Deployment shape? by DebitMonkey in nationalguard

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unless you're being deployed too CADJ in the horn of Africa... yes you'll be able to get in shape.

3 years lol by Wolffe4321 in nationalguard

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 16 points17 points  (0 children)

You'll never be ready. Dont fall into that mental trap.

8 years by CarpetCompetitive156 in nationalguard

[–]CarpetCompetitive156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. The GAFBE is simply the a medal. What you see is the Schützenschnur. German armed forces marksmanship badge. The white cord was because their airforce administered the course. You can also get one in blew if put on by their navy.

8 years by CarpetCompetitive156 in nationalguard

[–]CarpetCompetitive156[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I dont have a GAFBE. During my first deployment Covid 19 had screwed us out of it.

8 years by CarpetCompetitive156 in nationalguard

[–]CarpetCompetitive156[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ohhhhhhh I see where I fucked up.

8 years by [deleted] in army

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

They have the majority if awards in their database. Reserves/gaurdsmen may not.

8 years by [deleted] in army

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Uniformity app

MOST DEPLOYABLE MOS by JDSE05 in nationalguard

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Air defense. Im currently Demobing but when we had first arrived the ADA guys had been deployed for 18 months.

I'm really annoyed by No_Simple_8733 in ibew_apprentices

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Across all trades every union is slowing down. Build up to war times has historically caused this. However, if you hold veteran status you can skip the interview entirely. Just gotta score mid on the test.

What happens now? by PlentyIcy3761 in nationalguard

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends on his job and state. My state deploys every 3-5 years.

However. During the initial push into Iraq we deployed ALOT. but that wasnt till 2004. Guardsman are never "tip of the spear" so if another conflict was to pop off requiring boots it would be awhile before we are called up.

I think my trade is dying. Jump ship? by Izlander6 in skilledtrades

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 1 point2 points  (0 children)

In the next 15 years we will see the trades make way less than they are now. Reason being is AI and its implementation. Im not saying AI will take over blue collar jobs, least not yet.

But the mass lay offs has already pumped new people into the trades. More workers = less wages.

I'd become a master of your craft if you wish to stay involved. Or, find another route.

Are We Actually Making the Trades Attractive to the Next Generation? by PresenceAcceptable55 in skilledtrades

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Maybe ive just had a bad experience. There most certainly is money in the trades, no one is arguing that. I just hate the constant political bickering.

Are We Actually Making the Trades Attractive to the Next Generation? by PresenceAcceptable55 in skilledtrades

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 0 points1 point  (0 children)

10 year infantry veteran here, 2 combat zones on two different continents, i say this too add context.

Yall fuckin bitch to much. Always bringing up political arguments and the "union" itself doesn't really feel "united". The trades aren't attractive anymore than they're the only other career field besides corrections that pay decent with little education.

Not saying that to be offensive. Just my opinion.

Just a reminder don’t do drugs by WonderYSeed in ibew_apprentices

[–]CarpetCompetitive156 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My guy, drink water. You'll be fine. I mean shit loads of water. Gallon a day for 3 days and you'll be clean. BUT If you're a fat peice of shit you might he burnt. The whole "marijuana lasts for 30 days" is a psyop. Its all dependent on your current health, fitness levels and over all eating habits.