Bases like Cannon, Minot, Grand Forks, Edwards, Holloman, Dyess, etc. You would think if there wasn't much to do off base the on-base club would be more popular, like how the old timers talk about what the base clubs used to be.

For the bigger guys out there. Just did my PT test, clocked a 16:30 2 mile time at 39 years old and weigh 235 lbs, 6 ft 2 in. 51 push ups, 52 sit ups.

My program that got me there:

Monday/Cardio

Treadmill, 2.0 incline

5 minute walk 3.5

10 minute jog at 5.6

15 minute run at 6.5

5 minute walk to cool down

35 minutes total, over 3 mile total distance.

Start practicing breathing through nose for 30 seconds to 1 minute at several points during run.

Tuesday/Weights

Bench press, 3 sets

Standing military press 3 sets

Bench press with dumbells, 3 sets

Triceps pull downs, 3 sets

Around an hour total time

Wednesday/Cardio

Treadmill, 2.0 incline

4x4 Nordics

5 minute walk 3.5

5 minute jog 5.6

3 minute walk 3.5

4 minute run 7.5

3 minute walk 3.5

4 minute run 7.5

3 minute walk 3.5

4 minute run 7.5

3 minute walk 3.5

4 minute run 7.5

5 minute walk cool down

Practice nose breathing for 30 seconds each run segment.

Thursday

Repeat Tuesday weight day

Friday

Repeat Monday cardio

Saturday

2 sets push ups, 3-5 minutes between sets, aiming for 40 push ups in 40 seconds (nonstop 40).

Okinawa shouldn't be a first duty station for military members, in my opinion. A lot of these young men are women are away from home for the first time, getting a steady paycheck, and adjusting to a completely different environment. None of that would be a problem if the leadership here wasn't so out of touch.

I've been stationed at five different bases, and the leadership here is by far the most disconnected I've experienced. I think part of the problem is that some leaders have been here for 7–8 years and have gotten too comfortable.

I've been here for seven months, and I just met my section chief for the first time this month(mind you he's been stationed here for 6 years). That alone says a lot. How can you mentor and develop young Airmen when you barely know them?

Now there's someone who passed away this Wednesday. Okinawa isn't the problem. It's the lack of leadership, mentorship, and accountability in an environment where young military members need it the most.

The Air Force had been practicing low-level flying for years to be able to fly under the Russian radar systems.

When the exercise was underway, the B-52 pilot contacted the aircraft carrier and asked if he could do a fly-by. The Navy responded to the B-52 pilot, saying something like,

"We can't spot you anywhere," to which the B-52 pilot responded dryly,

"You should look down."

When the B-52 passed by the aricraft carrier, it was so low that it was below the flight deck of the carrier.

1. A two-hour trip for food, entertainment or shopping is just a quick drive

2. You have the amazing ability to entertain yourself for 12 hours using only your mind

3. You treat all of life’s problems with the same line: “It’s not that bad,” “It will be over soon,” ”the money‘s okay,” “At least I’m not in a foxhole getting shot at, it’s just MOPP 4 in July.”

7a Never ending urge to select “YES” when asked if you’ve ever been a member of the National Guard (AD Only)

7b Never ending urge to point out that you were never Active Duty (ANG only)

1. You still have the downrange DFAC menu memorized

2. You‘ve run into an old friend while transiting through AUAB 15 years after you PCSd and greet them with “holy $&@! you’re still doing this!?!?”

3. You tense up every time you land on a commercial airliner

4. The most dangerous things you’ve ever done is let the door slam right next to the flight eng‘s room during crew rest when you had to pee.

2, Your favorite person was probably named Mary, Amy, Rich, or Shack

1. You’ve been asked at least 100 times if you know someone named “Cooter.”

I'm a little late to the party with these!

I created a morale patch that describes the daily routine of the Al Udeid DFAC as my recent time there as many of us have experienced ordering "Two Chopped Chicken" and the flies taking over the DFAC.

They were originally supposed to be delivered while I was deployed out at Al Udeid, but Op Epic Fury ended up having other plans.

Since I'm back home and sitting on the remaining batch of 90 patches, I'm trying to clear them out to the r/AirForce community.

If interested see prices below and message me.

