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@michaelday8432
@michaelday8432 Күн бұрын
Thank you for this valuable information.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Күн бұрын
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for supporting the channel!
@scottydiver5114
@scottydiver5114 2 күн бұрын
Good video, thanks! Music is distracting.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 2 күн бұрын
Noted! Thanks!
@christophermongillo9644
@christophermongillo9644 4 күн бұрын
So you won't know if you're flying patriot express or regular space A cargo aircraft since you don't sign up for specific flights just departure and arrival bases? Is that correct? If not how do you distinguish this when planning?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 4 күн бұрын
You monitor both the 30 Day and 72 Hour Flight Schedules. The Patriot Express Flights are listed on the 30 Day Flight Schedule and then pop onto the 72 Hour Flight Schedule, so if you are flying on a date that coincides with a PE flight you will know.
@christophermongillo9644
@christophermongillo9644 4 күн бұрын
@CliffWagner thank you sir
@majorpuckhead2481
@majorpuckhead2481 5 күн бұрын
Point of clarification. Status of Forces Agreements only address jurisdiction of U.S. military personnel present in a country under the authority of the Secretary of State (title 10). This does not apply to retirees or even serving members on something like vacation / on a tourist visa. There are two documents you need to review before going to any foreign country outside of military orders and those the Foreign Clearance Guide and the State Department travel advisory page for that country. The FCG delineates the diplomatic protections of all U.S. citizens by category, like title 10 active duty, title 10 government civilian, service member on leave, tourist, etc. We do not have SOFAs with every country-even those we have military flights into. The FCG will spell out what passport and visa requirements may exist and what customs procedures may look like, as well as which country’s jail you may spend the rest of your days in if you get into a bar fight or get into a minor fender bender.
@majorpuckhead2481
@majorpuckhead2481 5 күн бұрын
Dang it… I meant to say title 10 is SecDef, not SecState, which would be title 22.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 5 күн бұрын
Thank you for your input.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 5 күн бұрын
Thanks.
@philhamlett2223
@philhamlett2223 5 күн бұрын
The efforts of the democrat party to break up the "E-4Mafia" were quite successful. They greatly reduced the overall staffing of units, thus making it nearly impossible for soldiers to "sham away into the ether." The only escape was through seperation or promotion.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 5 күн бұрын
Umm ok.
@SiavashYousefi-k2t
@SiavashYousefi-k2t 7 күн бұрын
The dirtiest city in Mexico I've ever visited. I got sick first day of my visit and was miserable. Bad advice ...
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 6 күн бұрын
I guess we will have to agree to disagree.
@DougPoulton
@DougPoulton 7 күн бұрын
Makes sense. When you're either retired or 100% P&T you're also considered a civilian and not covered under SOFA for travel to foreign countries. To legally enter a foreign country you would have to enter that country through a legal port of entry and process through their customs and immigration. Congress cannot dictate the entry/exit requirements of a foreign country. We are the only country on earth that doesn't enforce immigration laws.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment and for supporting the channel!
@plattwinetrout
@plattwinetrout 7 күн бұрын
Great video! If I was single I'd be all over it!
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 7 күн бұрын
Thank you for your comment and for supporting the channel.
@unclerojelio6320
@unclerojelio6320 10 күн бұрын
How do corporals fit into the E-4 Mafia?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 10 күн бұрын
That depends chiefly on the Corporal. Most folks end up a Corporal because they are hard charging and motivated, generally on track for promotion to E-5. The defining charachteristic of those in the E-4 Mafia is that they care more about shamming than promoting.
@Robsunrealtravels
@Robsunrealtravels 12 күн бұрын
what about all the sewage problems of dumping in the ocean and people geting sick? does that still happen?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 12 күн бұрын
I spent all my time in the water at La Lancha Beach which is away from the populated areas. I did not spend any time in the water at the beach at Sayulita, but there were tons of folks there who did.
@brianfeckter7363
@brianfeckter7363 12 күн бұрын
My guess is you not being a Marine you wouldn’t understand what it takes to mold one.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 12 күн бұрын
Did you serve as a Marine DI or Army Drill Sergeant? I spent several years as an Army Drill Sergeant, so I think I am well enough acquainted with the boot camp/basic training process to render comparisons and observations.
@paulovinanti9187
@paulovinanti9187 13 күн бұрын
Admit to nothing, deny everything and make counter accusations.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 13 күн бұрын
So say we all...
@markjamison9677
@markjamison9677 14 күн бұрын
Great video very informative
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 14 күн бұрын
Glad you found it helpful and thanks for supporting the channel!
@carlj3515
@carlj3515 14 күн бұрын
I was sad when they converted me from spec.5 to hard strip.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 14 күн бұрын
Yep, moving on is hard...
@willn8664
@willn8664 14 күн бұрын
I think the one with the "standard issue canine" is also satire like the one at the end by Justin Wood.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 14 күн бұрын
Could have been...
