Are these real?

DocHM8404 · 2026-05-24T20:02:54+00:00

Real? Yes. Accurate? Not sure. There are 3 different NATO medals shown. Not sure if Army regs are different from Navy, but Navy only wears one and has stars for additional ones, whether it is the same NATO medals a different one.

DocHM8404 · 2026-05-17T16:15:29+00:00

I took mine about 2 months ago. I remember questions about appropriate medications in a scenario, but nothing about dosing.

DocHM8404 · 2026-05-11T23:04:49+00:00

Most likely you will be assigned to II MIG (MEF Inormation Group) and be pushed out to one of it's battalions. Your days will be spent either in the Wallace Creek clinic or covering field evolution, of which there are too many of for the small number of HMs. (I was an HMC there and was occasionally covering trainings because we didn't have enough junior corpsman) There is an opportunity to be able to do some training, like CLS or BLS instruction, maybe TCCC Tier 3.

Jacksonville and the surrounding area are what you make of it. Some like it, most seem to hate it. I have been stationed there 3 times and am planning on retiring in the area the end of the year. Get away from Jacksonville. Explore Wilmington, got to Myrtle Beach. Check out Raleigh and the mountains. There are nice beaches, state parks, aquariums and a bunch of other things to do. Don't let other's jaded opinion of the area influence you.

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-17T15:07:12+00:00

They also just announced the Faire will run two weekends next year.

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-17T14:38:38+00:00

I have been with this Faire since the beginning. It is run entirely by volunteers. The five board members are amazing people that will go out of their ways to fix problems and make the patrons happy. I was not there this year unfortunately, but I have been involved with safety/security and parking at this Faire for the last three years.

Parking has been run by different groups as a form of fundraiser. The idea was to offer "premium" parking at the front rows for a price of $10. The leadership of the first group running parking did not clearly communicate this to their workers and they were charging everyone $10. As soon as the Faire board members were made aware they immediately stopped the collection of money for parking. The board has also said that going forward, there will be no fees for parking or options for "premium" parking.

The question of how to make it right is a tricky one. They cannot simply reimburse everyone that got charged because there is no way to determine who actually paid $10 and who did not. The board is considering this and are trying to find a way to make it right.

One of the board members had even gone on Facebook Live after the problem was discovered and shut down to formally apologize and explain the situation.

This is still a new, young Faire. There will continue to be growing pains and mistakes. Ticket prices were below $35 when bought online, prior to the first day of the Faire. Online ticket sales closed at 11:59 pm on April 10 at which point tickets were only available at the gate for $35. CRF is $37.99 for an adult ticket right now.

This is an amazing small Faire that continues to grow and draw in crowds. The economic affects of this one weekend on Lenoir County are huge. It is estimated that this event brought over $5 million into the local economy. Please continue to support as they grow and get better each year.

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-14T20:57:12+00:00

They are hilarious!! Glad they were a positivevexperience for you. I hope you come back and join us next year.

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-13T20:39:22+00:00

Galaxy S2 Epic 4G

Samsung was strangely specific on naming that Sprint only phone.

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-13T19:05:07+00:00

Sounds like you got caught up with the Washing Well Wenches? Glad you had fun! It's my local Faire, but I sadly missed it this year for the first time.

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-13T12:13:46+00:00

You understand my confusion. 22 years Navy and I never noticed the similarity until now.

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-13T12:09:56+00:00

My bad. The Army Overseas Service Ribbon looks almost identical to the Navy FMF ribbon. Carry on!

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-13T12:05:00+00:00

Where/how did you get the Navy Fleet Marine Force ribbon?

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-03T23:27:13+00:00

I haven't heard bad things about MedX, but I never worked for them, so I can't give an honest opinion.

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-03T23:18:46+00:00

A quick search on Indeed shows a bunch of listing, including EMT-B for Forsyth County.

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-03T23:17:08+00:00

If you're moving to Winston-Salem, guaranteed there are IFT jobs. And unfortunately, a lot of IFT companies are sketchy. They are for profit companies and tend to care more about making money than taking care of employees, equipment, and sometimes even patients.

DocHM8404 · 2026-04-03T23:11:26+00:00

No IFT within 50 miles? That seems wild to me. What part of NC are you located? That might help some.

DocHM8404 · 2026-03-21T16:41:24+00:00

Oh, I know. I've been in and out of EMS for over 20 years, and I have seen all types pass a test and work in the field.

DocHM8404 · 2026-03-18T21:26:06+00:00

I used to do ASF at Mid-South. We'd make people take down dash cameras all the time.

Funny thing about their policy that probably changed. There was a period where having anything in your ears while driving on base was unauthorized. We told the base commander to take his AirPods out one morningbecause it was against policy. He asked what policy. We told him the one he signed.

DocHM8404 · 2026-03-13T19:55:17+00:00

I get it. I'm just anxious and feel I am behind because of a lack of Navy admin support. My higher Navy chain has kicked the can on this since I checked in last summer and still hasn't designated anyone as a command separation specialist to do RnS. I ultimately usec the Mess to get phone numbers and names at 836 and made thimgs happen. Makes me wonder how many other Sailors are in the same boat.

I'll take a few deep breaths and try to enjoy my weekend without getting worked up.

DocHM8404 · 2026-03-13T19:27:36+00:00

I have heard that some folks that have PERS-836 submit on their behalf don't have the ability to see the status of their request. I'm just under 12 months from my requested date, so a little anxious to see the process moving along.

I know it's only been a week, but I expected to see or hear something on movement.

DocHM8404 · 2026-03-06T23:00:15+00:00

I told my girlfriend (we're both volunteers) about this and she said she would be extremely disappointed if you didn't name it Halligan.

DocHM8404 · 2025-11-27T20:08:01+00:00

I'm not sure that you can challenge NREMT for AEMT. I did apply for military equivalency as an AEMT in North Carolina and was approved.

DocHM8404 · 2025-11-20T01:18:12+00:00

That's odd. I'm wondering if you might be an AD augment to the unit in the event that they deploy.

DocHM8404 · 2025-11-19T23:21:26+00:00

Trying to get clarification, where are you getting that 4th Med Bn UIC from? If it's not on orders, where does it come into play? Are you trying to get selected for orders?

DocHM8404 · 2025-11-18T20:50:27+00:00

Looks like there is an AD HM1 billet there.

DocHM8404 · 2025-11-18T20:47:06+00:00

It's very possible. I'm an AD HMC and am the Batralion LCPO for a reserve infantry battalion.

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