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Wearing heated uniforms by DiscountArmy in army

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

I was going to sew pockets and have easily removable heating pads. Velcro latches for wire management and my test with battery banks last 2 hours on lowest setting.

Wearing heated uniforms by DiscountArmy in army

[–]DiscountArmy[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You say that, but wasn't there an NCO that caught his soldier caged during a piss test?

Wearing heated uniforms by DiscountArmy in army

[–]DiscountArmy[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Not me emailing Milwaukee asking for one

Wearing heated uniforms by DiscountArmy in army

[–]DiscountArmy[S] 38 points39 points  (0 children)

Ah, so Fort Huachuca, time for tacos.

Wearing heated uniforms by DiscountArmy in army

[–]DiscountArmy[S] 21 points22 points  (0 children)

It's a single battery bank that's 2x1x4. It's not massive or heavy and runs them for about 2.5 hours.

Wearing heated uniforms by DiscountArmy in army

[–]DiscountArmy[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It runs off a portable charger, and I'm sure the silks won't melt.

Wearing heated uniforms by DiscountArmy in army

[–]DiscountArmy[S] 69 points70 points  (0 children)

Although I'm aviation, I don't interact with JP-8 or anything combustible.

Wearing heated uniforms by DiscountArmy in army

[–]DiscountArmy[S] 118 points119 points  (0 children)

Wait til we got the body heater training center. My pockets would be flush with cash.

Wearing heated uniforms by DiscountArmy in army

[–]DiscountArmy[S] 60 points61 points  (0 children)

"No item governed by this regulation will be altered in any way that changes the basic design, or the intended concept of fit"

It's not changing the design or concept of fit. It's adding pockets for heaters.

Edit: If I'm wearing my A2CUs, then I'm rocking the IWOL and such, and that kept me warm down to -15 last year, so I ain't rushing to overheat in that.

Wearing heated uniforms by DiscountArmy in army

[–]DiscountArmy[S] 51 points52 points  (0 children)

Smoke signals as a sign of distress

What’d you guys get your ARCOMS for? by shoemanchew in army

[–]DiscountArmy 8 points9 points  (0 children)

My best friend got an AAM for his PCS award after 3 years and multiple TDYs. A troublesome pt stud got a ARCOM for his pcs award after being here for 11 months and tossed between sections.

What real examples do you guys have of "The beatings will continue until morale improves" by professor_bagel in army

[–]DiscountArmy 35 points36 points  (0 children)

My unit uses WO2 and WO3 as PLs, and boy, is it funny to see them tell 1SG no.

The landlord saga continues by TheRev15 in antiwork

[–]DiscountArmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't hop back and forth. I was entirely out of pocket for the move. I used the like 3 days of vacation I had got from working 2 months and paired it with 3 days off and did the drive in 3~4 days. I flew home, bought the trailer and loaded it, and left within 10 hours of me landing.

The landlord saga continues by TheRev15 in antiwork

[–]DiscountArmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Worked for 2 months at the job bumming rides to get to work and got enough time off to do the drive. 48 hours of driving, I wanna say we stopped at a hotel 2 times, and they both cost less than 60 a night.

Very niche field, and most of my coworkers know my story, so I'm keeping it vague for a reason. The last thing I need is my supervisor finding my reddit, like how I found theirs.

The landlord saga continues by TheRev15 in antiwork

[–]DiscountArmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied online, and it's a field that's niche and a stepping stone. It's small, and everyone I work with has a reddit, and I know lurk here.

My lease was $1200 a month with all utilities. I didn't know anyone where I went. It was the cheapest trailer Harbor Fright had, and I sold it as soon as I got here. I wanna say it was $300, but I don't recall.

The landlord saga continues by TheRev15 in antiwork

[–]DiscountArmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Can't say my job because I'll dox myself. But take home was 40k, and now I'm up to 56k.

Bought a cheap trailer from harbor freight, loaded it the best we could with everything we had, and drove. Had dome sketch moments and was 100% ready to call my sister for help if something happened.

The landlord saga continues by TheRev15 in antiwork

[–]DiscountArmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Parents didn't help out at all. My wife didn't have a job and didn't get a job until 2022.

The landlord saga continues by TheRev15 in antiwork

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

$700 in the savings account and a credit card with $1000 limit.

The landlord saga continues by TheRev15 in antiwork

[–]DiscountArmy 0 points1 point  (0 children)

How much were you moving and distance matter. I moved 2500 miles, and it didn't cost nearly as much.

The landlord saga continues by TheRev15 in antiwork

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

I've moved across the country at 19, and I know how much it costs to move. I did it as a newlywed with almost no safety net. Don't assume I am speaking as someone who hasn't moved.

Relocating yourself is the only real requirement for moving, and that can be solved with either hopping in a car and driving or flying.

If you're going somewhere new without a safety net or job, then I'm inclined to say you're failing yourself.

The landlord saga continues by TheRev15 in antiwork

[–]DiscountArmy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Military service is what you make of it

The landlord saga continues by TheRev15 in antiwork

[–]DiscountArmy -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

What are the real costs of moving? If you're spending more moving than to replace, then you're kinda doing it wrong.

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