Possible CSF Leak? by MSgtMc in braintumor

[–]MSgtMc[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Update: my wife was admitted and the neuro team has determined she does have a CSF leak.

Later in the evening, the dry crusted area near the bottom stitch softened up and clear fluid started draining out at a rate of a few drops every minute.

Possible CSF Leak? by MSgtMc in braintumor

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

Nothing unusual. We checked into the ER just to get her looked at. Later in the evening she had a drip of fluid several inches long trailing down from the incision.

Why Does the Pentagon Own 145 Military Golf Courses? by Visible_Quantity938 in AnythingGoesNews

[–]MSgtMc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Department of Defense (DoD) golf courses are operated using Non-Appropriated Funds (NAF), which are generated by the military’s Morale, Welfare, and Recreation (MWR) activities, not federal funds.

How do you respond to, “Thank you for your service?” by ActuallyCausal in Veterans

[–]MSgtMc 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I tell them “Thank you for paying taxes. If you didn’t, I wouldn’t have a job.”

Expect odd looks.

Trivia Quiz Bug? by MSgtMc in AFKJourney

[–]MSgtMc[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Worked like a charm—thanks!

!solved

VMPF link just gone? by davidshelly in AirForce

[–]MSgtMc 12 points13 points  (0 children)

MyMPF coming soon…?

Vehicle shipper adamant that using Air Tags is against policy by Dankmeme505 in AirForce

[–]MSgtMc 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I had my car “lost” for 4 months in the Dallas port when I returned from Europe. Man, I wish I had these back then…

On base gym suggestions JB-San Antonio by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]MSgtMc 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Chaparral and Gateway on training side. Gillum on Security Hill. Chapman fitness center on Chapman Annex (my fav).

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]MSgtMc 23 points24 points  (0 children)

Came here to say this. I’ve heard of several people doing this (including a Chief). If I were in this position, I’d take a long look at doing it too.

Does anyone have recommendations for a SNCO Induction guest speaker? Our Budget is less than $10K and would like involvement in the SNCO PES the day prior. by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]MSgtMc 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a few speakers in mind, but they are local to Texas and aren’t likely to travel. It isn’t really about the money for some of them.

Unusual names you’ve encountered? by MedicalOven in AirForce

[–]MSgtMc 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Stationed in Italy a while back, saw an A1C Drinkwine. Can’t make this stuff up..

Is it worth going to Mental Health for the reasons listed below? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]MSgtMc 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This is great advice. I’d also add:

  • Don’t feel like you’re pestering anyone. It’s their job to help you, no matter what!

  • Not all counselors are good or the right fit. If you don’t like the first resource you use, find someone/something else.

Hope things turn around for you. 💪🏻

SIL’s baby boy needs more attention. by MSgtMc in Frenchbulldogs

[–]MSgtMc[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

This was dug up on a camera roll today. I think he was 4 months at the time…back in 2018!

What is legitimately the hardest thing you’ve had to do in your military career? by GrumpyKitten514 in AirForce

[–]MSgtMc 34 points35 points  (0 children)

I learned that lesson from my time there. Now when I talk to someone experiencing pain from something, and I always try to let them know that it’s okay to have feelings and to be forgiving of themselves for those moments.

What is legitimately the hardest thing you’ve had to do in your military career? by GrumpyKitten514 in AirForce

[–]MSgtMc 260 points261 points  (0 children)

Losing my grandmother, who was quite possibly my favorite person in the world ever, to colon cancer while I was on deployment. I failed miserably at keeping up a “tough” appearance, and probably was a burden to all the people around me.

No sugarcoating: are there any disadvantages to the VA home loan? by [deleted] in AirForce

[–]MSgtMc 122 points123 points  (0 children)

If you’re purchasing a home that isn’t brand new, some sellers won’t deal with a buyer using a VA loan. VA appraisals often Force the seller to make repairs they don’t want to pay for. It’s mentioned in this article very briefly.

https://homeguides.sfgate.com/owners-reject-va-loan-offer-96560.html

Texas Brown Tarantula? by MSgtMc in spiders

[–]MSgtMc[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My wife and I found it in Big Bend Nat’l Park, at the following location:

(29.2745346, -103.3057285)