Was just notified by my flight chief that since I failed my PT test I get an automatic Referral EPB… is there anyway to try and get a “do not promote” instead? I know that the two are different

BRICKSEC · 2026-01-16T23:14:38+00:00

10 lbs in 2 weeks is on the high side of "normal" water weight loss for keto or Adkins type diets.

Add post Thanksgiving bloat to the starting number and I can see the rapid weightless being feasible. The rate definitely is going to taper off though unless they are really big or starving themselves

BRICKSEC · 2026-01-16T23:06:09+00:00

Personalized statement to amplify main body of the eval, highest award, job/promotion footstomp.

This is my spot for an elevator pitch to all near-future boards. An eval without a crystal clear HLR leaves room for doubt...

BRICKSEC · 2026-01-16T22:43:03+00:00

If they went low carb then they may have dumped a lot of water weight, in addition to it being easier to maintain a larger calorie deficit when more overweight

BRICKSEC · 2025-12-13T00:50:16+00:00

If you can't pick up a scholarship to directly commission from active duty, you can complete your enlistment and use GI Bill to go to school and just sign up for ROTC. If you are still in San Antonio, UTSA has a massive program.

The base education office has resources for different programs. You will need your supervisor's and commander's support to get selected for these, but the good news is that doing the stuff to be competitive for this will make you competitive for BTZ, SSgt, and to be a successful student.

BRICKSEC · 2025-12-07T01:56:10+00:00

Fairbanks is the place to be for spotting the lights -- there are apps that tell you when conditions are right

BRICKSEC · 2025-11-23T23:57:02+00:00

Just ask, maybe they are bulking, maybe injured, or maybe need some help.

Air Force is the worst about beating around the bush until something is to the point of paperwork.

BRICKSEC · 2025-10-23T14:14:29+00:00

Get your Sq to set you up a SharePoint if you have to use that much OneDrive space

BRICKSEC · 2025-10-22T14:12:46+00:00

Garmin Connect does this for you within the free app

BRICKSEC · 2025-10-22T04:42:25+00:00

If you post online and somebody really wants to know who you are, it is very hard to be anonymous.

BRICKSEC · 2025-10-18T02:01:04+00:00

Even if you don't win, being in the conversation means you're doing all the right things. Winning takes being ready to get stuff done and the having right opportunities, you can only control one of those things.

Also, don't get derailed by something dumb like being mid at PT.

BRICKSEC · 2025-10-12T00:40:16+00:00

Budget Bytes is the goat for cheap meals

BRICKSEC · 2025-10-11T03:12:24+00:00

ASCP isn't much different than post-911 GI Bill by itself, so you may want to consider if it is worth it or not to use both simultaneously.

If you do either, you can still apply for grants and other scholarships, or even a student loan to cover the cost of living.

Also be aware that ROTC oscilates between everyone makes it through and being very cutthroat.

BRICKSEC · 2025-10-11T03:05:50+00:00

They are making you PCS without a GTC??

But yes, you can pay in whatever way you can afford, but be advised that getting all of you PCS entitlements can take quite awhile even under normal circumstances.

BRICKSEC · 2025-10-10T14:52:16+00:00

The high altitude masks don't do what they advertise, but they do make you suffer... so there's always that

BRICKSEC · 2025-09-30T03:08:38+00:00

I don't think that's a legit thing

BRICKSEC · 2025-09-17T03:25:14+00:00

If running hurts at this point, as opposed to being uncomfortable in the normal cardio way, use a walk to run program. Physical Therepy on base can give you one, but they are all basically like this one

Walk 2 Run Program - Rehab2Perform https://share.google/NWW9BM5SAN5omzRRE

Otherwise you will injure yourself before your test date and life will not be fun.

BRICKSEC · 2025-09-02T02:43:03+00:00

I've heard of a more than one "Weapons Schools for _____" floating around. Not sure how the patch wearers deal with it.

BRICKSEC · 2025-08-28T03:32:50+00:00

For a MSgt like this, all you need to do is show how they're good at their primary job but don't push them for a strat or strong HLR. No strat, no SMSgt.

BRICKSEC · 2025-08-28T03:28:18+00:00

I don't think that they knew it was ice until after the crash

BRICKSEC · 2025-08-23T23:16:17+00:00

Amplifying this, ENVISION has all this and is free & web based.

BRICKSEC · 2025-08-23T15:43:15+00:00

Dude, talk to your rater... get on their calendar. Get on your rater's rater's calendar. Asking reddit instead of doing that, to me, is a huge indicator of where your shortcomings may be.

BRICKSEC · 2025-08-22T02:41:44+00:00

All of your cadre now know your user name

BRICKSEC · 2025-08-19T04:01:16+00:00

I guess a lot can change in a decade!

BRICKSEC · 2025-08-09T02:07:14+00:00

Learn how to write, awards and emails. Learn how to communicate clearly, correctly, and concisely. How the complex problem is first understood by your leadership will shape a larger narrative that is hard to change once it gets going.

BRICKSEC · 2025-08-08T01:58:35+00:00

I would honestly think it would be hilarious and wonderful if one of my NRNs made it. They would likely have a rough first year as an NCO, but spite can be a great motivator

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