I’ve noticed a recurring pattern in my interactions with PJs: there often seems to be a particularly insular culture, accompanied by a somewhat dismissive attitude toward conventional Airmen outside of PJ squadron.

Is this sense of exclusivity and professional superiority something others have observed as well?

Personally, I’ve never been bothered too much by it, as I have a background in marathon running and consider my own endurance and fitness to be strong. Nevertheless, I’m interested in understanding whether this attitude is widespread or simply my experience.

In December of 2025 I was charged with Article(s): 112a (wrongful use or possession of controlled substance) 2 counts. Article 107 (making false official statements) 2 counts.

I was convicted only of one charge of Article 107 due to multiple observers at DDRP not following protocol so I got off on those charges.

I spent 3 months in the Brig at Charleston Navy Base. Was released and returned to duty February 14th 2026.

When I got back to my base, I was informed I was being Admin Sep’d under general but honorable conditions. I took it at the advice of my attorney who said that was the best possible outcome. I get all my benefits besides the GI Bill (already had a degree). I separated on 16 APR 2026.

My main question is how long does it take until I am able to purchase a firearm again? I remember being told by OSI every time I went in after I failed a drug test that each time I came in “that year mark resets to a year from today”. I passed my final drug test on 6 NOV 2025. Is it from that date? Or the date of my release from incarceration? My day of separation? I’ve asked legal and ADC where I was at and have gotten nowhere. Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.

Hi everyone, I have a simple question: how difficult is it to be stationed at Santa Barbara and Hill UT? I am an Ammo E3 and have to submit my dream sheet in two weeks!

Hey yall, my husband and I are new to the AF pilot community and wanted to hear some perspectives on the lifestyle from other dual mil pilots out there. Do you suggest flying the same airframe? Are you able to deploy together, would you even suggest trying? We've heard some wildly different perspectives from across the board so please feel free to share any tips/advice. Thank you!

I have checked my vRED and it is accurate as is. But to submit the verrified info, I need to alter my Preferred Religious Code. Integrity first. I am what I am. To say otherwise is a lie.

When asked "what is your preferred religion" I do not say "Not Shown" or "Other". I say what I am. And the DoW wants to change my belief to "No Religion." That is wildly inaccurate. Excellence in all we do. I have personally verified the information, but the system is prompting me to say inaccurate words to complete my vRED. I will not.

I may never update my vRED again so long as this persists. I will provide my CSS with the most current info though. But this is not Religious Freedom. And if the gov't wishes to punish me over it or even use this as a factor in my promotion board, then this is clearly Religious Persecution. Part of me hopes it does came to that. Change my records to whatever you want. I will not. I will stand by my beliefs, my convictions, and the truth.

I'll be hitting tech school again soon for Retraining. I read in the course description it seems like everyone has to do a PT test (not official and must do, sit up, push ups, and the 2 mile. No alts.)

Is this accurate? If so, about how soon is it?

I'm not too worried about it, just recently got a injury that is probably going hurt my run significantly if it's within like the first week or so.

Any one had to do this recently during their retraining?

Have you seen a member not tell their organization about a pregnant partner and just wait until childbirth to submit the parental leave request and peace out for 84 days?

I’m currently in tech school and graduated 2 months ago. I wasn’t able to go to my first assignment because of EFMP denial but got approved for a new base last month. I’ve been waiting on orders for almost 3 weeks now. Everytime I ask to a MTL if I am missing something they roll their eyes and say soon but there are people here who are approved with EFMP and got orders 3 days later. Mine has been approved for awhile now and still nothing, not even a change in vMPF. Still says no orders is progress. We aren’t allowed to go to FSS to talk to them or we will get paperwork. I have been talking to MTLs every day for the past couple weeks and they just say soon and tell me to wait. Is this normal or should I just risk getting a LOC and talk to FSS? I have dependents and need to go home and have to make a drive across country and wanting to go to my next duty station before some states get covered in snow.

No exempt areas either - I want to know what the winner’s circle listens to during their PFRA.

Hello!

So Oct 5 I got picked up for an AGR position at MARB. But I have an issue and the technician on my vector has responded to my messages. My DOS is 31 OCT 26…..in 16 days. There’s a few documents I’m waiting on and one is my SHPE (at the time I didn’t know you could’ve done that one year out. I’m finding this out the hard way) but my appointment is 26 and I could get my 422 2 weeks after that.

Now if I were to extend for 12 months do I lose my AGR position? Or does it turn into a palace chase?

Does anyone have any contacts for my vector that I can reach? I’m already trying to reach out to MARB to see if they can be any help but being mids and their mpf office closes at noon doesn’t help…..

Any insight or help will be highly appreciated!

Hi, since I can ask reddit instead of my supervisor, can I use my comp day tomorrow?

Original post: https://www.reddit.com/r/AirForce/s/YudTCMoevT

I’m stationed at Shaw and am pretty happy here, but I would LOVE to be stationed overseas. I’m also in my BOP window, I’m contemplating if I should apply for my BOP and go somewhere that I wouldn’t mind going or if I should wait it out and just keep trying to get overseas orders 🤷‍♀️ I know it’s more a personal choice just looking for some insight

Anyone have insight on why this year’s Maj results are taking so long for congress to approve? Is it because the board results were weird and took months to reshuffle and release in the first place? AFPC hasn’t even gotten to the DT Vectors yet (months behind…again) so everything is a giant question mark.

Hey as the title says, I got an assignment to Seymour Johnson and was wondering how it is for supply troops and just Lrs in general. What do y’all do for fun over there?

I’m not sure if I want to do the twenty years but I still want to make the most of this in terms of ranking up faster, tsp and just overall being good at my job yk (for context I’m in tech school for weather so any tips to help with that would be appreciated)

I’m on my way out of active duty as a 1D7 and I just had a mandatory appointment with reserve recruiter. I’m not going to lie… he painted a very pretty picture but I wanted to see if I could get some insight on any reserve units down at Lackland AFB and what the environment looks like there (since that’s where I’d plan to go as a reservist l). Any help/info is appreciated!

I am currently in the BDD process with VA exams already scheduled and I was just notified that they’re starting the process for a MEB. Has anyone else been in a similar situation and if so, did already having the VA appointments from the BDD make the MEB go by any faster? My dos is in March 2027 and I’m going to dread if I have to be put on med hold

So, I had received the email from AFPC that I will no longer able to apply for diagnostic imaging because they had run out of seats. When I checked the listing there were still 13 slots available and I’m just so confused.

Helloooo, I just had a few questions that are likely case by case answers, but I would still like to hear from anyone willing to share. I’m currently half way through my one year short tour with a DEROS of Apr 2027. I submitted my application and now just waiting for approval.

Questions:
-In the event I get approved, what are the chances my DEROS gets approved for curtailment if tech school starts before then?

-Or would it get extended if it’s after the date?
And in this case, will I stay at my current base even though it’s past the one year mark?

Title. Any idea if/when SRB will be released?