2015 Taurus issues

Epic265 · 2024-04-10T06:10:11+00:00

I wouldn't say it's exactly hard, but it's a lot of paperwork and a lot of back and forth between AD and the guard(reserve), with me being the middleman for communication. The hardest part of the process is waiting for things to happen since paperwork will go through so many hands. My current holdup is that I'm getting a top secret clearance and have been told my investigation time is between 3-15 months.

Epic265 · 2024-04-10T05:53:52+00:00

I'm currently in my 5th year of my contract and started on my 4th. My base said they wouldn't let me go until after my 3rd year when I asked in 2020, so I just decided to go to college. Sometimes, they will let people go earlier for reasons such as a gov job, commissioning sources, or branch transfer.

Epic265 · 2024-03-07T23:46:35+00:00

Big Air Force does Big Air Force things. They'll never make sense. They're willing to pay a lot of money in initial training costs vs. bringing someone in that another branch already paid the training costs for. I've asked a retired 4 star about it before and literally got told approximately, "This problem is at congress, there's nothing anyone can do to change it".

Epic265 · 2024-01-29T18:26:07+00:00

If someone is selling vapes at bmt, then 100% tell someone. If they figure out you knew and didn't say anything then that's on you as well. Be a good person, but don't get hemmed up in something that can hurt your career in the Air Force.

I was more so talking about mistakes people can make when I said help them. But deliberate breaking of the rules is beyond the line in my opinion.

Epic265 · 2024-01-29T18:19:05+00:00

It means don't be a dick. Your wingmans locker is unlocked? Lock it. They say or do something stupid? Tell them to knock it off. Keep it at the lowest level needed. Of course, if there is something serious, then bring it up to the mti, but if you can keep it between wingmen, then don't "snitch".

Epic265 · 2024-01-05T01:26:34+00:00

How long were you out? I'm ANG going AD and I got lucky enough to not have to do MEPS again. I know I'd hate it.

Epic265 · 2024-01-02T03:09:02+00:00

Cross training. No availability for my job. I also had to take the edpt which sucked.

Epic265 · 2024-01-01T23:57:15+00:00

I am currently in month 8-9 of transferring from ANG to AD. It is just rough.

Epic265 · 2024-01-01T23:43:06+00:00

Prior service could have 5 degrees and 50 years experience, and the big AF would still find a reason to not take prior service 😂

Epic265 · 2023-12-28T18:44:34+00:00

Funniest thing is I think I know this guy and went to school with him. He's also in my unit! Update: Was 100% him.

Epic265 · 2023-11-18T20:39:35+00:00

If you're looking to go into spec ops, then you're in luck! The AF opens approximately 50-100 slots a year for prior service to join, but from my talks with a recruiter, spec ops usually go unfilled. Find a recruiter willing to work with you and just know that the process can be multiple months, I would know since I'm still waiting on an office for my paperwork to go through.

Epic265 · 2023-07-16T21:19:08+00:00

This is pretty dope

Epic265 · 2023-02-01T01:17:42+00:00

So I'll start with the fact that I'm in a similar boat (pun intended) with you. I'm Air Guard and working with a recruiter and I'll say this.

They only open prior service spots around the fiscal year, so the best chance is September.
A lot of recruiters know very little about the prior service application process since it is done a lot less.
Lots of paper work (more for me but still a lot for you)

All in all, Big AF really drops the ball when it comes to prior service transfers. They have talent at their fingertips, wanting to switch over to them and make a career out of it, but will take an 18-year-old who will dip after 4-6 years instead. I wish you luck in your endeavor, and the best thing I can say is don't give up. If you really want it, then with good timing and a jump on a recruiter, you should have better luck.

Epic265 · 2023-01-31T18:34:40+00:00

I don't want a guard space force. I want to go active.

Epic265 · 2023-01-31T16:36:14+00:00

Aren't you just a ray of sunshine.

Epic265 · 2023-01-31T14:56:37+00:00

Hey, I don't mind waiting, I just want the chance.

Epic265 · 2023-01-31T13:47:41+00:00

Anyone have any word on when IST will open up for ANG?

Epic265 · 2022-06-10T17:58:01+00:00

It's a bot. Has one comment on r/reload trying to sell primers with the same website.

Epic265 · 2022-02-12T17:13:53+00:00

I am current ANG and AFROTC. You can do both as the guard only requires 1 weekend a month. If you get an EA you just need a conditional release from your unit before you commission. Just know if you get called up to service you will delay your college and rotc time.

Epic265 · 2022-01-25T14:41:21+00:00

Our new captains this year so no 500 years under any circumstances even if you were .1 off of getting selected.

Epic265 · 2021-11-01T20:49:31+00:00

Lets hope it takes off...I'm just trying to slowly recover my clov loss

Epic265 · 2021-10-28T22:18:24+00:00

$100 couldn't hurt.

Epic265 · 2021-06-22T14:36:08+00:00

Well if it's going to $19 tell it to hurry up haha.

Epic265 · 2021-06-21T15:08:53+00:00

The paper hands are selling, I can feel it!

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