@tombob671
@tombob671 15 күн бұрын
In the Marines they have the E3 Lance Corporal does same thing. Typical Marines doing the same at a lower pay grade.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 15 күн бұрын
Thanks for sounding off!
@angelamorgan1153
@angelamorgan1153 15 күн бұрын
Luggage on the bed?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 15 күн бұрын
I placed towels under the luggage as I was unpacking.
@mad8298
@mad8298 16 күн бұрын
Very helpful, but did I miss where you talked about the actual differences in flying Navy vs AF Space-A? Is it significant and if so, is there another video that talks about that?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 15 күн бұрын
I have focused my Space-A videos on Air Force travel, primarily because they are the biggest player in Space-A. However, I will probably cover the Navy approach soon. Thank you and thanks for supporting the channel!
@lifesabeach5405
@lifesabeach5405 19 күн бұрын
F space "A" people. Life's too short to wait and get stressed out but i understand why some people like it because they are cheap. Think of how you gonna find a place to stay and get off base when you get to your destination, worse, you get bumped and have to cancel hotel.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 19 күн бұрын
Ok thanks for sounding off.
@deaddropsd1972
@deaddropsd1972 20 күн бұрын
Can you imagine the CHAOS ?!? lol.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 19 күн бұрын
Yes - thanks!
@jehrreich
@jehrreich 22 күн бұрын
Thank you Devil! 🫡
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 22 күн бұрын
Thanks for stoppin in!
@jehrreich
@jehrreich 20 күн бұрын
@@CliffWagner I will be more now that I have seen this!
@williamwilson9283
@williamwilson9283 23 күн бұрын
👍
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 22 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@beardedelephant3023
@beardedelephant3023 24 күн бұрын
So if a veteran is 100% disabled can dependents accompany
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 23 күн бұрын
A veteran who is 100% Permanent and Totally disabled by the VA can be accompanied by his/her lawful dependents.
@warrentrout
@warrentrout 24 күн бұрын
So WHY? Don't tell the rules. Why not?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 24 күн бұрын
As I said in the video, I contacted the office of congressman, Gus Bilirakus who authored HR 936 as I discussed in the video. His staff would not discuss the background as to why the bill died in committee. It is my understanding, that the issue of foreign travel for disabled vets is a function of the status of forces agreements in place with the foreign countries where we have military bases. Renegotiating those SOFA agreements is not something. The DOD or state department is prepared to take on in order to advance this issue.
@beardedelephant3023
@beardedelephant3023 24 күн бұрын
Great video. Thank you
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 24 күн бұрын
Glad you liked it!
@beardedelephant3023
@beardedelephant3023 24 күн бұрын
I’ve been trying to find out how to do this for years here in ohio. Haven’t had any luck at all. Also no one ever answers the phone. Any suggestions for flying out of surrounding areas of Cleveland, Ohio? Thank you for the video
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 23 күн бұрын
There are some rare flights into/out of Wright Patterson AFB, you might check in with the Air National Guard Units in the region and I would look beyond your state line.
@beardedelephant3023
@beardedelephant3023 23 күн бұрын
@@CliffWagner Yes that what I figured too. Might have to go to DC or VA
@billcrystal
@billcrystal 27 күн бұрын
What is the PCS season?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 26 күн бұрын
PCS season runs roughly from mid May through mid September when DOD school starts up.
@billcrystal
@billcrystal 27 күн бұрын
A lot quieter too
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 26 күн бұрын
Yes, indeed.
@billcrystal
@billcrystal 27 күн бұрын
I did not know about the hop app thank you so much
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 26 күн бұрын
I am told it’s currently only available for iOS, some people seem to struggle with the app, but I’ve had good experiences.
@jameslong1644
@jameslong1644 28 күн бұрын
tdiu?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 27 күн бұрын
no
@HeavyJay1421
@HeavyJay1421 29 күн бұрын
Dam sounds like fun. Almost wish i joined.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 28 күн бұрын
Thanks for checking in!
@clintcollins81
@clintcollins81 Ай бұрын
Can you do a video on types of aircraft based on available seats published? Example 73T usually is a C5. Thanks for your content.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner 29 күн бұрын
Great suggestion! I'll see what I can do!
@danielroldan3659
@danielroldan3659 Ай бұрын
Hello, I'm going in September, approximately how much money do you spend in a day there? to know how much to take, greetings
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
You could eat well on $70 per person per day. I think I spent about $60 per day because my breakfast was included in my stay, although I did eat breakfast out a couple of times. Have a great trip!
@danwhitlock1946
@danwhitlock1946 Ай бұрын
What if the eligible disabled veteran is already overseas? Can they fly back to the U.S. on space A?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
Unfortunately, no.
@lowbloodprsure
@lowbloodprsure Ай бұрын
Civilian flights don't have meals.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
Depends on the airline and the route.
@robynvixen1532
@robynvixen1532 Ай бұрын
How long does the batteries last? Can it handle against windy condition?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
I found that the batteries lasted about 20-30 minutes each. Surprisingly, it handled breezy conditions quite well and the video footage was stable.
