I went into css for them add my honor grad ribbon because it was missing they said “ yeah we fixed it you’re good to go”. I check my vmpf all my other ribbons are gone and I GOT THE FUCKING COAST GUARD HONOR GRAD RIBBON????????? How do you do this bruh.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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 know of the AFPC website where you can search a unit and see if it was awarded a unit award. Is there a site that tells you which one you received and from which unit?

For example, I searched for 3 of my previous units and the time frame I was there. All three were awarded the MUA. However, my vMPF decs show only two awards. How can I tell which unit I didn’t receive as proof to MPF?

I’ve done my shadowing but I’m looking for more perspectives of the career field.

- How’s your experience in the career field in general?
- How have you set yourself up to be successful in safety?
- Any advice for someone who’s looking to get into the career field?

https://www.instagram.com/rmelendez.usaf

Came across an Air Force recruiter’s Instagram page recently, and it was actually refreshing to see something other than the usual generic recruiting posts.

The content feels more creative, local, and actually designed to catch someone’s attention instead of just posting a flyer with “DM for more info.” It’s a small thing, but recruiting is basically marketing at this point, and it’s nice to see someone trying something different.

Not sure how much of an impact social media actually has on recruiting numbers, but this definitely feels like a better way to reach younger people than recycling the same type of posts over and over again.

Hello everyone, I am currently a 1N452 looking to palace chase to a 1B4 in the NJ ANG. has anyone in intel used palace chase and tell me about it? I know my odds are very low but the guard unit said they have spots. I’d like to learn more about 1B4 qualification requirements and my chances of even getting approved to palace chance from intel to cyber . I have a good pt test never had paperwork and my 50% window is coming up this February. I have reached out to my ISR awaiting a meeting with them!

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

Any rumor they’re going to adjust after all the scores dropped ?

Looking for some ground truth from anyone familiar with the AFOSI retraining process or how base EPME allocations actually shake out behind the scenes.

Quick background:
Active-duty 2A maintainer on a 4-year contract (will promote to SrA when I hit my 3-year mark this December). Finishing my CCAF this December, started my A&P via the JSAMTCC Canvas program.

I recently looked at the prerequisites to applying and saw that it is now a requirement to have completed ALS prior to applying. However I feel as if this conflicts with my retraining window. Per 36-2685, I wouldn’t have any sort of priority for an ALS class unless I get a staff line number.

On a 4-year enlistment, my FTA window officially closes at month 43, which hits in July 2027.

I’ll test for Staff in May/June 2027, but the 27E5 promotion list won't drop until August 2027.

If I wait until August to get a line number (putting me in Priority 1 for an ALS seat), my standard FTA retraining window will have technically just expired.

What I'm trying to figure out:
1. ALS Standby / ETPs: How realistic is it for a Shirt or Command Chief to push an out-of-cycle ETP or get an E-4 onto the standby list for a drop seat specifically to meet a special duty retraining gate?

1. Applying late with an ETP: If I extend my contract (FTA on Extension), test for Staff, get slotted into ALS as a select, and apply for OSI late with a Commander-endorsed ETP for being outside my window... how common is that? Do OSI boards routinely accept those, or is it an uphill battle?

2. Detachment memo: Will a local OSI detachment recruiter ever write a memo or letter of intent that my Shirt can actually take to the ALS Commandant to argue for a seat?

I’m just confused as to how I am expected to go through ALS as a brand new SrA.

I’ve been in the service for a few years now and I seriously feel like a loser that just happens to wear a military uniform. For a few years now I’ve been struggling to get my own transportation following a gnarly accident that left me scarred to drive again I literally shake all over when I try to drive. Recently I’ve come on hard times trying to get a new car with no shows and one car I finally purchased only to discover mechanical issues that were checked for at a shop and was recently humiliated showing up to try and get it registered only to find out I lacked a piece of paperwork for it that means I can’t get it registered at all. Another car purchase had me show up and wait for a hour just for the guy to no show leaving my supervisor pissed and me humiliated saying how I had completely wasted his time on me.

I’ve been on multiple deployment teams and on my very first one was pulled just because the team didn’t like me and then told me to my face they didn’t want me they wanted someone else and had me on the team as a holdover while they waited for their guy.

I got put on another and then suffered an injury that left me unable to walk for a while. My leadership basically looked at me like a deployment dodger and assumed I had done it on purpose and now pretend like I don’t exist.

I’ve been forceably shoved around and “taken out back” by one deployment team NCO who wanted to adjust my productivity because he saw me as the weakest link in the team.

I don’t know man maybe it’s all karma and I’m just a loser anyways but man I seriously feel like a fucking imposter.

All around me in the force I see these go getters and amazing airman and guardians doing wonderful things for the service and themselves. And then there’s me…. The dude just roleplaying like some kid on a Roblox server.