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Old 10-13-2009, 09:21 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Well, I'm going to Boise the end of the month to meet the guys and gals of the 124th Wing of the Idaho ANG during their drill weekend. I was curious what I should wear: suit? Shirt and tie? I'm turning in my packet while I'm there and want to make a good impression. Also, any other tips or advice? Bring beer maybe?

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Old 10-14-2009, 06:06 AM   #2 (permalink)
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Wear a suit and bring beer, not natty light but some good local beer from where you live. A 12 pack should do, 2 cases might be overkill.
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Old 10-14-2009, 08:12 AM   #3 (permalink)
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I don't know about a suit. Maybe a polo and slacks, or your bag if you feel like it. Beer or donuts/coffee, depending on when you show up.
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Old 10-14-2009, 08:48 AM   #4 (permalink)
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Slacks, shirt, and maybe tie, but no jacket. Shows that you know how to be professional when needed but are not wound too tightly.

I'm wouldn't be 100% sure about the beer for say the SLC tankers, but it should be OK in Boise... after lunch.
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Old 10-14-2009, 08:49 AM   #5 (permalink)
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Khakis/slacks and a button down. Also, reconsider wearing your favorite blue Brooks Brothers shirt. 3 other guys are going to be wearing that shirt and you'll be made fun of.

I would not suggest a tie.
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Old 10-14-2009, 10:27 AM   #6 (permalink)
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Ok so no suit.... looks like slacks (not really a khakis kind a guy) and a button down, possibly a tie. Roger on the beer. Any other tips and advice?

Thanks everyone!
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Old 10-14-2009, 01:20 PM   #7 (permalink)
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make sure to do your research before you show up, don't show up asking full retard questions that can easily be found or just aren't important. There was a guy that asked what kind of APU a herk has? Now a question like what their ops. tempo or deployment rotation/ duration would be good to find out.
Also, be yourself, but be respectful to rank, etc.
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Old 10-14-2009, 02:33 PM   #8 (permalink)
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A recap from an exchange I had with two O-3s when I interviewed for an ANG C130 nav slot:

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(them) - Hey you, what's your name?

(me) - BoilerUP, Sir.

(them) - What are you doing here?

(me) - Interviewing for a Nav position, Sir.

(them) - You don't want to be a nav, you want to be a pilot. Come with us.

(me) - Sir, MSgt. xxxx told me to sit here and wait for him.

(them) - See these bars? <points to rank on flight suit> These trump stripes. Come with me.

(me) - Yes sir!
They took me to the ops room, where there were a dozen folks and two massive trays of pulled pork BBQ. I was told to grab a plate and a sandwich or three and stay there until the Ops Group commander started asking where the college boy in the suit was

Three days later, I got a call telling me they wanted to hire me...as a pilot.

Too bad I got washed out at MFS...
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Old 10-14-2009, 04:17 PM   #9 (permalink)
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If you are a hot chick, then wear something revealing.
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Old 10-14-2009, 05:08 PM   #10 (permalink)
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And if you're an ugly chick, wear something REALLY revealing.
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