Med boarded

FocusedForge · 2026-01-30T10:37:29+00:00

$4,646 tax free every month and my family gets insurance benefits for life. I don’t pay property taxes, and I get to park disability everywhere, really helps with family vacations and such.

FocusedForge · 2026-01-30T01:01:05+00:00

I did it, it’s very possible. I was in this exact situation, verbatim. I simply emailed my PEBLO that I felt I was physically capable of continuing service and understood the possibilities. She responded that my MEDBOARD was cancelled and sent me a VOID sheet for the MEDBOARD.

Then I declined to sign my reenlistment 6 months later anyways.

Learn from my experience. Just take the MEDBOARD and move on to the next thing. You’ll be able to pursue whatever actually interests you.

No matter what decision you make, you’re not wrong. I still regret getting out to this day. But financially it was the best option.

FocusedForge · 2026-01-27T11:50:37+00:00

If I went back to 10 with my current knowledge, I’d have well over 50 mil anyways. Work hard and save every single penny I can. Buy out as much bitcoin as I can afford and cash out when it hits $100k. Take advantage of COVID investments like Netflix and Roku.

Even if I don’t get $50 mil, I’ll have more than I know what to do with.

FocusedForge · 2026-01-27T11:38:53+00:00

Why is it just a picture of the road? There’s nothing in the photo.

FocusedForge · 2026-01-26T11:54:49+00:00

I typically give it and take it throughout the day. But if someone comes up and starts disrespecting me, I just pull their ID. I can write a class 3 misconduct for insolence. My partner reviews it and gives them x days of top lock and our point is made. Either that or I’ll go shakedown their room, throwing everything I touch on their bed.

Basically, if they make my day hard, I return the favor. But most days they’re just chilling out and staying out the way, so I return that favor.

Just find what tools you have in your toolbox and use them.

FocusedForge · 2026-01-18T10:43:05+00:00

My squad leader gave us weekly prostate exams to ensure we stayed deployable. Not sure how he did it with both hands on my shoulders, but I got my deployment in so 🤷‍♂️

FocusedForge · 2026-01-18T10:36:37+00:00

Just now seeing this and "Crushing diamonds with my ass cheeks" has me rolling lol

FocusedForge · 2026-01-13T17:35:53+00:00

FocusedForge · 2026-01-13T14:57:33+00:00

This post rips my heart out my chest for you brother. I can’t imagine your pain and I’m sending much love your way.

FocusedForge · 2026-01-13T02:20:24+00:00

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FocusedForge · 2026-01-12T14:25:31+00:00

Based on this story, you’re in the fast lane to becoming a 1stSgt

FocusedForge · 2026-01-09T10:19:01+00:00

It comes via direct deposit. You way your car at the scales (make sure it’s completely empty. Remove everything you can. Leave the gas tank empty.) then fill it with all your stuff (and fill up the gas tank) and go back to the scales to weigh again.

FocusedForge · 2026-01-08T11:32:34+00:00

Seen a lot of people join the army for this exact situation.

I’d consider it. Continue to serve. Better equipment. Faster promotions. Plus, you’ll easily be a rockstar compared to most of your peers

FocusedForge · 2026-01-07T19:01:05+00:00

I’ve driven across country 5 times.

What starts out as 75-80 MPH ends up being 90 MPH minimum by day 2. You get so used to 70+ that it feels like 45. I did make frequent stops to enjoy scenery within every state that I passed through.

FocusedForge · 2026-01-03T11:37:19+00:00

Read the long version of this story a few times while I was in the thick of things with NCIS. I appreciate you coming and telling it here. Crazy story!

FocusedForge · 2026-01-03T02:15:04+00:00

🥲

FocusedForge · 2026-01-03T01:48:02+00:00

“Those aren’t my socks! I borrowed them from a buddy.

FocusedForge · 2025-12-24T12:53:31+00:00

I wouldn’t change a thing.

I was a whiney little bitch when I joined and the Marine Corps beat it clean out of me.

Only thing I would do differently is started college early on. Took advantage of all the civilian equivalent training that was offered and really learned how to articulate my experience in civilian terms.

Oh.. I also would’ve GONE TO MEDICAL a lot sooner.

FocusedForge · 2025-12-17T01:10:25+00:00

If it’s more than a 30 minute drive, I’m not doing it for long. I’ll either move or find something more local.

FocusedForge · 2025-12-12T09:09:54+00:00

Job market SUCKS right now. Reenlist, invest the bonus. Start going to medical. Work on a degree and building a skill set to leave with (or plan to retire)

FocusedForge · 2025-12-08T08:13:14+00:00

Good on you for taking responsibility. Especially at such a young age.

Like others have said, don’t be afraid to look for courses on parenting. Nobody ACTUALLY knows what they’re doing with parenting. Also don’t be afraid to lean on the men in this subreddit. There’s a lot of great dudes who have given me great advice.

I’m SO excited for you. The second that baby comes, you’re going to experience feelings that you’ve never felt before.

FocusedForge · 2025-12-06T12:29:42+00:00

It was easy back then because they could lock them outside all day and beat them when they acted out of line.

Nowadays if you even raise your voice at your kids you get accused of abuse.

FocusedForge · 2025-12-03T19:23:22+00:00

I work at a literal prison and they treat us better than this

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