Here’s a shot of a MAFFS C-130 on the 2021 Dixie Fire in California laying down retardant for us on a spot fire. Was way before I knew about the ANG and their missions, wish I caught the tail flash to know which unit it was!

The MAFFS (Modular Aerial Fire Fighting Systems) Mission is a unique aerial firefighting mission that is only performed by 4 C-130 squadrons in the guard/reserves.

The MAFFS mission is […]

For what it’s worth, I worked with a Reserve recruiter and they sent me to MEPS in between my AFOQT and the TBAS. I’m not sure if that was normal, but it was nice to clear it just to know there were no basic medical issues. There is no commitment for doing the commissioning physical at MEPS, you’re not sworn in or anything of the sort.

The…

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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 […]

As someone waiting to go to Wright-Patt, I appreciate the advice.

Do you happen to have any gouge on the turn around for appointments, and then further for approval? I submitted my last docs 2.5 weeks ago and still haven’t gotten a date, just making sure that’s to be expected, and how long to expected after I go for it to get stamped, fingers crossed.

Congratulations you just landed the job, now what?! You have a long road a head of paperwork, training, and PCSing before you get to strap into the cockpit you were hired to fly. If you’re […]

Hey folks,

I’ve submitted for the 23OCT25 AFRC Board. Knowing the government is shutdown, just wanted to see if anyone has the inside word if the board will still occur/be delayed/or be cancelled?

Thanks!

1. OSU

2. FSU

3. Clemson

4. ND

FSU pick will sink me here but can’t bet against my team

To kick off opening weekend of college football, $25 BogiDope credit to anyone who can guess all the winners to all of these games:

1. Texas @ Ohio State
2. Bama @ Florida State
3. LSU […]

Hey Austin,

Take all this with a grain of salt, as I’m a recent select who’s still figuring stuff out but is this in reference to Guard/Reserve or Active Duty? For Guard/Reserve you would know what airframe you’re flying, so there would be no need to track Helo. Instead there’s an IPT-R in Dothan for helicopters, and then it’s Rucker to fly the…

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Hello!

I’ve been trying to stay up to date on all the changes the Air Force is experiencing (as many of us are). I have a couple of questions in regard to Helo’s, if anyone can […]

Rotor-Wing Interview Prep


Hey folks, I was looking to schedule some interview prep, but wanted to see if there were any coaches from BogiDope that were part of the Air Force rotor-wing community? I know it’s small part of Reserve and Guard aviation as a whole, but I wanted to make sure I’m covering my bases if there are any rotor-wing… Read more

@Clinton understood, I appreciate the feedback! I wasn’t able to rush these two units, so I wasn’t overly confident in getting an interview but I’m planning some visits next month so hopefully better luck.

Hey folks,

I submitted my first few applications for Guard spots the past couple weeks and wanted to know if it’s typical to hear back one way or another from units? Trying to gauge if […]

Hey folks,

I submitted my first few applications for Guard spots the past couple weeks and wanted to know if it’s typical to hear back one way or another from units? Trying to gauge if no news is good news, or not hearing anything back yet probably means no interview.

Thanks!