Originally Posted by Captain Kirk
award of Pilot Wings comes far earlier in the Training system than it used to.
Er, what?
When did Brevets used to get handed out if not at the end of AFT?
Even if they were handed out before, a newly qualified pilot can still lose his/ her wings by getting chopped on the OCU or line training.
I would also like to add that a newly qualified pilot does not receive flying pay until they are combat ready! Unlike those of yore who got it after EFT or something equally more pleasant!