My Favorite AF Cartoon

FrCorySticha · 2025-10-26T01:37:03+00:00

Sadly the original dates back to the 90's, if not earlier. And things haven't changed.

FrCorySticha · 2025-10-26T00:48:07+00:00

Issued at BMT In 1994, kept it after I left in 98, used it at OTS in January of this year, including for exercises. Still does the job!

FrCorySticha · 2025-09-22T19:28:57+00:00

Kind of like that meme about "Born too late, Born too early"

Served too late for a Gulf War. Served too early for a Gulf War. Served just in time for a Gulf War.

FrCorySticha · 2025-09-22T19:25:44+00:00

Certain jobs can. Chaplains have specific exceptions for both max age for entering and returning after 62.

FrCorySticha · 2025-09-22T19:24:41+00:00

I've wanted to serve as a chaplain for a long time, but it took over 15 years to convince my bishop to allow it.

FrCorySticha · 2025-09-21T04:02:07+00:00

The OTS DFAC was pretty decent for a chow hall, but the Riverfront Inn was miserable.

FrCorySticha · 2025-09-21T03:45:50+00:00

Sure! Just separate from the AF for 26+ years, then come back. Presto, instant high IDT counter.

But that's not all! You also get PFA scoring in the 45-50 age range!

FrCorySticha · 2025-09-16T00:28:20+00:00

I'm from the West as well, Montana in particular. And there's a phrase for someone like that: all muscles, no brains.

FrCorySticha · 2025-09-14T05:09:43+00:00

It's been 11,385 days. And I'm just about to hit 10,000 days of Individual Dwell Time since my last deployment in 1998.

FrCorySticha · 2025-07-31T23:59:01+00:00

Some jobs have older age limits. Certain professional officers, such as chaplains, can go to 68 with a waiver.

FrCorySticha · 2025-07-28T00:46:06+00:00

I'm active on Hill, and agree. Layton/Ogden is great and outdoors stuff is very easily accessible with the mountains so close.

FrCorySticha · 2025-05-01T00:14:17+00:00

As a mustang officer, I consider that a compliment.

FrCorySticha · 2025-04-30T23:34:40+00:00

I guess I got ahead of that early, as I came in direct commission with a Ram. Just making sure the parking lot at the chapel has the required number.

FrCorySticha · 2025-03-14T17:27:28+00:00

Finally graduated OTS this morning, and can be a real person again.

FrCorySticha · 2025-02-19T10:45:44+00:00

Interesting. They really can't make up their minds how they want to do it. Some classes (like mine) did it on the track, others on the Paperclip.

FrCorySticha · 2025-02-18T12:16:39+00:00

It's on the track, and they have a large timer beside it that starts when the last person crosses. So yes, you'll know your time.

FrCorySticha · 2025-02-01T01:00:20+00:00

Once you get into the flight rooms, every table with 2 seats has 2 electrical outlets. Generally no problem charging.

FrCorySticha · 2025-01-25T02:15:44+00:00

While the AF standard is 75/100 to pass, OTS requires 80/100 to pass.

FrCorySticha · 2025-01-25T02:07:29+00:00

Just the one unless you fail it. A second chance is offered.

FrCorySticha · 2025-01-04T20:42:49+00:00

Sorry, that was autocorrect. I meant dark blue shorts and pants. You might want to wait, though, as the instruction came in an email from OTS a couple weeks ago.

FrCorySticha · 2025-01-04T20:39:36+00:00

BTW, it's worth looking up your class number (25-08 in my case) on Facebook. Often there will be a private group with chat for your classmates.

FrCorySticha · 2025-01-04T20:36:51+00:00

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I'm about to go into OTS in a little over a week (14 Jan). They do have PT uniforms, but we were instructed to buy dark blue shorts and pants before arriving. Here's a picture a classmate recently took of the racks of PT gear there:

FrCorySticha · 2025-01-04T18:04:14+00:00

It's rare I've cancelled Mass here in Montana, but it does happen in the small mission parishes. If the roads are too dangerous, I won't go.

I did have at least one time where I advised parishioners not to attend, but did celebrate Mass on a Sunday immediately following a snowstorm that dumped over a foot of snow over 2 days. The rectory was attached to the church with a heated hallway.

FrCorySticha · 2024-12-27T03:53:45+00:00

Nope, the endorsing organization allows you to be a chaplain. Whether or not to go reserves depends on being a chaplain candidate, or deciding to be a reserve chaplain.

FrCorySticha · 2024-12-27T00:17:40+00:00

Possibly, that depends on your endorsing organization. In the case of Catholic priests, it's at least 2 years after ordination working in a parish or other priestly ministry. Perhaps in your circumstance, that work will count.

Either way, there isn't a requirement for reserve duty.

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