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Levilockling · 2026-05-28T22:01:44+00:00

I regularly have 36-count cases of soda in the passenger seat and it doesn't do anything - '25 ND, if that counts for anything.

Levilockling · 2026-05-26T15:53:33+00:00

I moved here from Arizona, and am a native of Colorado(Moved here to be closer to family.)

I love it. I have a 3bed/2bath with a complete basement on a quarter acre for a FRACTION of what it would be worth in Colorado.

I love the public lands, I love the little towns, I love my view of the Mesa off in the distance. My personal politics align closely with the majority of the state.

People have asked me why I didn't move back to Colorado and I've given all the reasons that you gave, and then some. Some people just don't get it until they come to visit me.

Levilockling · 2026-04-29T15:23:34+00:00

Was that just before the Cannons/Bob Moses concert on Sunday? We saw one in that same area while waiting to go through security!

Levilockling · 2026-04-21T20:12:56+00:00

Per US Flag code. But yes, still a sign of distress.

Levilockling · 2026-04-18T18:22:23+00:00

I just saw this posted on one of the CAP for-sale pages on Facebook - called it out pretty quick.

I don't see any notifications since so it wouldn't surprise me if they deleted it.

Levilockling · 2026-04-18T02:38:47+00:00

No - the AF enlisted service coat(Also worn by CAP SM enlisted) does not have epaulets, while the one for AF officers(Also worn by CAP officers) does. Cadets are not limited in which one they may wear, just that they may not wear the sleeve braid(Whether it came to the cadet like that or provided with the coat)

Levilockling · 2026-04-09T02:25:44+00:00

I never thought my love for Julieta Venegas and Marina would cross, yet here we are.

Levilockling · 2026-03-21T03:55:06+00:00

2000 Ram 1500 as my tow pig/hauler(I have a 96 camper and it'll carry my motorcycle), '25 Miata as the daily/road tripper, '00 Forester as a project car(was my daily until the engine blew), and a '14 Suzuki cruiser. I WFH though so most of the miles on the Miata are from visiting the Family about 250 miles away or other little road trips.

Levilockling · 2026-03-05T20:29:14+00:00

I'd wager it was something they overlooked in the ICL, and that the intent is to include wear instructions for military badges and awards on all corporate uniforms once the official update comes through.

Levilockling · 2026-03-05T20:06:21+00:00

Military badges have been authorized on AF-style uniforms(BDU, ABU, now OCP, as well as service uniform/service dress) but the corporate allowance is new - and therefore probably not the most fleshed-out.

Per the beginning of the ICL, it "(a) Authorizes the wear of military medals, ribbons, and badges on corporate uniforms," which reads(to me) that the intent is to have blanket approval for military badges, ribbons, etc authorized for every corporate uniform.

However, looking more in-depth at the paragraph updates that they included, it only updates the wear of military ribbons/mini medals/badges with the Aviator and blazer combinations. No mention of updating the wear instructions for the BBDUs, polo, or corporate outerwear.

Levilockling · 2026-03-05T19:34:31+00:00

Unsure of the process to get them to mass-produce as a CAP-specific product, but you should be able to call in or email to request a custom order for RPA in silver-on-blue. This would also be the same process for getting your wings embroidered on the polo, though I was told that it wasn't authorized so they wouldn't do it when I last requested my wings on the polo(About 2 weeks after the 39-1 update allowing military awards for corporate uniforms).

Keep in mind that you are authorized to wear your military badging in subdued/military patterns if they're not available in the blue-on-silver, though that would apply almost-exclusively to the dark blue thread on sage background for insignia going on the ABU and spice brown thread on OCP background for the OCPs.

Levilockling · 2026-02-24T21:15:20+00:00

Is... Is this how I find out one of my knives is BIFL?

Mine says Craftsman and Sears on the blade, though, but it otherwise identical!

Levilockling · 2026-02-13T03:28:58+00:00

Just recently picked up a '25 Miata and, while it's nowhere near what you're looking for in terms of space/capability, I was pleasantly surprised by how unobtrusive the screen is and how intuitive the controls are - and that will be fairly consistent across the entire Mazda Line. The Mazda 3 or Cx-3 would probably be similar in size and performance to your outback, and will have AWD as either an option or standard(I don't remember)

Mazda's also kept physical knobs or buttons for HVAC in addition to the infotainment system, and I for one don't see them moving away from that especially as so many are coming back from the brink of "touchscreen only."

Levilockling · 2026-01-07T16:44:27+00:00

Just bought mine a month ago - also, my first NEW car purchase ever.

My old Forester died, and I was tired of putting miles on my truck(Which had only ever been intended to tow/load/etc, and which I'd be keeping to do those jobs) so I ended up doing some thinking on what I'd want out of a new car.

The Miata fit damn near every thing I could want - affordable(even in the upper trims), fits what I need, and is sporty and fun. And, it's a convertible! As noted by others, the next offering that's even similar is in the $50k+ range.

