Agree at least for the U-2 drivers - I've never seen a scarf wrapped around the neck of a space suit....
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USMC to 160th SOAR.
- Thread starter Flying Toaster
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And they can't be ironed nor will starch work
Does this apply to the ladies too?
From the ones I met at Club La Villa in Panama City... Yes
I was corrected once by a pilot at Nellis that it's not referred to as a scarf, but rather an ascot. I said "That actually makes it ten-fold queerer than I first thought."
Anyone have a link to the history of the ascot?
phrogpilot73
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I think it's somewhere in here...
Big time resurrect I know, anyone have knowledge of Navy guys making the switch? If so, anyone have any idea if it would be doable before the 8 year post wings commitment is up, or if it would be something that would have to wait till after?
I'd say chances are pretty low before your commitment is up. There are Navy guys over there, but the one I heard about (today actually) flew w/ -4 or -5 before switching over. And even then, he's still w/ Green Co (I think it's Company, not regiment, right?).
Not sure what you classify as "America's Finest City," but if you are local and bored and want to take a drive over to CRG, you might find some answers there.
Back when my winging committment was up the Air Force was accepting transfers and you'd end up going heavies or U-2. (So you can go from Navy helos at 150 ft and 90 knts to 80,000 ft and 90 kts, but I digress)
The Air Force was offering a 10 year contact with a $250K bonus ($25K/yr).
The navy detailer came to the RAG to speak to the instructors and someone asked about that program. I remember her saying that it wasn't a good deal and you're better off staying in the Navy (and going on your disassociated sea tour and no bonus back then.)
I don't know what was funnier, her saying that with a straight face or 20+ LT's all trying to stifle laughs at the same time!
Friend of mine at HSC-84 switched from FTS to 160th. Had to give up LT though. After he told me he got picked me up I asked him about his pay cut from O-3 to W2. He said "what pay cut"? Don't think he thought everything through. I'm sure he's happy though.
phrogpilot73
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Actually, I think he may have. I know a USMC Major that went to the 160th. After the bonus, he was making only a smidge less than what he was making as a Major.
-I understand that this thread is quite old but I wanted to see if there is anyone today who has any firsthand knowledge, with in the last few years, of the transfer from USMC to 160th SOAR. I know of two pilots at the moment one Cobra and one 53E pilot (who I have flown with from my old squadron) who have successfully made the switch.
-Information on augmenting with the 160th or requirements/qualifications that the 160th look for during the selection process are the questions I'm trying to find answers for. I appreciate any knowledge anyone can offer up though.
-For reference I'm a 53E pilot looking at about a year left in the fleet but I want to continue flying rather than climb the ranks, I could care less about dropping in rank or pay.
-Information on augmenting with the 160th or requirements/qualifications that the 160th look for during the selection process are the questions I'm trying to find answers for. I appreciate any knowledge anyone can offer up though.
-For reference I'm a 53E pilot looking at about a year left in the fleet but I want to continue flying rather than climb the ranks, I could care less about dropping in rank or pay.