I’ve been getting a lot of questions about the Air Force Reserve Command unsponsored UPT board, especially around timing and when it makes sense to use it.

My general view is that the AFRC unsponsored board appears less age-sensitive than a fighter board, and probably closer to a heavy board in how it looks at age. Because of that, it can be a…

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Think how excited those marines are. I’m sure they’re doing lines of pre-workout off the M2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMy69tl25r8

I’m sure at torpedo-ing school there were several guys who were like Uhhggg why do we still teach this – we’ll never torpedo again.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfkmnxpjPK4

It seemed like, for a while now, we were forecasting a hiring uptick that was always one blocker away; now it seems it has all come together for those folks considering airlift opportunities. On the mastermind side, we’re seeing highly qualified candidates get picked up on their first interview with little or no rushing. There’s some…

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Hit my smoke! Nothing like a day of rockets on the range

In simple terms they are an airborne JTAC with the capability to control air strikes and air support. However Forward Air Control – Airborne patch holders are much more. Op Epic Fury made […]

Congratulations to Luke who was selected to join the 434th ARW at Grissom ARB. Luke was an outstanding part of the mastermind team and we were excited to get him his number 2 choice overall in just a few months with the program.

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Nope, absolutely not. My degree is in American History and my thesis was (no joke) on environmentalist poetry,

An engineering degree can be a useful credential, it signals you did something difficult – and credentials are an important component on a resume. So as a lover and a poet you need to round out your resume so your it…

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A couple of boards were cancelled due to real world events – a setback, no doubt. But is there opportunity?

Those F-35, F-15EX slots will fallout to somewhere, and usually they stay within the command, so I would expect that Ft. Worth and Klamath might be able to pull forward their alternates. Also, if I had a AFRC command sponsored slot -…

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Checkout this OA-1K, looks like 10xrockets, 2xhelfire, plus a dual-sensor ball. Also, apparently tiny cruise missiles – amazing. It’s rumoured to be able to carry twin gun pods (which would be my choice), but I haven’t seen that in the wild yet.

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Red Wolf Cruise Missile Eyed To Give OA-1K Skyraider II Standoff Strike Capability

Giving the OA-1K a standoff strike capability has been seen as one potential way to expand its relevance beyond lower-intensity fights.

St Louis style ribs and tankers! Also a sneeky domicile for Southwest. Fly the Arch, hiring now!

https://app.milrecruiter.com/SquadronPage/613a553d60631a2cee9c5205

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A mythical beast! Something rumored but never seen. Perhaps you will be the one? I was more familiar with the far more common X-ride.

https://www.holloman.af.mil/News/Display/Article/4181746/competency-mapping-streamlines-air-force-pilot-training-boosts-readiness/

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Too much progress to call it out by name, but so proud of the MM team. Congrats to two members who turned in 98 AFOQT pilots and can finally stop studying. Special (late) congratulations on a first flight. And a most awesome special congratulations to one member of the MM team who got the invite to interview with Delta.

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Congratulations to Clay, who is off to UPT via an OTS-rated board offer. Clay is continuing with Bogidope as we get him set up to control his future by maximizing his UPT outcomes.

Congrats Clay!

Outstanding work by Jack to pick up a CJO (job offer) with PSA! Jack is smartly advancing his civilian career while targeting ANG applications at his top choices.

Jack is a leader in the mastermind community – coordinating meet ups with other teammates and being THE expert on AFOQT prep and scheduling. Excited for his ANG hire to land soon.

Congratulations to Garrett, who earned a selection for UPT with the UTANG – one of the most desirable places to fly, live, and build an aviation career

Garrett is part of our Mastermind Group and has been an amazing contributor to team success, sharing an outstanding perspective from his USN diving career.

Congratulations to Nick Longhini on being the newest Bodidope Fighter Hire. Nick is headed off to fly Vipers off the Florida beaches with the 93d FS at Homestead FL.

Nick actually picked up a fall out slot – he was the alternate and stayed connected with the unit. A UPT opportunity opened up and the squadron has his phone number ready.

Way…

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I’ve heard some feedback that education centers can be a little less strict about this – that’s they’ll let you use a larger laptop. So I would agree highly uncommon….put I’ll still pack it and ask. Make them tell you no!

I scheduled my AFOQT at a Pearson testing center for Tue Feb 10. I have a voucher code through the AF Officer Aim High Application portal. I’m not […]

Man, this just seems like the best. Fly some jets, have a nice espresso, ski the alps – but hey defending freedom isn’t all sandstorms and rip-its.

https://theaviationist.com/2025/11/20/usaf-pilot-training-progresses-in-italy/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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Training of U.S. Air Force’s Student Pilots Progresses in Italy

Ten U.S. students are now enrolled at the International Flight Training School to complete a 133-day Basic Jet Training course in the T-346A Master.

