Just wanted to share the news...

[SHULTSIE!!!]

Since I spend so much time in the forum, I felt I should be able to share a bit of good news! I got a call from my Commander today saying I was selected to be promoted as a Staff Sergeant in the US Air Force! This really means I have more money to spend on parts!

[In2Photos]

First of all, congratulations on the promotion.

Now, the important part. Thank you for your service. I can't say it enough.

[SHULTSIE!!!]

Thanks Mike! I love my job and I love the Service! Go Team America(the movie and the country...)!

[karien]

Congratulations on the good news. When will you start?

[SHULTSIE!!!]

Thanks! I'll be able to wear the rank in about 6 months or so.

Congratulations on the good news. When will you start?

[equetefue]

did you past your test ?? I was Air force too

[karien]

Wow, that is great!! Since I am from South Africa, what does a Staff Sergeant do?

[SHULTSIE!!!]

I sure did. I'm still waiting for the official results to be posted to see how I did on the exams. Still waiting for a line number too...

did you past your test ?? I was Air force too

[joegolf68]

Yes, congrats but more importantly, thank you for your service to our country.

[shannyD]

congrats!! my hubby was selected, then got out of the marines before he picked up. but that is straight up awesome!!
shannon

[equetefue]

where you stationed at ? I was at McConnell AFB, Kansas and was a CrewChief for KC-135R. my old plane was 58-0124

Missed it dearly and wish I could go back. I had a really bad surgury.

CONGRATS !

[Mark_Cohran]

Congrats. It's always good to see someone moving up the ranks.

Mark

[Grace]

Thats awesome! congratulations and thanks a million!

[Barb42]

Very cool. My son goes before the board soon for his. Your family must be very proud!

[SHULTSIE!!!]

I'm out of Andrews. I was a Flight Engineer on MH-53M out of RAF Mildenhall, UK, then PCS'd over to Andrews to be an FE on UH-1N's. Thanks!

where you stationed at ? I was at McConnell AFB, Kansas and was a CrewChief for KC-135R. my old plane was 58-0124

Missed it dearly and wish I could go back. I had a really bad surgury.

CONGRATS !

Barb, I wish your son the best of luck! The family is proud, thank you!

Very cool. My son goes before the board soon for his. Your family must be very proud!

[SHULTSIE!!!]

To everyone else: Thanks for the support, not just for the news, but for the troops in general. It'd be nice if national media focused on the good side of things for once, becuase there's nothing better than welcoming faces versus placards of disgust! Thanks for the kind words! Keep paying taxes so I can keep my job! :mrgreen:

[JWright]

Thanks! I'll be able to wear the rank in about 6 months or so.

It's too bad you have to wait that long. I don't know if they still do, but the Navy had a policy called "frocking". At the discretion of the commanding officer, once someone was officially selected for advancement, the individual could be "frocked". This meant the person could wear the rank and received all the privileges associated with it except pay and time in rank. These accrued from the official date of rank.

[SHULTSIE!!!]

They still do. My brother is in the Navy, so I hear about it from time to time. I'd much rather wait to get the pay... get time to observe before I get my as$ chewed for inexperience! 6 months isn't bad at all!

It's too bad you have to wait that long. I don't know if they still do, but the Navy had a policy called "frocking". At the discretion of the commanding officer, once someone was officially selected for advancement, the individual could be "frocked". This meant the person could wear the rank and received all the privileges associated with it except pay and time in rank. These accrued from the official date of rank.

[Mum2J&M]

Congrats and thanks for all you do. I never got it about people having issues with those who serve. It's not like you are President and chose to go for the hell of it. You guys and gals are doing a very difficult job just like police, firemen/women, doctors, etc. do. It's all about protecting the citizens of America. If someone is against the war, that's one thing. But against those fighting it? I just can't see it. Anyway, off soapbox. Hope you like your new position and good luck to you!

[equetefue]

I used to go to Mildenhall and Lakenheath all the time... Good times.

Again congrats

[JimAskew]

Staff Sergeant! Outstanding...congratulations. Let me know when the "wetting down" party is scheduled...there are enough POTNers in the DC area to really help you celebrate :D

And, my sincere thanks to you for serving our great country!

[3Turner]

Congrats on the promotion and especially....thank you for your service. I grew up around the Air Force...my father put in 22 years.

[frogprints]

Congratulations, and God bless you.

[Tapeman]

Congratulations and thank you for your service. Camera gear budget going up?

[StaticThought]

Grats Buddy, Now tell the flyboyzz to stop buzzing my house out here in the fens of the U Of K :lol:

Those afterburners can really cause instand bowl movements :shock: :cry:

[SHULTSIE!!!]

Oh yea! I see a new 30D and a few L lenses in the future!

Congratulations and thank you for your service. Camera gear budget going up?

We flew through the Fakenham Corridor... Helicopter types... we don't need loud engines to make noise! But I do appologize for that!

Grats Buddy, Now tell the flyboyzz to stop buzzing my house out here in the fens of the U Of K :lol:

Those afterburners can really cause instand bowl movements :shock: :cry:

[SHULTSIE!!!]

I just looked at the results... I'm 11423 of 15000+ to be promoted... The closer to the larger #, the faster a person made rank... not too shabby. Now, if my number was 1, that means I waited between 12-15 years of service without getting promoted to this rank... Unfortunately, there's got to be a #1...

[short5]

Cool! Congratulations and thank you.

[Medic85]

Thanks! I'll be able to wear the rank in about 6 months or so.


That sounds familiar! I got 'promoted' 8 months ago and now I'm being referred to as a 'candidate'. I love it when my peers screw up and make it difficult for the rest of us to make it honest. (long, really long story). Maybe by the end of the year I'll be able to wear my rank too!

[Medic85]

Oh yeah, congrats on the promotion and thank you for your service too.

[Mom27andblessed]

I agree with everyone. BIG CONGRATULATIONS!!! and a bigger THANK YOU for your service.

[Titus213]

Congratulations! And another big thank you for your service, I appreciate it every day I live here.

[eternally_bored]

Congratulations on the promotion!

And to all the men and women in the armed forces, here's a sincere thank you for your service!

[Woolburr]

They still do. My brother is in the Navy, so I hear about it from time to time. I'd much rather wait to get the pay... get time to observe before I get my as$ chewed for inexperience! 6 months isn't bad at all!

If you have the chance to take the stripe early...jump on it...RHIP!!! You might not be getting the bucks yet...but getting the bennies is a good thing...congrats!!! and thanks!!!

[SHULTSIE!!!]

Unfortunately the Air Force wont resort to that. They'd much rather make us wait... Chances are, of the 15000+, about 3% of those will get in trouble somehow and lose the promotion and probably a stripe. So really, I can get a DUI tonight(theoretically speaking), and go from a hopeful E5 to an incarcerated E2. Don't worry, no plans on celebrating and driving! Thanks again for the kind words from everyone!

If you have the chance to take the stripe early...jump on it...RHIP!!! You might not be getting the bucks yet...but getting the bennies is a good thing...congrats!!! and thanks!!!

[SHULTSIE!!!]

Thanks again everyone!

I'm pleading to get my User ID changed to shultsie!!! I'm sure most everyone has seen an episode of Hogans Heroes. I figured I can use the nickname now ;)