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ANG Pilot
austin-w posted an update 6 weeks ago
Strike on Venezuela
Reply to Military letters of recommendation
Alec,
As far as structure of the letter, however the individual writing the letter wants to write it is fine. The hiring board won’t hold you accountable for their choice of formatting.
For content, the people who know your character traits best will probably do an amazing job of bringing those qualities out in the letter. However, I find…
Reply to Favorite WWII Pursuit or Fighter aircraft?
CJ,
I have to agree with you that the Mustang is the best looking and most capable ww2 warbird!
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austin-w posted an update 8 weeks ago
8 weeks ago (edited)
Interview Etiquette from Medical School Coaches
Some solid tips here in this interview etiquette article. Sometimes I find that reading tips from a different perspective may resonate better with different people.
Key takeaways,
-Optimism and Enthusiasm
-Cell Phone Off before you enter the building
-Don’t underestimate the power of a smile!
-You have 5 seconds to make a good impression in…
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austin-w posted an update 8 weeks ago
Interesting Read!
military.com
A Look at the US Military’s Unusually Large Force Near Venezuela
The U.S. military has amassed an unusually large force in the Caribbean Sea and the waters off the coast of Venezuela since this summer, when the Trump administration first began to shift assets to the region as part of its … Continue reading
It’s 100% doable. While it’s certainly an obstacle to overcome, just continue to rush and apply to your top units and show that you’re aware of the waiver process and are not giving up on your dream. The unit that wants to hire you will work the waiver process after they hire you. I would recommend to be prepared to have strong answers to…
Reply to Picking up a Guard or Reserve UPT Slot out of ROTC
Hey guys,
My guard unit had one individual recently go straight from ROTC to guard pilot slot. A lot of the legwork there is on the individual it seemed like as far as coordinating with their ROTC school and big Air Force to allow that to happen. From our guard hiring perspective, it was just like any off the street applicant and worked out smoothly.
D.J.Rowan,
I would recommend business casual for everything except the interview.
Regarding reaching out, yes I think shooting your resume over with a brief intro works fine. If you can get ahold of anyone on the phone, that’s often times a great way to make a more personal connection and express interest in visiting. Keep knocking on the door…
Reply to Joining Air Force Reserves - enlited vs officer
Based on your goals of flying, I would strongly recommend the “pilot or bust” route (only pursue commissioning as an officer with a pilot contract). I recommend this option because you have the leverage of not signing up until you’ve been selected for flight school. While you might have to target other locations across the…
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austin-w posted an update 2 months ago
Operation Southern Spear
Interesting article! Probably would make for some great conversation points at unit visits:
twz.com
Combat Rescue Aircraft, Tankers Arrive In Caribbean As U.S. Military Buildup Accelerates
HH-60W rescue helicopters and HC-130J rescue planes, along with additional USAF tankers, have joined the growing U.S. military presence in the Caribbean.
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