Leaving early

I'm trying to get out early today (Friday).  Leaving for my best friend's wedding in Nashville, about a four hour drive. For the first week of training most of the classes are tought by outside units or contractors which are not controlled by your squadron or flight commander. This means out is difficult to coordinate anything ahead of time and guarantee getting out early. Even the  schedule your flight commander gives you is subjective and is only a best guess estimate of when you will finish an activity. This is frustrating if you are trying to make solid plans and give people early notice.

Da Prez

Things at ASBC today took a turn for the better. I am now officially the Squadron Leadership Council President. I was voted into this position from a group of my peers, with final votes coming from team leaders representing every flight in the current class. I am humbled, motivated, excited, and grateful for this position. I intend to keep blogging to have an online portal open for discussion outside of the classroom environment. My main goals as President so far are to make a difference while I'm here, speak truth to power, and fully represent my classmates. Thanks guys!1!!

Squished Sign

Officially checked in to ASBC last night. I found out where and when to check in (ASBC building between 1600 and 1900) through word of mouth, and got the chance to look at the building for the first time. Check-in staff was not particularly helpful, but at least I know what time to show up this morning for the first day. The thing that stuck out to me was a crest on the outside of the building for "Squadron Officer College" that looked disproportionately cropped to fit on the wall. This picture was not Photoshopped. I don't know if the crest is actually supposed to look like that or if the person who ordered it knew the dimensions of the wall and mangled the crest to match. I will make it a mission to find out the story of the crest before I leave.

Intro

This blog will examine the Air and Space Basic Course for new officers in the United States Air Force located at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL. It will give insight into what the course is like, the structure surrounding the course, and the topics addressed in the course. This is a blog consisting of personal opinions coming from myself and in no way are officially associated with ASBC, Maxwell AFB, the USAF, the Department of Defense, and the United States of America. It is merely an attempt to document my view of ASBC and nothing more.

The title comes from a version of Leet Speak (1337 53P4K) which evolved from internet subculture and is a testament to the decline in the English language while at the same time shows a mastery and control of the typed word!!!111!!!!!1!! For the purposes of this blog roXXorz refers to something that is awesome, amazing, and sweet. Enjoy the blog1!!!1!!