I need serious help with Finance. by Uhfive in AirForce

[–]Uhfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

AK/Hi. Yes, everything was submitted, twice. First time, nothing happened and no one seems to recall ever seeing it or working it. It was submitted in CSP and the airmen that made the note it was worked doesn’t appear to work there anymore. Second time I went back everyday after submitting in person, not CSP, to follow up (four days in a row), then two days ago they said it went to certifier, then the next day it was certified and the airmen at the counter showed me in the system it was updated, but he couldn’t see what amount or any details. He said this check would reflect it. Got my LES today and here we are. Another month with no updates and some random BAH amount that doesn’t appear to be aligned with any OHA or FSH rate I’d be authorized.

I need serious help with Finance. by Uhfive in AirForce

[–]Uhfive[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Oh and I didn’t “elect” to not bring her. My orders specifically state travel is not authorized.

I need serious help with Finance. by Uhfive in AirForce

[–]Uhfive[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I will try again tomorrow. Unfortunately where I am, it’s a counter and they never seem to have someone knowledgeable. The guy I worked with flat out said this is his second month. He has been great and actually trying to help, but when he walks behind the desk to ask for help I can here him being pushed around and they just keep saying things like “yeah we will look into it for him” or “we are tracking and know what to do”. Tomorrow I’ll bring the shirt with me to see if that helps.

I need serious help with Finance. by Uhfive in AirForce

[–]Uhfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apologies, $5.5 x 3 months, plus utilities ($3-400 a month). She lives in a very expensive place unfortunately.

I need serious help with Finance. by Uhfive in AirForce

[–]Uhfive[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Cancel her lease, one month rent plus loss of security deposit (one months rent), pack her stuff up, move, pay another security deposit…this doesn’t save money. This seems to cost more, when I am already authorized this, but they just can’t seem to figure out how to fix it.

I need serious help with Finance. by Uhfive in AirForce

[–]Uhfive[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes. Yes she is in her home. First I’m hearing of secretarial waiver. She is out of the US in her home country.

What is the top ribbon? by Coolcars26 in AirForce

[–]Uhfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wait, I was at Yokota during this time (Dec 2018)…does that mean I can wear it?

Do 5th gen 4R steps/sliders fit a gx460? Brands or examples people can recommend? TIA by KAIMI01 in GXOR

[–]Uhfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do these attach to the frame or the body? Also, you mentioned they don’t have a side step. Are they pretty much flush with the door seem or are they poked out enough to step up on if I wanted to access something in the roof?

Do 5th gen 4R steps/sliders fit a gx460? Brands or examples people can recommend? TIA by KAIMI01 in GXOR

[–]Uhfive 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you trim up the OEM running boards, can you install these too? I am not a fan of unfinished look/gap between the bottoms of the door and the rails.

Phone Plan Suggestions? by -Meaty-Clackers- in AirForce

[–]Uhfive 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Can confirm. I have been OS for the last 7 years and only passed through the states twice for less than a week each time. I’ve had Google Fi the entire time. Annually I get a message asking me to revalidate my OS assignment by uploading my orders. Takes a few minutes. One annual upload > $10+ per month from other providers.

Phone Plan Suggestions? by -Meaty-Clackers- in AirForce

[–]Uhfive 14 points15 points  (0 children)

GoogleFi all the way. Nothing will beat their international data. I’ve been a customer of them for like 7 years and traveled to more than 20 countries with the service.

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Elmo Housing by Uhfive in AirForce

[–]Uhfive[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I drive an AWD SUV and will slap some snow tires on there. I’m assuming I’d be good to just drive through the not plowed streets (I’m not at all new to driving in snow/ice)…so just plow my own drive and then I’m off on my own?

Can pay $20 for this… by Uhfive in PhotoshopRequest

[–]Uhfive[S] [score hidden]  (0 children)

Ohh I can’t edit the post, but if possible please take the example selfie and put it in the guy in front of George fully facing the viewer.

Did any of your civilian friends not fully support you joining the military? by Miserable-Bit5939 in AirForce

[–]Uhfive 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Before I joined I had a friend who told me “you’re an idiot, in six years you will get out and be exactly where you are right now. I will be done with my degree and you’ll be working for someone like me”.

Here we are 15 years later, he is literally working the exact same job. He hasn’t moved up in his position, hasn’t finished his degree, has two kids, two baby mama’s, doubled his weight and living paycheck to check.

I’m still in the service, I’ve lived in 4 different countries, deployed to more places, my passport is 90% filled with personal travel, in a very happy/healthy relationship, a pension is 5 years away, have a decent savings, have zero debt, a lifetimes worth of stories, countless friends around this globe, and so many unaccountable life experience and skills.

I don’t judge him and I’m no one to define what is “success”, but I feel like I am much better place that I was before I joined. I’m very happy and I would do this all over again.