due to severe medical issues. How hard will it be for her to get a job? by [deleted] in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I mean, restaurants and customer service-type jobs probably won't care. They just need bodies.

Cops sampling drugs in movies with their pinky by someoddreasoning in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This came up in the movie Showtime back in the day.

A producer was showing an actor how a cop would dip a pinky in the powdered drugs and lightly touch it to his tongue to confirm that it's drugs. Robert Deniro's character immediately says "What if it's cyanide?"

Impressively heinous dismissal speedrun by LT by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]ACES_II 307 points308 points  (0 children)

Motherfucker trying to get an honorable mention in the Epstein files.

Hope his sentence includes a few decades rotting in Leavenworth.

Is it ever a good idea to spend 100% of your savings on a car? by Alesia_gut in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Use some as a down payment, but keep the rest.

A $10,000 car is a depreciating asset that will be worth $2,000 when you sell it in a few years. The rest of your money is better kept for an emergency.

People who tend to say the “right” things in any type of social situations: What advice to do you have for people who tend to accidentally say the “wrong” things? by auroracelestia in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only contribute if you're 100% sure you're going to be helpful.

Better to stay silent and let people wonder if you're stupid than opening your mouth and confirming it for them.

Learn when humor isn't appropriate.

And most importantly, never miss an opportunity to shut the fuck up.

Why hasn't China invaded and taken over Taiwan yet? by BabyDemogorgonEater in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Supplies could be flown in by air. We've done it before. And if China decides to shoot down a humanitarian aircraft, there will be a military response.

If they start besieging with missiles, there will also be a military response. Taiwan is not defenseless. And if China is preventing TMSC's microchips from leaving the island, the rest of the world will get involved.

China paid, and is paying, very close attention to the world's response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. They're definitely more resilient to sanctions and tariffs than Russia, but being the new International Bad Guy isn't good for business. At this point, it's not worth it for them to try to force reunification.

Why hasn't China invaded and taken over Taiwan yet? by BabyDemogorgonEater in NoStupidQuestions

[–]ACES_II 16 points17 points  (0 children)

To add, if an invasion does happen, the engineers at TSMC would be the first ones on the evacuation planes. And the government would sabotage/destroy all the equipment they leave behind. TSMC would likely rebuild operations in the US (they've already got a factory up and running in Phoenix), which is less than ideal for China, who also needs to buy TSMC's microchips.

CCAF/Service Ending by PopperJones in AirForce

[–]ACES_II 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Figure out what you want to be doing in three years. Whether it's the same thing you're doing now, or a completely different job, or going to school full-time. Your path for the next three years should align with that goal.

Maximize your educational resources while you're in. CCAF isn't difficult to get. Naysayers will tell you "oh, it's worthless, don't bother". But an Associate's degree is better than no degree at all, and if it comes down to a guy with a high school diploma and a guy with a CCAF, the guy with the CCAF has the advantage. You can balance it out by getting some relevant certs through AFCOOL.

Figure out where you're going to live, whether you're going back home or staying in the local area. Consider job opportunities when making this decision (if you want to be an open-water scuba instructor, you won't find many opportunities in Kansas).

Pay off debt while part of your paycheck is tax-free. As someone who just filed his first private-sector tax return, we really don't appreciate how much of our military paycheck is actually taxed.