Pricing includes shipping (USPS ranges between $8-10 depending on location)

1 patch: $15

2 patches: $25

3 patches: $35

4 patches: $40

5 patches: $50

6 patches: $60

This is super niche so even SF might not know but for those who do. Yeah it’s annoying.

I completed all of my CCAF requirements in August and had my education office put in a graduation request in early September. They said CCAF processes graduation requests at the end of the month, so I'd have it processed by September 30th. When I look at the CCAF website, it's apparently supposed to take around 10 days. It's now mid-October and I'm missing my first semester of an AU-ABC University because they need the degree to show complete.

I emailed the AU registrar, and they just responded with a generic "ask your education advisor" email, but the education advisors said all you can do is wait on CCAF. Has anyone finished their CCAF recently, how long did it take for them to process the degree, and at what point does it become a congressman email, since their incompetence is stopping me from using guaranteed education benefits?

Title says it all, 71 AC AQ. not sure how to feel about it tbh. anyone got anything on the base/SQ? heard leadership at tinker is meh . (1d7x1a) - OKC sounds nice for my family (wife, daughter, one otw & sister).

Guam out here collecting typhoons like Pokémon. 3 in the last year. Stay safe out there, Team Andersen!

Active-duty enlisted USAF here. I earned the German Armed Forces Badge of Marksmanship (Schützenschnur—the rope/cord award), received permission to wear it in the past, and have passed blues inspections wearing it.
I’m currently in ALS and want to confirm whether it’s still authorized on service dress and how it should be positioned. My S1 said it no longer gets added to personnel records, but I’m unsure how that affects wear authorization.
I’ve checked DAFI 36-2903 and DAFMAN 36-2806, but most specific guidance I’m finding online is old or expired. Does anyone have a current reference or written AFPC clarification covering this award?
If it’s no longer authorized, I’d like to find out now so I can have the attachments removed from my coat. Appreciate any help, especially specific paragraph references.
(PS, I asked my ALS instructions and they gave me an answer that made me believe they weren’t even fully sure)

Super proud of Sean for making this happen. The Marines have lost over 20 troops in a year to suicide and command brought him to Pendleton to talk about his own experiences in the Air Force serving in combat zones and overcoming his own struggles.

He told me personally that he roasted their command a bit for not focusing on the individual and that 2 hour safety briefs weren't a solution. Sean is a savage.

Hey everyone. I am in the process of possibly palace chasing I was curious on the Gi bill aspect. I know if I palace chase at 24 months I will be locked in at 80% does anyone know if I retrain to a 1B4X1 the 6 months I spend in tech school counts to my 24 months already severed? If so I would likely just wait 6 months more active duty then go retrain so I can get 100%. Thanks if you have any insight into my issue I would very much appreciate it!

I'm currently active duty Air Force and waiting for a decision regarding my reenlistment. I've been informed that my paperwork is currently with the Wing Commander, and I've been checking for updates through my chain of command.

My separation date is approaching in December, and I'm concerned about making sure I have enough time to complete any remaining administrative requirements for the decision for me to reenlist. I understand that these decisions take time, and I don't want to bypass the proper chain of command, but I'd like to make sure I'm not overlooking any appropriate steps I could take in the meantime.

For anyone who's dealt with a lengthy delay at this stage, is there anything useful I can do to follow up or determine whether additional action is possible, or is waiting for the decision the only option?

Global Strike has a monopoly on the assignment listing and I don't like it

I’m currently going through the application process to submit to Missouri Board of Nursing for my Authorization to Test. But I’ve been stalled for almost two months at the part that requires signatures from the MTF 4N Functional, MTF Chief Nurse, and MAJCOM 4N Functional because it has to be routed through GEARS and my leadership don’t seem to know how to route the form to these people. Was it this difficult for others to get the necessary signatures to continue on with the application? It’s getting quite frustrating and making me feel like this process of challenging the board is a myth and I’m wasting my time.

Hypothetically, if you’re in the Air Force and stationed at Minot against your will… what’s the worst that could happen if you smoke a fat joint while living in base housing? Like would whatever happens be worse than being stationed at Minot against your will? Would the jail time be shorter or longer than being at Minot? Long winter ahead, lots of time to ponder 🤔

Pro tip: I’m literally smoking a doobie rn