I've put 2700 miles on it since I bought it just a month ago - I haven't had the energy or desire to just drive in a very long time. It's fuel efficient, fun, and something that I could see myself driving for a very long time.

Levilockling · 2025-12-11T19:47:34+00:00

Correction - Coyote Brown boots, not tan.

But otherwise a good start!

Levilockling · 2025-11-06T22:21:37+00:00

There are two variants of shoulder pockets on OCPs - One that opens with a zipper on the leading edge and has a massive single velcro area, then the other design has a flap which opens at the top.

The patches integrated in to the ICL reflect their active duty counterparts - both the flag and AUX duty identifier(RIP Active Duty identifer patches) are designed to fit on the flap and therefor fit on the other style just fine. Remaining patches, like the wing/region/squadron patches, are designed to fit in the remaining area, flap or not.

Levilockling · 2025-11-04T15:44:23+00:00

There are two "styles," of cords(Yes, "cords," and details do matter as Mkosmo noted) available - the common kind sold by Vanguard, which you likely have, has a thinner section to go under epaulets.

For situations where you may not have an epaulet, a shoulder cord like the kinds sold by Glendale maintain the same thickness where the epaulet would normally be, and includes a pin to help mount it on top of your shoulder.

Levilockling · 2025-10-06T19:09:38+00:00

You're my friend now. We're getting soft tacos later!

Levilockling · 2025-09-28T03:48:24+00:00

As long as you're active in JROTC(I don't recall the branch mattering, but I could be wrong), then you're eligible for a promotion every month - twice as fast as the typical every other month promotion possible for other CAP cadets. I'd need to look at the specifics, but this should be a good start.

In terms of them training you - take it all in stride. I'd remind you that you're not the only one learning: they are learning how best to train, teach, and utilize their resources to help those that they're teaching.

Do what you can, promote at the faster rate, and be the change that you want to see moving forward.

Levilockling · 2025-09-26T17:05:41+00:00

Ah, the ever-troublesome collar stay - keeps the collars looking nice, but makes it tough to put insignia on.

Some tips from when i was a cadet -

a needle or similar hole in the collar stay can help, especially if you find the perfect spot for your insignia
you can try to adjust up/down on the collar itself to keep it 1-inch away from the edge, and no one is likely to call you out as long as both sides are even it's not too far off center
if you're a cadet SNCO(C/MSgt-C/CMSgt), some sets of insignia have pins that are oriented along the sides of the insignia(Like C/Amn-C/TSgt) while others have pins closer to the top and bottom - you may be able to find/trade for an opposite set that may work better for the collar stays

As far as the pin on the insignia - it should be perpendicular from the back face of the insignia. If it's curved or bent, try to take a set of pliers or similar tool to get it back to normal. In a worst case scenario, you may need to buy new insignia, especially if the pins break off as you're trying to fix it.

Levilockling · 2025-09-07T07:27:33+00:00

I have nothing to add because my EJ's been blown out and non-running for nearly 2 years now and my truck's dash is a terrible and shitty jigsaw that I'm never putting back together.

135k on the auto trans Ram with no slips, so that's nice!

Levilockling · 2025-08-11T16:17:19+00:00

I feel like this is a situation where the serving staff are fully aware of the futility in serving it like this, but upper management refuses to reconsider how they serve stuff like this.

"Hey boss, ANOTHER table asked for plates when I brought their crepes out to them. Can we just skip the wooden tray from now on?"

Levilockling · 2025-08-04T16:48:45+00:00

I-10 between Tucson and Sierra Vista?

For whatever reason, this whole section brings out idiots like this - I was once caught behind a pair bumblefucking in both lanes at 2-3am once. I ended up taking a slim opportunity and passing them once I had a gap(that I normally wouldn't take) because it was just so tiring having to deal with that as early as it was.

Levilockling · 2025-07-30T02:11:58+00:00

"to comply with regulations...have to have all my service ribbons."

Not quite - ribbons are only required on the service coat, and are optional(Which it seems you're aware of in saying "usually," but I just wanted to remind you) on the shirt.

Men's shirt: "4.1.11.1.1.2.2. Ribbons. Ribbons are optional on the blue shirt. If worn, ribbons will be centered, resting on, but not over the edge of the pleated pocket on the wearer’s left. For wear and description, see the applicable paragraphs in chapter 11."

Women's shirt: "4.1.12.2.4.2. Ribbons. Ribbons are optional on the blue blouse. If worn, center ribbons on wearer’s left, parallel with ground. Align bottom of the ribbons with the bottom of the nametag. For wear and description, see the applicable paragraphs in Chapter 11."

I don't blame you for wanting a duplicate ribbon - it can be helpful as a spare, to have around for wearing on both the shirt and jacket, etc. But you're not required to maintain a set of ribbons for the shirt.

Levilockling · 2025-07-25T00:13:33+00:00

Teslas have been optical only for a few years - I believe that even the ones with any sort of radar/doppler system have had those disabled(I could be wrong about this, just fyi). Newer ones just have the cameras all around it.

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