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Old Thu, April 29th, 2010, 10:07 PM
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Congratulations! Yes, I know what an AFSC is, having had several for 20 years.

Your starting AFSC is a "Pilot in Training", probably different wording, but means the same thing. Do you know yet where you will be going to Primary Training? I was at Laughlin AFB, in Texas.

You won't have a "dedicated" Crew Chief in the Air Force, because you don't get a plane of your own. You fly which ever one Maintenance and Ops assigns you to fly. So, you better be nice to everyone!

Regardless, you treat the Maintainers like fellow human beings! They're out there keeping that pile of iron in flying condition in all sorts of weather and they get none of the "glory" that pilots get. Never, ever, give them a hard time! If there's a problem with the bird, just let them know and let them take care of it. You'll either fly that plane when they fix it, or you'll get another, or you won't fly.

And, if you takeoff late because you were "goofing off" somehow, you give Ops a black eye.

Now, go have fun!

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Old Fri, April 30th, 2010, 01:57 AM
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Again thanks for the advise! I wont know where I go for training until about 100 days before I graduate, but Laughlin is definitely 1 of the 5 options that we have.
Right now I am looking forward to ring dance, which happens in about 3 weeks! , so ill for sure post pictures when I have it!
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Old Fri, April 30th, 2010, 07:26 PM
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Oh and BTW for those who are interested/care, the actual AFSC is "92T0: Pilot Trainee" , im still excited about it haha!
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That is outstanding. I have 36 years in and still pressing on. I have flown all 36. Do you know were you are going to pilot training? I am so old they closed Craig AFB, AL a long time ago. One piece of advise. Do not go into training with any distractions. It is very hard training and instructors can be very unforgiving. The rewards of becoming an Air Force pilot though are fantastic.
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Old Mon, May 17th, 2010, 10:26 PM
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I dont find out where I will go to training for another year and Thanks for the Advise! I still get a huge smile every time I think about it! and this Friday I get my ring!!!
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Old Tue, May 25th, 2010, 07:29 PM
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I GOT MY RING!!! im sure you can see it in my signature, in case anyone is wondering, the stone is green tourmaline and i got the 14K gold with 2 diamond inlays on top between the words United States Air Force and Academy!
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Congrats.
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Old Tue, May 25th, 2010, 11:35 PM
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Thanks! now only 365 days until I graduate!!
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Congrats! Good luck with school too!

And for all of you who are in the military, or have been: Have a wonderful Memorial Day.
Please know that there are many of us who appreciate the sacrifices you have made for our country and are thankful for your willingness to serve and dedication everyday.

Thanks to all of you, and God Bless!
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Congrats! I was just in Colorado Springs working at Peterson AFB.. that is a beautiful area.
Good luck in the future!
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