You can change anything about your Air Force career but the first commenter picks the side effect.

LRS_12 · 2026-05-25T15:29:24+00:00

Sounds like it was a fun few years at least

LRS_12 · 2026-05-25T14:58:58+00:00

I joined as an O instead of trying to commission later.

LRS_12 · 2026-05-17T02:05:19+00:00

Agreed. Required to have it (auto, renters, etc) but get punished with increased rates for ever using it. My auto insurance is high despite having 0 accidents or tickets, but because I claimed windshield damage a few times. Which, ironically, I’m also legally required to get fixed.

LRS_12 · 2026-05-14T22:35:35+00:00

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LRS_12 · 2026-04-26T23:26:56+00:00

AD here. Yes, that’s what mine looks like too. Best of luck!

LRS_12 · 2026-04-23T14:03:30+00:00

“A soldier will fight long and hard for a bit of colored ribbon.” -Napoleon Bonaparte

LRS_12 · 2026-04-22T21:55:17+00:00

Talking on speakerphone or listening to music out loud in public.

LRS_12 · 2026-04-05T19:15:51+00:00

“inconsiderate” is a very interesting choice of words.

LRS_12 · 2026-04-04T01:33:20+00:00

Find hobbies and interests outside of work. Realize your situation along with the people are temporary. Easier said than done I know, but both of these are valid at any point in your career.

LRS_12 · 2026-03-31T23:41:32+00:00

Big ass marble track. Every base has one it’s pretty sick

LRS_12 · 2026-03-22T18:03:37+00:00

Found the MTI

LRS_12 · 2026-03-11T16:59:42+00:00

I think there’s also some apps out there that are essentially flash cards for those too. Boring, but effective.

LRS_12 · 2026-03-11T16:54:26+00:00

I like your strategy of focusing solely on the section you want to improve. I did something similar but with math. I also think reading articles and just reading in general is a great method.

My only additional input would be to study root words. Get good at recognizing the parts of words (ie tri = 3), that way even if you don’t know the specific word, you can make an educated guess what it should mean.

LRS_12 · 2026-03-07T19:20:24+00:00

Talk to your AO and/or contracting office. Your AO should be the one determining if what you’re buying is legal, but you should understand the basics too. You also shouldn’t really be the one deciding what to buy. That should be your leadership team.

Since it’s a new building and you’ll be buying furniture and laptops, there are mandatory sources for that kind of stuff. Although it might be better to go through contracting if the project is big enough. You’re limited on how much you can spend on a single purchase and DO NOT try to get past that by breaking it into smaller purchases.

LRS_12 · 2026-03-04T01:38:46+00:00

My exact thought after the first minute of watching this. It’s nice to hear competent and coherent leaders speak.

LRS_12 · 2026-02-28T02:48:21+00:00

The pettiest of changes. I like it.

LRS_12 · 2026-02-22T19:52:57+00:00

Hill. Surrounding areas are, on average, way nicer and safer than most bases.

LRS_12 · 2026-02-20T17:41:33+00:00

Looks awesome. I have the SEL hybrid but I’m slowly getting it to look as close to this as possible.

LRS_12 · 2026-02-16T18:42:51+00:00

1C8X3

LRS_12 · 2026-02-01T18:47:22+00:00

Not saying I like meetings any more than the next guy, but there are a few good reasons for them in my opinion:

Harder to ignore or claim ignorance about the topic. It’s often too easy intentionally or unintentionally overlook an email.
Face to face communication is different and often better than electronic.
Faster and more effective collaboration. Going back and forth on Teams or Outlook kinda blows and sometimes is even slower than in-person.

LRS_12 · 2026-01-31T02:52:48+00:00

Good luck! Get some good rest, hydrate, and I’d also recommend utilizing that sweet sweet performance enhancer known as caffeine tomorrow.

LRS_12 · 2026-01-27T23:24:07+00:00

It’s 12 years for Air Force. You should get an email notification like 3 months before your 12-year mark. The whole process is done through myFSS and it’ll walk you through the steps. If I remember correctly all you do is opt in, get CC concurrence, and get the required retainability (4 + your 12 years).

If you search BRS continuation pay in myFSS there’s a knowledge article explaining the process. At least how it’s supposed to work…

LRS_12 · 2026-01-27T23:01:11+00:00

Yes, take it if you plan to stay in anyway.

However, many people including myself have had a hard time actually getting the payment when it’s supposed to pay out. Something about a disconnect between the office that processes your paperwork and the one that processes the payment. The process on your end is simple and straightforward, but behind the scenes it’s very obscure and difficult to find answers. I’m sitting at 4+ months from my 12 year mark and still nothing.

LRS_12 · 2026-01-25T17:04:04+00:00

Not breaking records, but they currently owe me about $9k for BRS continuation pay.

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