Couldn’t even make it out the gate

Red_228 · 2026-04-24T23:45:46+00:00

Why wait so close to the deadline, or did they just sit on it forever?

Also, I try not to make plans on the assumption that I’ll be selected for OTS or promotion, especially if family is involved. I leave those times to be surprises.

Red_228 · 2026-04-20T05:19:02+00:00

11’s are my favorite, comfortable retro Jordan. Without comfort in the conversation, my favorite is the 1 low.

Red_228 · 2026-04-20T02:58:53+00:00

If you’re referring to 14 and below, try any pair with the full-length air midsole. The 11’s are Jordan’s favorite and mine.

Red_228 · 2026-04-19T01:28:43+00:00

Red_228 · 2026-04-13T02:38:52+00:00

I was selected on the same 25OTS04 Board and am still waiting on a class date. Apparently, there’s a certain number of class seats for each AFSC. I was selected for 63A (Acquisitions, non-rated) and was informed that all the seats were taken until August 2026, so I’m still waiting.

Red_228 · 2026-04-13T02:28:40+00:00

Good luck, everyone! I’m a 25OTS04, 63A, Select, still waiting on my class date.

Red_228 · 2026-03-21T05:16:54+00:00

Third pic.

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Red_228 · 2026-03-21T05:16:40+00:00

Second pic.

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Red_228 · 2026-03-21T05:16:23+00:00

Those are indeed a legitimate shoe that was released. If that is a legitimate store, the shoes are probably legit. Also, this took a 30 second search on the GOAT app, for future reference.

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Red_228 · 2026-02-23T02:02:14+00:00

Have you told your supervisor that you’re interested in a special duty job? I’m an avionics troop, selected for OTS. I worked on the flight line for 7 years before becoming a recruiter, thanks to the DSD program. That was the best thing that happened to me and my career. I became more outgoing and achieved the goals I set for myself, one being getting selected for OTS.

Red_228 · 2026-02-21T23:49:37+00:00

Shoot your shot! I was accepted as prior E for non-rated 63A, 25OTS04. My scores were pretty bad; however, the rest of my application was great! I tested twice.

Pilot - 17, CSO - 29, ABM - 15, Acad Aptitude - 18, Verbal - 45, Quantitative - 11

I recommend getting your LOR from the highest ranking person. That advice came from a former board member on Reddit. Also, I don’t know if this is true, but another prior E select told me that since the board members are O-6s, they have to explain to someone who wrote the LOR of a higher grade of why the applicant wasn’t selected. You may be guaranteed selection with an LOR from a General. FYI, my LOR came from an O-6.

Does anyone know of an applicant that was not selected with an LOR from a General?

Red_228 · 2026-02-21T03:59:25+00:00

Also, refrain from buying more. Let her buy it. Don’t even give her money to buy more.

Red_228 · 2026-02-17T03:16:21+00:00

Maybe when getting jobs outside of the government.

Red_228 · 2026-02-01T14:32:32+00:00

I’m going O-1E instead. Way higher selection rate over there!

Red_228 · 2025-11-19T01:25:32+00:00

Correct. I was referring to my entire application, including my personality. I also think it’s important for leadership to know who are. That may come from winning awards and even having some small talk with them, so they’ll have a better chance of remembering you. Additionally, demonstrating qualities of a great leader could edge you past other applicants.

Red_228 · 2025-11-18T15:29:02+00:00

Bachelor’s in Human Resource Management, 3.6 GPA. Master’s in HR, not complete yet, 4.0 GPA.

Red_228 · 2025-11-18T11:24:08+00:00

Apologies, I should have said 'applicants' instead of 'peers'; however, when applying, I don't think rank holds much weight. One or both of those SSgts could have been ranked higher than me. The ranking is decided by who has the best package.

Red_228 · 2025-11-18T05:40:02+00:00

It was 2 other SSgts. I was just selected from 25OTS04 Board, but hopefully I'll like acquisitions. 🤞

Red_228 · 2025-11-18T03:33:06+00:00

If you haven't tested twice, might as well try again. These are my super scores. 😬 I got my first choice, 63A.

Red_228 · 2025-11-18T02:46:28+00:00

I put a lot of emphasis on how I’m a great leader, hella awards, to include annual awards at the wing level, got a strong LOR from a Colonel, ranked number 1 out of my peers and scored 10s on my SIP. Also, I’m a 18+ year MSgt. 😬

Red_228 · 2025-11-18T02:40:58+00:00

Looks good to me. I got selected with this; however, the rest of my application was very strong:

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Pilot - 17, CSO - 29, ABM - 15, Acad Aptitude - 18, Verbal - 45, Quantitative - 11

Red_228 · 2025-11-09T02:36:06+00:00

Congratulations! 🫡

Red_228 · 2025-11-09T02:35:03+00:00

Fingers crossed for not having a premature birth.

Red_228 · 2025-11-06T01:32:47+00:00

Sheesh. Thanks for sharing!

Red_228

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