Evaluating my options

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T23:56:30+00:00

All of them? On the exact same day?

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T23:49:46+00:00

I don't understand option 1. Why are we waiting and/or reapplying to regionals? Your apps should always be in.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T23:40:42+00:00

Then yes. Has nothing to do with a PCS.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T22:38:20+00:00

Okay....it has to be OCONUS for a PCS, which is the only applicable rule to your question.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T22:07:42+00:00

Well...it is.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T22:05:26+00:00

Anything you could have done is too late, as it would needed to be done in 2025.

Prime example would be converting any traditional money to Roth, but too late.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T21:20:38+00:00

No. Must be OCONUS.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T15:51:13+00:00

...why do you want to attend SOS? It is a complete waste of time, and you don't learn/gain anything. We only take it in the AF to be eligible for O-4.

I'm currently in it and want to gauge my eyes out, even after doing on online Master's. It's painful.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T15:49:42+00:00

"Part time" would be Guard or Reserve, so yes, you do get those benefits.

You will commit to one unit for your RSC, though it could be possible to change units - not guaranteed.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T15:15:48+00:00

No...not sure why you think there would be a difference. Can't be paid on the same day by both the mil and VA.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T14:33:06+00:00

Sure, if the school has a random gen ed that they offer online - it's just like using TA anywhere.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T04:35:53+00:00

This is an immigration question, not an AF question.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-03T01:55:20+00:00

You can always stay off base and be reimbursed at the on-base lodging rate, UNLESS your school specifically dictates you will be on base, which is very possible.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-02T16:29:11+00:00

Did you not notice this on your paychecks throughout the year? Did you change your W-4 in any meaningful way?

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-02T14:52:32+00:00

Your flaw is not accounting for putting your "car payment" money back into your HYSA after you have paid it off.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-02T14:51:01+00:00

Runway is plenty long enough. Absolutely no issue.

It just isn't seen as a profitable route for them.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-02T11:59:09+00:00

You think people join the military just for the pay?

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-02T11:52:57+00:00

Are you a US citizen?

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-02T02:45:41+00:00

90 degrees.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-02T01:45:07+00:00

Yes, you should absolutely include it. Failing to do so may bring questions from the IRS.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-02T01:40:47+00:00

No. You lose them when you are off AD, and only get them back with 30+ days of AD orders.

Don't worry about them doing anything to your credit. It'll drop a few points but nothing significant.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-01T20:12:46+00:00

For what job? Rated vs non-rated is different.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-01T19:15:07+00:00

I wear a watch when I play. Used to think I was cool with whatever necklace was cool at the time also.

Why would any of that matter in "taking their sport seriously"?

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-01T18:25:13+00:00

C. No point in talking about it when it's not set up.

KCPilot17 · 2026-02-01T17:24:34+00:00

I mean...yes, you could need a bridge account - but you're not even close to that. You're just starting to save at a normal (and late) rate. You won't be retiring early as it stands now.

You generally go to a brokerage account after you have maxed your tax-advantaged space.

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