usmc aviation

Boot 2nd Lt here, recently commissioned. I have Charlies, but not Alphas, and my TBS date got moved up much sooner than expected. We're told to show up in cammies which is great, but how soon will I need to get Alphas once I check in to TBS? I've seen some older threads that say I don't need...

Hello, I greatly appreciate all of the info this forum has provided as I have learned quite a bit thus far. I am a former D1 swimmer who earned a Bachelor's in Economics at Southern Methodist University with a 3.29 GPA. I'm looking to become a Naval Aviator, whether that be through USN or USMC...

Hi all, Throughout NIFE and Primary we've heard stories about great squadrons and awful ones. To all you old salts with stories to share about the good/bad squadrons you have passed through, specifically what made them so good or bad, I'd appreciate your input. There's always the unofficial...

I've heard a little bit about what it is like to fly some of the platforms, but how much combat do they actually experience? Does the AH-1Z for example see a lot of combat now? Does the F-35 or even the MV-22 see any type of combat now? Alternatively, which platforms see the least combat in...

Hello All, Does anyone know what is happening to the Harrier and Hornet pilots once their platforms are retired? Do they automatically go over to F-35 B’ sand C’s respectively? It appears that the Corps is cutting down on their F-35’s order meaning there will be less F-35’s (B’s and C’s...

Hello! Flight contract looking to learn a bit more about Super Huey’s (Bell UH-1Y Venom). It looks like one of the most interesting platforms that the USMC has. - How long can we expect the Huey to stick around before being phased out/replaced with a new aircraft? - What is the usual...

Hello. I'm a high school student with ADHD and I take daily meds. I heard from one of my friends who is also going (USMC) in that you cannot be on meds and or be diagnosed with ADHD. He's going to infantry where as I'm shooting for Aviation. I was wondering if there is some kind of process that...