Supposed to be fully inactivated by end of FY. Where's units currently at? Have they offered the miltechs other positions with DOD, have they transferred aircraft and MTOE equipment yet? Just wondering what the landscape is. Not much word going around it seems.

Just enlisted in the national guard as a 68w. I already have my NREMT paramedic with civilian experience so their bringing me on as a specialist. My recruiter was able to make some requests and got me a spot in the 168th when I get back from AIT. So I have a couple questions.

What do drill weekends look like in a unit like this?

What medical protocols should I be studying?

I'm already studying for my critical care cert. Should I work on any other courses

Any advice is appreciated. Thank you for your time.

Anyone have any suggestions/recommendations for any broadening assignments or cool jobs that aren’t necessarily focused on flying that are available to pilots? Just looking to expand the job experience and get out of the CAB for a bit.

First one to say TAC loses.

What’s does the job market on the civilian side looks with this mos. Which certifications do I need to get with the help of the army that can be a good thing to have on the civilian job market

Hey people. I’m currently stuck on which MOS I should pick. Right now I’m being offered 15X which has about 9 slots left. I’m not sure if I should take it or wait for a 15T to open up. For context my goals in life are to eventually get a pilots license at Mercer Community College which offers a degree tied to certs for 2 years time. Or RTP in a shorter period of time. Right now I’m enrolled in the program I just am not ready to pay 100k for education at this stage of my life. I’ve completed my gen Ed’s and I’m also grinding out Sophia online classes to get 60 credits (To obtain E3). I’ve come to you guys looking for advice and below I’ve compiled some pros/cons.

All in all just throw info at me. Don’t hold back

15x

-Brand new MOS meaning opportunities
-7 years contract
-Possibly some skills that transfer over to civ side? Need more information
-On the forefront of war fighting tech

15T

-Option to go WOFT
-Obtains skills in mechanics so definitely transferable
-No contract is available for me to reserve yet
-Is being heavily cut back according to a 15T friend of mine

What is the monthly Fly Pay rate for a crewchief? I was tracking that since October 2024, it should be a flat rate of $250 a month regardless of rank, but S1 is telling me that it is $165 for E4s.

Army aviation is my second option (1st option USAF, 2nd option Army, 3rd trade school or community college). What i want to know is if its even worth considering. Can you gain good certs and skills, whats the community like, whats the deployments like, how are the bases, overall how is life

Probably a long shot but still worth the try here. Is there anyone with SMU knowledge that belongs or used to be part of an SMU that can provide some insight and guidance. I understand there’s a lot of things that can’t be discussed but a general understanding of it. Thanks in advance

Fellow Romeos, when did we find out our duty station if we weren't guaranteed one when signing? Did you get lucky and get any from your wishlist?​

I am hoping to commission aviation officer this school year and was wondering how flying and daily life is for officers with each helicopter. I want the good and bad of life and anything I should consider.

Do any of you other tangoes or uniforms that failed their flight physicals ever feel a sense of resentment when you think about aviation? Like you aren’t an aviator, but rather a member of “Army Aviation”? Or do you ever get a feeling that you’ve been cut out of something you belong to?

I used to feel a lot of pride seeing 60s go by knowing I helped make that happen, but it’s been two years since I realized I am never going to pass a flight physical and now when I hear a helicopter flying by all I feel is anger.

Not sure why I’m making this post, but I’m feeling low and I needed to get the words on paper

Sooooo yeah. I'm new to the Guard. Wondering if any of you converted to Warrant in the Guard, and how long it took for NGB to convert you.

Backstory:

Spent the last 2.5 years pursuing a conversion as a non-AV Reserve CPT to NG AV Warrant. Been a real tough road.

NGB hasn't converted me even though my packet has been sitting there for over 3 months now. They are the last step IOT get orders generated for Rucker. Received a call from J1 saying I lost my school slot for July due to NGB not converting/approving(?) me in time, and they won't entertain it until FY27...

Spent all year planning to move. Have to cancel housing, my U-haul, reverse my renters insurance, and try to get my first months rent back that I already paid. Not too happy.

Any advice welcomed. Thanks.

Trying to go to 10th CAB, they’re supposed to be deploying two months before I finish flight school. I’ve been told that getting stationed there is unlikely

because they’ll be gone before I get there, but I really want this specific CAB and duty station for family reasons. I’d like to go on the deployment, just unsure if they’d take me. Is that at all possible? Is it worth pursuing? Not sure how it works with progression and getting deployed fresh out of flight school. Thanks.

For the O-Grades that have VTIP’d due to ATI or are in the process. Is the 10 year ADSO waived? And are you just getting the 3 year ADSO for the new branch + a PCS ADSO?

Hello everyone, I apologize in advance for the applicant question but I don't think the applicant sub will be super helpful in this particular instance. I'm a CA ARNG applicant in the final stages of the process. My packet is squared away, I'm just looking for LORs and a unit to pick me up at this point. I have an interview soon for the units down in SoCal and I will say yes if they offer me a slot, but there's a medevac unit of 60s in Mather (pretty sure they're with 1-168th) that I've lived right next to for most of my life that I'd love to join. I have no idea if they even need pilots right now, but if anyone would be able to make the introductions I have a competitive packet and would be extremely grateful for a chance to interview with that unit.

Again sorry for the intrusion, and thanks for your time!