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Howdy,
Boring etiquette question. When reaching out to units, is it best to do a standard quick intro email with cover letter and resume? And in general for any type of interfacing with units (zoom, rush events, interview, etc…) are suits the expected attire?
Thank you,
Rowan
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Reply to UPT General Discussion-All questions UPT through RTU
Can I get a link to access previous recordings? I can’t seem to find them.
thanks!
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SIC posted an update 4 months ago
A Mitchell Institute for Aerospace Studies report released last month examined pilot shortages in 2024. The report found that the Air Force is approximately 1,850 pilots short of their overall goal and of those, 1,142 were fighter pilots.
We, as a community of warriors need to identify and address the root cause of fighter pilot shortages…
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Air Force needs more fighter pilots for more airpower, report says
The number of fighter pilots is decreasing. But a Washington think tank has an idea for how to stem the tide and bring seasoned airmen back into the fold.
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I’m ready to make that 1,141 pilots short, put me in coach!
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I think it always goes back to, everyone wants to become a fighter pilot, and not enough want to stay. I wonder though if there were more fighter slots in the guard and reserve. If pilots would be willing to stay instead of jump to the airlines.
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D.J. posted an update 4 months ago
Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) | Veterans Affairs
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Post-9/11 GI Bill (Chapter 33) | Veterans Affairs
The Post-9/11 GI Bill (PGIB), or Chapter 33, helps you pay for school or cover expenses while you’re training for a job. If you’ve served on active duty after September 10, 2001, you may qualify for the Post-9/11 GI Bill. … Continue reading
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I have doing some research on the GI Bill the last few months as my children are now going to college. This is a great benefit that you or your dependents can use if you qualify for it. Another potential perk for joining the Guard, Reserve or Active Duty.
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D.J. posted an update 4 months ago
Defense Secretary Orders Air Force to Pause All Reorg Planning
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Defense Secretary Orders Air Force to Pause All Reorg Planning
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth directed the Department of the Air Force to pause all planning related to its re-organization effort.
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This topic maybe a little “advanced” for those entering into the service, however, our National Strategy is what drives our planning and programming for future conflicts to include number of pilots needed. Something to be aware of as you enter your journey.
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CAGE posted an update 4 months ago
Looks like there is potential for an accelerated push to acquire more B-21s. At this time it is completely unknown how the training process will fit in with new pilots going to the B-21. Curious if they will only take current B-2 pilots or if someone of you could see one of these birds on your drop night…
airandspaceforces.com
Northrop Reveals Another B-21 Contract, in Talks with USAF About Faster Production
Northrop Grumman received a second B-21 low-rate contract in late 2024 and is in talks with the Air Force about accelerating production.
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Rumor has it that President Trump liked @Rain ‘s interview with Lt Gen “Razin” Caine last month on the Afterburn Podcast so much that he decided to pull him out of retirement to become the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff!
Check out the full interview here…
https://vimeo.com/1049220905
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CAGE posted an update 4 months ago
As the USAF and DOD try to streamline the military pilot training process we are seeing major changes to syllabus and the pipeline. The T1 is quickly being phased out with as of now no replacement. The article below shows how other bases like Pensacola are affected…
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The 479 FTG Bids Farewell to the T-1A Jayhawk
The 479th Flying Training Group (FTG) is at the forefront of history as it starts divesting the T-1A Jayhawk from its training inventory. On February 12, 2025, the first T-1A departed Naval Air
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Great, thank you! I’m excited to check out the recording from that interview!
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Smack-Meier posted an update 4 months ago
This is a great writeup and lots of photos from Bamboo Eagle 25-1. An Indo-Pacific exercise that focused on distributed operations and working to overcome the “tyranny of distance” in the Pacific. Getting to work with partners such as the RAAF is incredibly valuable. The devil always resides in the details, and these exercises give us the…
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Bamboo Eagle: 175 Aircraft Fan Out for Agile Combat Exercise
The Air Force finished its eight-day "Bamboo Eagle" exercise involving B-2 and B-52 bombers, plus fighters from the U.K. and Australia.
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