Now that we got that whole landing on a carrier thing out of the way, we can really start looking at where we might go next without jinxing ourselves. One thing is for sure, if I had a quarter for every time I explained the likely scenarios to a curious family member or friend, I would be shoe shopping every day of the week. So I thought I'd spell it all out here once and for all.
First things first, there are a couple of things to remember.
1. Josh has to go to what's called the FRS (Fleet Readiness Squadron) or RAG (I have no idea what this stands for or means) for one year before he goes to his regular flying squadron. This is where he will learn how to fly either the FA-18, Harrier or Prowler.
2. The FRS/RAG may or may not be the same location as his first three-year tour as an aviator.
3. The FRS lasts about one year, while the first flying tour lasts three years.
This means we could go somewhere and have to move again in one year, or we could go somewhere for FOUR STRAIGHT YEARS! There are a few ways this could all play out:
If he gets FA-18s
Fleet readiness squadron locations (one year)
MCAS Miramar (San Diego)
NAS Lemoore (middle of nowhere California)
NAS Oceana (Virginia Beach, Virginia)
Three-year tour locations
MCAS Miramar
MCAS Iwakuni (yep, that's Japan folks)
MCAS Beaufort (South Carolina)
If he gets Harriers
Fleet readiness squadron locations (one year)
MCAS Cherry Point (North Carolina)
Three-year tour locations
MCAS Yuma (Arizona)
MCAS Cherry Point (North Carolina)
IF he gets Prowlers
Fleet readiness squadron locations (one year)
NAS Whidbey Island (Near Seattle)
Three-year tour locations
MCAS Cherry Point (North Carolina)
I'm sure there are just a few of you out there who actually care, but now that this is clear as mud we can start taking bets. Any takers?
1 comment:
My vote if San Diego!
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