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Your UPT PCS Guide- A Comprehensive Checklist
Need a UPT PCS guide and checklist? Start early with orders, secure TMO dates, and prepare for 4-6 months at PIT before teaching begins.
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Nov 2, 20242 min read


PCS to UPT: Everything You Need to Know About Your New Teaching Mission
From operational to faculty: Master PIT, secure a PIT Pad, and prepare for your next mission shaping tomorrow's Air Force pilots in your PCS
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Nov 2, 20243 min read


Top Randolph AFB Pit Pad: Downwind Beach House
Discover San Antonio's premier military crash pad near Randolph AFB. Private bathrooms, full gym, pool & premium amenities. Built by pilots.
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Nov 1, 20243 min read


Premium Randolph AFB Lodging: Discover Downwind Beach House
Finding the right lodging for a Temporary Duty assignment at Randolph AFB can be challenging, but Downwind Beach House makes it easy.
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Nov 1, 20243 min read

Leveraging Machine Learning for Air Force Officer Assignments: Insights from RAND’s Study
Learn how machine learning can enhance Air Force officer assignments, improving decision-making processes, based on RAND’s study.
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Sep 23, 20243 min read

Evaluating the Cost-Effectiveness of Retaining vs. Accessing Air Force Pilots: Insights from RAND’s Study
Discover why retaining experienced Air Force pilots is more cost-effective than training new ones, based on insights from a RAND study.
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Sep 23, 20243 min read

Enhancing Air Force Readiness with Improved Training Infrastructure: Insights from RAND’s Study
Learn how enhanced training infrastructure can improve Air Force readiness assessments, based on findings from a RAND study.
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Sep 23, 20243 min read

Improving Fighter Pilot Retention with Strategic Basing Decisions: Insights from RAND’s Study
Discover how strategic basing decisions can enhance fighter pilot retention, based on insights from a comprehensive RAND study.
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Sep 23, 20243 min read


Addressing the Pilot Shortage: Challenges and Policy Impacts on T-38 Students in the Air Force
In response to a recent memo addressing the universal assignability of T-38 students, this article delves into the USAF pipeline challenges.
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Sep 21, 20246 min read


Unpopular Opinion - Unlocking the Potential of T-6 IFF
A look at how the T-6 may be the best answer to some big DoD problems.
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Aug 28, 20244 min read


My Two-Year Transition from the Air Force to the Airlines: Lessons, Tips, and Reflections
It's been just over two years since I made the leap from active duty in the Air Force to working as an airline pilot, and I wanted to...
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Aug 28, 20243 min read


From Military to Civilian- The United Military Pilot Program
How to take advantage of the United Military Pilot Program
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Jul 24, 20245 min read


Career Intermission Program: Details for Air Force Pilots
Straightforward details about the Career Intermission Program relevant to active Air Force pilots.
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Jul 23, 20244 min read


U.S. Military Pilot Training Challenges: T-45 Goshawk and T-38 Talon Issues Impacting Readiness
In recent years, the United States military has faced significant challenges in its pilot training programs, particularly with two...
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Jul 13, 20246 min read


From Frustration to Innovation: How We Created the Ideal Randolph AFB Lodging Solution
As a veteran and former Pilot Instructor Training (PIT) student at Randolph Air Force Base, I've experienced firsthand the challenges of...
Jonathan Leetch
Jul 8, 20246 min read


USAF Pilot Retention Crisis: Addressing the Air Force's Culture Problem
The fighter pilot has long been the iconic symbol of the U.S. Air Force - skilled, confident, and essential. However, a growing crisis...
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Jul 8, 20247 min read


T-7 Red Hawk: An Update for Current Air Force Pilots
Introduction The T-7 Red Hawk program, an innovative next-generation trainer aircraft designed to replace the venerable T-38 Talon , has...
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Jul 8, 20243 min read


Navigating the Career Intermission Program: A Guide for Active Duty Air Force Pilots
The Career Intermission Program (CIP) presents a unique opportunity for active duty Air Force pilots to take a temporary break from...
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Jul 8, 20244 min read

Military TDY Guide to the Top 10 BBQ Places in San Antonio
San Antonio, Texas, is famous for its lively and varied barbecue culture. For Air Force pilots on temporary duty in San Antonio, choosing...
Jonathan Leetch
Jun 16, 20243 min read

10 Tips for Enhancing Your TDY Assignment in San Antonio
Being on a TDY assignment in San Antonio presents a unique opportunity to blend work and leisure in one of the most vibrant cities in...
Beau N.
Jun 15, 20243 min read
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