nanook 1 #26 July 12, 2010 Quote Quote Quote Nanook so far I've just talked to the recruiter. Havn't signed anything as of yet. And ya i'm 6'3" so i'm sure my rack on ship will be tight. It will be tight on a surface ship; it will be a lot worse on a Submarine (fast-attack). If you have any questions, ask me. Two of my guys here in the office were prior recruiters and one is converting to become a NC (Navy career Counselor). It's just as simple as me relaying info. Recruiters don't have to be as sneaky as yesteryear, but it doesn't mean they have all the answers either. oh god a navy recruiter, hey virgin...errr viking, dont listen to this guy, they are trained to lie =D Ugh. Recruiting. It's one thing I will never do, not even for points toward advancement. I'm actually an Instructor. I don't lie to get people in, I brainwash fertile minds._____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobsled92 0 #27 July 12, 2010 Were'nt you just 22 a week ago? I t seems like yesterday that you and I bought the same helmet on the same week. Best wishes on your future._______________________________ If I could be a Super Hero, I chose to be: "GRANT-A-CLAUS". and work 365 days a Year. http://www.hangout.no/speednews/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Opie 0 #28 July 12, 2010 Good to hear an update man, a few old names still lurk here! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #29 July 12, 2010 Sure have missed your postings on here. Glad to see you back and that you know your priorities. Good man. "Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zenister 0 #30 July 12, 2010 Quote Quote Thats a damn shame the dz.com crew isn't as close as it used to be!! That was one of the things that kept me going to eloy. But i havn't jumped in over two years so i'm sure alot has changed all over. Same with me for boogies, including Eloy! It used to be that if more than a few DZ.commers showed up at a boogie, then it would be a PARTY. Well, I'm really glad I got to party and jump with you in Eloy. Was trying to find the shot from that early Eloy gathering but apparently it didn't make one of the many laptop transfers since then. If you go subs practice taking a blow to the head without slowing..you have little clearance in the corridors until the canned food start being used. If you go aviation you might see me somewhere updating your sensor packages. Good luck either way. Thanks for the update.____________________________________ Those who fail to learn from the past are simply Doomed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #31 July 12, 2010 Arthur, I remember all your skydiving struggles. Never knew you were taking care of a sick GrandMother as well. I applaud you. Can you say Leap Frogs?????Dom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #32 July 12, 2010 Sorry about the loss of your grandma. My condolences. Best of luck, hon, with whatever path you choose to take. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LouDiamond 1 #33 July 12, 2010 Here are some of the photos from those years. I just went through them real quick and sadly , a lot of familiar faces in the photos are no longer with us.Eloy Dropzone.com boogie 03 "It's just skydiving..additional drama is not required" Some people dream about flying, I live my dream SKYMONKEY PUBLISHING Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dgskydive 0 #34 July 12, 2010 The one of Jake hitting on Rosa is classic. lolDom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bolas 5 #35 July 13, 2010 Quote Here are some of the photos from those years. I just went through them real quick and sadly , a lot of familiar faces in the photos are no longer with us.Eloy Dropzone.com boogie 03 You have some great pics in there. I had forgotten about LUSH TV. Stupidity if left untreated is self-correcting If ya can't be good, look good, if that fails, make 'em laugh. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nanook 1 #36 July 13, 2010 An update: The AW rates are not closed up, but that doesn't mean that the detailers have the ability to assign you that rate at that given time. The need to fill new openings changes constantly and sometimes daily. The detailers do not have that control to put people where needed if Big Navy says there isn't a space yet. I recommend checking in on the detailer daily to see if there's an opening and then sign up when there is. Talk to your detailer and ensure him that you are serious about joining up so he or she will be willing to work for you. Their time is precious and they work very long hours and sometimes days to get just one person in just to find out that the person flaked on them or they didn't qualify after all. I recommend that you do not