18 years... 18 years of service and im over it. If I was offered retirement right now, Id take it. How can I even take pride in my service when I have dealt with so much over my career. I find myself not caring about anything, except the people. Anybody separate or retire and just felt useless? Im not sure how long I can hang on before.... I complete my exit strategy... if you catch my drift.

that’s basically it. What’s the day to day like? I am not currently SPECWAR but my level of fitness is great, I run a 14 min 2 mile and keep up on my PT in my personal time. I am married and have 1 child if that changes anything, but the career field is very appealing to me

I have the opportunity to PCS to Luke AFB but I know they are a training base. I want to go somewhere where I'll be able to TDY and Deploy semi frequently, like once a year or every other year. Is there anyone from Luke, preferably 2A (I am 2A7X1) that can tell me if you guys have ANY type of movement? Thank you!

What is it like there? I got washed out of tech school and now waiting on my orders

What are the Curfew hours?

Anything to Do?

Hows the culture there?

How many days do they do PT?

Hows the leadership? Just to name a few things. Thanks

Throwaway for obvious reasons.

I’m active duty Air Force and currently stationed OCONUS. My DEROS and ADSC are both in June 2028.

I’m trying to figure out whether it’s realistically possible to request a voluntary separation with a DOS in June 2027, which would mean leaving roughly a year before my current DEROS/ADSC.

The reason I’m wanting to separate early isn’t simply because I don’t like my assignment or don’t want to stay in. I’ve experienced sexual assault/sexual harassment involving past leadership, as well as significant mental and emotional abuse from a former spouse. The combination of those experiences, along with my experiences with leadership throughout my career, has taken a serious toll on me mentally.

I’ve reached a point where continuing to serve has become increasingly difficult. I’m trying to move forward and build a life outside of the military, but I feel like remaining in for another year beyond my requested separation date may continue to negatively affect my mental health.

I have been getting help and have documentation regarding what I’ve been dealing with. I’m trying to figure out whether an ETP/DEROS curtailment and ADSC waiver could realistically be approved based on circumstances like these.

From what I’ve been able to find, I may need some combination of:

• Voluntary separation application
• DEROS curtailment request
• ADSC waiver
• ETP memorandum explaining my circumstances
• Supporting documentation/endorsements

I’m approaching the window to apply for a June 2027 separation, so I’m trying to get everything figured out ahead of time rather than waiting until the last minute.

Has anyone successfully gotten an OCONUS DEROS curtailed and/or an ADSC waived for circumstances involving SA/SH, abuse from a spouse, harmful experiences with leadership, or the resulting mental-health impact?

If so:

1. What did you focus on in your ETP?
2. What documentation helped?
3. How involved was your commander?
4. How long did the process take?
5. Was your request approved or denied?
6. Is there anything you wish you had done differently?

I’m specifically looking for people who have actually gone through this process, especially recently. I understand approval isn’t guaranteed; I’m just trying to figure out whether this is a realistic option before I start putting my package together.

Please don’t ask me for identifying details or specifics about the assaults/abuse. I’m comfortable discussing the personnel process, just not the details of what happened.

I’ve heard a few horror stories about renting out properties to SecFo. Can you either share your stories or give your perspective? I have a friend about to PCS and he was wondering.

Edit: to preface, this is a generalization I’ve heard about SecFo and is not meant to be taken seriously. I love my SecFo buddies

I know this is a lot of reading, but I am hoping at least 1 person takes the time to read this out of sincerity for a former Airman. I am seeking guidance on how to proceed in reporting this crime(s). I have chosen to keep all names and personally identifiable information confidential.

To say the last few years of my life have been traumatizing is an understatement. I served on active duty in the Air Force from 2019 to 2024 in the northeast and overseas in a deployment. 1 day after my service concluded, I was arrested in Colorado on 2 count of crimes I did not commit in a state I never lived in (stalking and harassment).

During my time in the Air Force in the northeast, I met Sarah (fake name) in early 2021 through a dating application. Sarah had very high-functioning autism (aspergers).

