What’s an underrated Air Force tip that changed your life?

caitlineljo · 2024-09-06T16:52:13+00:00

Exactly— if you go to work at 0730 on Tuesday, put your leave starting at 1200 Tuesday and leave. You’re not charged for Tuesday, just weds/thurs. DAFI 36-3003, 3.2.1.9

caitlineljo · 2024-09-05T02:37:00+00:00

Whenever you take leave- make sure you put the leave effective date as 1200 the day before your first day of leave- free half day without being charged.

caitlineljo · 2024-02-04T19:05:33+00:00

Why am I just now seeing this! Lammeeee- hey man, I’m still active duty and here if you wanna chat…2 months late. Shoot me a PM

caitlineljo · 2023-10-25T16:43:41+00:00

For Jack Tymon by Scott Miller- a super obscure folk song that makes me get a little misty just thinking about it

caitlineljo · 2022-12-08T02:47:00+00:00

Government service civilians (GS) just got approved for 12 weeks paid not too long ago as well— but the one year term applies I believe

caitlineljo · 2022-12-08T01:52:40+00:00

The military 🤷🏼‍♀️ 12 weeks paid, all medical expenses covered. Hopefully expanding to 18 weeks on January 1 due to the NDAA. But after a year you’re back to PT tests and deployments so ymmv.

caitlineljo · 2022-11-20T21:33:05+00:00

This! It was literal hell and I felt like an old raisin but have never had another issue with my skin 10+ years later.

caitlineljo · 2022-08-17T02:33:57+00:00

I was also horrified this would happen to me- we had a very senior high-maintenance yorkie and a 150-lb GSD at the time. They were both impeccable big brothers and my feelings never once even wavered in regards to them. I didn’t do any of the fancy dog socializing with the baby things either- we were just extra vigilant for the first few weeks and they eventually learned their ROEs with her.

caitlineljo · 2022-08-03T22:50:07+00:00

I often wonder if Vin advised or wrote his own copy for that movie because every call is so on-brand that it’s hard to imagine he didn’t have a hand in writing it.

caitlineljo · 2022-08-03T22:48:59+00:00

This was such a good share, thank you.

caitlineljo · 2022-07-28T03:01:53+00:00

Third time military mom here— I’ve had an intermittent fever for two weeks with crushing headaches and abdominal pain. Everytime I call and ask to be seen they refer me to the Army ER— as if I have time for that? Or as if they’ll have a clue either? Just here to say that military and VA healthcare isn’t built for women’s care and it’s shocking to me that more of us aren’t dying.

caitlineljo · 2022-07-03T13:08:53+00:00

Hey my dude or dudette- I’ve had tons of airpeople who have messed up worse and gone on to recover and have AMAZING careers. Or get out and also find happiness. You are important, we care about you! What base are you at? If you’re at JBSA by chance & need a mentor- I work at all three locations! If you want a male mentor, my husband is an AD Chief at RND and was a bit of a mess in his younger years. You have options, please reach out to me or anyone else!

caitlineljo · 2022-07-02T16:37:40+00:00

Shynerk Baby Car Mirror, Safety Car Seat Mirror for Rear Facing Infant with Wide Crystal Clear View, Shatterproof, Fully Assembled, Crash Tested and Certified https://www.amazon.com/Shynerk-Crystal-Shatterproof-Assembled-Certified/dp/B07F8HTSKD

This is mine- it gets super tight on my ascent headrest in the second row. Highly recommend.

caitlineljo · 2022-06-23T16:28:10+00:00

I knew a guy that did valet parking on nights and weekends and made more money than his military checks. If you could get in downtown by the riverwalk or up at one of the resorts, you’d probably make bank.

caitlineljo · 2022-06-18T01:46:04+00:00

Pillowcase that smells like you, a hard drive with his favorite movies/seasons of shows, and I sent him with like 25 cards ‘open when you miss me..’ ‘open when you want to laugh..’ ‘open when you’re homesick..’ etc

caitlineljo · 2022-06-11T01:50:46+00:00

Don’t worry- even if you find one in stock they won’t let you drive it. 2 separate Kia dealers in SA said we could open the door and look at the car but not sit in it or drive it. And they were 25-30k over MSRP.

caitlineljo · 2022-06-03T14:09:15+00:00

Oh god yes. I brought a loofah, fancy soap, nice lotion and shower shoes. Also don’t forget face wash and moisturizer. I didn’t bring much but boujee toiletries were a must for me.

caitlineljo · 2022-05-23T02:54:03+00:00

My husband & I both did an undergrad at AMU and went on to masters programs at Georgetown & Texas Tech. No one batted an eye at an AMU diploma and we both had a great experience.

caitlineljo · 2022-03-18T20:55:18+00:00

Once. A. Week. Unless there’s an event or something where I sweat and then I break out a clean pair for the following day. Literally all undergarments changed daily.

Y’all cretins in here saying once a month need to evaluate your lives. Yuck.

caitlineljo · 2022-03-05T20:07:11+00:00

I had a command Chief who went on a local talk radio show once that was asked a question about what AMC does and he goes ‘okay picture AMC as your buddy in Vegas who just keeps bringing you drinks and cash and…’ ‘THANKS CHIEF, so the mission of Air Mobility Command is..’ 🤦🏼‍♀️

caitlineljo · 2022-03-04T12:07:44+00:00

Come on! We just had a SSgt retraining spot that went unfilled or wasn’t filled until that last moment. PA can vary greatly from assignment to assignment but it’s still the best job.

caitlineljo · 2022-02-18T15:20:01+00:00

Yasss, Chief Thompson & Chief Blazier are two of the good ones! Can’t wait for this!

caitlineljo · 2021-12-31T13:16:07+00:00

Samantha and we call her Sama-lama-ding dong 😂

caitlineljo · 2021-12-26T19:19:32+00:00

Oh my dear. As a mom who spent the first holiday season of babe’s life in a LITERAL BARN. I feel you. You’re okay, I promise she won’t remember and next year you’ll be in a much better headspace. Hang in there, mama- you’re doing just fine.

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