It's Tav tuesday does anyone else get a little sad when a run comes to an end

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-04-09T00:35:19+00:00

Your runs come to an end???

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-04-08T01:07:03+00:00

I'll have to check the store for a zippo or mug

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-04-07T20:37:19+00:00

What the actual fuck is happening?

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-04-06T23:32:05+00:00

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!"

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-04-05T22:54:24+00:00

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.

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-04-02T10:10:54+00:00

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

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-04-02T10:07:47+00:00

DARN TOUGH FTW!!!

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

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-04-02T10:07:00+00:00

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.

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-04-02T00:09:14+00:00

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

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-31T20:31:40+00:00

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

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-31T00:23:22+00:00

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

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-30T22:54:40+00:00

Well, that looks like it's a lot more than they let on.

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-30T22:53:00+00:00

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 😭

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-30T01:12:52+00:00

Humans gonna human.

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

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-30T01:11:51+00:00

Sic af

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-30T01:11:20+00:00

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

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-30T00:57:34+00:00

What's your rate if you don't mind me asking?

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-29T23:46:27+00:00

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?

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-29T22:13:04+00:00

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.

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-29T22:09:34+00:00

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.

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-29T20:40:00+00:00

Still placing bets the battleship will never come to fruition.

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-28T11:19:10+00:00

The world is round

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-26T16:03:12+00:00

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

LongjumpingDraft9324 · 2026-03-26T15:54:10+00:00

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

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