@Bang-tidy
@Bang-tidy Ай бұрын
10 mins and max wind 7mph
@davianswaby2815
@davianswaby2815 Ай бұрын
Great review I gotta get me one..
@brs293
@brs293 Ай бұрын
When im searching for potential flights, i am not seeing any flights listed in the midwest (Scott AFB, whiteman, Little Rock).
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
I have Beale AFB in my backyard a short 30 miles away, with a Passenger Terminal and all, but exactly zero out-bound Space-A opportunities. It is primarily because or its reconnisance mission. Other AF Bases are primarily fighter missions or training with no cargo activity. Consequently, there are major regions that are effectively Space-A deserts. They might get an "in-bound" flight once or twice a year or a unicorn "out-bound" flight, but they can be rare.
@ericpuckett2948
@ericpuckett2948 Ай бұрын
Long live the mafia!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
If they existed...
Ай бұрын
what's the name of the hotel?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
Hotelito Los Suenos.
Ай бұрын
@@CliffWagner Thank you.
@ThuyPham-lr5dc
@ThuyPham-lr5dc Ай бұрын
There is one bright side to being stuck in Yokota AFB…it wasn’t Andersen AFB Guam…THAT would have been a real disaster. Commercial flights from Guam are NO JOKE expensive.😮
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
Thanks!
@ThuyPham-lr5dc
@ThuyPham-lr5dc Ай бұрын
100 % P&T can only dream one day of Space A trips to Europe…hopefully one day it comes true.😊
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
Maybe someday...
@skip2it426-
@skip2it426- Ай бұрын
Cliff my brother you’re a space A travel guru! Thanks for sharing ✌🏾
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
I appreciate that! Thanks for supporting the channel!
@ThuyPham-lr5dc
@ThuyPham-lr5dc Ай бұрын
Don’t get stranded at Andersen AFB Guam….you’ll be very very sorry 😢😢😢 Tickets to any CONUS destination from Guam are eye-popping no joke expensive 😢😢😢
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
Thanks for the warning. I have not traveled to Guam as of yet, but it is on my list. I will plan to stay a while so that I can be prepared for the costs. Thanks for supporting the channel!
@ThuyPham-lr5dc
@ThuyPham-lr5dc Ай бұрын
Just don’t get in the way of the Colonels wife at the BX checkout line 😊😊😊 Mahalos Cliff!🎉🎉🎉
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
Indeed, Mahalo to you!
@gleedham
@gleedham Ай бұрын
Whats dose Pcs mean
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
That is military acronym for Permanent Change of Station when military personnel are moved to another assignment.
@omarfejzic2981
@omarfejzic2981 Ай бұрын
I understand some of those words.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
Thanks for checking in!
@dayanabenitezramos233
@dayanabenitezramos233 Ай бұрын
I’m trying to catch a flight from north island, CA to Hickman next week, I already registered and everything, do you think I can get a seat or it might be really difficult (PCS)?
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
According to their Facebook page they have a C40 flight scheduled with 50 seats going to Kaneohe, HI on Wednesday,,July 31st. Nothing going to Hickman from there in that time-frame. Probably good odds of getting a seat though.
@dayanabenitezramos233
@dayanabenitezramos233 Ай бұрын
@@CliffWagnerthanks for the answer, my bad, yeah that’s the one I’m trying to catch, hopefully I can get a seat, how long before roll call should I be at the terminal? And by chance, do you know if there’s a website to check flights from Kaneohe back to CA? Thank you !!!
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
@@dayanabenitezramos233 Marine Corps Base Hawaii shows this number for the flight schedule 808-257-0777. Can't tell you why but they don't update the flight schedule reliably, but it is probably because they don't have many flights.
@keithcrook2943
@keithcrook2943 Ай бұрын
Thanks Cliff, going to give space a travel a try soon. Invaluable introduction.
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
Keith, thanks for the comment and for checking out the channel. Hope you have a successful Space-A trip soon!
@I.M.AllAmerican
@I.M.AllAmerican Ай бұрын
Great video! I haven’t tried Space A yet (we are in the VA Beach area) but there’s six in my family. I’m almost wondering if it’s too risky trying to get us out on a flight? Thank you for the information!
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
All depends. Avoid travel during PCS season - mid May through mid Sept. If you see multiple aircraft on the same day to the same destination, which happens between Travis AFB & Hawaii frequently, then it is a different calculus. I would recommend you view the Space-A Boot Camp series and begin preparing for an adventure! kzbin.info/aero/PLxcQV6VxZEv4FQw42on_Bh1Eir7IRoR34
@chrisculhane3777
@chrisculhane3777 Ай бұрын
As a ma. 43 in a 2 3 yr relationship choose on character not looks. Looks wesr off character lasts forever
@CliffWagner
@CliffWagner Ай бұрын
Agreed - thanks!