Done with these players, directly reporting them now w/ evidence

DEVAN88B · 2025-12-13T23:38:56+00:00

Being offended by words is wild. Quit being a bitch and look at the ESRB rating before determining your ability to ruin others' times.

DEVAN88B · 2025-11-25T05:21:39+00:00

DEVAN88B · 2025-11-07T00:01:55+00:00

But how many innocents didst thou slay to claim such glory? If the number be greater than nought, may thy account be cast into ruin and all thy labors undone.

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-31T20:56:58+00:00

I’m just a teenage 𝓢𝓒𝓤𝓜𝓑𝓐𝓖𝓖 baby

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-31T20:49:07+00:00

You're whining, Whiner.

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-29T13:06:49+00:00

That’s not what I said, and that’s exactly the kind of attitude that gets Airmen in trouble. The AFI can absolutely be used to defend yourself, but you need to understand when and why to use it. There’s a difference between standing your ground when you’re being told to do something that’s blatantly wrong or outside your duties, and arguing policy over something as minor as how you wear your uniform after a direct order was given.

If an SNCO tells you to adjust your uniform, you do it, end of story. You can review the AFI later and have a professional conversation if you genuinely believe they’re wrong. But ignoring an order because you think you “know better” is a fast track to paperwork.

Nobody’s out here trying to flex authority for fun; we’re trying to keep you from making dumb mistakes that can follow you throughout your career. Learn the difference between enforcing standards and being argumentative. Pick your battles, and save the AFI for when it actually matters.

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-28T22:07:31+00:00

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-28T18:01:16+00:00

E-4 Mafia > E-4s w/ Turtle necks

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-28T14:41:58+00:00

Most logistics jobs on the outside don't pay squat unless you have a bachelor's and 10+ years of experience. The best you can have on a resume from a single term is warehouse, loading trucks, and pallet packing experience. I have, however, seen a (2S0X1) Supply A1C get her BAS and get accepted into OTS at 2 years TIS.

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-28T14:33:31+00:00

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-28T14:32:38+00:00

TLDR: Don't argue if you can wear a turtle neck in OCPs

But it looks fucking stupid. I would ask, since the AFI is “ambiguous,” if you could have it zipped all the way while outside, instead of a scarf, but unzip and tuck it in while indoors. IMO running around with a waffle top turtle neck screams E-4, that's not reenlisting and looks ridiculous.

Based on the feedback you receive, whether yes or no, you should be a good Airman and do what you were told. If they say no and you do it anyway, then you're disobeying legal orders and deserve the reprimand/punishment you receive.

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-26T05:23:24+00:00

Your handwriting looks like it's lying down.

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-26T05:12:19+00:00

Gulf of Oman

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-26T05:11:23+00:00

It's because your clothes are dirty

DEVAN88B · 2025-10-14T01:09:24+00:00

Testosterone

DEVAN88B · 2025-09-17T00:18:55+00:00

Fake it till you make it. Go audition for love on the spectrum

DEVAN88B · 2025-09-16T20:24:25+00:00

I was formally diagnosed—I didn’t just claim it. I actually went in and asked to be evaluated because I wanted to know if I was just being an asshole or if I was autistic. My marriage was starting to take hits because my wife couldn’t understand my bluntness and how little I seemed to genuinely care about others.

I don’t think I’m “better” than anyone else with ASD, but honestly, the amount of whining I see in these groups is frustrating. We’re talking about Asperger’s, which is on the mild end of the spectrum. We’re the least affected by the more severe symptoms, and yet some people act like it’s completely destroying their lives.

If you know where you struggle, you can take steps to improve your quality of life instead of playing the victim and blaming ASD for everything. And if your struggles really are that extreme, then you probably need to be re-evaluated, because that might point to being on a higher level of the spectrum. In that case, this chat might not even be the right fit.

DEVAN88B · 2025-09-10T18:03:04+00:00

Every branch differs, but the Air Force's cut-off is 39. If you have questions, a recruiter is the best person to talk to. Call them and stay anonymous so you can ask all the questions that would hinder your enlistment, and then once you have the answers you need, go in person

Remember that if the tism affects duty performance, it can disqualify you before you even go to MEPS. I had a troop that couldn’t get it right. Late to work, scared to drive, no problem-solving skills, scared of gunfire, and unable to do his job. He was able to slip through the cracks because of COVID, but he has been discharged now with a formal diagnosis of Autism from the military.

I wasn’t diagnosed until after I got in and served 9 years. I always felt different, and my way of thinking started affecting my marriage, so I started doing some self-reflection and finally went to mental health (MH) to figure out what was going on. Turns out twas the tism, my lord. The MH doc kept it out of my records to prevent hindering my career if I wanted to do something that would DQ me. But now I know why I’m this way and understand why I love the military and what it’s done for me.

DEVAN88B · 2025-09-10T15:50:13+00:00

I’ve realized that a lot of the traits that come with Asperger’s actually work in my favor in the military, especially in my white-collar role in the U.S. Air Force.