take a job for the purpose of getting in the door so you can change rates at boot camp. It's hard to cross-rate after that and more than likely will not happen. It may take some patience but it will pay off in the long time. Now about the AW rates. There are different areas in the rate in which you can go: AWR (naval aircrewman tac-helicopter): 7873, H-60B; 7876, H-60F; 7875, H-60R Mostly ASW stuff on Seahawks. Taking off,landing on frigates cruisers destroyers looking for threat submarines AWS (naval aircrewman tac-helicopter): 7805, H-60S; 7807, HH-60H utility; 7815, SAR; 7885 H-53 utility; 7886, H-53 AMCM Combat helos working with spec ops, spec warfare and Super stallions utility and mine warfare. AWO (naval aircrewman operator): 7835, TSC operator; 7841, P-3 acoustic; 7861, P-3 nonacoustic Flying in P3 Orions for ASW and/or surveillence AWF (naval aircrewman mechanical): 8206, C-130 mech; 8208, C-130 2nd LM; 8209, C-40 crew chief; 8220, C-130 LM; 8227, E-6B reel operator; 8235, E-6B FE; 8241, C-12 utility; 8245, C-20 crew chief; 8250, C-9 crew chief; 8251, P-3 FE; 8252, C-130 FE; 8278, C-130 LM; 8279, C-2 LM; 8289, TSS head C130, prowlers, c9(military version of dc-8's) as load masters and crew chiefs. AWV (naval aircrewman avionics): 8228, E-6B comm; 8229, E-6B IFT; 8265, P-3 comm; 8284, EP-3 EW operator; 9401, EP-3 IFT; 9402, P-3C AIP IFT Fix electronic stuff for Prowlers, Orions. Now which particular AW job you will fill may not be guaranteed in itself, but the AW rate itself will be. Practice your swimming like the free style, side stroke back stroke and butterflys as you will be required to be a Second Class swimmer for a lot of fun ones. Good luck!_____________________________ "The trouble with quotes on the internet is that you can never know if they are genuine" - Abraham Lincoln Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jbag 0 #37 July 13, 2010 NACAS isnt that hard though, dont have to worry about it :)IHYD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lost_n_confuzd 0 #38 July 13, 2010 Don't join the Navy, dude. But, regardless of which branch you pick, go into an MOS that you will not mind doing as a job when you get out, as a civilian. Communications, computers, intel, etc... Good Luck! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #39 July 13, 2010 Quote Don't join the Navy, dude. But, regardless of which branch you pick, go into an MOS that you will not mind doing as a job when you get out, as a civilian. Communications, computers, intel, etc... Good Luck! ATC.. I hear they may need to replace some old farts pretty soon... who went to work in the Reagan Era Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freefallfreak 0 #40 July 14, 2010 Dude, I'm sorry to hear about your grandmother. I'm not gonna address your Navy decision, lol. Just take care of yourself and check in a little more often. HONK! HONK! TripleF "Upon seeing the shadow of a pigeon, one must resist the urge to look up." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skyrad 0 #41 July 14, 2010 Sorry to hear about your Grandma. Good luck with your career change, 30 is just out of nappies mate When an author is too meticulous about his style, you may presume that his mind is frivolous and his content flimsy. Lucius Annaeus Seneca Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bbarnhouse 0 #42 July 14, 2010 Awe my sweet Viking aka Airwhore, former virgin extraordinare.... I have always greatly admired the care you have shown for your Grandmother. She was so fortunate to have you and I am sure that she smiles down upon you daily The world would be a better place if there were more people like you in it. The following for what it is worth are just a few thoughts from the "pixie"... As you make your way through the next part of your journey, keep in mind that it is nothing more than a series of choices. we all end up where we are suppose to be at any given time. Remember too that all the credentials on the wall do not make for a decent person. Surround yourself with people of merit, check your motives before you make decisions that impact others and then go doing the next "right" thing. Lastly, make sure you like the person staring back from the glass each and every day. Many of our friends and loved ones have longsince left us but in remembering them they really do live on. Cherish your friends and always pay it forward. I salute the divine within you! B2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LisaH 0 #43 July 14, 2010 Hi Viking Sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. You were so good with taking care of her. May she RIP. Happy thoughts for your future. Be yourself! MooOOooOoo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
