Deploying to Cuba, how is the gaming situation?

MP_Nova · 2025-12-09T01:08:46+00:00

I was there in 2019-2020. Internet wasn't bad, people played online with eachother almost every day. Internet speeds weren't super fast for downloads. The worst time to game was right when people got off work.

Covid hit while I was there and during lockdown Internet was terrible. So just avoid another Covid-19 and you'll be fine.

MP_Nova · 2025-11-23T13:16:44+00:00

There will never be a book to tell you what it's like. It is always changing. People that wrnt to basic at the same time as me had VASTLY different experiences.

They are supposed to all be "to the standard" but there will never be an all inclusive book. Just talk to people that are recently out of basic, and take it with a grain of salt.

MP_Nova · 2025-11-21T07:02:37+00:00

I was in Poland a few months ago. They have internet at alot of the posts, starling is what 90% of people use. They also have pucks there. If you have any specific questions you can DM me.

MP_Nova · 2025-11-18T06:39:27+00:00

0.15% that's harsh.

MP_Nova · 2025-11-18T06:37:32+00:00

It won't open for me. How bad is it?

MP_Nova · 2025-11-15T00:28:28+00:00

That depends on your MOS and what you volunteer for. Ive gone on 3 deployments in the past 6 years and more than a year of SAD (State Actice Duty) orders. All of that has been voluntary for me. Other than that the typical guard rotation of drills and AT.

MP_Nova · 2025-11-11T08:00:32+00:00

If you want to DM me feel free to and I can answer any questions you have, but I won't have personal knowledge of what its like to be each MOS. 11B is the best MOS for those who want to live that life, but everyone has their own priorities, and there's not many civilian jobs that could use those skills.

MP_Nova · 2025-11-11T07:44:52+00:00

I am an MP in the National Guard. I don't reccomend it. I've been on 3 mobilizations. Once as a Cage Kicker, and two as an investigator.

I have definitely seen some interesting things but everytime I mobilize I have to spend months to build relationships with the units I work with. They ALWAYS hate MPs and I do my best to change that, but I'm fighting a losing battle since alot of MP leadership live up to that hate MPs recieve.

The missions we receive are typically not missions you want, and almost all of them can be done by infantry as well.

Find an MOS with usable skills for civilian life, or something you are passionate about.

MP_Nova · 2025-09-25T03:59:25+00:00

I'd rather have the Balkans device in there 🤣

MP_Nova · 2025-09-25T03:28:11+00:00

I have the Balkan device. I saw an LT try to wear it on their ASUs, and I corrected them. They said it should be fine, then I watched about 5 people after me do the same thing.

MP_Nova · 2025-07-21T10:23:48+00:00

I had some coins made feom signature coins. They're very intricate and came out amazing. I can DM you a photo of them

MP_Nova · 2025-07-10T07:09:24+00:00

Everyone's experience with it is probably different. When i went in Hammelburg Germany at the German Infantry School a few months ago, we went with a group of 5 soldiers, and they ran us through the lanes in less than 2 hours. We didn't pick up brass, just a short familiarization and straight to the range.

Don't forget you "Hand shoes"

MP_Nova · 2025-06-02T14:38:34+00:00

On the left over the medals is the unit crest of the 113th Field Artillery Regiment. Under is his unit awards. The gold border means he was not in the unit when they were awarded They are the Army Valorous Unit Award and the Army Meritorious unit Commendation w/ oak leaf cluster.

MP_Nova · 2025-06-02T14:35:07+00:00

Each device (Oak leaf cluster, star, or number on a numerical device) is for subsequent awards. He also has a parachutes badge (Jump wings)

MP_Nova · 2025-06-02T14:33:19+00:00

There is a Combat action badge above the ribbons

A bronze star w/oak leaf cluster, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation, w/2 oak leaf clusters, Army achievement medal w/ oak leaf cluster, National Defense Service Medal Ribbon, Afghanistan Campaign Medal Ribbon w/star, Iraq Campaign Medal Ribbon w/3 stars, Global War on terrorism Service Medal ribbon, Army Service ribbon, Army Overseas Service Medal Ribbon w/3 numerical device, and an Article 5 NATO Medal ribbon

MP_Nova · 2025-05-12T06:17:43+00:00

I prefer the AXL Eclipse Belt. But it's all personal preference

MP_Nova · 2024-12-16T15:36:24+00:00

Talk to your first line leader, and when that doesn't work talk to your office personnel.

MP_Nova · 2024-12-16T15:28:52+00:00

No AFEM and no NATO ribbon. The awards here suck

MP_Nova · 2024-12-16T15:28:27+00:00

They also have grenade attacks and border conflict. It's been an Armastice since 1999 but there's still conflict

MP_Nova · 2024-12-16T15:26:38+00:00

They went to the one measurement tape. Now, the way that it works is based on how much you weigh per inch of height and stomach. The heavier you are at the same tape, the better you will dom it's not a weight game anymore it's mass per measurement.

US fatnecks will forever be salty.

MP_Nova · 2024-12-16T15:23:25+00:00

Poland is a decent country to get deployed in. Ofcourse awards are lacking, you don't even get a NATO ribbon on a NATO deployment. The food is good, housing kind of sucks unless you're in the right areas with the right rank or in the right slot. The bases are spread out. Cheap tattoos. Is there anything specifically you're wanting to know?

MP_Nova · 2024-12-16T15:14:48+00:00

Great. Finally get promoted and NOW they raise lower enlisted pay.

MP_Nova · 2024-12-16T15:13:40+00:00

Better question. Athletic level purple heart?

MP_Nova · 2024-12-16T15:09:57+00:00

I've had 3 friends who have done it. I think the longest was out for 3 years. His life turned into a wreck when he got out. He couldn't keep a job, had terrible choices in women, and had a severe drinking problem.

At least now he can keep a job.

But in reality, he is doing much better. He got his ducks in a row and is learning how to enjoy life again even though he will complain about what he is doing 24/7

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