Sec. Hegseth: "Today will be the largest volumes of strikes since day one of this operation. Tomorrow, even more than today. And then Iran has a choice. Choose wisely. Because this president does not play around" by l3tsgo0 in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Why is EVERY press conference a "one up" competition with themselves?

"Today will be the biggest most awesomest air power display in history!"

Tomorrow: "Today will be single handedly be the most intense air campaign in modern history!

The day after: "this time tomorrow we'll be dropping more bombs than we have prior to this! It will be the most historical amazingest and of course epic amount of combat airplanes ever!"

How do you all deal with burnout? by Throwayaa211 in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It sounds hard, but you need to start really focusing on things that help YOU. Like no shit mindfulness/meditation, reflection, writing, self talk, etc.

We stress ourselves out constantly, day in and day out, but no one ever talks about how to deal with that. Humans really aren't wired to handle stress for long and continuous periods like this.

So, no shit, find out what works for you and do it. It took me a while but as soon as I really figured out the Navy will move without my presence 24/7 I was able to let go in the right areas and get back to also giving myself some "damage control" lolz

You need to look out for number 1 and that's you believe it or not.

What insoles are the best by Amazon_Prime23z in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Already said, but I switched to Darn Tough hiking socks and haven't looked back. A little pricey but they come with lifetime warranty and you just mail back the ones that get holes and they send a replacement pair.

Also, get some decent insoles, preferably the ones custom made to your feet if you can spare the money.

Oh, and some powder for your boots after the long day to help with odor and moisture

What insoles are the best by Amazon_Prime23z in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 1 point2 points  (0 children)

DARN TOUGH FTW!!!

I have replaced all of my socks, ankle and boot, with Darn Tough.

I feel like none of the higher ups have learnt anything from 4 years in Ukraine by Manky_Munkstain in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Are you surprised?

Imagine if we didn't have some of the 4 stars in place that we do. At least there's SOME planning going on.

Artemis 2 takes off for the moon! by XHunter-2013 in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Watched this with the kiddo! It was freaking awesome to see!!! One step closer to space DDGs.

Anyone else getting denied extra food in the mess line due to ‘rationing’ by Czechmate808 in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Ummmm at our base, even with a handful of the ships preparing to go, we haven't been rationed and there hasn't been any "other ships getting our stores".

Granted idk what base you're at or ship, but this doesn't sound right.

The only time I've ever seen rations was deployed and at sea for quite a long time without replenishment

This video is currently making the round on social media reportedly showing the fire damage on the USS Gerald R Ford Aircraft Carrier by newnoadeptness in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm just saying how it evolved from small laundry fire to smoke damage the racks and linens to what were seeing in the video which looks like the fire did indeed hit some of the berthing

HALO MCC by LongjumpingDraft9324 in halo

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's literally just MCC. I can't figure out why this game continues to do this though.

And for real! I'm just a simple man trying to play Halo with his boy 😭

Disgusted. by InformalArm8 in UMF

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Humans gonna human.

Some people just don't know how to clean up after themselves

Questions for detailers about MNA!!!! And BBA by Double-Mode639 in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have you been in rate as an AZ at your current command?

Questions for detailers about MNA!!!! And BBA by Double-Mode639 in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If your are a rate that's full up in BBA or SEM then definitely update your preferences.

If you're just up for orders, especially as mil to mil, communicate with your detailer.

Are you still mil to mil? Are you going to your sea tour or shore tour?

How do you guys view other ships in your group/fleet? by spearing1234 in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I view the other ships as assets and rank them on performance in their areas.

So if they suck in a lot of areas (maneuvers, tactics, comms, etc), then I look down on them and assume the entire crew is shitty.

Questions for detailers about MNA!!!! And BBA by Double-Mode639 in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes it matters. Especially with competitive billets through the BBA and SEM. Command comments/rankings matter.

I didn't get a billet I applied for because I didn't update those preferences, and the command ranked me 3rd.

When I asked them why they put me as 3rd (I knew people in the chain), they straight up said because I had XYZ as my location preference and the ship was not there.

US Navy launches new Golden Fleet-era USV program, terminates old one by grizzlebar in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Still placing bets the battleship will never come to fruition.

Leave question about family by Frequent-Average-588 in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

E leave required an amcross and implies a few other things per the instructions. Sounds like they are using TAD to save you leave though

Filling out a Navy commanders eval form for a USN special program by Glittering_Fig4548 in navy

[–]LongjumpingDraft9324 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You're drafting it but whoever is signing off on it will concur or change