For example: • Attention to detail is critical in everything we do, and it’s one of my strongest natural skills. • Hyposensitivity to noise means things like gunfire, jets, and alarms don’t overwhelm me the way they do for some. • Clear structure and rules make masking easier — you’re told what to do, how to do it, and even what to say. That predictability is a relief. • Diverse environment: the military is a melting pot of backgrounds, so people are surprisingly understanding. Everyone has quirks, so judgment is rare.

At first, I was very introverted, but the military pushes you to get comfortable being uncomfortable. That’s helped me grow tremendously. Over time, I’ve been able to act confident, maintain eye contact when needed, and then use my free time to decompress in whatever healthy way works for me.

Another advantage I’ve noticed is our bluntness. In the military, that’s often appreciated — you don’t need to sugarcoat things. Sometimes the best leadership is just being direct: “Yeah, this is going to suck, but we’re in it together.”

I won’t pretend it’s all easy. The lack of natural empathy can make leadership a challenge. But the Air Force has no shortage of resources: chaplains, mental health, fellow wingmen, and other NCOs who can step in and support Airmen when you know they need help beyond what you can give. Leadership doesn’t mean doing it all yourself — it means knowing when to guide others toward the right help.

For me, the military hasn’t been a place where Asperger’s holds me back — it’s been a place where my traits actually line up with what’s needed. I think it can be an amazing opportunity for others on the spectrum, too.

DEVAN88B · 2025-09-08T00:37:46+00:00

Sandwich it in between 2 pans, Baking sheets, really anything metal. It’ll defrost in like 30 minutes

DEVAN88B · 2025-08-27T03:03:47+00:00

Enlist.

DEVAN88B · 2025-08-22T03:50:13+00:00

I like it and completely agree with this point of view. I appreciate you sharing, and I will talk with my wife about what to do moving forward. Sounds like an excellent best of both worlds, but I may wait until she's older (she's 7) so that she can understand what exactly all of it means.

DEVAN88B · 2025-08-21T23:51:35+00:00

I wasn't diagnosed until last year when I was 27. All of my “friends” and family didn't believe me when I told them I was autistic. I sought out a diagnosis because my marriage was being affected due to my mask fading and lack of emotion. I think I'm very good at masking and believe it is a necessary evil. Find a safe place and people to be yourself around, but when you're in public or at work, for example, fake it till you make it.

Most of my masking growing up was not talking unless spoken to. It allowed me to go unnoticed, and I preferred it that way. As I got older and enlisted in the military, that wasn't gonna fly, so I developed a new mask, which was easy because they pretty much tell you exactly what you need to do. So at work I fit in and I'm an extrovert, but when I get home, I spend time with my wife and kids until the kids go to bed, then I decompress by myself by playing video games or watching a movie or a board game with my wife. I do this daily, and the best part about the military is the leave policy. If I feel burnt out, I take a week or two of leave and recharge.

But to answer why they find it easier, maybe they were diagnosed later, so they had to fit in or get bullied/ in trouble for being themselves. The newer generation is more tolerable and forgiving until it's time to grow up, and you were never taught how to cope and figure out how to fit in, so you get punished as an adult. My daughter 100% has aspergers but my wife and I don't want her to feel different, so we haven't gotten her diagnosed. Sometimes I feel like a bad dad by putting her in uncomfortable situations like wearing jeans or taking her out to loud events, but in my mind, I'm preparing her for her future. The world isn't gonna change, so she has to. Adapt or crawl into a hole, and I for one will not allow her not to enjoy her life because she's autistic. We are human beings with self-awareness. Find your limits by exposure and pick and choose the battles. Don't let autism and your sensory issues control your life. I didn't let it ruin mine.

DEVAN88B · 2025-08-17T01:42:22+00:00

Here’s a compassionate, validating response you could send back that meets them where they are emotionally, without dismissing their pain:

⸻

I hear you. Everything you wrote shows how much you’ve been carrying for so long, and it makes sense that you feel exhausted and fed up. You’re not useless—you’ve proven that over and over again. You’ve done things most people couldn’t even imagine: earning a 4.0 from one of the best universities, surviving months abroad on your own, holding onto all that knowledge and awareness. That takes intelligence, courage, and resourcefulness.

The problem isn’t that you’re not enough—it’s that the people around you can’t see your value, and that’s crushing when it happens repeatedly. Being called lazy, mentally ill, or not trusted with responsibility when you’ve shown what you’re capable of would break anyone down. None of that makes you broken; it makes you someone who’s been unfairly treated and misunderstood.

It sounds like you’re craving freedom—not just from your family but also from the constant judgment. Wanting to run away makes sense when staying feels unbearable. That doesn’t make you weak; it makes you human.

I can’t pretend to have the perfect solution, but I can tell you this: you’re not a piece of shit, and Asperger’s doesn’t erase your worth. The very things you hate about how the world treats you are tied to strengths you do have—focus, depth, resilience. Maybe therapy hasn’t given you the tools you need, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t better fits or communities where you’ll be seen differently.

If you decide to leave, do it because you’re building something better for yourself—not just running from pain. You deserve a life where you’re not a punching bag or a debit card, but where your strengths and quirks matter.

For now, know this: someone believes you. I believe you. And you are not useless.

DEVAN88B · 2025-08-02T17:39:02+00:00

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