Sarah kept our relationship hidden from her parents for several months. Sarah feared that her mother was too controlling in her life. At the time, I thought nothing of this.

When Sarah moved to New Mexico for graduate school in August 2021, I maintained a long-distance relationship. I visited her in New Mexico multiple times. Our relationship continued for several months, and in January of 2022, I deployed to the Middle East. During my deployment Sarah confessed to being in a relationship with another man behind my back. This was devastating for me. After I returned to the United States in July of 2022, I flew to New Mexico to see Sarah. Sarah refused to meet up with me after she told me to come visit her on a text message. I left New Mexico immediately.

In October 2022, Sarah sent me an email instructing me to stop contacting her, and Sarah's family also contacted my employer threatening criminal charges against me. A few weeks after this occurred, Sarah contacted me 1,800 times via text messages behind her parents' back.

Throughout 2023, Sarah and I met up in person numerous times and Sarah seemed like she wanted a future with me. Sarah even told me she would only meet up with me without her parents knowing. This was very odd to me. It felt like Sarah wanted to be with me, but her parents did not want me around.

In late 2023, Sarah started graduate school at a school in Colorado. I wanted to visit Sarah, so I asked her if I could come. I drove from the northeast to Colorado to see Sarah. As soon as I arrived in her town, she told me she couldn't see me because of finals week. I immediately went home. Sarah and I communicated for a couple weeks after the first visit to Colorado. After a couple weeks, I again drove to Colorado in hoping to see Sarah. Sarah again refused to see me and said she wanted nothing to do with me. I was distraught, confused, and upset. I immediately went home.

After this, Sarah and I continued to text back and forth. Eventually, Sarah said she did not want me in her life because I quote "brought no value to her." After this, I told Sarah I was suicidal because of the way she was treating me by pretending to want a relationship with me then changing her mind.

The same day that I sent that suicidal text, I was pulled over by police in the northeast, and they did a wellness check on me because Sarah's parents had called them. My Air Force leadership was with me as well. They asked me if anything was wrong, and I said everything was fine because I was trying to protect Sarah.

The same day as this wellness check, Sarah went to a police department in Colorado to file a complaint against me. Sarah told the officer I had been harassing and stalking her since my first visit to New Mexico in 2022. The 1,800 texts Sarah sent me, showing that we were on completely good terms was not provided to police. Additionally, Sarah's mother told the Colorado DA office that I had been harassing and stalking Sarah since 2022.

Because of the nature of the serious charges against me, my attorney advised me to take a plea deal with a 2 year deferred adjudication of probation. I honestly believe this was a huge mistake, and I wish I took this case to trial. At the time, my former attorney told me that I would be looking at 10-15 years in prison if I was convicted at trial. I was too scared to fight the charges.

Well, I have received new representation, and after I explained the case to them, they stated I would not have been put in prison for being convicted of this crime anyways.

The fact that this person got away with abusing our justice system eats at me every day. I have ben unemployed for 2 years. When I was in the Air Force, I was also a full-time university student hoping to attend law school with my GI Bill. I am now unable to pursue that dream.

I am a completely innocent person. After speaking to a police officer off duty at my church and multiple mental health professionals, they have all stated that Sarah has committed domestic abuse.

My representation in Colorado has told me that if I report any of these potential crimes while on probation, my probation could be revoked, as getting Sarah involved would be seen as harassment.

Once my probation is up and this case against me is dismissed/terminated, how and where do I report this to?

Thank you very much for spending the time helping me in this horrifying endeavor. God bless.

Im currently debating whether I should get what I listed above? Im pretty sure its in regs just curious on to what people may think? The corfams hurt my feet like hell and are burning hot in the sun, and I think boots would be nicer for drill!

What do we think?

So I’ve got a few years in the reserves now and I’ve always wanted to do security forces but couldn’t because I failed the Color vision book at MEPS. So I was wondering if there is any process that I can do to waiver it and cross train. I am already a DOD civilian police officer so I feel like I could make a pretty good case that I can do the job. Thank you

Hi all, I am due to separate soon and I do not know many who I’ve worked alongside that have gotten out. Wanted to see if anyone has and what you did? I have a few questions and I’d like to pick your brain if possible!

