Those of you who are connected to me on facebook have probably noticed that is no longer the case. That is because I have deactivated my facebook account. This is only temporary, and I will be back within the month ( Read more... )

It's weird to think that the next six years of my life will be decided tomorrow.  For those who don't already know, tomorrow the US Air Force will decide which airplane they want me to fly for the next six years at least.  My goal is the illustrious F-15E ( Read more... )

I should learn not to plan my life too far in advance, especially while the military still owns my body, mind and soul for the next six years ( Read more... )

Last week on Tuesday I graduated T-6s and props. Now normally classes for Jets start on Wednesday, but seeing as how I was the only person ready to class up for this eventuality, I figured I'd be allowed to kick back for a few days and work on my beach skills while some people graduated props ( Read more... )

Holy hell flight school is exhausting! Just got back from my out-and-in double-turn (two flights back-to-back) at 900pm, and I have to report at 720am tomorrow morning ( Read more... )

"Observing local mammals is a good way of finding wild food. Of all mammals, monkeys provide the best indication as to what plant life is edible. So follow the monkey and eat the food it eats...then eat the monkey ( Read more... )

Flight Academics is over, and I couldn't be happier. Imagine 4 weeks of college finals back to back and that's pretty much what it was like. Next, I have two weeks of Land & Water Survival, after which I will be finished with my Preflight Training. That means I get to look forward to the Altitude Chamber, Helo Hoist, Centrifuge, and the Dunker ( Read more... )

Today I just completed my paperwork to start the next 4 phases of my Strike Nav training. I also took my Fighter AirCrew Fitness Test and got 216/225 - much better than I had anticipated ( Read more... )

Here I am at my first phase of USAF flight training in Pueblo, CO. I'm only here for six weeks, at which point I'll return to Pensacola (where I had just finished setting up my apartment) to complete the rest of my flight training ( Read more... )

Aside from finanaces, things are going pretty well out here on the Gulf Coast. I had all my flight gear issued to me today, including a titanium wristwatch and a sweet pocket knife. Best of all, my SALARY is finally coming into my account. I no longer have to feel like a poor college bastard ( Read more... )