[Barrelbulge(Fl)]

Now that the sequester is over my daughter finally got her promotion.About 2 months ago they told her she was getting promoted but because of the sequester they couldn't at that time. She is now oficially a Major in the U.S.A.F. Bulge.

 

[Setterman]

What would the sequester have to do with that? Not trying to be a smart a$$, but ...really?

 

[Barrelbulge(Fl)]

They were nor allowed to spend additional funds. Therefore no increases in salaries. Higher rank higher pay scale. Didn't take the question as being a smart ass. I asked the same question. Bulge.

 

[nanuk]

Congrats to your daughter (and you)!

 

[omgb]

In the military, promotions are issued a couple of times a year. All candidates are given a line or promotion number based on merit and time in service/grade. Each year a finite number of promotion slots are approved by the JCS. Money is then appropriated for those promotions. The sequester caused the military to put a hold on promotions while directing funds to more mission critical expenses.

 

[trapshootin hippie]

While in the Air Force for my 4 year stint, I finally made General. The shop chief always called me a general screw up anyways.

GneJ

 

[trim tab]

Congratulations to you and your daughter, Please thank her for all she does. Where is she stationed and what is her career path in the Air Force?.

 

[Catpower]

Tell her congrats, and thank her for her service

 

[CalvinMD]

Quite an accomplishment..tell her we are all proud and thankful for her service

 

[Barrelbulge(Fl)]

trim tab, She is with the 911th. It is a med evac.unit. She is a flight nurse and has been to Iraq twice, transporting wounded to and from Iraq to Ramstein air base in Germany.

She started out in the med. field by being a volunteer on the local ambulance units at 16, then went to Medevac on the helicopters. She now has 20+ years experience in the medical field. Thanks, Bulge.

 

[Bob Hawkes]

Congratulations Bulge, please thank her for us. She has seen a lot of tough things to deal with. It's not right what we've done with our service people today. You have a lot to be proud of. Bob

 

[Barrelbulge(Fl)]

Bob, when flight 27 went down in Aliquippa she was part of the clean up crew. They were literally finding limbs and torsos in the limbs of the trees. Mentally a very strong little lady. Bulge.

 

[trim tab]

Bulge, that is awesome and she is on a great career path and obviously a very dedicated individual. Again, please thank her service and all she does.

 

[CharlieAMA]

That's great. You have aot to be proud of. Charlie

 

[Bruce Specht]

Mike, please congradulate your daughter for me, I know you are proud and rightfully so!