Well, apparently Big Navy has other plans for myself and most of the rest of Class 13-14. In that our orders were jacked up, our given rating was as well. We were all informed of the foul up, and told we were slated for the AWF (Aircrewman Mechanical) rating, which was the original plan. Of course I was a little upset when I became privy to this (I really wanted to be part of the P-3 community), but everything works itself out. AWF A-School is shorter and less difficult, and allows for a more broad specialization that aids one's search for a related job in the civilian world. There will be more of a chance to fly on different aircraft: either C-9s, C-12s, C-40s, C-37s, or the Herc (my first choice!) Meanwhile, the weather here in Pensacola grows warmer every day, and each day is one step closer to home.