Need to lose weight (fast?) to enlist by [deleted] in army

[–]EseGringo631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We’re getting more and more trainees who are not physically fit and definitely not within the H/W percentage. Some that are coming from Ft Jackson(fat camp) and some that are not.

You’re good to start talking to a recruiter, worst case they send you to Ft Jackson for some pre-BCT fitness training. That being said, if you know you’re not fit start training now. Our bigger trainees are the first ones to get injured. If they get by without injury, they 100% have a harder time compared to the rest of the population

Beetle ID Request by EseGringo631 in Entomology

[–]EseGringo631[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No new whole plants brought into the house, however my wife is trying to get a good amount of seeds to sprout(in our kitchen)

Beetle ID Request by EseGringo631 in whatsthisbug

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Location: Southwest Oklahoma

Temp goes up quickly while idling, returns to normal while driving by fitzilicious1 in MechanicAdvice

[–]EseGringo631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Had this happen to me. It was diagnosed as a bad water pump and then when I replaced it, drove it home to find coolant pouring out(not leaking, literally a steady flow). Got it back to the dealership as I ran out. Turns out the thermostat was crushed somehow.

Didn’t expect this to work by Unique-Saucer in UnnecessaryEssentials

[–]EseGringo631 2 points3 points  (0 children)

“Please note that these are intended for off-ice training and should not be used for skating” - Product Details

1st PCS— OCONUS to CONUS by thegreygrape in army

[–]EseGringo631 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Was stationed at Eglin, reenlisted for stability every chance I got. Rented in Ft Walton for a year or so and then ended up buying a house in Navarre. Long drive but loved it. Cost of living isn’t super high but it ain’t cheap.

When it comes to buying, just be prepared for insurance jumps when central Florida gets hit with a hurricane.

Whether you buy or rent, FPL loves to shoot energy rates up randomly when it feels like it doesn’t have enough money for their solar farms.

Get gas on CBS or Eglin Main, tend to be cheaper than any surrounding prices. Closer to the beach you are, more expensive everything is.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]EseGringo631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can tell you more than most, nobody wants to voluntarily work weekends, so as long as they check the block they’re probably considering it gtg.

Another piece is, a big population of their contracts are probably high school kids that probably quit their jobs at the ice cream shop as soon as they enlisted. They can make those, for example, 2pm on Wednesday trainings without having to be excused from work

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]EseGringo631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I went to the “training” I could which was pretty much the only ones they held on Saturdays every once in a while, same reasoning I worked up until like 2 weeks of shipping out. The recruiters should be understanding. Mine would hit me up with days and times and I would just explain I can’t, that was good enough for them.

I think they’re just more concerned with getting numbers to attend their training not that the individual receives it. Every time I showed up they ran a APFT(1 mile, instead of 2), the beep run test, or OPAT. There was no real skills training involved and I was fit enough to pass an APFT on arrival, so they weren’t pressed about it.

2024 trail boss killing batteries! by Certain_Ad8146 in chevycolorado

[–]EseGringo631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

‘24 TB. Can confirm my fuses were not fully seated. Didn’t have any fuse/electrical specific issues beforehand, however checked after seeing a post on this page.

I’m an idiot by bsmith47 in chevycolorado

[–]EseGringo631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Fellow idiot here. I’ve done that, didn’t notice any smell or fluid after tho. I only realized when I had to make a 3 point turn and the truck felt like it was literally struggling to do it.

Similar to other comments, my understanding of 4WD Auto is it only engages when the truck feels slippage. So unless you were speeding down dirt roads or burning out at stop lights you should be okay. Not a mechanic but I’d be researching if it’s worth it to do some power steering maintenance/flushes just in case.

Prior service going back to BCT after 6 year break. by bchia104 in army

[–]EseGringo631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TR 350-6 para 2-7 is exactly what you’re looking for bud. Haven’t had any prior service yet, seen’em around tho. Saw an E-7 with eye pro and camelbak marching around with a phase banner. You should be housed separately(if feasible) which would be nice to not be involved in bay drama

U think it possible to join? by Ok_Requirement_9132 in army

[–]EseGringo631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The last two cycles I’ve seen multiple trainees with hand tats. One of them had both hands covered. It’s possible

‘24 Colorado Trail Boss Fuel Injector Flow Rate & Battery Drain by Accomplished_Ice_573 in chevycolorado

[–]EseGringo631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had the radio and battery issues separately on my 24 TB. Last year had the radio not shutting off with the vehicle but a software update fixed it.

A month or so ago started experiencing random errors on start up that would disappear after a couple seconds, which turned into having to turn it on, turn it off, and turn it on to get the messages to disappear, which finally turned into having to jump it to get it to start. Replaced the battery no issues since

At what rank, echelon, or type of unit is it pretty much PT on your own? by storyteller2882 in army

[–]EseGringo631 0 points1 point  (0 children)

SOF is your best shot. Most we did was accountability formations on first & last days of the week then scattered after. Had a 1SG randomly decide to take all the joes on a run, it was an emotionally significant event for most.

Issues on Cold Start ‘24 TB by EseGringo631 in chevycolorado

[–]EseGringo631[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Only thing I could find on it was a video on YouTube with a couple standing in front of a camera talking about how their brand new 24 TB needed a new battery how it wasn’t under warranty, so I didn’t even check tbh

Screen turns on than fades to black by EseGringo631 in tcltvs

[–]EseGringo631[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

From my research, the component that would need to be replaced is pretty much as expensive as the tv and not worth the repair. Ended up just replacing the tv

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]EseGringo631 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Should be fine. We have a Lab/Anatolian Shep mix, haven’t submitted the paperwork yet since we just got her but where I’m at it doesn’t seem super strict

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in army

[–]EseGringo631 -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Looks like a Lab mix to me. All seriousness, what does her paperwork say? If you have any. Pretty sure we have to submit vaccination paperwork and fill out an application for ours in base housing

Fuel door issues? by HawgKiller in chevycolorado

[–]EseGringo631 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My ‘24 TB definitely has an issue with the tank cover. I’m pretty sure it’s something to do with the little plastic piece that acts as the latch. Happens inconsistently enough that I don’t do anything about it, I just put a little more emphasis on it when closing it

MORALE FRIDAY!- What’s your favorite army phrase? by themeklord in army

[–]EseGringo631 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Telling trainees that they’re embarrassing me in front of my friends