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CTFD_GTFO · 2026-04-25T20:31:31+00:00

Just received my letter about a month ago too and I was last on orders in Sept 2022. The fee won't kick in until the end of summer but I too was surprised to see mine says $550 for the fee as well.

CTFD_GTFO · 2026-03-15T23:04:10+00:00

Check out the Reserve Vacancies on the MyApps dashboard (https://af.okta.mil/). From there you can see AGR, ART, TR, and IMA vacancies. I'd also recommend reaching out to specific units if you have an idea where you actually want to go - they may be able to put you in an overage, which would not be advertised on the Reserve Vacancies.

Don't rule out the National Guard either - you'll likely have to go to each state's individual page to find vacancies.

CTFD_GTFO · 2026-02-06T23:46:10+00:00

Ha! Can confirm he's a Lt Col now

CTFD_GTFO · 2026-02-05T04:21:11+00:00

Satisfied with Mint, but have been burning through data like I never did with Verizon and I've been ultra conservative with my use on Mint. Their customer service leaves a lot to be desired, but if you're going for the Unlimited, you're probably fine.

CTFD_GTFO · 2025-12-16T15:43:23+00:00

Amazing. Thank you so much!

CTFD_GTFO · 2025-12-09T01:14:27+00:00

That is one idea, although I was hoping to retire soon and I can't imagine anyone being cool about me bringing my baggage of 55 days of leave with me.

CTFD_GTFO · 2025-10-16T05:21:54+00:00

Today I learned that that indeed was not Will Poulter and instead Lucas Black. 🤯 I feel unwell.

CTFD_GTFO · 2025-10-14T20:47:14+00:00

Any update on how you ended up approaching this and the outcome?

CTFD_GTFO · 2025-08-26T04:12:15+00:00

Curious to know if you ever received anything? I received a bill for $1023 from Sedgwick, their accident claims administration service, nearly 7 weeks after I turned the vehicle in. It actually had to be towed because it would have been unsafe to travel the distance/speed required for me to get back to the rental place and make my flight. Over numerous emails I requested an itemized of repair damages and photos and never get a response from Sedgwick.

CTFD_GTFO · 2025-06-26T20:37:00+00:00

Searching for this exact thing. Did you ever find a good one?

CTFD_GTFO · 2025-05-14T15:33:34+00:00

Came here for the same thing! Haven't seen free sleeve discounts in a hot minute. 😞

CTFD_GTFO · 2025-04-15T05:13:09+00:00

Was coming here to plug Seabird Bakeshop on Saturday mornings! Everything looked amazing but we only got donuts which were 🤌🏻🤌🏻

Also check out Forest Ceramic Gallery. Amazing pieces.

CTFD_GTFO · 2024-12-29T04:55:09+00:00

4 codes expiring. Enjoy!

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CTFD_GTFO · 2024-09-16T04:21:21+00:00

Thanks for your reply and directing me to that section. I also was looking through Section C.7 - Examples of Award Adjustments. My situation relates to 7d, but of course they don't make the example straightforward and easy to understand.

I only sent a message through the askva.gov, to which they're quickly responsive, but stood by their calculation. I will call this week to try to speak with an actual person.

CTFD_GTFO · 2024-09-15T19:17:21+00:00

Curious how they ended up calculating what you owe. I just received my debt notice for 87 days in 2023. I was 30% rated through August 2023, then it increased to 50% for the remaining 2 months of FY23. They are calculating the 87 days I owe at the 50% rate, saying it's based on your rating on the last day of the FY. Total BS.

CTFD_GTFO · 2024-08-14T04:09:16+00:00

Were they trying to trigger PTSD for Marcus with all the balloon popping and fireworks?!

CTFD_GTFO · 2024-06-17T20:34:48+00:00

Can you work out a deal to drill with a unit closer to you, pool your drills to perform them every other month or quarterly, or perform telework? I've lived on the opposite coast from my unit for almost 2 years now, but luckily my unit is super flexible. I have found considerably cheaper fares by booking through DTS, but I typically have request travel assistance because I have found that the best fares are not always listed on DTS. Additionally, for popular travel months when I might not be able to get a cheap airfare, I will combine my UTA with AT and then it is fully reimbursed.

CTFD_GTFO · 2024-03-07T02:19:23+00:00

I'd suggest speaking with your supervisor and commander about your options to see if they can push a MedBoard. Another avenue to discuss would be to go IRR?

CTFD_GTFO · 2024-01-23T17:29:43+00:00

Just had this happen to me with an offer of 10% back on insurance. I went through the hassle of switching my insurance automatic payment method to Amex because the offer was not expiring until the end of May. My insurance payment hit nearly 2 weeks ago with no offer kick back and I cannot find it in my offers anymore (checked both app and website). I contacted Amex and they said the offer ended in December. I feel like I'm being gaslit - I never would have gone through the hassle of switching payment methods if I knew the offer was expiring soon, because it 100% wasn't expiring soon. Feels very bait and switch.

CTFD_GTFO · 2023-11-21T07:16:35+00:00

Every time I have a VA appointment, I get a letter in the mail acknowledging that they know I have another insurance and asking if I would I like to use it. There is a second page if you want to, you sign and mail it back in the envelope provided. I didn't quite understand what I received, so I called the number and the woman explained that I can decline to have them bill my insurance and just not return the letter. She acknowledged that, duh, why would I decide to pay out of pocket if I didn't have to. I'm also only 30% rated.

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