If you commission in to the Air Force as a non-rated officer (not a pilot, navigator, air battle manager) you'll be required to serve 4 years active duty. Pilots are required to serve 10 years. Basically it would be 8 years active (2ish years for flight school, 6 years actually flying) then 2 years inactive........
Stumbling block. For other uses, see Stumbling block (disambiguation). A stumbling block or scandal in the Bible is a metaphor for a behavior or attitude that leads another to sin.
Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Swage block. A swage block is a large, heavy block of cast iron or steel used in smithing, with variously-sized holes in its face and usually with forms on the sides. The through-holes are of various shapes and sizes and are used to hold, support or back up a hot bar of metal for further shaping.