I cleaned out my closet this week; I figured I’d have to do it eventually. The closet in my bedroom is decent sized, and it was jammed with clothing I never wear. After trying everything on I made a good-sized stack of clothes. 8 t-shirts, 9 short-sleeved collared shirts, 5 long-sleeved collared shirts, 10 sweaters, [...]
Spoke to my OSO earlier today and signed up to take the ASTB on June 13th. The ASTB (Aviation Selection Test Battery) is used to determine an applicant’s potential as an aviator. The current version of the test contains five sections.
Math/Verbal – Measures quantitative aptitude (arithmetic reasoning, general mathematics, algebra, and plane geometry, similar [...]
The EPSQ is the Electronic Personnel Security Questionnaire. The questionnaire ultimately must be filled out digitally and sent electronically to the Defense Security Service. But before you fill it out digitally, you are instructed to fill out the EPSQ worksheet.
The worksheet’s purpose is to show you what questions will be asked and give you ample [...]
My OSO needed a letter from my dentist saying that my teeth are in “good condition.” I dropped by my dentist two days ago and asked them to fax over a letter. The women at the front desk said she would talk to my dentist and have him send the letter. I got a call [...]
I just finished sending out my final four letter of reference forms. Two to college professors and two to employers, bringing the final count to the seven required for college grads.
1) Retired Naval Aviator
2) Head of the New Jersey chapter of a national conservative political organization
3) Employer (ex-Marine)
4) Employer
5) Pastor
6) College professor
7) College professor
Updated [...]
Last Monday morning, I nervously packed an overnight bag for my medical exam. I was told to bring a suit, a book, running gear, and a towel. Doesn’t sound like a lot, yet my bag weighed a ton. I took the train to Government Center and began teaching at the shelter. Halfway through the second [...]
I ran in the Massachusetts General Hospital 5K for Asthma this morning. The weather could have been better, but I had a great time anyway. I finished 21st out of 92 runners, with a time of 22:40 (7.19/mile pace).
Official Race Results
I am scheduled for the medical exam on 10 May. Since I have to be at the examination no later than 5:15AM, it was recommended that I take advantage of the free hotel stay they offer. They put you up in a local hotel, feed you dinner, wake you up at 4:00AM, feed you breakfast, [...]
I met with my OSO (Officer Selection Officer) this morning. We talked for quite a while. He joined the Marines via PLC (Platoon Leaders Class) as a Freshman back in 1991, he is now a Captain and flies helicopters. He talked about the typical day of an aviator, various deployments, as well as what its [...]