2022 again? Maybe. Each major airline is rumored to be hiring 1,500 or more pilots next year. That could mean five to seven thousand new seats industry-wide. Delta’s widebody orders are just more proof. When captains move up at the majors, FOs step into those captain seats, which then opens doors all the way down to the regionals. For your…

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now corrected on the OP

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This actually seems like a really good time – pilot summer camp! Fully funded.

Has anyone heard if it’s integrated into your rack and stack score? If not that would make it the most super fun, low stress flying event in the USAF.

All,

Shout out to Cage for highlighting the recent contract awarded to US Aviation Academy as the new home for IPT earlier this week. With a plethora of recent questions on what IPT will […]

I’ve been flight following this for a while and thus far I’m pretty confident no one has heard yet

Apps were due by mail Dec 1 with interviews in Feb, has anyone heard anything back?

Clarify 5 PT, google caught that I was in MT when I posted this.

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And love this meme. Turkey is trying to offload thiers as well

An interesting read. Love those Terma pods.

https://www.twz.com/air/ukrainian-f-16-pilots-account-of-the-challenges-of-the-air-war

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Ukrainian F-16 Pilot’s Account Of The Challenges Of The Air War

After a protracted campaign to get its hands on F-16s, a Ukrainian pilot details how the jets are now a critical part of the Ukrainian Air Force. After a protracted campaign to get its hands on F-16s, the jets are … Continue reading

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“Airmen will be required to perform a two-mile run during at least one PFA every 365 days.”

Oh man, those USAF tracks are going to see somelove the next few months. Remeber the bike test? Anyone?

https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/4312435/air-force-updates-physical-fitness-program/

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Air Force updates physical fitness program

In support of the “Culture of Fitness” initiative, the Air Force unveiled changes to its Physical Fitness Assessment and a new fitness program.

The bill to fund the goverment includes 3 surprising USAF line items. Gyms, E-7s and housing. I kinda love that.

https://www.airandspaceforces.com/senate-passes-bill-end-shutdown-e-7/

So this article should really say “USAF fighter force finally gets bigger.” Looks like we are at the bottom and climbing out. A moment we’ve been waiting for.

Husky’s spicy take: We’ll buy more iron each of those years. No way we buy that few F-35 (LM will throw a fit it production goes from 100->50)

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Think how much firepower a F-47 with CCAs brings to the fight. That’s crazy amount of hate our young Lts are going to command!

Newest US fighter. I especially liked the “loyal wingman” concept: the ability to control drones to help secure the fighter.

Enjoy!

Gunboss

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLXo9vWY3-c

So, we’ve settled on a name for the new IPT+T6 construct… maybe. Future UPT (I’m not sure what happens when the future is now, but I digress). See the article below.

AETC has been converging on this product (albeit slowly) for some time, so I think it probably represents the next decade. For the fighter folks, expect FUPT + the FBF (T-38s +…

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FUPT Graduation: Air Force Ushers in New Era of Pilot Training

History took flight here as Air Education and Training Command celebrated the first graduating class of pilots trained as part of the groundbreaking Future of Undergraduate Pilot Training (FUPT)

Why didn’t I get the job? Well, while you might have been the most qualified candidate, units are also managing the shape of a squadron. Okay, what does that mean???

A healthy guard squadron has a mix of young and old; junior ranks and senior ranks; prior enlisted personnel, prior REGAF, and guard veterans; primary airframe and retired…

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An interesting article about the USAF reserves and homestead. Let’s hope we can find some more iron to keep those units flying.

https://www.defenseone.com/threats/2025/05/air-force-reserve-faces-steep-fighter-cuts-uncertain-future/405689/

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Air Force Reserve faces steep fighter cuts, uncertain future

Plan to eliminate multiple squadrons “takes us out of the fight,” the Reserve’s top general said in a Pentagon interview.

Maybe a combo trainer/attack like the F/A-50 That looks like an AESA in the nose.

As the US is working to getting the T-7 online to boost USAF UPT training and output China and our adversaries are doing the same thing. Not a lot is currently known about the trainer but […]

An airforce hardship tour!

Once you get into the cockpit you train everyday like you’re going to fight, but new threats always arise and make training on the fly a reality. 6-9 months ago I would have laughed if you […]

Looks like someone is staying in OG Eagles for a while. My guess is Fresno or maybe NOLA. A wild dingo option is that both squadrons convert but are dual-qual (C and EX). The c’s sit alert to keep the hours low and the EX deploy.

https://www.airdatanews.com/us-air-force-plans-to-extend-the-service-life-of-the-f-15cd-fighter-jets-until-2030/

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Here is a super high-level overview of becoming a USAF pilot that Sam made. Watch at 2x speed for just some exposure to terms and concepts.

One note IFT is out IPT is the the new hotness.

Also I like how he’s like “just apply to VTANG and once accepted” factual but understates that competition

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