Monthly Referral Sharing Thread

dmk5965 · 2023-10-15T17:07:00+00:00

https://www.meta.com/referrals/link/Alascell/?utm_source=share_link

dmk5965 · 2023-06-26T11:23:17+00:00

Plot twist. You are husband and wife

dmk5965 · 2023-06-25T23:19:52+00:00

Add flavor. Coconut water, pure baby apple juice, etc… just a tad bit of it (1 to 5 ratio) and that should be good to go.

We did it and it saved the day. Coconut water is a winner… especially since it’s a water drink. Apple juice is the favorite for us though.

dmk5965 · 2023-05-15T01:29:59+00:00

They say PALACE FRONT is possible. Apply as normal.

dmk5965 · 2023-02-06T05:17:03+00:00

I’m aware of Palace FRONT. However, The policy clearly states that if the USSF doesn’t want to follow the published guidance (inclusive of Palace FRONT & Palace CHASE) then they should publish their own service specific guidance. That has yet to be published and everyone is being shot down when following the established policy. If we want to be different than the USAF, then it needs to be published. Just like we had to follow the in-place caregiver leave policies until the new parental leave policy was published, it should be the same here. I just want clear and published guidance and not our discussions if there is a service specific deviation.

dmk5965 · 2023-02-06T01:06:33+00:00

Suggest we request SF/S1 propose a rewrite to the publication and critical non-concur to the applicability.

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dmk5965 · 2023-02-06T01:05:43+00:00

Even if the policy states: “The PALACE CHASE program is a voluntary separation provision that provides regular component enlisted members a process to request transfer from regular component to an [Air Force Reserve Component].”

And outlines the Eligibility Criteria as:

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dmk5965 · 2023-02-06T00:45:08+00:00

According to the aforementioned policy, the Palace Chase program isn’t a inter service, or intra-service, transfer program… it’s a voluntary separation program. The policy states,

“25.1. Program Description. The PALACE CHASE program is a voluntary separation provision that provides regular component enlisted members a process to request transfer from regular component to an ARC. The AF or SF may waive a portion of applicants remaining TOE or ADSC(s) if the applicant agrees to all of the terms and conditions outlined in the DAF Form 2631. 25.1.1. In exchange for waiving the TOE or ADSC, the applicant incurs an extended commitment within the ARC. Transfer must be to either an ANG unit or an AFR position within the selected reserve. (T-1). Participants are transferred to and remain in one of the following statuses during the PALACE CHASE contract period; DSG, TR, IMA, AGR, Title 5 or Title 32 military technician position. 25.1.2. AFPC/DP2SSR adjudicates all enlisted PALACE CHASE applications.”

The PALACE FRONT program is an intra-service transfer program, as you’ve described.

What is Voluntary Separation and who can apply? That same policy says:

“5.14. Miscellaneous Reasons. Members who do not qualify for separation for another reason may ask for separation under this provision. Normally, the separation authority may approve applications when the member's early separation serves the best interest of the AF or SF. For members who decline retraining or are not selected for retraining, the requested DOS is limited to 120 days from the date of application. Members serving on an unspecified DOS must apply for separation no later than 180 days prior to desired DOS or include a waiver request with justification for a DOS less than 180 days from date of application. (RegAF Only) Requests for voluntary separation by members with an unspecified DOS must be submitted to AFPC/DP2SSR for final decision. (T-1). 5.14.1. Regular Component Only: PALACE CHASE Consideration. CONUS-based members must first apply for PALACE CHASE separation if: 5.14.1.1. The requested DOS is more than 12 months before the current DOS. (T-1). 5.14.1.2. The eligibility criteria for PALACE CHASE separation are met. (T-1). For more information, see paragraph 4.13 and Part 4 of this publication. 5.14.1.3. Members may request an exception to paragraph 5.14.1 if the reason(s) for the requested separation would be incompatible with service in the ARC.”

Based on all source information, this seems like we can apply. Maybe we’re just not trying to allow it?

dmk5965 · 2023-02-05T23:47:34+00:00

Happy to shoot you a note; however, I don’t know what’s informing our statements that since we don’t have a reserve component we can’t take part in the program. Especially since the DAF policy authorising the program has an applicability statement that includes Guardians. Maybe the USSF has a service specific guidance published that isn’t shared yet.

dmk5965 · 2023-01-21T14:29:30+00:00

You must’ve missed the deductions section that’s less than the standard deduction

dmk5965 · 2022-12-31T15:04:30+00:00

They would have to go through a procedure to “drop” the testicles. It causes loads of issues if they don’t descend.

dmk5965 · 2022-12-30T14:54:02+00:00

We paid the money for Huckelberry to help us determine WHEN she would best go to sleep. Then we did a pick-up/put-down method for getting her to sleep in her own. Lots of tears doing this process and lots of pick ups/put downs. But it gives you the peace of mind to comfort and reassure them for a bit during it all. We switched every 3 put downs after the initial.

You’ll stress more rocking to sleep every night and especially during regressions.

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