6 months

[Simplex]

My sad Ribbon Rack is small I want to do outside things first, to try to keep this weight off. I have to say that I have done alot. I go to almost every SAREX, function, etc. There is a few SAREX coming up i may have to miss. Im just trying to feel part of the team again.  "Im loving it"

Sad ribbon rack?

A Purple Heart, Navy Commendation Medal with V (Valor) device and a Combat Action Ribbon are hardly a sad statement in my book. Being an old Army guy the rest of the ribbons are unfamiliar to me but I think I see a campaign medal with two campaign stars. Bravo Zulu as you Navy guys say, welcome aboard and thank you for your service.

[Devil Doc]

I was refering to my CAP Ribbons, I cannot wear my Military ribbons on the G/W. I appreciate the Motivation guys.

[Devil Doc]

Woot!! I am Now a Butter Bar!!! 2LT Smith, has a nice sound to it!! Now i got to spend money and convert all my uniforms

[Stonewall]

Woot!! I am Now a Butter Bar!!! 2LT Smith, has a nice sound to it!! Now i got to spend money and convert all my uniforms

Congrats!  Shouldn't cost that much <$20, maybe?

Add another zero to your CAP paycheck and live large...but not too large.

[Rick-DEL]

Congrats. I noticed that in your signature. I'll be changing mine on Friday, we should virtually share a beer (not in uniform of course  ).

[MIKE]

Woot!! I am Now a Butter Bar!!! 2LT Smith, has a nice sound to it!! Now i got to spend money and convert all my uniforms

2d Lt

[Woodsy]

Woot!! I am Now a Butter Bar!!! 2LT Smith, has a nice sound to it!! Now i got to spend money and convert all my uniforms

Congrats!  Shouldn't cost that much <$20, maybe?

Add another zero to your CAP paycheck and live large...but not too large.

Congrats Lt. Smith!  Good work!

I'm up for Captain soon.  While I'm looking forward to it, I'm not looking forward to the expense! I've estimated it will cost me about 100 bucks to change out insignia.  Service dress, blues and aviator/greys all use the same rank slides, so I'll only need 2 sets of those (I wear a complete long sleeve blues uniform under the service dress jacket, for situations where I take the jacket off.)  2 sets of captain insignia for BDU's (one set for collar, and a single for the hat) and the plastic encased (cheezy, by the way...  active duty guys always ask me if I plan on ditching in the water because I'm wearing waterproof rank) for  the flight suit.  Add in about 4 bucks EACH  to have insignia sewn on at the tailor.  And before you say "sew it on yourself,"  trust me, you don't want me anywhere near a sewing machine!  haha

[Stonewall]

Woot!! I am Now a Butter Bar!!! 2LT Smith, has a nice sound to it!! Now i got to spend money and convert all my uniforms

Congrats!  Shouldn't cost that much <$20, maybe?

Add another zero to your CAP paycheck and live large...but not too large.

Congrats Lt. Smith!  Good work!

I'm up for Captain soon.  While I'm looking forward to it, I'm not looking forward to the expense! I've estimated it will cost me about 100 bucks to change out insignia.  Service dress, blues and aviator/greys all use the same rank slides, so I'll only need 2 sets of those (I wear a complete long sleeve blues uniform under the service dress jacket, for situations where I take the jacket off.)  2 sets of captain insignia for BDU's (one set for collar, and a single for the hat) and the plastic encased (cheezy, by the way...  active duty guys always ask me if I plan on ditching in the water because I'm wearing waterproof rank) for  the flight suit.  Add in about 4 bucks EACH  to have insignia sewn on at the tailor.  And before you say "sew it on yourself,"  trust me, you don't want me anywhere near a sewing machine!  haha

Hah!  I haven't changed rank in 10 years and won't for another....infinity.

I figure <$20 because I figure one set of slide on rank and a couple sets of embroidered for BDUs.  I didn't think about the plastic encased rank for flight suits even though I have a set on my flight suit.

That, and I do all my own sewing.  I have since I was a cadet when my mom gave me one freebie and said you're on your own after this.  8th grade home economics was all I needed.  Been sewing ever since.  I even modified gear when I was a grunt and still toy around a little these days for fun.

[Devil Doc]

Woot!! I am Now a Butter Bar!!! 2LT Smith, has a nice sound to it!! Now i got to spend money and convert all my uniforms

2d Lt

Does 2LT AND 2d Lt make a difference Ya shouldnt cost much, im such a cheapskate im not going to put my GT Badges on untill i become GTL or GT1

[vento]

Woot!! I am Now a Butter Bar!!! 2LT Smith, has a nice sound to it!! Now i got to spend money and convert all my uniforms

2d Lt

Does 2LT AND 2d Lt make a difference Ya shouldnt cost much, im such a cheapskate im not going to put my GT Badges on untill i become GTL or GT1

Yes, it does make a difference. It is 2d Lt for the USAF and CAP, 2LT for some other branches.
http://capnhq.custhelp.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/951/~/usaf-and-cap-grade-abbreviations

Either way, congratulations on your butter bar! Time to start working towards the silver bar.

[Devil Doc]

My bad, im getting Marine Ranks confusing Again. I will Change it

[Devil Doc]

Changed Silver Bar is just Another year in CAP so Jan 24th 2014. In another 9months  i will be ES basic Technician Level. Why did i choose the hardest one? LOL

[Майор Хаткевич]

Changed Silver Bar is just Another year in CAP so Jan 24th 2014. In another 9months  i will be ES basic Technician Level. Why did i choose the hardest one? LOL

Take note that promotion approvals are month based (apparently). Means 01JAN14 you will be eligible.

[SarDragon]

Changed Silver Bar is just Another year in CAP so Jan 24th 2014. In another 9months  i will be ES basic Technician Level. Why did i choose the hardest one? LOL

Take note that promotion approvals are month based (apparently). Means 01JAN14 you will be eligible.

Last time I had the necessary permissions to view that info, they were day for day.

[EMT-83]

Changed Silver Bar is just Another year in CAP so Jan 24th 2014. In another 9months  i will be ES basic Technician Level. Why did i choose the hardest one? LOL

Take note that promotion approvals are month based (apparently). Means 01JAN14 you will be eligible.

Last time I had the necessary permissions to view that info, they were day for day.

That's what I thought until my promotion came through early. Logged into eServices one morning to find I was no longer a Captain.

[Rick-DEL]

If I remember correctly, eligibility approval is available on the first day of that month then the approving authority has to go in and approve it. For instance, my 2d Lt eligibility went green on 1 FEB 12, even though I wouldn't officially hit the 6 month mark until the 16th. The Commander approved it on the 6th in eServices and then presented it to me on our Promotion night on 8 FEB 12.

We'll see if it is the same on Friday. If I check out the promotions area in eServices for my CAPID and it shows "Member is Eligible", then it is the first of the month regardless whether the true date falls afterwards. Then it is off to update the uniforms. I already have a set of BDU's ready to go with 1st Lt. Just need to do the field jacket, flightsuit, and flight jacket. The rest is easy....

[Devil Doc]

Congrats 1st Lt Select Rick!!

[Luis R. Ramos]

Happened to our new squadron commander.

Since one guy/s promo became eligible on the first of the month but the real anniversary date was towards the end. The previous commander who was an Lt Col reprimanded or questioned why the new squadron commander who was a captain was approving that promotion on the first of the month instead of on the later part of the date.

Flyer

[Devil Doc]

So I cant Jump From 2nd Lt to Capt?

[SarDragon]

So I cant Jump From 2nd Lt to Capt?

Ummm...  under normal circumstances, no.