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  • CAGE posted an update 5 months ago

    5 months ago (edited)

    Hey BD! One of the great experiences you’ll hopefully get to have after being selected and completing your training is “Fly-overs”. It’s a great way to interact with the public and maybe recruit the future! You’ll be able to participate in airshows, college games, professional sporting events like the MLB all star game and even the Super Bowl…

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    Allgood, Jack and SLAP
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  • What does it mean to be selected as the alternate?

    If you’re selected as the alternate you were so close and if they had more than one slot you’d be going! An alternate is still a good spot to be in but it definitely can be a bummer not heading off to training but be ready! At anytime you could be called to be told “you’re in!”

    Being an…

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    C.J. and Allen
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    • There was a time when we saw a wave of alternates getting the call-up, and it was exciting!

      One more way this could swing in your favor is if the squadron scores an extra UPT slot which is more common than you’d expect.

      So keep your guard up and stay sharp!

    • Congratulations on getting the call that you were selected as the primary! What now?

      If you’re a civilian you have a little more effort ahead of you than your prior service counterparts parts. Your application will be sent to the respective state headquarters for final approval. From there you have a lot of paperwork just like if you enlisted in…

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      GuardPuller, C.J. and 2 others
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      • CAGE, Does it make sense to wait until getting a sponsorship from a squadron before filling out paperwork for MEPS or filling out the paperwork for the next pilot board? There is no benefit in doing those until i get sponsorship somewhere, right? A recruiter told me to start working on those items but i want to get sponsorship from a guard…

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    • EricD and Profile photo of CAGECAGE are now connected 6 months ago

      6 months ago

    • Mornin BD! I’ll be on the app throughout the day so DM me with your burning questions! To continue on with some previous posts about exercise experience you may have, here is some information on “Northern Strike”. It takes places in Michigan and focuses on air to air but also a lot of forces on the ground integrating with threats. I’ll let you…

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