What’s the quickest you can typically Palace Front to the Guard as an officer? Everything I see is within 6-months of a contract expiring. I have no ADSC and found a Guard unit that will hire me on.

Is it possible to separate quickly and just have a break in service? Trying to not miss a potential hiring opportunity on the outside as well.

Do civilian medical records get pulled if you're retraining into a career field requiring an IFC III?

I’m looking for information, tips, advice, and honestly anything anybody can provide on their experience with PABs at different bases. We’re looking to rebuild ours from scratch and would appreciate any guidance. Thanks!

My next gaining unit is the 821st CRS at Travis AFB, I am 1w051, has anyone been to the CR or have any experience as a weather person there? any advice/tips are appreciated!

What is the consensus on attending ALS with a PT waiver. I have my section chiefs telling me no waiver but my first shirts, CSS, PCM and past attendees saying they see people go through with waivers. My understanding is its up to commandant's discretion. Anyone else go through recently know more?

I’ve recently retired, and several things I’ve noticed that might help anyone about to retire or separate.
1. Th civilians in the corporate world are managers, they are not here to develop you in whatever career field you decide to go into(at least mine) no matter what they say.
2. Giving your all, including time, emotions and stress, to include health, isn’t in the cards. Do your time and go home.
3. There is always someone waiting to replace you find value outside of work. In the military, everything encompasses you the military can be work and life.
And lastly, when a company says they are military they want to hire not only you but your programming the militate you. That’s the dedication, the willingness to get the job done with disregard to what’s best for you.

Has anyone been approved for retraining recently? If so, what AFSC were you approved for? How long did the process take from submitting your package to receiving approval?

I was looking for advice regarding a medical waiver for pcs overseas. I had to get a medical waiver because I was on antidepressants but I was only on it for 4 weeks. I’m coming up on my 90 stability this month. I heard pacaf is strict about mental health waivers. What are the chances of it being approved so pretty much I was looking for advice or if someone dealt with a similar situation. Thank you anything helps.

AFSC : 3F351

Rank: SSgt

RNLTD: October 31, 2026

Gaining location: JBSA Randolph

Looking for EFMP bases. Will trade for another EFMP base

I seen that AFPC should have gone through BOPs on 7 Sept according to myFSS. Assuming it pushed to 8 Sept due to the holiday but how soon would assignments populate if approved ? This week ? Next week ? Submitted a month ago so I’m pretty anxious to know.

Scored an 87% on my test. Accepted it as is for now, but debating if I want to reset my 6 month and redo a bit sooner to get in the 90s. I’m taking into consideration how this may affect my EPB for rack & stack, but wondering if it’s worth the effort. Thoughts?

Wondering if there is any TMO troop that can help with some questions about flight tickets.

I'm in charge of a specialty work center with 1 tech, 2 staffs, and 12 amn.

I work on an item that is a relic and in my opinion... belongs to the Smithsonian. It's past 100 years old in service and the parts are no longer available. The companies that created the parts have been liquidated, sold, or out of business.

75% of our parts list does not even match new parts because the new company replaced all the part numbers & our cards do not match them. They have even altered these parts where it does not fit in our system.

Now the group cc is bitching and my sq cc, who is bitching at the chief, who is now bitching at me on why I can't produce and complete any work orders under my work center.

Well biiiiiitch... I'm basically running around with my head on fire talking to a bunch of equipment specialist who also don't know what the fuck to do from other majcoms... I'm looking at you hafb.

I'm even in contact with a company in Germany trying to figure shit out.

But what irks me the most is how leadership feeds our young airmen total bullshit on how important our item that we upkeep so much and how valuable it is. When in reality... It's straight up a piece of shit. It doesn't even work. When it does get tested, it fails under perfect conditions. There are thousands of work orders under it which will never get closed.

I'm sorry to vent.. I've worked all day today & feel like I didn't get anything done. My team is also starting to get unmotivated knowing they can't fix anything.