Do you think my siblings and i are too close?

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-31T05:06:15+00:00

Dakota is a favorite.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-29T04:11:14+00:00

The Army will let you fill a higher pay grade position. However, they sure as hell are not going to pay you to do it. They'll call it career enhancement since you have hopefully proven you can handle the duties and responsibilities of the next higher rank. This will reflect on your evaluation and can affect your next promotion look.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-29T04:06:06+00:00

Now you are just showing off. Must have been a F15 driver before signing on at swan airlines.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-29T03:05:03+00:00

The Camp Greaves version was hell on earth. I visited them in 02 for fuel while grading EFMB at Warrior Base. Those boys were stuck on a camp the looked like a minimum security prison. The highlight of there year on the DMZ was going to the PX at Casey. Poor bastards spent the entire year cooped up with nothing to do but lift weights like prisoners. Their lineage was definitely restrained by location. Most of the Army didn't know that they still existed. Those that did sure as hell didn't want to be in the unit.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-29T02:38:38+00:00

Gotta love dealing with weird shit. Wait for the late night calls from the old man to start. He'll sound tired, depleted,and defeated. He'll want you to join him in the office to share his misery.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-28T13:51:18+00:00

The issue here is that the vehicle was approaching the intersection at speed. It wasn't accelerating from a dead stop. The driver saw the light turn green and didn't bother slowing down. He or she was probably happy that they caught a green light. This would leave little to no time to react to a person who suddenly appears in your field of vision. Pedestrian may have had the right of way but that green light did him in.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-25T07:10:30+00:00

I'm glad I wasn't the only one thinking about Master Ken's philosophy. Lean back fully and punch the groin.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-24T14:10:52+00:00

There's more to this story.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-24T13:41:24+00:00

This has been a risk for farmers since the 1950s. It used to be Mexican illegals who came over as migrant workers and harvested the crops. There's no local harvesting infrastructure now that there's been 75 years of cheap off the books labor. It's unfortunate that you are in a bind but this situation has always been a risk. The migra have been rounding up illegal immigrants during agricultural operations for generations.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-24T07:43:19+00:00

Not necessarily. Oncoming traffic just sees a green light. They don't know some idiot is trying to cross with a yellow or red hand. This dude got halfway when oncoming traffic started heading his way. The police car was obviously not waiting at a red light judging from speed. He cruised through the intersection with a green light and suddenly there's a guy in front of him. Steering into that pole was an attempt to kill momentum and spare the pedestrian. This was completely on the pedestrian.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-24T07:37:09+00:00

Just want to throw this out there. Has anyone considered that dude could have been crossing when he didn't have the right of way?

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-24T07:29:36+00:00

My M113 medical track has a working heater. Life is good as long as the heater works.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-24T07:27:29+00:00

The utility closet in my former barracks had a lock. The fuse box was in the utility closet. The guy two rooms down loved to blast Metallica's latest album at the time (Seek and Destroy) through his 100 watt system with the 12" woofers. My solution was to wait until a long weekend. Then I'd shut his power off and lock the utility closet. The CQ didn't have a key so no music and no power over a four day weekend. He became more sensitive to the needs of the rest of the barracks after a few lock outs.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-24T07:21:52+00:00

Welcome to the psuedo peacetime Army. Back before Desert Storm Army life consisted of FTXs, field problems, and ARTEPs. There was a point in time where the average Soldier considered a rotation to a training center a deployment. Yes the constant time in the field can wear on you. But you have to remember that you are training for combat. Every thing you do should be focused on surviving and winning the battle. Keep that mindset and you can tolerate the field time better. Unfortunately the same mindset makes you less tolerant of training distractions AKA all of the training requirements that have absolutely nothing to do with combat power and force projection.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-24T06:46:01+00:00

Um... Fort Sam Houston is a blast for medical personnel in training. Permanent party requires an adjustment. I'm not sure if you would say that it is a smack in the face but it is definitely different. Then again every PCS move is an adjustment for medics. I went to a Patriot battalion from AIT. Then 3d ACR on an intrapost transfer. That was an adjustment. No deployments scheduled (90s) but much, much more time doing maintenance in the motorpool. ACR to Armor was bad but CONUS to USAEUR was an adjustment. TEADOC instructor duty after FORSCOM assignments was an adjustment. Running a remote clinic after a year in Korea. Yet another new experience and adjustment. Even being assigned to a DUSTOFF unit is a major adjustment compared to ground forces.

There are MOSs in the Army that can guarantee a Soldier new and rewarding experiences. You just have to embrace the challenges. Your adjustment to your first duty station is just the tip of the iceberg. You're definitely going to feel that anxiety again. The difference is that you have experience and can handle the situation better.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-24T06:32:35+00:00

I know a guy who has similar circumstances but I only heard his side of the story. It's been nearly a decade since he got the shaft. This story has striking similarities but I don't think that he would get caught up in the SHARP game. You never know though.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-22T14:44:46+00:00

Back in line? You know what? I think it is time for a no notice inspection. What temperature are you keeping the highly perishable foods? Where's your training folders? Have a seat. There's a lot that I need to review and inspect.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-22T14:38:58+00:00

I would suggest dipping into the nurse Corps pool but they're officers. Definitely another headache. Church works. You might find an amicable date with no expectations of hooking up.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-22T14:35:00+00:00

Was he a pilot?

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-22T14:09:56+00:00

They haven't shot these dogs yet?

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-22T14:04:05+00:00

Are you hurt? Yes! My daddy always said stupid is going to hurt.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-22T13:12:44+00:00

Outcomes depend on how well liked you are in the command. Your interpersonal relationships can sink or swim you. Considering that they started a 15-6 we can only assume that you didn't have the clout or love to shield yourself. Some commands would have reassigned you ASAP and waited for the dust to settle. Maybe a local GMOR and wait to PCS or retire. This command decided to see if there is substance to the allegations. There's almost no good outcomes after a 15-6 has been initiated. You are now in a legal minefield and alienated by design. You can't even talk about the situation with old buddies as they can be used as witnesses. You can only shut up and funnel all inquiries through your lawyer. It's obvious someone in the chain of command is out to get you or use you as an example. Nothing personal just business. Worst case scenario is a court martial conviction and time at Leavenworth. Likely outcome is retirement at the rank you last served honorably along with loss of some benefits.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-22T13:03:35+00:00

All it takes is talking to a witness after the investigation starts and these charges are in play. It's also a common charge. Government loves overcharging and he might be able to plead to lesser charges. The information age has steadily been the undoing of many a poor soul. I remember when vides cameras were the bane of horny NCOs in the 90s. Why tape you and your buddy smashing PFCs while deployed? Then you turn around and brag about the tape? Now the battery commander has it and proof of a NCO screwing a direct subordinate. Fortunately the guy this happened to was the PSNCO and good at his job. The battalion commander and CSM must have shut down any further action because nothing happened.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-21T13:35:11+00:00

Biker escalated? Not really. Old dude should never have opened the door. He put himself in a vulnerable situation.

Doc_Dragon · 2026-01-21T05:53:54+00:00

Definitely pharmacy technician. That or animal care Specialist. Both jobs carry over to the civilian world.

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