My boyfriend will be starting indoc soon, and despite all the research I've done (ask me anything), I can't find an answer to the only question I have. Once he starts the pipeline, when will I see him again? He said something about a short period post dive school, bit if so, is that it? Once in 17 months? Any response would be greatly appreciated. <P>------------------<BR>

never <BR>he'll be spending all his time swimming to temptation island.<P>------------------<BR>

Most guys that graduate indoc try to invite friends or family down to Lackland for the graduation ceremony after they complete the course. After that, if there are long periods in between pipeline schools, I believe that he might be able to take leave to come see you. Most everybody gets to take Christmas off as well. Also you are able to come down at Lackland AFB and visit him where he will be living in the PJ dorm in between schools if he graduates indoc. Of course, this is all assuming that he graduates- which isnt a very good assumption.<P>------------------<BR>-A1C Travis A. Shaw<p>[This message has been edited by F27Corsair (edited 20 January 2001).]

Frost-I hope that was a joke, and not a metaphor.<P><BR>F27-Thanks for the info. I'm pretty confident he'll do it.<P>------------------<BR>

Cori,<P>Email me his name, what class he'll be in, etc. and I'll make sure the INDOC instructors know you and he are concerned about visits during the pipeline. I believe they can make special arrangements for him during the indoc course and will take special care to ensure his needs are met.<P> <P>------------------<BR>TE <BR>Webmaster/Administrator<BR>Specialtactics.com<BR>Staff-geek-extraordinaire

Cori,<P>Are you two even married? I noticed the title said "concerned girlfriend." Ask TE, but I don't know if the air force will really care for a girlfriend of a member. I think they focus more on the airman who has a wife and maybe kids. I don't want to make it sound worst but I'm sure you rather hear the truth. But like I said, ask TE or the other CCT/PJ operators. I just never heard of the military taking exceptions to girlfriends, sorry.<P>------------------<BR>Jason

I thought that might create a problem. TE, does that change everything? We aren't married.<P>------------------<BR>

It was a joke...if the instructors got hold of that information, he wouldn't necessarily have a harder time...just a more "interesting" time.<P>How often you see him depends on lots of things...when he enters, if hes setback or fails/quits...how the pipeline works out, holidays, etc. No real firm plans can be made until he has more information. The key is keeping in contact and planning ahead...you could basically see him at any school he was at if you paid the airfare but thats bad because until he graduates, his whole focus needs to be on Pararescue...not seeing his girlfriend. Thats not to say you shouldn't try to hook up...just don't make it a hassle, or "insist" on seeing him, or have him worrying for no good reason...lots of guys quit because of family problems. You need to support him 100% at all times, see him when you can, but only when it won't distract him from his goal of becoming a PJ.<P>------------------<BR>TE <BR>Webmaster/Administrator<BR>Specialtactics.com<BR>Staff-geek-extraordinaire

Thanks- point well taken.<P>------------------<BR>

Not to worry you but your relationship is about to go through indoc also. To keep the relationship good try this.<P>1. Call instructors and tell them your situation,<BR>they love hearing from concerned friends and families.<P>2. Ask them to get SITREPS on his off duty activites. situational reports.<P>3. If he is doing something you dont like, you can have the instructors give him a personell smoke session that will make the love life seem worth keeping.<BR>( No bets but he might even ask to marry you?) <P>This could be the best thing to happen to the two of you since ummmmm well thats between the two of you.<P>good luck to both <BR>KM<P>------------------<BR>K Man<P>[This message has been edited by KiloMikeWOC (edited 26 January 2001).]<p>[This message has been edited by KiloMikeWOC (edited 26 January 2001).]

Cori - <P>Two suggestions:<P>1. Read Jack Brehm's book "That Others May Live" and see how he and his family have handled his career as a Pararescueman. I'm sure it will make you feel better, and help you understand a bit more.<P>2. Always remember - If he's doing a job he LOVES, that's what he will be bringing home at the end of the work day. And how can he fail to love being a PJ? Just think of all the good things he'll be doing for others, and the outstanding people he'll be working with.<P>A little support for him through the pipeline will go a long way. Short term sacrifice for a long term goal. Good luck!<P>------------------<BR>MSgt Johnny Reid<BR>Flight Chief<BR>107 CWF, MIANG<BR>highspeedreid@aol.com<BR>jr@specialtactics.com

MSgt Reid-<BR> Thanks for the advice- I've already read "That Others May Live"- twice. It's definately shed some light on the whole situation. He knows he has my support, and since this will make him happy, it will make me happy, I am just a little worried about never getting to see him. In the book, it sure seemed like Msgt Brehm was gone alot on TDY. Is that how it really is, or was it condensed for book purposes? <P>------------------<BR>

Cori, I, as a usaf brat, i strongly concur w/ MSgt Reid. short term sacrifice/long term reward; well said-right on!! My mum did it while the ol' man was in s.e. asia during the conflict. She had 3 hodlums to raise.(hence me batcat!) . I sincerely think that when a women decides to stand by her man while he serves in the military, it is honorable for her and brings her special recognition.However, sometimes you got to suck it up and drive on. Try this: catch him at the airports as he flys back and forth. you know how often flights are delayed 3-4 hours,, and boo-koo hotels rite out the door via a taxi. hook up on his connecting flights!!. In closing, Cori, I commend you on your efforts through a tough time. Do not give up on him due to the fact of absense alone. Re-read Msgt Reid comments !! continue reading on. For yourself, stay busy, time will fly !! guarenteeee ;] Stay away from the T.V. !! Remember these carefully chosen words, " NEVER QUIT "<BR>be strong. <P>now lets go kick it.<P>------------------<BR>

TE,<BR>This is an old thread, but I have a question. There is a post below with my name on it. I did not post it. Just wondering how that could happen. Maybe I should change my username. The post below has such bad grammar, I'm embarrased my name is showing up on it; not to mention it's a pretty far out reply.

Looks like you might have got drunk and forgot about it... BTW, how are Cori and the boyfriend doing?

Jason,<P>Two possibilities (unless you were, indeed, drunk and forgot)<P>Someone got ahold of your password, which is HIGHLY unlikely with this program.<P>or (more likely):<P>Since UBB 6.5 keeps you logged on unless you log out, someone who was using your computer(s), could post as you.<P>If you share a computer, recommend you log out if you think its a problem...you can also change your password just in case. Let me know if you have anymore problems.

Jason,<P>Back in late 2000/early 2001, their was a user with "Jason" as a screen name. (I couldn't find the old thread, but I believe TE even threatened to kick him off the site once during an ACC PJ vs AFSOC PJ superiority discussion.)<P>Notice that the message date below is in January, and you didn't register with the site until March. What probably happened was that when the forums crashed and everyone had to reregister, he never did and his old posts were linked to you since the user name is the same.<P>You made need to put out a disclaimer that all pre-march 2001 messages are not yours!

The CGI in this massive script will not parse information from one profile to another, even though the user name may be the same...notice the info is exactly the same...additionally...if a user name is the same, an error message will be shown to the registrant...even if its old.<P>Additionally, I did an IP trace, and they both came back to AOL (which doesn't mean much...)...stranger things have happened though...<P>One other thing...don't post a disclaimer...it isn't needed.

Speedy-<BR> So far so good. He graduated BMT in July, and started indoc. He was in class 07, but due to an injury, was rolled back to class 08. I've driven the 16 hours to see him a couple times, and hope he knows I'll stand by him, no matter what. HOOYAH!! Never quit, right?

Right!