I pulled this quote off of the ATA thread...pretty disheartening - it's from a guy who attended the AFPC brief at the convention this year:

I was at that brief -- and the AFPC briefer indeed used the term "palace freeze." He said that we "made the Guard & Reserve healthy last year" but "if you have an ADSC today, plan on serving it out."

When someone asked about the future size/scope of aviation continuation pay the briefer said "what's that?" The guy actually had to tell him "You know, the bonus?" Someone asked about the lack of experience and manning in the ops squadrons.

The briefing didn't really say anything we didn't already know - more UAVs, more 365's and more AMLO tours are all headed the MAF's way. And we'll all be doing more with a lot less.

Anywho...BrutusBuckeye how's my favorite mascot stick buddy from IP school? Had yourself freaked out yet on any locals? Lord knows I have.
Peace!