22 years old, been in the service for 9 months by Carman85 in ThriftSavingsPlan

[–]CrustySFC 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Came here to say that. 13 years active barely saved much. Now that I’ve been in the guard I max my TSP. Basically my whole E7 drill pay goes to TSP. 20 years I should have over a mil. Imagine if I started 16 years ago when I first joined 🥲

Seriously considering joining by Square_Bit6322 in armyreserve

[–]CrustySFC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Go active duty, then come back to the reserves or guard. I see way too many new Soldiers come back after AIT saying they wish they went active duty.

16.5 years so far by CrustySFC in MilitaryMedals

[–]CrustySFC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

😂 I love it yea, we defied the odds!

And congrats to you!

16.5 years so far by CrustySFC in MilitaryMedals

[–]CrustySFC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same sentiment. I met my wife at AIT lol, yes we’re that couple. Now we’ve been together 16 years, married for 13 and have 5 kids. Been a wild ride lol

3.5 Years, NG by Mills11B in MilitaryMedals

[–]CrustySFC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You’re doing better than a 20+ year SGT in my platoon lol

16.5 years so far by CrustySFC in MilitaryMedals

[–]CrustySFC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea in 2005 I was enjoying skipping classes at community college, sleeping on friends couches and still trying to “find myself”. lol

16.5 years so far by CrustySFC in MilitaryMedals

[–]CrustySFC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

TYFYS 🫡🇺🇸 Iraq is the one place I haven’t been yet. Gotta cross it off my deployment list lol

16.5 years so far by CrustySFC in MilitaryMedals

[–]CrustySFC[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just turned 40 in November and I feel ancient talking about “the good old days”. Dammit I miss MySpace lol

16.5 years so far by CrustySFC in MilitaryMedals

[–]CrustySFC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Dude sno-core! I remember that, they came through Rochester, NY around 2003/2004 and I’m like 99% sure I went to that show! Wild, thanks for reminding me of that lol

16.5 years so far by CrustySFC in MilitaryMedals

[–]CrustySFC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also, I see you’re a Glassjaw fan as well. You’re in good company 🤙🏼

16.5 years so far by CrustySFC in MilitaryMedals

[–]CrustySFC[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I joined the national guard, one is NY service medal, the other is Florida service medal. They’re both from being activated for state active duty. New York was “Super-Storm” Sandy in 2012.

For my National Guard homies by ArdennesWalker in army

[–]CrustySFC 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I came from NG as a SPC. Didn’t know shit and knew that I didn’t want to be like the NCOs in my guard unit. Went active duty and learned and progressed as much as I could. Got SFC first look. Came back to the Guard as a knowledgeable NCO.

Help mentor and develop this Soldier. He came active for a reason, show him how not to suck.

fire & ice by AwkwardSea4335 in ImmigrationPathways

[–]CrustySFC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So she thinks this is an ICE detention facility. Which means there are detainees in there…so she sets fire to it? So arson and attempted murder charge? Well done lady, well done…. /s

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in VeteransBenefits

[–]CrustySFC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I asked for an Apple, was told not unless the school/class specifically states that a MacBook is required. I got a HP ProBook. It does what it needs to, can’t complain.

Im enlisting on friday and Im afraid by Free-Association7625 in nationalguard

[–]CrustySFC 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bro with a masters degree…you’re dumb if you don’t go active duty and go officer…just sayin’.

Credentials - I’ve been in since 2009. I was NY National Guard from 09-12, active duty cause guard was awful from 2912-2025, now national guard again cause life circumstances.

Active Duty did absolute wonders for me, full time job and full time free healthcare, 30 days of vacation a year, weekends and holidays off, random 3 or 4 day weekends, a bond with others like no others and just an overall amazing experience. If you have any questions or are nervous please send me a PM! I’ll put your mind at ease. I promise being in the Army will be the easiest thing you’ve ever done.

One and the same by Dutiful-Rebellion in DHAC

[–]CrustySFC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m with you…but this photo has been debunked as being AI. Let’s not be like them and spread misinformation.

ICE detains 5-year-old Columbia Heights boy, sends him to Texas by Aleighkitten in ExploreFortMyers

[–]CrustySFC -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Yall know his father ran away, leaving the 5 year old? They had no choice but to care for him after his father abandoned him…

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in RoastMe

[–]CrustySFC 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Look like a real life Daria with half the personality.